Purchasing job leads on MyTradesShop is a direct way to grow your trade business and fill empty slots in your work calendar. However, to get the highest return on investment (ROI) from your credits, it is important to evaluate each lead carefully before buying. Taking a few moments to review the job specifications ensures you only spend credits on projects that fit your skills, schedule, and operating radius.

Pre-Purchase Evaluation Checklist

Before clicking the button to purchase a lead, review these five key factors to ensure the job aligns with your business goals:

1. Review the Full Job Description & Budget

We encourage homeowners to provide detailed descriptions of their projects. Carefully read the full statement of work, materials required, and any stated budget range. This gives you a clear picture of the scale of the job, helping you decide whether it matches your expertise and profit expectations.

2. Check the Location & Travel Distance

Our platform calculates the distance between your registered address or preferred service area and the job location. Always double-check the location map or postal area before unlocking the lead to avoid buying jobs that require excessive travel time or fuel expenses.

3. Verify the Project Start Date & Timeline

Homeowners post jobs with varying timescales—some require emergency repairs within 24 hours, while others are requesting estimates for work planned months in advance. Check the estimated start date so you can fit the project smoothly around your existing schedule and pipeline.

4. Plan Your Immediate Contact Strategy

Speed is essential when converting leads into won work. Plan to call and email the homeowner as soon as you unlock their contact details. Tradespeople who make contact within the first few minutes of lead purchase consistently achieve the highest conversion rates.

5. Have a Multi-Channel Follow-Up Plan

If the homeowner does not answer your initial call, do not leave it to chance. Attempt contact at different times during the day (for instance, late afternoon or early evening) and send a polite introductory SMS or email message detailing your business credentials.

What to Do If the Homeowner Remains Unresponsive

If you have tried contacting the client via phone and email at various times over a 24-hour period without a response, our support team is here to assist. Submitting a dispute through your dashboard allows us to reach out to the homeowner directly on your behalf to confirm their intentions, helping resolve the issue or process a lead credit where applicable.

Need to lodge a claim for a non-responsive client? Read our full Job Lead Dispute & Refund Guide for step-by-step instructions.