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Guide

Pick the right trade. Prepare a contractor-ready summary.

The first call to a pro is usually wasted on explaining what you didn’t know how to describe. H0U53 fixes that.

When to use this guide

  • The work is unsafe, licensed, permitted, structural, or beyond your comfort level.
  • Triage flagged a stop-and-call-a-pro condition.
  • You’ve described the problem but don’t know which trade to call.

When not to use this guide

  • Active emergency — call 911 or your utility’s emergency line first.
  • Pure cosmetic decisions (paint color, fixture style) — different conversation.

What the route will ask

  1. 01
    Output of Homeowner Intake + Diagnose & Triage

    If you haven’t run those, do them first.

  2. 02
    Your zip code or city/state
  3. 03
    Urgency (emergency / this week / planning)
  4. 04
    Access constraints

    Stairs, narrow doorways, locked gates, HOA approval needed.

  5. 05
    Budget range (optional, but useful)
  6. 06
    Anything you’ve already tried

What happens, step by step

  1. 01
    Map the problem to the most likely trade — plumber, electrician, HVAC tech, roofer, engineer, handyman, appliance tech, or specialist.
  2. 02
    Note whether the trade likely needs to be licensed in your jurisdiction.
  3. 03
    Generate a contractor-ready summary of the problem.
  4. 04
    List the questions you should ask before booking.
  5. 05
    List the warranty, permit, and licensing questions that protect you.
  6. 06
    Suggest 2-3 ways to vet the contractor (license lookup, reviews, prior projects).

What the route produces

  • Suggested trade(s) to call.
  • Contractor-ready problem summary you can text or read aloud.
  • Questions to ask before booking.
  • Permit and licensing questions to verify.
  • Vetting checklist (license number, insurance, reviews, lien history).

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