Payments3 min read29 Jun 2026
WorkMate is free at launch — what that means for you
No service fee for customers, no commission for providers — what free at launch covers, why we chose it, and how you will hear about it before that ever changes.
Blog
Tips for hiring tradespeople in Ireland, payment security guides, and platform updates.
Tips4 min read29 Jun 2026
How to compare quotes on WorkMate (without just picking the cheapest)
Reading the offers you receive — price, verification, reviews, and response time — so you choose the best fit, not just the lowest number.
Tips6 min read12 May 2026
Hiring a tradesperson in Ireland: 10 things to check before you pay anyone
A practical pre-hire checklist — what to verify, what to avoid, and which rules are legally enforced versus industry norm.
Security4 min read12 May 2026
Cowboy traders: the warning signs every Irish customer should know
Six red flags that signal an Irish tradesperson is not what they claim to be — plus what to do if you have already been hit.
Product3 min read12 May 2026
Why we are building WorkMate
A founder note on the gap in Irish services marketplaces and what we are choosing to optimise for.
Payments2 min read12 May 2026
The 14-day cooling-off period, in plain English
What the Irish Consumer Rights Act 2022 cooling-off period means before you accept a quote, after you accept one, and once work has started.
Security3 min read12 May 2026
What it takes to be a WorkMate Pro
The compliance bar for providers — what is required, what is encouraged, and how each signal moves you up in search results.
Product3 min read12 May 2026
Founding Pro: who it is for, and why we capped it
The Founding Pro programme and the Circle referral milestone tiers — what is on offer, what is not, and what we will not promise that we cannot ship.
Tips4 min read6 Mar 2026
How to write a task post that gets better offers
Use scope, urgency, and budget clarity to improve response quality from providers.
Payments5 min read4 Mar 2026
Secure payment flow explained for customers and providers
A simple guide to platform payment states, release timing, and dispute-safe evidence.