Checkatrade Scraper

# Checkatrade Scraper The Checkatrade Scraper is a robust Apify actor that extracts detailed business listings from Checkatrade.com. It gathers data on local tradespeople, including names, ratings, contact info, service descriptions, and more. Ideal for lead generation, competitive analysis, and directory building. --- ## Features - Business Details: Extracts company name, location, logo, phone number, and trade profile URL. - Website & Social Media: Intelligently extracts main business website and separates social media URLs (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.). - Ratings & Reviews: Collects average rating scores and service highlights. - Descriptions & Services: Captures full company descriptions and services offered. - Trade Info: Includes details like owner name, years on Checkatrade, and VAT registration. - Category & Location Filters: Filter results by business category and target location. --- ## Input Schema The actor accepts the following input parameters: | Parameter | Type | Description | Required | Default | |------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------| | location | string | The location to search for trades. Use formats like city, postcode, or postcode area (e.g. GL, GL1). | Yes | | | category | string | Business category or subcategory to filter the listings. | Yes | 2 | --- ## Example Output The actor returns structured results with rich business details, such as: json { "name": "Build & Create Construction Ltd", "rating": "9.82", "phone_number": "02039594223", "area_served": "E6", "currencies_accepted": "GBP", "description": "Thank you for taking the time to look at the Checkatrade.com page for Build & Create Construction Ltd...", "website": "https://buildandcreate.co.uk", "social_media": [ "https://www.facebook.com/buildandcreateltd", "https://www.instagram.com/buildandcreate" ], "trade_url": "https://www.checkatrade.com/trades/buildandcreateconstructionltd", "logo_url": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/...", "location": "London", "trade_details": { "Owner": "Mr Clinton Ham", "Ltd Company": "11 years on Checkatrade", "VAT Registered": "Yes: 175113622" }, "labels": [ "Domestic Work", "Commercial Work", "Free Estimates", "Insurance Work Undertaken" ] } --- ## How to Use 1. Install the Actor: - Add the actor from the Apify platform to your account. 2. Configure Your Input: - Enter a target location (e.g., Bristol, SW1, or RG). - Optionally filter by category using a category ID (e.g., 834 for waste clearance). 3. Run the Actor: - Start the actor and wait for it to scrape the listings. 4. Access Your Results: - View or download data in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats from the Apify dataset. --- ## Use Cases - Lead Generation: Collect detailed business contacts in specific regions or categories, including main websites and social media profiles. - Market Research: Analyze trade density, customer ratings, and service trends across different platforms. - Local Business Intelligence: Track competitors, pricing approaches, and business presence both on main websites and social media. - SEO & Content: Power directory websites or location-based service listings with verified data and social media links. - CRM Enrichment: Integrate high-quality business leads with separated website and social media data into customer databases. --- ## Explore More Actors ✨ Looking for something else? Check out more actors on Apify that can help with your web automation and data extraction needs. Discover a wide range of tools tailored for different scenarios at 🌐 Explore Vulnv's Actors on Apify. 📧 For inquiries or support, feel free to reach out to us at apify@vulnv.com.