If you've ever tried to find a female tradesperson in London, you'll probably know it isn't always easy.

Search for an electrician, plumber or decorator and you'll find thousands of options. Add the word female and suddenly the list gets considerably shorter.

That's because women remain hugely underrepresented in skilled trades in the UK.

TaskHer was created to change that.

We make it easier for customers across London to find and book skilled, vetted tradeswomen, while creating more opportunities for women to build successful careers in the trades.

But building a platform specifically for tradeswomen isn't just about putting some women on a website and calling ourselves different.

There are a few things we simply don't do.

1. We don't use models or AI in our photography

Every tradeswoman you see in TaskHer's photography is a real tradeswoman.

Not a model holding a drill.

Not someone dressed up in workwear for the afternoon.

And not an AI-generated approximation of what someone thinks a female electrician should look like.

They're the real thing.

Our photography features the electricians, plumbers, heating engineers, painters, decorators and other tradeswomen who make up the TaskHer community.

Why does that matter?

Because representation is a big part of changing who we imagine belongs in an industry.

If a girl grows up seeing almost exclusively men represented as electricians, plumbers and builders, it subtly reinforces the idea that those careers aren't for her.

We want to show something different.

And frankly, when there are brilliant women actually doing these jobs, why would we use anyone else?

2. We don't charge tradeswomen to use our platform

TaskHer exists to create opportunities for tradeswomen, so we don't charge women a membership or joining fee to become part of our platform.

Instead, our job is to bring customers to them.

Customers who need an electrician.

Customers looking for a plumber.

Customers who want their home decorated.

Customers with a long list of annoying jobs that have been sitting unfinished for six months.

And, crucially, customers who are specifically looking for a woman to do the work.

For tradeswomen, that means another route to paid work without having to spend their evenings finding leads, marketing themselves or competing for attention on enormous trade directories.

It also helps tackle one of the problems at the heart of women's underrepresentation in the trades.

It's not enough to encourage more women to train.

There need to be sustainable, well-paid careers waiting for them when they do.

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3. We don't work with customers who don't respect our tradeswomen

This should be obvious.

Unfortunately, ask almost any tradeswoman and you'll discover it isn't.

Women working in traditionally male-dominated trades can still encounter customers who question their experience, qualifications or ability simply because they're women.

There are tradeswomen who have arrived at jobs only to be asked when the actual electrician is turning up.

There are women who've had customers direct technical questions to a male apprentice rather than the qualified woman standing next to him.

Then there's the casual sexism that women in these industries have had to become remarkably accustomed to.

We're not interested in perpetuating it.

When you book through TaskHer, you're booking a skilled professional to work in your home.

We expect her to be treated accordingly.

Respect isn't an optional extra.

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4. We don't onboard tradeswomen without verifying them first

One of the reasons people use trade platforms is reassurance.

Finding somebody on Instagram or through a recommendation might give you a name, but it doesn't necessarily tell you whether the person has the appropriate qualifications, insurance or registrations for the work you're asking them to undertake.

That's why TaskHer vets tradeswomen before they can take bookings through our platform.

The exact checks depend on their trade and the work they carry out, but can include identity, insurance, relevant qualifications and professional registrations.

For electrical work, that can mean checking relevant electrical qualifications and registrations. For gas work, engineers carrying out regulated gas work must have the appropriate Gas Safe registration.

Being a platform specifically for women doesn't mean compromising on professional standards.

Quite the opposite.

When somebody searches "female electrician near me" or "female plumber London", we want them to find more than a woman with the right job title.

We want them to find someone who has been properly checked for the work they're booking.

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5. We don't "hate" tradesmen

Apparently, this one occasionally needs clearing up.

TaskHer exists to champion tradeswomen.

That doesn't mean we're anti-men.

There are thousands of brilliant male tradespeople across London, and we're very happy they exist.

We created TaskHer because women have historically had far fewer opportunities within these industries, and because there is significant customer demand for an alternative.

Some people simply prefer booking a woman.

For others, the preference can be more important.

A woman living alone might feel more comfortable having another woman in her home. An older customer might prefer a tradeswoman. Someone with previous experiences that have made having an unfamiliar man in their home uncomfortable might actively seek out a female tradesperson.

There are countless reasons someone might type "female tradesperson near me" into Google.

We don't think they should have to explain themselves.

And giving customers the option to choose a tradeswoman doesn't take anything away from male tradespeople.

It simply creates a choice that historically hasn't been very easy to make.
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Why are female tradespeople still so difficult to find?

This is the bigger problem TaskHer is trying to solve.

Women remain significantly underrepresented across many skilled trades in the UK, particularly in areas such as plumbing, electrical work, heating and construction.

There isn't one simple reason why.

For generations, these careers have been marketed predominantly towards boys and men. Young women have had fewer visible role models. Training environments and workplaces have often been overwhelmingly male.

Then there is the problem that happens after qualification.

A woman can train as an electrician or plumber, but she still needs access to work, experience and customers to build a sustainable career.

