Prepare a better request
Service guide
Choose the kind of job, gather the important details, and confirm the scope with an independent provider. Availability varies by location; choose your metro to start a request.
Find your metro areaHeating & cooling
Describe the equipment, thermostat symptoms, affected rooms, and access to indoor or outdoor units. Ask whether the quoted visit includes diagnosis, parts, and follow-up work.
Plumbing
Say which fixture or pipe is involved, whether the issue is active, and which rooms are affected. Ask the provider to distinguish the diagnostic visit from repair and replacement costs.
Electrical
Describe the affected fixtures, outlets, or circuits and when the problem began. Tell the provider about access to the work area and ask who will perform and authorize the work.
Roofing
Describe the roof material if known, the affected area, and whether you need leak assessment, repair, or replacement options. Ask what inspection, cleanup, and warranty terms the estimate includes.
Water damage
Explain the apparent water source, when it started, and which rooms or materials are affected. Ask how assessment, drying, removal, and repairs are priced and whether they are separate jobs.
Garage doors
Include the door and opener type if known, what happens when it operates, and whether the garage is accessible. Ask which inspection, parts, labor, and warranty items are included.
Sewer & drain
Identify which drains or fixtures are affected and whether the issue is recurring. Describe prior work if known and ask whether the proposed visit includes inspection, clearing, or additional diagnostic work.
Tree work
Describe the tree, the work requested, and its relationship to buildings, roads, and overhead lines. Explain equipment access and ask whether removal, debris handling, and stump work are priced separately.
Junk removal
List the items, approximate volume, stairs or elevator access, and where loading can occur. Confirm accepted materials and ask whether labor, transport, and disposal fees are included.
Pest control
Describe what you have observed, where it appears, and any previous treatment. Mention pets, access restrictions, and occupied spaces. Ask about inspection, treatment plans, follow-up visits, and product information.
Wildlife concerns
Describe the animal if known, where it was seen, and whether it is inside or outside the building. Ask the provider about appropriate handling, entry-point assessment, and follow-up prevention. This is not a wildlife rescue or public emergency service.
Septic systems
Include the property location, known system type, symptoms, and any service history. Explain access to the system and ask whether inspection, pumping, diagnosis, and repairs require separate appointments.
Concrete work
Describe the area, intended use, approximate dimensions, and access for materials. Explain whether existing material needs removal and ask for an itemized scope covering preparation, installation, and cleanup.
Towing
Provide the vehicle type, location, accessibility, and requested destination. Tell the provider whether the vehicle can roll and steer. Confirm pickup, mileage, storage, and other charges directly before accepting service.