How we rank trades
Trades are ranked on what can be independently checked, not on opinion. We do not accept payment for position and we do not use star ratings.
The ranking parameters
These are the factors that determine the order of the listings you see, and how much each one counts. They are read directly from the same configuration the ranking itself uses.
| Factor | Weight | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Verified credentials | 30 % | Registration with ETEK or the relevant licensing body, and any documented certifications for the trade. |
| Documented scope of work | 20 % | How many specific services the company documents, rather than describing itself in general terms. |
| Profile completeness | 20 % | How many verified fields the listing has. |
| Years registered | 15 % | How long the company has been on the Registrar of Companies. |
| Contactability | 15 % | Whether the published contact routes are reachable when we check them. |
Paid placement
No company can pay to appear higher. We do not sell position, and we do not accept payment to include, exclude or reorder a listing.
Reviews and ratings
We do not publish star ratings or aggregate review scores, and reviews play no part in the ranking. We would rather show you what can be verified — registrations, documented scope and recorded prices — than a score we cannot stand behind.
Sites we own
We own and operate the following sites. When they appear on this site, they are shown in a separate section labelled “From our own network” and are not part of the ranked list.
- Comparison Cyprus — What things actually cost in Cyprus.
- Renovate Cyprus — Renovating a home in Cyprus, room by room.
- Legality Cyprus — The rules first. Then who can help with them.
Where the data comes from
Listings are built from public registers (the Department of Registrar of Companies), professional bodies where membership can be checked, OpenStreetMap, and the companies’ own websites. Every field we hold records which source it came from and when.
If a listing is wrong, or you want it removed, use the removal form. We respond within 30 days.
Our other sites
This site is one of 10 Cyprus information sites we operate. We say so openly rather than pretending they are unrelated. See the full list.