Editor's Review
Hiring a plumber you have never met is mostly a trust problem, and Angi's pitch is that the checking has already been done for you. Describe the job, and the app matches it against local professionals, surfaces reviews left by previous customers, and either books a slot outright or passes the request to firms who will quote.
Trade coverage is broad, running from plumbing, electrical work, roofing and HVAC through cleaning, landscaping and painting to full remodelling projects. Cost guides give a rough range for common work before you speak to anybody, which is the single most useful thing this kind of app can do for a homeowner with no reference point. Messaging, scheduling and project tracking all live inside the app, so the paper trail stays in one place.
The friction is well documented in reviews and shows in the 4.2 average. Submitting a request can set off a burst of calls and texts from several companies at once, which some people want and others find aggressive. Match quality depends heavily on how many pros work your postcode, so rural users see thin results. Prices shown up front are indicative rather than binding. And the service operates in the United States only, which makes the app dead weight anywhere else.
Features
Job requests matched to local professionals by trade and location
Customer reviews and ratings attached to individual businesses
Cost guides showing typical price ranges for common work
In-app messaging and appointment scheduling
Project tracking with quotes and booking history
Coverage from small repairs through to full remodelling projects
Pros
Cost guides give homeowners a reference point before the first call
Reviews and booking sit together instead of in separate places
Wide trade coverage in well-served metropolitan areas
Cons
A single request can produce several unsolicited calls and messages
Results thin out quickly outside major urban areas
Displayed prices are estimates, not quotes you can hold anyone to
United States only
