HomeGig: The Best Way To Hire A Home Improvement Pro

Hiring a contractor can be a daunting task. Remove the hassles and check out HomeGig instead.

It's the free and easy way to get matched with the pros.

This post is sponsored by HomeGig. All opinions are my very own.

My husband and I are very active and very proficient DIYers.

Over the last year alone, we completed some major renovation projects from installing carpet tiles and vinyl flooring to painting rooms and hanging blinds.

What started out as a necessity to save money, decades ago, has turned into a passion and a favorite pastime.

However.

No matter how competent we may be, there are definitely times when even we need to call in the pros.

Last summer, for example, we had an old concrete patio ripped out and pavers installed in its place. 


We had our roof replaced, a new pool liner installed and a brand new cedar fence placed around the perimeter of our property.

Some of those jobs we physically couldn't do. Others we didn't want to...so it was contractors to the rescue.

Except it wasn't.

If you read any of those posts, you know that our road to renovation was full of pitfalls. Finding the right person for each task was a terribly complicated and frustrating process. 

And in the end, we weren't thrilled with the results. 

Boy, I wish I knew about HomeGig.


HomeGig is a service that matches homeowners with contractors online saving you time and energy. 

And grief.

Making your project one you can feel good about from start to finish.

How fabulous.

Ok, so maybe you have some questions, I certainly did, so let's chat.

Why do I need a service to find a contractor?

When the tiles blew off our roof and our vinyl pool liner tore, we knew we needed help, but we'd never replaced a roof or liner before.

So we reached out to friends, looked on Google and checked Facebook groups for recommendations.


It was a tedious and time consuming process.

And what followed was no better.

We made a few calls, based on our "research" to set up times to meet and get estimates. 

It should've been easy enough, but it was a mess. Some phone calls were never returned. Then there were the contractors who made appointments and never showed up. 

Still others showed up, just to talk us out of what we wanted done, and suggest what was more in line with their expertise.

Or spend an hour chatting about our project, only to send over an estimate that was thousands more than our budget.

What a waste of time.

With HomeGig, the process is streamlined, the project is clearly defined from the start, including the budget and all the interactions take place on the website. Including contracts and secure payments.

Which can be awkward to deal with in person, especially if there's a dispute. So I love that feature.

Plus, the way I searched, I only had a small pool of people to choose from...not ideal.

With HomeGig, I would've had access to thousands of highly rated, qualified contractors in my area, that I'd never even heard of, simply because no one I know had used them. 

So what makes HomeGig unique?

Yes, there are other websites or apps out there to help you find contractors, however, we've never used them because many of them sell homeowner information to their list of pros.

That's how they connect you. To me, it doesn't sound any less annoying than finding someone on our own.


Having a barrage of people contact me to set up appointments for estimates, etc. No thank you.

I'm not into that kind of solicitation. Again, that leaves me wasting time, fielding phone calls and emails from contractors that might not be suitable for our project.

Plus many of these websites, charge for their service. HomeGig is always free for the homeowner. I mean renovations are pricey enough, I don't want to start by paying to find someone for my job.

Lastly, HomeGig's goal is to personalize the process and make it easy for everyone involved.

Homeowners and pros alike.

You can control who sees your project and who can submit a bid on the job. You can invite local pros to send you an estimate and leave ones you're not interested in speaking to, off your list.

How does the process work?

Well, it's very simple. Whether you need a small repair or a major renovation the process is the same.

1. Sign up for a free account

Just add your information and create a profile.

2. Invite Pros

Search for pros in your area based on the service you need. Click "Select" to add them to your list.

You can narrow your search by distance in miles to your home or rank the results based on ratings. It's completely up to you.

3. Post a project

This is awesome. You literally post exactly what you want done, from appliance repair to building an addition.
You can add room dimensions, photos of the space, even the fixtures or design elements you want included. 

It's your chance to get super detailed so the service professional knows exactly what you're looking for and can give you an accurate estimate for your particular job. 

There's no guesswork on the contractor's part, no need for phone tag and meetings, unless you choose to meet. They can clearly see the details of the renovation or repair.

You can even add a budget for your project before you hit submit.


Then you just wait for the contractors to review your project and submit their bids for your approval.

Best of all, if you need assistance during any part of the process, HomeGig has a helpline you an call and a loaded FAQ page to answer any general, technical or financial questions you may have. 

Honestly, as I said, using HomeGig would've streamlined all my contractor interactions, especially since some of my projects were overlapping.

It would've helped me manage the entire process so much better.

I could've coordinated all the individuals I had at my home with less stress, organized all the scraps of paper and contracts in one place, set up payment schedules, and eliminated the scrambling to get bank checks. 

You can bet that when we tackle our next big renovation, replacing all the leftover vinyl windows in our home, our first stop will be HomeGig.

How about you?

Will you give HomeGig a try?

Happy Renovating!