Why a pilot?
To validate the flow with real people, tighten clarity, and build a founding network the right way — through proven relationships, not volume.
Private Pilot. Small by design.
Neighborhood Contractors pilot program
This pilot is invite-only and founder-led — limited to homeowners and contractors with proven relationships. The goal is simple: build a high-trust network the same way good referrals already happen, just cleaner.
Pilot phase: introductions are limited, capacity is intentionally capped, and we keep expectations clean with a simple process and a clean handoff after acceptance.
Invite-only pilot
Proven relationships
Capacity caps
Booked-out is normal
Clean handoff after acceptance
What this pilot is
A small, high-trust introduction system — not a marketplace. No bidding, no rankings, no lead buying. We route one good-fit introduction at a time, coordinate early communication, then step out after acceptance.
Who it’s for
Homeowners and contractors with a real track record together — the kind of referral you’d confidently make to a friend or family member.
What success looks like
Cleaner intros, fewer time-wasters, respectful declines when it’s not a fit, and smooth handoffs when it is.
Who can participate
During the private pilot, access is limited by invitation and real-world experience — this is how we protect trust.
Homeowners
- Homeowners I’ve worked with (or personally verified)
- Can submit job requests for free
- Can introduce their trusted contractor to a friend/family member’s project
- Privacy-first until engagement
Contractors
- Invite-only — contractors don’t apply publicly
- Must be invited through a proven homeowner relationship
- Join as a Founding Trial contractor (6–12 months)
- Can accept or decline based on fit and workload
Pilot rules (kept simple)
These guardrails keep the pilot small, fair, and high-trust while we validate the process.
Capacity limits (important)
- Max 2 active contractors per trade during the pilot
- If a trade is full, new invites are waitlisted (or declined during pilot)
- “Active” means invited + confirmed they want in
- This prevents directory behavior and protects quality
Tip: If you’re inviting a contractor and that trade is full, we’ll reply with next steps and options.
Proven relationship standard
- Invite only contractors you’ve personally hired and trust
- No cold referrals, no “friend of a friend,” no online finds
- Respectful declines are normal — they protect fit
- Booked-out is normal — timing varies by season and scope
Trial period
Founding Trial contractors are on a temporary 6–12 month trial while we stabilize operations and confirm reliability.
Payments during pilot
Pilot phase: we’re not collecting payments yet. The long-term model includes a $12 Referral Credit for homeowner introductions and contractor Invite Credits for acceptance capacity.
No marketplace behavior
No bidding. No rankings. No price-shopping comparisons. The goal is one good-fit introduction — not a list to browse.
What to expect
The pilot is founder-led and intentionally hands-on. We keep timing predictable and the process clear.
1) Submit a request (free)
Share scope + city/ZIP. If it’s a strong fit, we route a single best-fit introduction.
2) Early coordination
During the intro stage, we relay early communication and confirm next steps (typically within one business day).
3) Accept or decline
Contractors can accept or decline based on fit and workload. Declines are normal and protect quality.
4) Clean handoff
After acceptance and contact exchange, you work directly together — scheduling, estimates, and the project itself.
5) Invite a trusted contractor (pay-it-forward)
Homeowners can introduce a contractor they trust to a friend/family member’s project. This is how the pilot grows — through real relationships.
6) Keep it small
Capacity is capped by trade during pilot. If a trade is full, we waitlist additional invites.
Boundaries (so expectations stay clean)
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 projects, schedule, pricing, or scope
- Arbitrate disputes
- Provide bidding, rankings, or marketplace comparisons
- Guarantee acceptance
Pilot FAQ
Can I share the site with someone outside the pilot?
The site can be viewed publicly, but pilot participation is limited to invited homeowners and trusted contractors. If someone needs help, they can contact us and we’ll advise next steps.
What happens if a trade is already full?
During pilot we limit each trade to two active contractors. If a trade is full, we’ll reply with options: waitlist, or a free request routed to the current pilot group.
Are you collecting money during the pilot?
Not yet. We’re validating the process with a small trusted group first. The long-term model includes a $12 Referral Credit for homeowner introductions and Invite Credits for contractor acceptance capacity.
How do I know if I’m invited?
Invites are confirmed directly through email or personal outreach. If you’re unsure, contact us and we’ll confirm.
Ready for a pilot introduction?
If you’re part of the pilot group, submit a free request or invite a trusted contractor to help a friend/family project.