1) Homeowner submits a request (free)
Share the trade, scope, and city/ZIP. Requests are free to submit. If it’s a fit, we make one introduction — one connection at a time.
How Neighborhood Contractors works
Neighborhood Contractors is built for trust and clarity — not bidding wars or marketplace behavior. We coordinate introductions and early communication, then step out after acceptance so you can work directly.
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One good-fit introduction at a time. Privacy-first until engagement.
Referral-based
Invite-only contractors
No bidding / no rankings
Booked-out is normal
Clean handoff after acceptance
The simple flow
Neighborhood Contractors exists to connect homeowners with trusted contractors — The RARE Ones. We help start the relationship, not run the project.
2) We relay early communication
During the introduction stage, we relay early messages and confirm next steps (typically within one business day).
3) Contractor accepts or declines
Contractors can accept or decline based on fit and workload. Respectful declines are normal — they protect quality and expectations.
4) Invite Credits are used only on acceptance
Invite Credits are used only when a contractor explicitly accepts a homeowner request and asks Neighborhood Contractors to mark it accepted. Conversation itself does not use credits.
5) Contact info is exchanged
Once a contractor accepts, we relay contact details so you can connect directly. After acceptance and contact exchange, Neighborhood Contractors steps out.
6) Clean handoff
Calls, site visits, estimates, scheduling, pricing, scope changes, and the project itself happen directly between the homeowner and contractor.
Two ways homeowners use the platform
Choose the path that fits your situation.
Path A: You need a contractor
Submit a request for free. If a contractor is available and it’s a fit, they can accept.
Request a ContractorPath B: You already have a trusted contractor
Use the $12 Referral Credit when you’re introducing your trusted contractor to a friend or family member’s project. (The $12 is not paid to the contractor.)
Invite Your ContractorWhat to expect
These expectations keep the process smooth for everyone.
Booked-out is normal
Great contractors may be booked weeks or months out. Waiting is often a quality signal, not a problem.
Conversation ≠ commitment
Messaging, calls, site visits, and estimates can happen without “acceptance.” Acceptance is a clear yes — and that’s when Invite Credits apply.
One connection at a time
We’re not built for price-shopping or volume. The goal is one good-fit introduction with clear next steps.
Clear boundaries
Neighborhood Contractors exists to make a clean, trust-first introduction. Once it’s a fit and contact info is shared, the homeowner and contractor work directly — the project is theirs.
We do
- Facilitate one good-fit introduction
- Relay early communication and confirm next steps (typically within one business day)
- Support a clean handoff after acceptance
- Provide guidance to keep expectations clear (not enforcement)
We don’t
- Manage your project, schedule, pricing, or scope
- Enforce outcomes or act as a middleman long-term
- Arbitrate disputes
- Provide bidding, rankings, or marketplace comparisons
- Guarantee acceptance
FAQ
Can contractors apply to join Neighborhood Contractors?
No. Contractors are invite-only and cannot join without a homeowner referral/invitation.
What does the $12 Referral Credit do?
It’s used only when you introduce your trusted contractor to a friend/family member’s project. It helps keep introductions intentional and spam-free. It is not paid to the contractor and does not guarantee acceptance.
When are Invite Credits used?
Only when a contractor explicitly accepts a homeowner request and asks Neighborhood Contractors to mark it accepted. Messaging, calls, site visits, and estimates do not use credits.
What if a contractor is booked out?
That’s common. Contractors can decline respectfully if timing doesn’t work. Waiting is normal and often a quality signal.
Do you handle disputes or enforce project outcomes?
No. Neighborhood Contractors does not manage projects or arbitrate disputes. We provide guidance on the platform and the intro stage — not enforcement.