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List your business free.
Founding members go live first and lock in a free spot before standard pricing ever starts. We verify your license and insurance, then homeowners who have already priced their project reach out to you directly. We never sell or share anyone's contact information.
Why list with DIYorBuyLocal
No lead-selling, ever
We are a flat directory, not a lead broker. We never sell or share your contact info, and we never take a kickback.
Founding spot locked in
Join free now and stay free. Your founding placement is set before standard pricing ever starts.
Homeowners arrive informed
Most visitors have already priced the job on our calculator, so the people who reach out are ready to hire.
How it works
01
Submit your details
Business name, trade, and service area. About two minutes, and no card required.
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We verify you
Add your license and proof of insurance for a Verified badge that ranks above unverified listings.
03
Homeowners reach out
People who have already priced their project contact you directly. You keep every lead.
Founding contractors
Get listed free. We confirm your license and insurance, then put your profile in front of homeowners who have already priced their project and know what they want done. They reach out to you directly. We never sell or share anyone's contact information, yours or theirs.
Free to join. No card, no catch. About two minutes.
License and insurance verified by us. A trust mark homeowners actually believe.
Homeowners contact you directly. Never an auction, never a shared or resold contact.
Get listed free
Founding members go live first. Add your license number and confirm you are licensed and insured to earn your Verified badge.
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Get more clicks and bookings
A few things make your listing stand out and turn views into calls. These are the exact signals that move you up our search and earn homeowner trust.
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Get verified
Add your license and insurance. Verified listings rank above unverified ones and show a badge homeowners trust, so it is the single biggest lever on your placement.
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Add your website
Cards with a working website link get far more clicks. Make sure yours loads fast and clearly shows your trade, service area, and a way to contact you.
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Build up reviews
Your review count shows on the card and earns credibility tags like "Neighborhood favorite" and "Tried & true" once you cross our thresholds. Ask happy clients to leave one.
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Set an accurate trade and area
Pick the trade and service radius that match the work you actually want. That is how you show up on the right city and trade pages instead of the wrong searches.
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Write a clear, specific blurb
Say what you do, where, and what makes you different in one or two plain sentences. Vague listings get skipped; specific ones get the call.
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Respond fast
Homeowners who reach out here have usually already priced the job and are ready to hire. The first pro to reply well tends to win the booking.
Common questions
Is it really free to list my business?
Yes. Founding members join free and stay free. There is no card required to sign up, and your founding spot is locked in before any standard pricing ever starts.
Do you sell my leads or contact info?
Never. We are a flat directory, not a lead broker. Homeowners who have already priced their project find you and reach out directly. We do not sell or share your contact information, and we never take a kickback.
What is the Verified badge?
After you sign up, you can add your license number and proof of insurance. Once we confirm them, your listing gets a Verified badge that sits above unverified listings. It is free.
Where will my listing show up?
Your business appears in the directory and on the city and trade pages that match your service area, so homeowners searching for your trade near you can find it.
How long does signup take?
About two minutes. Submit your business details and we handle the rest. You can add your license and insurance for the Verified badge whenever you are ready.