Coming 2026 · Launching across the Northeast
Talk to a real tradesperson before you pick up the tools.
Call the Trades puts homeowners on a live video call with experienced, license-verified tradespeople. Plan the job, check your work, and know when it's time to call a pro. Electricians first, with plumbers, carpenters, HVAC techs, masons and painters alongside.
Founding pricing, subject to change before launch.
- on your first call with each expert
- 5 min free
- what founding experts earn
- $75–$150/hr
- in our Northeast & mid-Atlantic launch
- 13 states
- when your call credits expire
- Never
How it works
Expert help in three steps
No appointments, no service-call fees, no strangers wandering your house. Just the answer you need, when you need it.
Tell us about the job
Pick the trade, describe the problem, and snap a photo. A tripping breaker, a leaky valve, a wall you want gone.
Choose your expert
Browse license-verified pros by trade, experience tier and reviews. See exactly what each minute costs before you call.
Hop on a video call
Point your phone at the problem. Your expert sees what you see and walks you through it. The first 5 minutes with each new expert are free.
For homeowners
Do it yourself. Not by yourself.
Most home projects are 80% routine and 20% "wait, is this right?" Call the Trades is for that 20%.
Get a seasoned pro's eyes on the job for a few minutes, not a few hundred dollars, and finish with confidence.
- Find out if it's really a DIY job before you start
- Buy the right parts and tools the first time
- Have a pro check your work before you close up the wall
- Pay by the minute and hang up anytime
For tradespeople
Get paid for what you know.
You've spent years learning things no video tutorial can teach. Earn $75–$150 an hour sharing it from your phone, with no truck, no travel and no estimates that go nowhere.
Semi-retired or winding down? Your decades on the job are exactly what homeowners need.
- Top pay from day one for founding experts
- Take calls when it suits you, from anywhere
- Turn video calls into in-person jobs when it makes sense
- Help the next generation of DIYers and apprentices
Three levels of expertise
Pick the experience your project needs
Every expert is placed in a tier by years in the trade. You pay per minute from credits; bigger jobs can call for more seasoned pros.
Professional
5–10 years in the trade
0.75credits / min
- ≈ 80 minutes with a $120 pack
- As low as $1.43 a minute
- First 5 minutes free with each new expert
Advanced
10+ years in the trade
1credit / min
- ≈ 60 minutes with a $120 pack
- As low as $1.90 a minute
- First 5 minutes free with each new expert
Distinguished
25+ years in the trade
1.35credits / min
- ≈ 44 minutes with a $120 pack
- As low as $2.57 a minute
- First 5 minutes free with each new expert
Founding pricing, subject to change. Minutes shown are for a $120 credit pack.
Trades at launch
Electricians first. The rest of the crew right behind.
We're starting with electrical, the work homeowners most need to get right, and opening every major trade alongside it.
- Launching first
Electricians
Breakers, circuits, fixtures, fans, EV chargers and safe DIY boundaries.
- At launch
Plumbers
Leaks, valves, fixtures, water heaters and drains.
- At launch
Carpenters
Framing, trim, doors, decks and built-ins.
- At launch
HVAC technicians
Thermostats, filters, mini-splits and system troubleshooting.
- At launch
Masons
Brick, block, stone, patios and tile.
- At launch
Painters
Prep, products, finishes and technique.
- At launch
Handymen & GCs
Project planning and everything in between.
- After launch
More trades
Roofing, landscaping, appliance repair and more after launch.
Safety first
Some jobs shouldn't be DIY. Our experts will tell you straight.
Every expert can tell you when a job needs a licensed pro on site. Electrical, gas and structural work carry clear safety boundaries on every profile, and license verification is part of how experts get approved.
Questions
Good questions, straight answers
What is Call the Trades?
Call the Trades is a platform that connects homeowners with experienced, license-verified tradespeople over live video. You buy call credits, choose an expert, and get real-time help with your project, paying only for the minutes you use.
When do you launch?
We're building now and opening in stages. First we're signing up founding experts. Then we'll run an invite-only beta, and we'll open to homeowners once about 200 experts are ready to take calls. Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to know.
Where are you launching?
We're starting in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. More states will follow.
Which trades will be on the platform?
Electricians first, with plumbers, carpenters, HVAC technicians, masons, painters and handymen alongside. We'll add more trades after launch.
Will there be an app?
Yes. We're launching on the web first for our invite-only beta, with iPhone and Android apps planned for the full launch.
Do I need special equipment for a call?
Just a phone, tablet or computer with a camera and a decent internet connection. If you can make a video call, you can use Call the Trades.
Join the waitlist
Be first in line.
We open to homeowners once 200 founding experts are ready to take calls. Join now and we'll tell you the moment experts are live in your area.
- Early access before the public launch
- Free intro minutes on your first call with each expert
- No spam. Just launch news, a few times a year
You're on the list.
Thanks! We'll email you as soon as experts are taking calls in your area. Your first call with each expert starts with free minutes.
Welcome, founding expert. We'll be in touch about verification and early access, and you'll be among the first to set up your profile.