Great Local Pros
★ List my business →
★ 13,700+ towns · 48 states · No accounts ever

Find a real local pro — not 14 strangers who bought your number.

The directory built for small-town America. Tap a name, call the pro directly. No "submit a project," no spam swarm, no 60-mile-away match.

Start typing — your town probably has a page already.
Plumbers Electricians HVAC Landscapers Cleaning Dog walkers All →
0Accounts to create
0Per-lead fees, ever
13,700+US towns covered
1 tapCalls the pro directly
48 hrsTake-down on request
See what a city page actually looks like

Real towns. Real pages. Real opportunity.

Every U.S. town with 500–60,000 people already has a Great Local Pros page. Here's a live pilot — and a few towns still wide open for the first business to claim the top spot.

● Live pilot · 7 listed

Middlebury, Vermont

Electricians, Plumbers, Independent Auto Repair Shops and more — sourced from publicly available business directories. First local business to claim the top spot gets featured placement.

See the Middlebury page →
● Live pilot · 7 listed

Concord, New Hampshire

Landscaping, HVAC, Electricians and more — sourced from publicly available business directories. First local business to claim the top spot gets featured placement.

See the Concord page →
● Live pilot · 7 listed

Keene, New Hampshire

Electricians, Plumbers, Independent Auto Repair Shops and more — sourced from publicly available business directories. First local business to claim the top spot gets featured placement.

See the Keene page →
● Live pilot · 5 listed

Brattleboro, Vermont

Electricians, Independent Auto Repair Shops, Landscaping and more — sourced from publicly available business directories. First local business to claim the top spot gets featured placement.

See the Brattleboro page →

Don't see your town? Search 13,700+ communities or browse by state.

Two ways people use this site

If you live here

Find help in your town in 30 seconds.

  1. Pick your town. Type it in the search bar or browse by state.
  2. Tap the category you need. 29 trades — plumbers, painters, dog walkers, tutors, more.
  3. Call the pro. Their number, your phone. We're not in the middle.

No account. No "verify your phone number." No texts an hour later from 12 contractors.

If you run a business

Get listed in your town in 2 minutes.

  1. Claim your free listing. Name, town, phone, what you do.
  2. We verify by email. Live in 24–48 hours, indexed on Google.
  3. Customers call you direct. Zero per-lead fees. Forever.

Claim my free listing →

How we stack up against the platforms you've probably tried.

All numbers below are publicly documented. Sources on request.

What mattersGreat Local ProsAngiThumbtackBarkYelp
Cost to the business$0 free / $49 flat /mo$25–$120 / lead$30–$50 / leadCredits that expire$300+ /mo ads
Your lead sold to others?Never. One business, one call.Yes, multipleUp to 15 prosMultipleN/A (ads)
Customer must create accountNo, neverYesYesYesOptional
Hides reviews if business won't payNoPay-to-win placementAlgorithmic boostReportedly removedFTC: 700+ complaints
Truly local pros onlyOne page per town60+ mile matchWide radiusOften nationalCity-wide
Auto-renewing contract / exit feeCancel any time, no feeAuto-renewAuto-renewCredit-trap12-mo contracts
Does the website for you$995 one-time, done-for-youNoNoNoNo
Cost to the business
Us$0 free / $49 flat /mo
ThemAngi: $25–$120 / lead · Thumbtack: $30–$50 / lead · Bark: credits that expire · Yelp: $300+ /mo ads
Your lead sold to others?
UsNever. One business, one call.
ThemAngi: yes, multiple · Thumbtack: up to 15 pros · Bark: multiple buyers
Customer must create account
UsNo, never
ThemAngi, Thumbtack, Bark: yes (sign-up wall) · Yelp: optional
Hides reviews if you won't pay
UsNo, never
ThemAngi: pay-to-win placement · Yelp: 700+ FTC complaints · Bark: reported removals
Truly local pros only
UsOne page per town
ThemAngi: 60+ mile match · Thumbtack: wide radius · Bark: often national
Auto-renewing contract / fees
UsCancel anytime — no fee
ThemAngi/Thumbtack: auto-renew · Bark: credit-trap · Yelp: 12-mo contracts · Houzz: 4-mo exit fee
Does the website for you
Us$995 one-time, done-for-you
ThemAngi/Thumbtack/Bark/Yelp: no

Angi's revenue dropped ~30% in 2024–25 and their lead volume is down 81% year-over-year (SEC filings, Q3 2025). Their model isn't working. We're not their model.

