What is DBS records in Gaffer?
DBS records give you background checks with expiry. It is part of Gaffer's all-in-one platform, so it shares the same customers, jobs and invoices as everything else you do.
Compliance & Certificates
DBS records, built into the platform that runs your trade
DBS records in Gaffer means background checks with expiry — without bolting on another tool. It works with your jobs, customers, quotes, invoices and compliance, on web and the offline-first mobile app.
No credit card required · One platform · Web & Android (iOS coming soon)
How DBS records works in Gaffer
Background checks with expiry — and it connects to everything else you run in Gaffer.
Always audit-ready
Certificates and records stored against the job and the property.
Never miss a renewal
Expiry tracking turns compliance into repeat revenue.
Issue on site
Complete the form and email a branded PDF before you leave.
In one platform
DBS records works alongside your jobs, customers, quotes and invoices — no separate app, no double entry.
Built for 58 trades
DBS records fits how UK trade businesses actually work, whatever your trade.
Live in minutes
Switch dBS records on and start the same day — import your existing data in a few clicks.
What you get
DBS records is part of the same platform as your jobs, quotes, invoices and compliance — see the full feature list.
- DBS records included — no separate subscription
- Works on web and Android (iOS coming soon)
- Offline-first on site, syncs automatically
- Available across all 58 trades
- Set up in minutes, import data in a few clicks
- UK-based product and support
- 14-day free trial, no card required
Common questions
Does it work on mobile and offline?
Yes. The Gaffer field app is offline-first — capture and use it with no signal and it syncs automatically when you are back online.
Is it an extra add-on?
No. It is built into Gaffer alongside the rest of the platform, with specialist trade packs switched on for your trade.
How do I get started?
Start a free 14-day trial — no card needed — and bring your existing data across in a few clicks from your old software or a spreadsheet.
Put DBS records to work
14 days free. Full access. No card needed.