That's why we believe increasing the number of women in trades requires more than encouraging girls to pick up a screwdriver.

We need to make trades viable careers for women.

That means training.

It means opportunities.

It means fair pay.

It means customers.

And it means visibility.

Every time somebody books a tradeswoman, recommends her to a friend or their child sees a woman arrive at the house carrying an electrician's tool bag, the picture of what a tradesperson "looks like" changes slightly.

That's how normalisation happens.
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Why do customers look specifically for female tradespeople?

One of the interesting things we've learned building TaskHer is just how many reasons customers have for wanting to book a woman.

For some, it's about supporting women working in industries where they're underrepresented.

For others, previous experience has simply led them to prefer working with tradeswomen.

And for some customers, particularly women who live alone or people who feel vulnerable having strangers in their home, feeling comfortable with the person coming through the front door matters enormously.

A customer's reason for preferring a female tradesperson is their own.

Our job isn't to ask them to justify it.

It's to make finding one easier.
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What female tradespeople can I book through TaskHer?

TaskHer currently connects customers across London with tradeswomen across several different trades.

Female electricians in London

From replacing lights and sockets to investigating electrical faults and carrying out larger electrical jobs, you can book a female electrician in London through TaskHer.

Female plumbers in London

Leaking taps, troublesome toilets, plumbing repairs and installations are among the jobs our plumbers regularly tackle.

Female heating and gas engineers in London

Need help with your boiler or heating system? TaskHer also works with qualified female heating and gas engineers.

Female painters and decorators in London

From refreshing a room to decorating larger areas of your home, customers can book professional female painters and decorators.

Handywomen in London

And for all those smaller jobs around the house that don't necessarily require a specific trade, there's Handywork by TaskHer.

Think shelves, curtain poles, pictures, furniture assembly and all the other jobs you've been meaning to sort out.
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How to find a good female tradesperson in London

Whether you're booking through TaskHer or finding somebody independently, we'd recommend looking beyond reviews alone.

Check that they have the qualifications and registrations required for the type of work they're carrying out. Make sure they have appropriate insurance. For regulated work, check the relevant professional register where applicable.

You should also make sure you understand how you're being charged, what's included in the price and whether materials will be additional.

Most importantly, don't assume that being a woman is itself a qualification.

The point of TaskHer isn't simply to help you find a woman.

It's to help you find a good tradesperson who happens to be a woman.

There's a difference.
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How does TaskHer work?

We've tried to make finding a female tradesperson considerably less complicated than it traditionally has been.

Choose the type of tradeswoman you need, tell us about the job and book through TaskHer online.

You'll be able to see the relevant pricing information when booking, and once your booking is confirmed you'll have the information you need for your appointment.

Behind the scenes, TaskHer takes care of much of the admin that normally sits between finding someone and actually getting the job done.

Which means you can spend less time searching "female plumber near me" and more time getting the leaking tap fixed.
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Frequently asked questions about female tradespeople

How do I find a female tradesperson near me?

If you're in London, you can use TaskHer to find and book vetted female tradespeople including electricians, plumbers, heating engineers, painters and decorators, and handywomen. Rather than searching individual directories for a woman in your area, you can choose the service you need and book through TaskHer.

Can I specifically request a female electrician?

Yes. TaskHer is specifically designed for customers looking to book tradeswomen. If you book an electrician through TaskHer, your electrician will be a woman.

Can I book a female plumber in London?

Yes. TaskHer works with female plumbers across the London areas we serve. You can enter your job details and postcode online to check the options available for your location.

Are TaskHer tradeswomen qualified?

TaskHer verifies tradeswomen before onboarding them to the platform. The checks required vary depending on the trade and type of work being carried out and can include relevant qualifications, registrations, identification and insurance.

Why would someone prefer a female tradesperson?

There are many reasons. Some customers want to support women working in traditionally male-dominated industries, while others simply feel more comfortable having a woman working in their home. We don't think customers should need to justify that preference.

Are there many female electricians and plumbers in the UK?

Women remain a small minority in many traditionally male-dominated skilled trades, which is one reason finding a female electrician or plumber locally can be difficult. Increasing representation requires not only encouraging more women to train, but ensuring qualified tradeswomen can access customers and sustainable work.

Does TaskHer only work with women?

TaskHer was specifically created to connect customers with tradeswomen. The platform currently focuses on women working across the trades we offer.

What areas of London does TaskHer cover?

TaskHer operates across London, with availability depending on the trade, job and postcode. Enter your postcode when booking to see availability for your area.

Find a female tradesperson in London

You shouldn't have to spend an afternoon disappearing down a Google rabbit hole just because you'd prefer the person coming into your home to be a woman.

That's why TaskHer exists.

We connect London customers with skilled, vetted tradeswomen and make it easier for those women to access the work they need to build successful careers.

Real tradeswomen. Properly vetted. Fairly paid. Respected.

And no, we don't hate tradesmen.

It's just not on brand, babe.

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