Trust without testimonials

We just launched. So we lead with promises, not reviews we can't prove.

A lot of directories pad out their pages with AI-generated reviews and stock-photo "happy customers." We don't. Until real customers leave real reviews on real listings, here's what we'll put in writing instead.

Our 5 promises in writing

  1. Free listings stay free. If we ever change pricing, every existing free listing is grandfathered. Permanently.
  2. We will never sell your data. Not to advertisers, not to data brokers, not to other contractors. Written into our Privacy Policy.
  3. Founder Premium pricing locks for life. Sign up at $49/mo during launch and stay at $49/mo as long as your listing is active.
  4. 48-hour takedown, no questions asked. Business or resident, email us and we'll remove your listing within two business days.
  5. Real humans, real legal entity. We're Pithe Digital Group LLC (Oregon). One small team. We answer our own email at info@greatlocalpros.com.

What we'll never do

  1. Sell your phone number to a dozen contractors who'll all spam-call you.
  2. Charge a business $40 every time someone taps "call."
  3. Show fake or AI-generated reviews to look busier than we are.
  4. Hide a business's good reviews because they won't buy ads (looking at you, Yelp).
  5. Bury you in a 12-month auto-renew contract with a 4-month cancellation fee (looking at you, Houzz).
  6. Run a behavioral ad network. No Facebook pixel. No Google Ads. No retargeting.
  7. Auto-publish a single review without verifying the reviewer's email first.

How we source listings — full transparency

Every business on this site got here through one of two paths, and both are clearly labeled:

1. Owner-claimed (verified by email)

The owner submitted the listing themselves through our form, clicked the verification link we emailed them, and we manually reviewed it before publishing. These listings can include photos, descriptions, hours, and (once we have real ones) customer reviews.

2. Publicly-sourced (name + phone only)

Pulled from publicly available sources — the business's own website, Google Business profile, BBB, Chamber of Commerce, Yelp business page. We publish name and main business phone only. We never publish street addresses on these — many trades operate from home. Owners can claim or remove free within 48 hours.

Why no reviews on the page yet? Because we just launched. Real reviews from real verified customers will appear on Premium listings as businesses build their reputation through us. We'd rather show zero reviews than fake ones — that's an FTC violation (16 CFR Part 465) and a fast way to lose trust permanently.

The reasons people put off calling a pro

Eight worries that come up before every hire — and how this book settles them.

We read hundreds of contractor-hiring complaints on Reddit, the BBB, and consumer-protection filings. The same fears show up over and over. Here are the eight biggest — each one is answered in detail in the free guide.

"What if they keep raising the price?"

Surprise-cost complaints top the list every year. The guide shows the exact words to use to get a written quote (not an estimate), and the three lines every contract must include.

→ Answered on pp. 5 & 50

"What if I get scammed after a storm?"

Door-to-door roofers and "we're already in the neighborhood" pitches account for a huge share of contractor fraud. The guide lists 20 red flags and a one-page walk-away checklist.

→ Answered on pp. 4 & 21

"What if they take my deposit and disappear?"

Deposits over 50% are the biggest danger sign. The guide walks you through the standard 0–10%/10–30%/up-to-50% rule by job size — and what to do if they ask for more.

→ Answered on p. 7

"How do I know they're licensed and insured?"

Every state has a free license-lookup site. Most people don't know they exist. The guide bookmarks them by trade and explains exactly what to ask for proof.

→ Answered on p. 9

"Will my phone get spam-called?"

Big platforms sell your number to up to 15 contractors. The guide explains why a directory like ours is built differently — direct phone, no auction, no resold leads.

→ Answered on p. 10

"Are the reviews real?"

The FTC made fake reviews illegal in 2024 — but they're still everywhere. The guide teaches the three signs of a real review and where to find them.

→ Answered on p. 11

"What if they don't show up?"

No-shows are the #2 complaint in every trade. The guide gives you the one-line text to send the night before — and the script for when they ghost you.

→ Answered on p. 12

"What if the work is bad and I'm stuck with it?"

Part 6 of the guide is a 5-step plan for getting work fixed: from polite email to state license board complaint to small-claims court.

→ Answered on pp. 53–55

Each worry is one of the 10 chapters of Part 1 of the free guide below. The whole book is 58 pages. No email needed. Click and read.

