Checkatrade.com, an online business information provider based in the United Kingdom, uses text messaging to contact their members.

Checkatrade was established in 1998 by local businessman Kevin Byrne after a tornado damaged hundreds of buildings in Selsey, West Sussex. When homes were rebuilt after the storm, it was difficult for homeowners to distinguish between the genuine and rogue traders who travelled to Selsey. Checkatrade was started in order to protect homeowners from being deceived by rogue operators and to help them make informed decisions when selecting a service provider. Checkatrade's business has grown since then, with over to 6,000 reputable trades and services now registered on their business database.

As an independent third party, the company vets and monitors tradesmen who have applied to join them as a member. Once they have passed all the membership criteria they are continuously monitored by their customers through their workmanship and the service they have provided. All their feedback is posted on the Checkatrade.com website to help other consumers.