Score your tradies

Your trade network is your engine. When it runs well, everything flows. But when a tradie ghosts you, overcharges, or does sloppy work, the fallout is yours to manage — not theirs. That’s why scoring your tradies isn’t just helpful. It’s essential.

At Tapi, we believe in building a feedback loop around every job — and that includes the people doing the work. You don’t have to overcomplicate it. A simple system works:
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• Did they attend on time?
• Was the work done properly?
• Did they communicate clearly?
• Was the invoice clean and fair?
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Whether it’s a 5-star rating, a traffic light, or internal notes, scoring helps you see who’s consistently adding value — and who’s creating headaches. Over time, patterns emerge. You start to spot your A-team. You gain the confidence to say no to repeat underperformers. And you reward the tradies who make your life easier.

This also lifts your game as a coordinator. You learn to brief better, align expectations, and give constructive feedback when things go off-track. It turns vendor management into a real partnership.

The best property managers don’t just assign jobs — they curate their trade network. Scoring gives you the signal to do that with intention.