For tradespeople
Free job leads sent by live location
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Join 1000+ trades already on In A Jam
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No win, no fee
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Dedicated app
No win, no fee — You only pay when you earn
Free to join, Free to quote, 5% commission ONLY on won jobs.
No monthly fees
Earn more, faster
Get instant payment, fixed-rate £120 guaranteed emergency jobs and win quoting opportunities with a low 5% commission
Keep your schedule full
Receive immediate notifications for both quoting jobs and urgent call-outs happening right in your local area
Protect your assets
Securely store photos and serial numbers of your valuable tools in The In A Jam Vault, helping police recover them if stolen
No win, no fee — You only pay when you earn
Free to join, Free to quote, 5% commission ONLY on won jobs.
No monthly fees
Earn more, faster
Get instant payment, fixed-rate £120 guaranteed emergency jobs and win quoting opportunities with a low 5% commission
Keep your schedule full
Receive immediate notifications for both quoting jobs and urgent call-outs happening right in your local area
Protect your assets
Securely store photos and serial numbers of your valuable tools in The In A Jam Vault, helping police recover them if stolen
Start getting jobs today download the app for free now:
How it works
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Download the app for free
Add your details
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Set your radius to receive free work notifications
Choose to accept emergency or leads
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Quote the customer directly
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Complete the work
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Get paid by customer direct
Only pay 5% commission if you win the job
In A Jam compared
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| In A Jam | Checkatrade | Rated People | MyBuilder.com | Bark | |
| Monthly fees | £0Limited TimeNo monthly fees during launch | £100+ | £20+ | £0 | £30+ |
| Commission | 5%Only on won jobs | 0% | 10% | 20% | 0% |
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InAJam Tool Vault
The Problem
- £83 million of tools stolen from UK trades yearly
- Thousands lost per tradesperson
- Your livelihood at risk
The Solution
- FREE InAJam Vault cloud storage
- Store photos, serial numbers, receipts
- Takes just 2 minutes per tool to upload
- Complete protection at zero cost
When Theft Happens
- Instant police reports in their database format
- Serial number tracking for recovery
- Recovered tools matched and returned to you
- Saves thousands when stolen
Features and benefits
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Free work leads
Get free local leads and quote directly to customers. Pay only a 5% commission if you win the job—no risk, no middlemen, and fast payment straight from the customer.
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Local jobs only
Find work only in your area. The app connects you with nearby jobs, cutting wasted travel, saving time and fuel, and letting you focus on productivity and profit.
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Direct payment
No agencies, no hidden cuts—get paid directly by customers. You keep full control of pricing, earn more, and grow your business without unnecessary deductions.
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Free app to download and use
The In a Jam app is free to download and use, connecting you directly with local homeowners. Get the app, see jobs in your area, and spend more time on the tools.
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Free tool vault
Secure your most valuable assets with the free in-app Tool Vault. When you sign up, simply take a few moments to create a digital inventory by uploading photos and logging the serial numbers.
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Optional emergency call outs
Choose to receive instant alerts for urgent, local emergency jobs. When a homeowner nearby is in a real jam, you'll get a notification with the details.
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Work on your terms
You're in control. Get instant job notifications on your phone and review the details. If the job is right for you, accept it. If not, just ignore the notification—there's no pressure and no penalty.
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Carbon reduction technology
By intelligently prioritising and matching tradespeople with jobs in their immediate vicinity, our platform systematically shortens travel distances across every job.
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Build your reputation
Building a strong reputation is crucial for any tradesman, and the "In a Jam" app offers a powerful way to achieve this through verified customer reviews.
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No obligation, ever
Your freedom and control are our priority. You are never required to accept any job, whether it's a standard lead or an optional emergency call-out.
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Paid in 14 days
Take on emergency call-outs with confidence, knowing you'll be rewarded quickly and fairly. For accepted emergency jobs, you can earn up to £120 for the first hour of work.
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10% off at Trade Point B&Q
Give your business an immediate boost when you sign up for the In a Jam app. As a welcome bonus, you'll instantly receive a 10% discount for TradePoint at B&Q.
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Anna bank account pros
Anna is a UK business banking service designed for freelancers, contractors, and small businesses.
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Public liability insurance
Receive Kingsbridge Public Liability Insurance through InAJam and get £2500 tool cover free (pay out next day)
