Checkatrade names UK's Top Carpenter from Portsmouth
The UK's best tradespeople celebrated at Checkatrade Awards grand finale following four regional heats across the country. Dean Hopgood, 1st Carpentry in Portsmouth was winner of Carpenter of the Year.
Checkatrade, the UK's leading home improvement platform, has announced the winners of its prestigious annual awards at a ceremony held at Wembley Stadium this week.
Hosted by Sky News presenter Darren McCaffrey, the Checkatrade Awards final brought together hundreds of the UK's most skilled tradespeople to celebrate excellence, craftsmanship, and outstanding customer service across the trades industry.
Following four regional awards nights held across the country, 14 exceptional tradespeople were crowned winners in categories recognising their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to their craft, and one trade was chosen as the overall Trade of the Year.
The 2025 Checkatrade Awards Winners:
Trade of the Year: Dean Staniland, Pro Property Ltd, Sheffield
Builder of the Year: Andy Kille, Andy Kille Building and Property Maintenance, Preston
Carpenter of the Year: Dean Hopgood, 1st Carpentry, Portsmouth
Community Hero: Shoaib Awan, The Gas Expert, Romford
Electrician of the Year: Ashwin Ganger, A.G Electrical & Lighting, Bedford
Landscaper of the Year: Jamie MacGregor, Green Earth Gardens Ltd, Sutton
Painter & Decorator of the Year: Clinton Hobson, Cherrytree Interiors, Doncaster
Plasterer of the Year: Nicholas Eveleigh, EVE Plasterers, Newton Abbot, Devon
Plumber of the Year: Dean Staniland, Pro Property Ltd, Sheffield
Rising Star: Sophie Murphy, Spotless Property Solutions, Ruislip
Roofer of the Year: Gary Smith, G J Smith Roofing, Dunstable
Sustainability Champion: Callum Brazier, Callum Martin Energy, Loughton
Technology Champion: Ryan O’Sullivan, Ry Group, New Malden
Trade Champion: Jamie Gatley, J G Asbestos Services, Ilkeston
Women in Trade Champion: Holly Cruttenden, Carpets 4U, Epsom
Jambu Palaniappan, CEO at Checkatrade said: “We're proud to celebrate the very best from across the UK. All these winners have been chosen and recognised for consistently going the extra mile, not just in the jobs they complete, but in how they show up every single day.
"From every corner of the country, our winners have demonstrated what excellence truly means. They've raised the bar, reminded us what pride looks like in action, and shown the real impact of exceptional work. We're incredibly proud to celebrate their achievements."
The Checkatrade Awards recognise tradespeople who demonstrate exceptional skill, reliability, and customer service.
Checkatrade would like to thank its sponsors whose generous support made this celebration possible.