Find Verified Service Providers with the Help of Thumbtack

Finding good service providers in your local vicinity can be a little tricky. Sure, you can go to a review website, but what if you don't trust the reviews of people you don't know? You can try asking your friends, but what if you're looking for an ultra-specific service provider, say, a fire dancer? Can your friends recommend one off the top of their heads? Maybe not.

Fortunately, there's a new site called Thumbtack. This site has over 270,000 pre-screened service professionals and they can connect you to qualified pros and give you a quote within 24 hours. The great thing about Thumbtack is that instead of relying solely on algorithms and computers, they have a team of real people that reviews each request before making any recommendations.

As previously mentioned, each service provider is screened and verified to make sure that you don't get anyone that isn't qualified (or you know, shady). Each service pro is verified for licenses (when applicalble) and they go thorough DOJ criminal background checks. Their business contact information as well as websites and social media accounts are also verified.

How It Works

Simply submit a request by describing what you need and giving details on how and when you want it accomplished. The Thumbtack team will identify verified service providers based on the information that you submitted. Available service providers will then submit their quotes and pricing information for you to compare. Once you've made a decision, you go ahead a hire away!

Another way to touch base with service providers is to request a quote directly from them. Just head to thumbtack.com/browse and look for pros under the service that you need. You can view the providers' profiles, submit information about your project then request a quote. If that provider is available they'll get back to you with pricing information.

Once the service has been completed, you'll be invited to review your experience and provide feedback. Reviews will then appear on that provider's profile.

Types of Services You Can Get

Save for illegal services and those that are sexual in nature, you can pretty much find all kinds of service providers at Thumbtack, including housecleaners, to personal trainers, writers, and yes, even fire dancers. If you can't find what you're looking for, just ask.

Browsing for service providers and requesting quotes is completely free for consumers. Service providers on the other hand are charged with a small fee to contact potential customers.

Getting Listed

If you're a service provider that wishes to get listed on Thumbtack, you can join the site for free and provide business information, services, etc. Again, you will be charged a small fee to connect with potential customers.

Getting paid is quite simple and can be done in two ways. Customers can either "Book It Now" and they'll enter their credit card info and hire you. Thumbtack will then transfer the money once the job is complete. Another option is to invoice customers when you complete the job.

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