Yada as a Builderscrack alternative in Westland

Are you based in Westland and seeking a Builderscrack alternative that’s fair and open to all? Yada is built on the principle that anyone-whether you’re an individual, an unregistered sole trader, or a registered company-can join and offer their services, provided all jobs comply with New Zealand law.

There are absolutely no lead or success fees, so tradies and specialists can give their best price without needing to factor in extra costs. This results in better value for locals and fewer surprise charges.

A dual rating system after each job keeps standards high and boosts trust for everyone: clients get feedback on specialists, and specialists also rate their clients. The number of job responses any specialist can send per day depends on their rating-ensuring that professionalism is properly rewarded while clients receive the attention they deserve.

Postings are free for all Westland users-there are never any listing or subscription fees. All communications are securely handled via a built-in internal chat, making it easier to arrange jobs without swapping private contact details.

Our fast, straightforward interface is locally optimized for New Zealand, so no matter if you’re in Hokitika, Franz Josef, or anywhere on the West Coast, job management is at your fingertips on any device.

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge tradies or customers platform fees?

No, there are no lead or success fees for either clients or specialists. All job posting and job responses are free to encourage open competition and honest pricing.

Can I join if I’m just a one-person business?

Yes, individuals as well as registered businesses can join and participate. There are no minimum size or incorporation requirements as long as your services are legal in NZ.

Do I pay to respond to a job listing?

Nope - responses are always free for specialists, with daily limits set by your rating so the best service rises to the top.

Can I post as many jobs as I want?

Yes, clients in Westland and across New Zealand can post jobs with no charge or ongoing fees.

How does the ratings system work?

Clients and specialists both rate each other after every job. This transparent feedback helps everyone quickly identify high-quality specialists and reliable clients.

How do I contact a specialist safely?

An internal, job-specific chat is set up automatically-your privacy is protected, and no outside contact information is required until you’re ready.

Is the platform easy to use on the West Coast?

Yes, the platform is designed specifically for New Zealand users and is fully mobile friendly for managing jobs on the go, wherever you are.

For the text above, please note that:

Users can post as many tasks as they need, however the posted jobs would still need to go through the moderation process before they can appear on the platform;
To protect users from spam, the specialist would not be able to respond to every single job at the platform (their response quotas would depend on the rating tier they are on);
We do not have any subscription fees as of today, but we do plan to introduce different plans at a later stage (however, the core features like free posting, free chat and no lead/success fees would remain);