A free book · No email required · 58 pages

The book we wish everyone had before they hired their last contractor.

Most people make their first big-ticket service hire — a roofer, a plumber, an HVAC pro — without a single piece of buying advice. Then it costs them.

We wrote a plain-language guide for our neighbors. 58 pages. 29 trades. The exact questions to ask, the prices that are fair, the contracts to sign, and the red flags that should send you walking. Written so a third-grader can follow it.

  • The 25-question master list to bring on every call
  • 20 red flags that mean walk away (one page, no fluff)
  • One full page on each of the 29 trades we cover
  • What's fair to pay, what's a scam, and what's just bad luck
  • What to do if a job goes sideways — including small-claims court
⬇ Download the free guide (PDF, 99 KB) Open in browser

Made for the towns the big platforms forgot. Free for residents. Free for honest pros.

A free book from your neighbors at
How to Find a Local Pro Who Won't Let You Down
The plain-language guide to hiring the right plumber, electrician, dog walker, tutor — and 26 other small-town trades.
58 pages · 29 trades · First edition · 2026
Founding Member Pricing — Limited time

Lock in $49/month for life. Before the rate goes up.

Every business that upgrades to Premium during our launch keeps the $49/mo founder rate for as long as their listing stays active. After our first 500 paying pros, the standard rate moves to $79/mo. New towns, new categories, same low founder price — only if you're in early.

  • ✓ $49/mo locked in for life for early Premium members
  • ✓ One Premium slot per category per town — first claim gets it
  • ✓ $995 website package includes copy, photos, hosting setup, and SEO
  • ✓ Cancel any time. No contracts. No exit fees. Ever.
Claim my founder spotSee the $995 website
500founder spots
$49locked in / month
$0per-lead, forever

Built for the towns the big platforms forgot

Angi, Thumbtack, and HomeAdvisor were built for big metros and built to extract leads. Great Local Pros is built for small-town neighbors hiring small-town pros.

Truly hyper-local

Every pro is grouped by the towns they actually serve — not by a 60-mile radius around a zip code their CRM picked.

Zero lead fees

Pros pay a flat $0 or $49/month — never per lead. Quotes you get aren't padded to cover a $40 "lead tax" from a Silicon Valley app.

Free for residents

No accounts. No logins. No spam. No "verify your phone number to see contact info." Browse, search, call — all free. Forever.

Real independent shops

Most pros here are 1–5 person businesses. You're hiring a neighbor — a name, a face, a truck you've seen — not a faceless brand or franchise.

13,700+ towns covered

Every U.S. town with 500–60,000 people across 48 states has its own page. Brookhaven, Pine Ridge, Westfield — yes, we have it.

The trades that matter here

29 categories chosen for small-town life — from HVAC and roofers to dog walkers and piano teachers — not "personal chefs" and "drone photographers."

Direct contact, always

One tap calls the pro. No middleman. No "we'll match you with 3 contractors who'll spam-call you for a week."

Built by Americans, in America

One small team in Oregon. We answer our own email. We know your town's name (and we won't pronounce it wrong).

No algorithms, no auctions

Pros aren't ranked by who paid the most this hour. Listings are organized by what's verified, local, and well-reviewed by real neighbors.

A small site, a big idea

This is David vs. Goliath. And David has the slingshot.

Angi is a $1.2 billion company. Thumbtack raised $700 million. They have AI-powered ad budgets, Super Bowl spots, and call centers in three countries. And they're losing. Angi's revenue dropped ~30% over the last two years because their model is broken: charge contractors $80 per lead, then sell that same lead to four other contractors. Customers get spammed. Contractors get burned. Everybody loses except the platform.

Small-town America deserves better. So we built Great Local Pros — one page for every town, free for the neighbor who needs help, fair-priced for the pro who wants to be found. No leads sold. No auctions. No algorithms. Just a directory that works the way the Yellow Pages used to — except it's free, mobile, and your local plumber doesn't have to pay $40 every time someone clicks the call button.

Built for small-town America. By a small team that lives in one.

Run a local service business?

List your business free, forever. We don't sell your info, charge per lead, or push you to towns you don't serve. Premium ($49/mo) is optional — and gets you photos, a lead form, and featured placement in your town. Plus the math is on your side: even five Angi leads at $50 each is $250/mo. We're $49 flat, no per-lead, ever.

