Signing up

Creating an account is quick and hassle-free. All users are verified by YOTI. This makes BuildingSpares one of the safest online marketplaces in the UK. We hate scams just as much as you do!

Create your Account:

Take a moment by selecting the right Account Type. Choose a Unique username or your Official Business Name. The Username is what users will identify you as.

Individual Accounts: Ideal for non-Business individual users buying and selling
Business Account: Perfect for entrepreneurs and companies selling or buying

Email Verification Link

We hold your private details securely. These are not shared with other Users. After filling in your details, a verification link will be sent to your registered email. Follow this link to Verify your email and start the added security process to verify yourself and activate your account.

YOTI Verification (KYC)

Enter your login details and follow the verification process thereafter. There is a link to resend the verification email if you have not received it. Don’t forget to check your spam folder as it may have ended up there...

Upon clicking the verification link in your registered email, you will be redirected to our verification partner YOTI. We want to ensure there is Truth, Trust and Transparency on our Marketplace therefore we make YOTI verification mandatory for all users.

YOTI is the UK’s Number 1 online verification portal and our chosen, secure partner in keeping BuildingSpares safe. YOTI is very secure and precise. You will need a UK government issued identification handy and complete a liveness check to complete verification. We help keep our users safe by keeping this method of Verification mandatory. Alas, the safest online marketplace built to avoid scams!

When within YOTI, follow the steps to verify yourself with a UK Government issued ID and a Biometric Facial Scan to confirm your identity. Upon completion, you will be able to access your BuildingSpares account, where the last step is to complete your Profile so users can engage accordingly when contacting you.

My Profile

Complete your profile set up. Add a photo or choose a profile pic from the options available. Add a little brief description about yourself or your business which other users can see. Add your preferred contact methods and times. This is so users can engage accordingly when contacting you.

Cookies on BuildingSpares

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