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DomusVesta
Help shape DomusVesta — a platform built with providers, not just for them.
This takes about 2 minutes. Your answers will directly influence what we build.
About You
1.
What services do you provide?
Home Improvements & Construction
Home Repairs & Maintenance
Cleaning & Domestic Support
Gardening & Outdoor Services
Health & Wellness at Home
Beauty & Grooming
Legal, Admin & Professional Services
Tech, Digital & Software Services
Property & Moving Services
Pet & Animal Services
Vehicle Support Services
In-home Medical & Therapy
Fitness & Wellbeing
Child & Family Support
Elderly & Assisted Living
Food, Chefs & Catering
Events, Parties & Experiences
Other Services
2.
How long have you been in business?
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 10 years
Over 10 years
3.
Are you a sole trader or do you employ others?
Sole trader
Employ 1 to 3 people
Employ 4 or more
4.
What area do you primarily serve?
Short answer (e.g. "South Manchester", "Bristol city centre")
5.
How far do you typically travel for a job?
Up to 5 miles
5 to 15 miles
15 to 30 miles
Over 30 miles
How You Work Today
6.
Where does most of your work come from today?
Word of mouth and referrals
Repeat customers
Platform leads (Checkatrade, MyBuilder, etc.)
Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor)
My own website
Other
7.
Which platforms are you currently listed on?
Checkatrade
TrustATrader
Rated People
MyBuilder
Bark
Other (please specify)
None — I don't use any platforms
8.
How do you currently manage bookings?
Phone calls
WhatsApp or text
Email
Through a platform's messaging
Booking or diary software
Other
9.
Roughly how much do you spend per month on platforms or advertising?
£0 — I rely on word of mouth
Under £50
£50 to £150
£150 to £300
Over £300
Prefer not to say
10.
What frustrates you most about how you find work today?
Cost of leads is too high
Too much competition for each job
Low quality or time-wasting enquiries
Customers only care about cheapest price
No way to build long-term reputation
Hard to stand out from other providers
Poor platform support when things go wrong
Nothing — I'm happy with how things work
Other (please specify)
11.
What would matter most to you in a new platform?
1 (most important)
2
3
Not in my top 3
Better quality local jobs
1 (most important)
2
3
Not in my top 3
Fair and transparent pricing
1 (most important)
2
3
Not in my top 3
Less competition per job
1 (most important)
2
3
Not in my top 3
Ability to build a lasting reputation
1 (most important)
2
3
Not in my top 3
Local focus rather than national leads
1 (most important)
2
3
Not in my top 3
Good support and responsiveness
1 (most important)
2
3
Not in my top 3
Control over how and when I work
1 (most important)
2
3
Not in my top 3
Simple booking and scheduling tools
1 (most important)
2
3
Not in my top 3
12.
Would you prefer to pay:
A fixed monthly subscription (predictable cost, unlimited leads)
A per-lead or per-job fee (only pay when you get work)
A small commission on completed jobs
Not sure — it depends on the cost
About DomusVesta
DomusVesta connects
local households
with
verified local providers
. The focus is on
genuine reputation
,
transparency
, and
long-term trust
rather than competing on price.
13.
What is your initial reaction?
Very interested
Interested
Curious but need to know more
Not sure it's for me
Not interested
14.
What would DomusVesta need to get right for you to seriously consider joining?
Fees that are lower or fairer than what I pay now
A steady flow of quality local leads
Customers who value quality over cheapest price
A way to showcase my work and reviews properly
Simple tools for booking, scheduling, and communication
Proof that real households are using it
Other (please specify)
Joining the Pilot
15.
We're launching a local pilot soon. Would you be interested in joining as a founding provider?
Yes — I'd like to be involved from the start
Maybe — tell me more when it's ready
No thanks
16.
What would most encourage you to join early?
Lower fees for founding providers
Priority visibility to local households
Early access before competitors join
Being part of shaping how the platform works
Seeing other trusted local providers already on it
17.
If you'd like us to keep you updated or invite you to the pilot, leave your details below.
