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Getting quotes

How quote requests work

Describe the job once, confirm your email, and we tell local pros who fit it. It's free, and you never have to hire anyone.

Sending a request

  1. Choose a service, or describe what you need in your own words.
  2. Enter your postal code and the street address where the work will be done.
  3. Answer a few questions about the job and say when you need it done. You can add up to 6 photos if they help explain the work.
  4. Add your name, email address and mobile number, and choose how you'd like pros to contact you.
  5. Read the consent and agree to share your request with matched pros. It states the most pros who can connect with you.
  6. Enter the 6-digit code we email you. Your request isn't shown to any pro until it's confirmed.

What happens next

We look for pros who offer the service where the job is and who are accepting new leads. Some requests get a quick manual check first, which usually takes less than a business day.

Matched pros see a summary of the job and decide whether to connect. When one does, we email you their name and contact details, and they receive yours so they can reach out the way you prefer.

Not every request finds a pro right away. It depends on who is available near you, so we can't promise a set number of quotes.

Following your request

Sign in, or create an account with the same email address, to see your requests under My requests. From there you can follow each request, message the pros who connected and leave a review later.

What it costs

Requesting quotes is free for homeowners. Pros pay to connect with requests that match their services and area. You agree on the price of the work with the pro you choose, and you're never obliged to hire anyone.

Last reviewed September 11, 2026

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