Claim your free listing See how it works
$0Free listing — forever
$49/moPremium (founder pricing)
$995One-time website package

Popular categories

The trades and services folks search for most in small-town America.

Home Services

Plumbers

Burst pipes, slow drains, water heaters, leaks — local plumbers handle the stuff you can't ignore.

Home Services

Electricians

Panel upgrades, new outlets, ceiling fans, EV chargers — licensed help that keeps your home safe.

Home Services

HVAC & Heating/Cooling

Furnace tune-ups, AC repair, heat pumps, duct work — comfort done right.

Specialty Contracting

Landscaping & Lawn Care

Mowing, mulch, planting, hardscape, irrigation — the yard you wish you had time for.

Specialty Contracting

Painters (Interior & Exterior)

Interior walls, exterior siding, cabinets, decks — careful prep, clean lines, fair quotes.

Specialty Contracting

Roofers

Leak repairs, full replacements, gutter work, storm damage — protect what's over your head.

Wellness

Massage Therapists

Deep tissue, sports, prenatal, relaxation — licensed therapists who actually listen.

Wellness

Independent Counselors & Therapists

Talk therapy with people-first counselors who take the time to know you.

Wellness

Personal Trainers

1-on-1 training, group sessions, at-home plans — coaches who meet you where you are.

See all 29 categories →

Browse by state

48 states covered. Pick yours to see the towns we serve.

Alabama321 townsAlaska56 townsArizona71 townsArkansas246 townsCalifornia327 townsColorado176 townsConnecticut155 townsDelaware37 townsFlorida322 townsGeorgia372 townsIdaho123 townsIllinois846 townsIndiana399 townsIowa427 townsKansas264 townsKentucky291 townsLouisiana205 townsMaine365 townsMaryland120 townsMassachusetts319 townsMichigan419 townsMinnesota477 townsMississippi193 townsMissouri461 townsMontana79 townsNebraska195 townsNevada14 townsNew Hampshire214 townsNew Jersey490 townsNew Mexico73 townsNew York509 townsNorth Carolina402 townsNorth Dakota88 townsOhio656 townsOklahoma292 townsPennsylvania754 townsRhode Island35 townsSouth Carolina182 townsSouth Dakota112 townsTennessee278 townsTexas917 townsUtah182 townsVermont214 townsVirginia157 townsWashington216 townsWest Virginia149 townsWisconsin466 townsWyoming52 towns

Questions we get most

Is Great Local Pros free for residents looking to hire?
Yes — 100% free, no account, no email needed. Browse, search, tap a phone number, you're done. We don't store, sell, or share your number. our written promises
Will my phone be spammed if I contact a pro through this site?
No. Unlike Angi or Thumbtack, we don't sell your contact info to a dozen contractors. When you tap call, your phone dials the pro's direct number. End of trail.
Why don't I see customer reviews on listings yet?
Because we just launched. Other directories pad listings with AI-generated or imported reviews to look busy. We don't — that's an FTC violation (16 CFR Part 465). Real reviews from real verified customers will appear on Premium listings as businesses build their reputation through us. In the meantime, we lead with promises in writing, not testimonials we can't prove. promises in writing
What does it cost a business to be listed?
A basic listing is $0 forever. Premium is $49 per month — photos, lead form, featured placement, review collection. No contracts, cancel any time, no exit fees. No per-lead charges, ever.
How is Great Local Pros different from Angi, Thumbtack, Bark, or Yelp?
Flat fee instead of per-lead. Direct phone instead of submit-a-project forms. Real local pros instead of national chains subcontracting. No accounts, no auctions, no review suppression. See the comparison table.
Where do the business listings come from?
Two sources: (1) businesses claim their own free listing through our form (verified by email), and (2) we pull basic name and phone only from publicly available sources (own website, Google Business, BBB, Chamber of Commerce). We never publish street addresses on unclaimed listings. Any owner can claim or remove their listing free within 48 hours.
Why don't you use a sign-up wall like everyone else?
Because sign-up walls benefit the directory, not you. They let platforms collect leads to sell. We don't sell leads. So we don't need the wall.
What's the $995 website package?
A done-for-you one-page website with copy, photos, contact form, mobile design, and basic SEO setup — built specifically for small local service businesses. One-time fee, no monthly. Optional hosting is $29/month, optional domain is $15/year. Details on the listings page.
⬇ Free guide (PDF)