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Edinburgh Trusted Trader Case Studies


Below are case studies from members of the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme.

If you would like to learn more about the scheme, then follow the about us link or have a look at the schemes code of practice or vetting process. Alternatively you can apply for membership or contact us if you have any questions.

If you are a member and are interested in becoming a case study for the scheme, please contact us.

10 Year Case Study - GW & JS Construction Ltd

Friday 27 June 2025

Jason Staines and Guy Wright of GW & JS Construction Ltd, Edinburgh Trusted Trader members
“We really liked the idea of a trustworthy scheme that our customers could get assurances from which was backed by Trading Standards and supported by Police Scotland. It definitely has achieved what we wanted.” read more


10 Year Case Study - Connell & McFadden Property Development Ltd

Tuesday 24 June 2025

Connell & McFadden Property Development Ltd logo, Edinburgh Trusted Trader member
“Our membership with Edinburgh Trusted Trader over the past decade has been instrumental in our business growth. Approximately 50% of our work comes directly from Trusted Trader” read more


Celsius Plumbing and Heating

Friday 28 October 2022

Celsius Plumbing and Heating logo, Edinburgh Trusted Trader member
“We joined because we saw that being a part of Edinburgh Trusted Trader was an opportunity for us to showcase the excellent service that we offer to a wider audience via a trusted and reputable scheme.”

“A substantial number of new customers have found us via Edinburgh Trusted Trader” read more

S and W Property Solutions Edinburgh

Thursday 23 January 2020

S and W Property Solutions Edinburgh logo, Edinburgh Trusted Trader member
Stephen and Wendy Anderson own and manage S and W Property Solutions Edinburgh, tackling everything from landscaping projects to building works.

They attribute around 25% - 30% of their business being generated through Trusted Trader. read more

Edinburgh Trusted Trader members: Source Electronics, Specialized Signs, GW & JS Construction

Sunday 13 October 2019

Edinburgh Trusted Trader members Source Electronics, Specialized Signs and GW & JS Construction discuss their experiences of being on the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme.



Edinburgh Trusted Trader members: Hubbub Know How, GR Window & Door Specialists, BANN Joinery

Sunday 06 October 2019

Edinburgh Trusted Trader members Hubbub Know How Home Technology, GR Window & Door Specialists and BANN Joinery & Building discuss their experiences of being on the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme.



Edinburgh Trusted Trader members: Lockstar Lock & Key, JDS Gardening, Edinburgh Shutter Co

Wednesday 25 September 2019

Edinburgh Trusted Trader members Lockstar Lock & Key Company, JDS Gardening Edinburgh and The Edinburgh Shutter Co discuss their experiences of being on the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme.



Spruce Garden Services

Thursday 15 November 2018

Craig Young, owner operator of Spruce Garden Services, Edinburgh Trusted Trader member
Craig is the Owner Operator of Spruce Garden Services which he started on his own in 2009 but has now grown to 23 members of staff.

He attributes approximately 25% of his new business directly to his membership of the Edinburgh Trusted Trader scheme. read more

Lumen Electrical Services Ltd

Tuesday 25 September 2018

Andrew Walker of Lumen Electrical Services Ltd, Edinburgh Trusted Trader member
Lumen Electrical Services Ltd is owned by Andrew Walker and was founded in 2015.

Andrew is currently growing his workforce to help him with the work he receives from the scheme. “I’m in the process of recruiting both a full-time electrician and apprentice.” read more

GW & JS Construction Ltd

Tuesday 04 September 2018

GW & JS Construction Ltd logo, Edinburgh Trusted Trader member
GW & JS Construction Ltd is an Edinburgh based roofing company owned and operated by Guy Wright & Jason Staines.

Guy and Jason were early applicants to Edinburgh Trusted Trader, helping launch the scheme in June 2015. The key draw was the vetting process by Trading Standards and Police Scotland. read more