How to Find Local Plumbers, Electricians, and Handypeople With Thumbtack

Finding a reliable plumber, electrician, or handyperson used to mean asking neighbors for recommendations, calling several businesses, leaving messages, and waiting days to hear back — all before you even got a quote. Thumbtack changes that process by connecting you with local professionals who respond with quotes directly through the app, often within hours.

Thumbtack covers an enormous range of home and personal services: plumbing, electrical work, painting, carpentry, appliance repair, house cleaning, landscaping, moving help, pet grooming, tutoring, music lessons, and much more. Over 250,000 professional service providers use the platform across the United States.

When you submit a request on Thumbtack, you describe your project and your zip code. Local professionals who work in your area see the request and can respond with their pricing and availability. You receive those responses through the app and can compare them side by side, read each professional's reviews and ratings, and message them directly to ask questions before deciding.

One important thing to understand about Thumbtack: professionals pay to send you a quote, which creates an incentive for them to respond promptly and make a good impression. You don't pay anything to request quotes. You only pay the professional directly for the work they do once you've agreed on a price.

Thumbtack shows you verified reviews from real customers who hired each professional. Look for pros with a large number of reviews (not just a handful) and a rating above 4.5 out of 5. The "Top Pro" badge shows professionals who have consistently received high ratings over time.

Thumbtack is available as a free app on iPhone and Android, and also works on any computer at thumbtack.com.