# UK Trades Directory Scraper (`happitap/uk-trades-directory-scraper`) Actor

Extract verified tradesmen, builders, plumbers, and electricians across the UK. High-quality B2B leads from top UK directories.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/happitap/uk-trades-directory-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [HappiTap](https://apify.com/happitap) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation, Developer tools, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.50 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## UK Trades Directory Scraper

**Extract verified UK businesses, tradesmen, and local services from Scoot.co.uk.**

The UK Trades Directory Scraper is your gateway to extracting premium B2B data from the United Kingdom. Source highly valuable business leads effortlessly.

### What can UK Trades Directory Scraper do?

- ✅ **Extract UK B2B Leads** - Get business names, physical addresses, and direct contact numbers.
- ✅ **Target specific Industries** - Focus your search on plumbers, tradesmen, accountants, or local services.
- ✅ **Identify Local Footprint** - Target major economic hubs like London, Manchester, Birmingham, or Glasgow.
- ✅ **Export formats** - Download data in JSON, CSV, Excel, or HTML formats.
- ✅ **Integrations** - Connect seamlessly with API, webhooks, Make, or Zapier.
- ✅ **No coding required** - Use our simple interface to start scraping immediately.

### Why scrape UK Trades?

UK trades directories contain valuable data for:

- 🎯 **B2B Suppliers** - Target businesses that need construction materials or tools.
- 📊 **Lead Generation Agencies** - Generate local service leads.
- 📍 **Local Marketing** - Connect with tradesmen to offer marketing or software services.

### What data can you extract?

| Data Field | Description | Example |
|------------|-------------|---------|
| **businessName** | The name of the business | "London Plumbers Ltd" |
| **category** | The specific trade | "Plumber" |
| **address** | The full address | "45 High St, London" |
| **phone** | Direct contact number | "020 1234 5678" |
| **rating** | User rating and review count | "4.8 (120 Reviews)" |
| **website** | Business website | "https://www.example.com" |
| **listingUrl** | Link to the directory listing | "https://www.scoot.co.uk/..." |

### How to scrape UK Trades data

1. **Click "Try for free"** to start using the actor.
2. **Enter your input** - Provide a keyword (e.g., "plumber") and location (e.g., "London").
3. **Configure options** - Set the maximum number of leads you want to extract.
4. **Start the scraper** - Click Start and let the actor do the work.
5. **Download results** - Export your leads as JSON, CSV, or Excel.

### Input

Configure the scraper with these key settings:

- **Keyword** - The specific trade (e.g., 'plumber', 'builder', 'electrician').
- **Location** - The UK city or postcode (e.g., 'London', 'Manchester').
- **Maximum Leads** - The total number of records to extract.
- **Proxy Configuration** - Apify Residential Proxy (UK targeted) is highly recommended.

### Output

You can download data in multiple formats:

- **JSON** - For developers and programmatic access
- **CSV** - For easy import into Excel or CRM systems
- **Excel** - Ready-to-use spreadsheet

#### Output example

```json
{
    "businessName": "London Plumbers Ltd",
    "category": "Plumber",
    "address": "45 High St, London",
    "phone": "02012345678",
    "website": "https://www.example.com",
    "rating": "4.8 120 Reviews",
    "listingUrl": "https://www.scoot.co.uk/...",
    "scrapedAt": "2026-07-02T15:00:00Z"
}
```

### How much does it cost?

This actor uses a Pay-Per-Event (PPE) pricing model:

- **Base Fee**: $0.25 per start
- **Lead Fee**: $2.50 per 1,000 leads extracted ($0.0025 per lead)

**Free tier**: Apify provides $5 in free monthly credits, allowing you to extract nearly 2,000 leads for free!

### Is it legal to scrape?

Yes, scraping publicly available data is generally legal. This Actor only extracts public information.

**Best practices**:

- Use the data ethically for B2B outreach.
- Respect the target site's Terms of Service.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR when handling contact information.

### Integrations

Connect with 1000+ apps:

- **Google Sheets** - Auto-update spreadsheets with new leads.
- **Slack** - Get notifications when scraping finishes.
- **Webhooks** - Send data directly to your CRM.
- **API** - Programmatic access for developers.

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**License**: Apache-2.0 | **Version**: 1.0.0

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

List of search URLs to scrape.

## `maxLeads` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of UK tradie leads to extract.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy settings. Apify Residential Proxy (UK targeted) is highly recommended.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.checkatrade.com/Search?page=1&categoryId=1010&location=London"
    }
  ],
  "maxLeads": 100,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://www.checkatrade.com/Search?page=1&categoryId=1010&location=London"
        }
    ],
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("happitap/uk-trades-directory-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://www.checkatrade.com/Search?page=1&categoryId=1010&location=London" }],
    "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": True },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("happitap/uk-trades-directory-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.checkatrade.com/Search?page=1&categoryId=1010&location=London"
    }
  ],
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}' |
apify call happitap/uk-trades-directory-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=happitap/uk-trades-directory-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/gRfqbzkWQlQRC8RMa/builds/rA3kQW2nsR1KF5nYP/openapi.json