It is
- Referral-based introductions
- Invite-only access (no public applications)
- Early coordination + clean handoff after acceptance
- Rotational fairness (no rankings)
For contractors (invite-only)
Neighborhood Contractors is referral-based — not lead-based. No bidding. No rankings. No marketplace behavior. Just high-trust introductions and clean handoffs.
Contractors can’t apply publicly. If you were invited, you’ll receive next steps by email (and you can review them here).
Invite-only
Referral-based trust
No bidding / no rankings
Invite Credits used only on acceptance
Clean handoff after acceptance
What Neighborhood Contractors is (and isn’t)
This platform exists to protect trust. It’s built for contractors who prefer clear expectations, respectful homeowners, and fewer time-wasters.
It is not
- A lead marketplace
- A bidding platform
- A ranking or review contest
- Pay-to-play or lead-buying
What makes you a RARE One?
“RARE” isn’t hype — it’s how homeowners describe contractors they trust enough to refer to friends and family. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit here.
Reliable
Shows up. Communicates. Does what you said you’d do — or resets expectations early.
Accountable
Owns mistakes, fixes issues, and protects the homeowner experience from start to finish.
Reputable + Experienced
Built on real work, repeat clients, and referrals — not “who can shout the loudest online.”
Signs you’re one of the RARE Ones
- You respond — even if the answer is “not a fit” (respectful declines are normal)
- You set expectations clearly (scope, next steps, and timing)
- You protect the jobsite: cleanliness, safety, and respect for the home
- You don’t price-shop or race-to-the-bottom — you price work correctly
- You prefer fewer, higher-quality conversations over volume
- You’re okay being booked out — and you communicate it early
- You do what you say you’ll do (and document changes when needed)
- You care about reputation long-term, not “quick wins”
You don’t have to be perfect — but you do need to be professional and consistent.
This platform is a fit if…
- You want homeowners who came through trust (not random lead lists)
- You want a clear intro process and a clean handoff after acceptance
- You don’t want bidding, rankings, or marketplace behavior
- You’d rather decline than take a bad-fit job
This platform is NOT a fit if…
- You rely on high volume and fast close pressure
- You don’t respond or frequently no-show
- You want bidding wars, rankings, or lead-buying
Membership (simple)
One plan. No tiers. Monthly only.
$49 / month
Base membership (before tax). Includes 2 Invite Credits per month.
Invite Credits are used only on acceptance
Invite Credits are deducted only when you explicitly accept a homeowner request. Messaging and early coordination do not spend credits.
The homeowner $12 is not contractor-paid
Contractors never pay the homeowner’s $12 Referral Invite charge, and it is not paid to the contractor.
Invite Credits: exactly when they are used
We keep this extremely clear so you can talk, screen, and estimate without pressure.
Invite Credits are used when:
- You explicitly accept a homeowner request
- You tell Neighborhood Contractors to mark it accepted
- Contact info is exchanged and we step out
Invite Credits are NOT used for:
- Intros, messages, calls, or texts
- Site visits
- Estimates or proposals
- Any discussion that doesn’t result in acceptance
Predictable timing
Initial communication is relayed through Neighborhood Contractors within one business day.
Booked-out is normal
Your schedule matters. Being booked weeks/months out is common and respected here.
Clean handoff
After acceptance and contact exchange, you work directly with the homeowner. We step out.
Invite Credits (optional add-ons)
Most contractors never need extras. If you choose to accept more introductions in a given month, you can optionally add Invite Credits (up to +14). Add-ons are about acceptance capacity — not leads. Detailed add-on options appear inside your invited contractor dashboard (so this page stays focused).
If you don’t buy add-ons, nothing changes — you still receive your included monthly Invite Credits.
What to expect
- Optional (not required to stay active)
- Monthly only (no annual plans)
- Used only when you accept an introduction
- You can pause add-ons at any time
The goal is to keep the network high-trust and predictable — without marketplace behavior.
Caps + rollover (fairness rules)
- Invite Credits are capped to prevent stockpiling
- Unused credits can roll over up to a clear limit
- The system blocks purchases that would exceed your cap
- If membership is canceled, remaining credits are forfeited
Full caps, rollover limits, and add-on choices are shown inside the invited contractor dashboard.
Fairness, service areas, and matching
We protect trust by avoiding marketplace dynamics.
No rankings
When multiple contractors cover the same trade and city, we use rotational fairness — not rankings.
City list service areas
Service areas are defined using a city list. Contractors can list multiple cities served.
Homeowner anonymity until engagement
The goal is fewer time-wasters and cleaner introductions — details are shared as the conversation progresses.
Standards and enforcement (3-strike system)
We keep standards simple and consistent. Three active strikes within a rolling 12 months results in removal.
Examples of strike triggers
- Repeated ghosting / non-response
- No-shows
- Misrepresentation
- Abusive conduct
- Unsafe / illegal behavior
- Platform misuse / circumvention
- Repeated validated behavior complaints
Not strikes
- Being booked out
- Respectful declines
- Scope/price mismatch
- Normal schedule changes when communicated
- Homeowner choosing not to proceed
Were you invited?
If you received an invitation, you’ll get next steps by email (and you can review them here). If you haven’t been invited, contractors can’t apply publicly.