How to Find Contractors on Thumbtack

Get quotes from plumbers, electricians, painters, and other pros — compare several before you hire.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Go to thumbtack.com or install the app
2.Describe your project
3.Review the quotes
4.Check for licenses and reviews
5.Hire and pay outside the app

Go to thumbtack.com or install the app

~15s

Use either the website or the free app. Create an account with your email and zip code so pros in your area see your request.

Describe your project

~15s

Pick a category (like "Plumbing" or "Roofing") and answer the follow-up questions. Details matter — "Leaky kitchen faucet" gets a better quote than "plumbing help."

Review the quotes

~15s

Within a few hours, 3 to 5 pros will send you quotes through the app. Each quote shows the price, the pro's reviews, their license info, and how many jobs they have done on Thumbtack.

Check for licenses and reviews

~15s

Before hiring, click each pro's name to read their reviews. For electricians and plumbers, verify their license at your state's contractor licensing board website — not every state requires one, but most do.

Hire and pay outside the app

~15s

Unlike TaskRabbit, Thumbtack does not handle payment. Once you pick a pro, you pay them directly by check or credit card. Always get a written estimate before work starts and a receipt after.

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Thumbtack is a website and app that sends your project description to local pros who then send you quotes. It covers hundreds of home services — from roof repair to wedding photography.

Unlike TaskRabbit (which is for quick gigs), Thumbtack is for bigger jobs that typically need a licensed contractor.

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