ABOUT BUILDCOMPARE
Built for the trade. Built in the UK.
A transparent, fast price comparison engine designed specifically for plumbers, electricians, and builders on the job site.
THE PROBLEM SOLVED
Compare seven UK merchants in one search.
BuildCompare aggregates live pricing and stock data from top UK trade merchants. We pull data continuously so you don't have to check multiple apps or ring around the trade counters.
Currently in a pre-launch beta, the platform focuses strictly on utility: delivering the exact price for the exact part, instantly.
Trade prices vary by 50% or more.
A standard 22mm copper elbow might cost £1.20 at one national merchant and £1.85 at another just down the road. Over a full van restock, these differences compound dramatically.
BuildCompare exists to expose these margins, ensuring tradespeople secure the best local rate without wasting billable hours.
Three phases.
PHASE 1 — NOW
Price comparison.
The core utility. Search for materials, see live prices across major merchants, check stock status, and locate the nearest branch.
PHASE 2 — LATER IN 2026
Quote builder.
Compile material lists for jobs, automatically calculate total costs across different merchant combinations, and generate client-ready estimates.
PHASE 3 — 2027+
Trade business suite.
Integrated invoicing, margin tracking, and automated reordering for commonly used van stock based on your purchase history.
THE TEAM
One engineer, in the UK.
Built by Ross Churchill, a software engineer who grew tired of watching tradespeople lose margin to opaque pricing structures. No venture capital, no massive overheads—just a tool built to solve a specific problem efficiently.