How Handy Work works
One form, one verified pro, no auctioned-off contact info.
Tell us about the project
The form asks four things: the service, your zip, your timeline, and how to reach you. There's an optional notes field for anything specific — recent storm damage, code issues, insurance claim, weird old house.
- Pick one of 13 services (roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, windows, siding, kitchen, bath, decks, fencing, junk removal)
- Zip code so we can adjust pricing and match a pro who serves your area
- Email or phone — you choose which one the contractor uses
We verify the request
You'll get a quick confirmation email with a verification link. Clicking it tells us the request is real and gives us a chance to ask one or two follow-up questions that help the pro come prepared.
- Click the verification link in your email
- Confirm a couple of project details (square footage, urgency, anything special)
- That's it — the request is now ready to match
One vetted local pro reaches out
A single contractor — licensed, insured, vetted, and active in your area — reaches out to talk through the project. They already have your details, so the first call is about the work, not about gathering your info.
- One company, not five
- License and insurance checked before they were added to our network
- They've already seen your project details
How It Works
Get matched with a qualified local pro in three easy steps
Tell Us Your Project
Fill out a quick form with your project details and location.
We Verify Your Request
We confirm every request to ensure quality matches.
Get Matched With a Vetted Pro
A verified local contractor reaches out about your project.
Tell Us Your Project
Fill out a quick form with your project details and location.
We Verify Your Request
We confirm every request to ensure quality matches.
Get Matched With a Vetted Pro
A verified local contractor reaches out about your project.
How we compare to the lead-resellers
The honest version, not the marketing version.
| Handy Work | Angi / HomeAdvisor | |
|---|---|---|
| Lead verification | Every request confirmed by homeowner | Unverified — anyone can submit |
| Contractors contacting you | One vetted local pro | Four to five at once |
| Cost to homeowner | Free, no account required | Free, but requires signup |
| Lead sharing | Shared only after you confirm | Shared immediately on submit |
| Cost transparency | Detailed cost guides before you talk to anyone | Limited pricing info |