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Handyman leads, no lead fees.
Handyman requests on Job Hound include the type of work, the rough size of the job and the timing. Small jobs are worth taking when the request is free, so you can say yes to the TV mount that turns into a whole repair list.
- Free for homeowners
- No lead fees for pros
- Rankings can't be bought
Sample request
Handyman
Type of work
Mounting or hanging
Rough size
Half a day
When
This week
What you pay for it
$0
Every request
The details you need to price the job
Homeowners answer the questions handyman businesses ask first, so you can quote faster and skip the back-and-forth.
Type of work
- Repair
- Mounting or hanging
- Assembly
- A list of small jobs
Rough size
- Under an hour
- Half a day
- Full day
- Not sure
When
- As soon as possible
- This week
- I am flexible
Plus, on every request
- The service and ZIP code
- When the homeowner needs it
- Any notes they add about the job
Handyman jobs homeowners ask for
- Drywall repair
- TV mounting
- Door adjustment
- Fixture swaps
- Furniture assembly
- Punch lists
- Shelving
The difference
Keep the money you'd spend on leads.
| Item | Job Hound | Typical pay-per-lead site |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to sign up | $0 | Free on some, an annual fee on others |
| Cost per request | $0, with no cap | Charged per lead or contact |
| Paid placement | None. Positions can't be bought | Often sold as an upgrade |
| Who sets the price | You do | You do, after paying for the lead |
Lead marketplaces set their own prices and terms, which vary by trade and area and change often. Check each platform's current terms. Job Hound never charges for a request.
Win more of them
How handyman businesses win more requests
- 01
Offer flat prices for common jobs
TV mounting, fixture swaps and furniture assembly sell faster with a flat price than an hourly rate.
- 02
State your minimum
Be upfront about your minimum charge so small requests come in with the right expectations.
- 03
Ask for the full list
Many homeowners have more than one job. Ask what else needs doing before you schedule.
After you win it
Run the job in the same place
Your free account comes with Lead Dog, so the request turns into a scheduled job, an estimate and an invoice without retyping anything.
Requests arrive organized
Each request includes the service, ZIP code, timing, and homeowner-provided job details.
Book it and price it there too
Schedule the job, send an estimate, create an invoice, and follow it through to paid.
Costs you nothing to try
There are no signup fees, lead fees, credits, or paid positions in the directory.
FAQ
Handyman pro questions
Are small handyman jobs worth it?
On Job Hound there's no fee for the request, so a small job is all profit after your time and materials, and it often leads to more work.
Do I need a license to list as a handyman?
Rules vary by state. Take the work you're allowed to do where you operate, and add your license to your profile if you have one.
It’s free — so what’s the catch?
There isn’t one. Leads are free with no cap, credits, or card on file. Lead Dog earns 1% only on payments a customer chooses to make through the platform.
How do you decide who shows up first?
Listings follow Job Hound’s matching and directory ranking rules. Contractors cannot buy a higher position.
Am I bidding against four other companies?
No. Homeowners send each contractor a separate request, and you set your own price.
I already use something else to run my jobs.
Keep using it. Requests can still reach you without requiring a migration or changing how you run the rest of the business.
How many jobs will I actually get?
Demand varies by trade and area, so we cannot promise a number of requests or jobs.
What happens to my details?
They build your listing and route requests to you. We do not sell or rent them, and no card is stored.
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