Pick the right trade. Prepare a contractor-ready summary.

When to use this workflow

• →The work is unsafe, licensed, permitted, structural, or beyond your comfort level.
• →Triage flagged a stop-and-call-a-pro condition.
• →You’ve described the problem but don’t know which trade to call.

When not to use this workflow

• ×Active emergency — call 911 or your utility’s emergency line first.
• ×Pure cosmetic decisions (paint color, fixture style) — different conversation.

What the route will ask

1. 01
   Output of Homeowner Intake + Diagnose & Triage

   If you haven’t run those, do them first.

2. 02
   Your zip code or city/state
3. 03
   Urgency (emergency / this week / planning)
4. 04
   Access constraints

   Stairs, narrow doorways, locked gates, HOA approval needed.

5. 05
   Budget range (optional, but useful)
6. 06
   Anything you’ve already tried

What happens, step by step

1. 01
   Map the problem to the most likely trade — plumber, electrician, HVAC tech, roofer, engineer, handyman, appliance tech, or specialist.
2. 02
   Note whether the trade likely needs to be licensed in your jurisdiction.
3. 03
   Generate a contractor-ready summary of the problem.
4. 04
   List the questions you should ask before booking.
5. 05
   List the warranty, permit, and licensing questions that protect you.
6. 06
   Suggest 2-3 ways to vet the contractor (license lookup, reviews, prior projects).

What the route produces

• →Suggested trade(s) to call.
• →Contractor-ready problem summary you can text or read aloud.
• →Questions to ask before booking.
• →Permit and licensing questions to verify.
• →Vetting checklist (license number, insurance, reviews, lien history).

Related workflows

• Homeowner Intake

  Gather facts the trade will need.

• Estimate Review

  Review the quote you get back.

• Permit & Code Check

  Confirm what’s required.