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# CertBox

Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2292729/certbox

> CertBox is a web-based compliance certificate platform for tradesmen and landlords, covering 280+ certificate types with built-in job.
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> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of CertBox

\* Consolidates 280+ compliance certificate types and full trade business management tools in one platform, removing the need for multiple software subscriptions.
\* Supports offline certificate creation with automatic sync on reconnect, allowing fieldwork to continue without an active internet connection.
\* Built-in field validation prevents submission of certificates with missing mandatory fields, reducing errors and rejected paperwork.
\* Tracks certificate expiry dates automatically and sends renewal reminders to customers, supporting ongoing compliance without manual follow-up.
\* Free plan includes unlimited certificates with no time limit and no card required, providing a zero-cost entry point for sole traders and small firms.
\* Certificate data is never deleted and never expires, preserving a permanent compliance record for engineers and their clients.
\* Certificates are delivered as typed, professional PDFs via secure link, replacing handwritten paperwork with verifiable digital documents.
\* QR code on each certificate allows clients and inspectors to verify authenticity independently, without contacting the issuing engineer.
\* Camera-based consumer unit scanning drafts EICR and EIC circuit schedules from a photo, with confidence scoring on each reading presented to the engineer before submission.
\* Quoting includes automated follow-up chasing, reducing time spent on manual client communication.
\* Invoicing supports online card payment, automatic overdue reminders, and sync with QuickBooks and Xero, connecting field operations to accounting workflows.
\* Job management links clients, properties, quotes, certificates, and invoices in a single record, including repeating jobs, giving a unified view of each engagement.
\* Calendar and list scheduling is assignable to team members, with GPS route optimisation to reduce travel time between jobs.
\* QR-coded asset register captures make, model, serial number, warranty, and location for each asset, supporting traceability across sites.
\* Inventory tracking with minimum-stock warnings and purchase order management helps trade businesses maintain supply levels without manual stock checks.
\* Supplier and subcontractor records include CIS support, covering compliance requirements for businesses operating under the Construction Industry Scheme.
\* Client portal gives landlords and letting agents direct access to their compliance certificates, reducing certificate delivery overhead for contractors.
\* RAMS builder includes a pre-written hazard library, accelerating risk assessment and method statement creation for site work.
\* Bulk CSV import (Team plan) and compliance reporting (Team plan) support scaled operations and audit-ready documentation for larger trade firms.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Paddy Dewhurst

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 1 001–5 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 5 001–10 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+, 10 000+, 10 000+
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- Dispatch Management
- Scheduling
- Work Order Management

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Field Service Management Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/255/field-service-management/software)

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2292729/certbox)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.getapp.com/all-software/a/certbox/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2292729/certbox> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2292729/certbox> |
| en-CA | <https://www.getapp.ca/software/2292729/certbox> |
| en-GB | <https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2292729/certbox> |
| en-IE | <https://www.getapp.ie/software/2292729/certbox> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2292729/certbox> |
| en-SG | <https://www.getapp.sg/software/2292729/certbox> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2292729/certbox> |

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