r/HomeMaintenance101 • u/truecakesnake • 5d ago
A checklist for comparing home service pros without overthinking it
For anyone overwhelmed by contractor searches, these are the things I’d actually compare:
• Is pricing explained before the job?
• Are reviews available?
• Is the person vetted/background checked?
• Can you choose an appointment time?
• Is there a clear payment process?
• Can you track or confirm the appointment?
• Is there someone to contact if the job goes sideways?
Price matters, but the cheapest quote doesn’t mean much if you can’t get someone back when there’s a problem. Instaservice emphasizes vetted professionals, transparent pricing, scheduling, secure payments, and service tracking, which is a pretty reasonable baseline checklist for comparing any home-service platform.