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Whether you need a kitchen reno or a full basement finish, NeedReno makes finding the right contractor simple, transparent, and stress-free.

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A process built for both sides

5 steps · start to review

Select your role to see how NeedReno works for you.

Describe Your Project

Fill out a short form with project details, budget, and location. It takes less than 3 minutes.

Get Matched

Our system matches you with verified local contractors fast. No cold calls, no spam.

Review Quotes

Compare quotes, credentials, and reviews from matched contractors side by side with full transparency.

Hire with Confidence

Message contractors directly, ask questions, review their past work, then hire your favourite.

Share Your Experience

After your project is complete, leave a review to help future homeowners make informed decisions.

Post Your Project, Free

Create Your Profile

Set up your company profile, service areas, and specializations. Add photos and past project examples to stand out.

Get Verified

Submit your license and insurance documents for verification. Verified contractors earn more trust, and more leads.

Choose a Plan

Subscribe to a plan that fits your business size. Start receiving matched leads immediately after subscribing.

Accept Leads

Browse and accept leads that fit your schedule and expertise. Connect directly with homeowners, no middlemen.

Grow Your Business

Earn reviews, build your reputation on NeedReno, and grow your client base with a steady stream of qualified leads.

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Common questions

Got questions?

Here are a few things homeowners and contractors ask most often.

Yes, posting a project and receiving quotes on NeedReno is completely free for homeowners, with no commission taken from your renovation. The platform is funded by contractors, who pay subscription and lead fees to be matched with projects like yours. Just as important, your renovation money never flows through NeedReno at all: you agree on price and payment terms directly with the contractor you choose, under your own contract. That means no markup on quotes and no platform sitting between you and your pro.

Every contractor on NeedReno must submit a business licence, proof of active liability insurance, and government ID before being approved. Our team reviews each application manually; nobody can buy their way past verification. After approval, accountability continues through reviews from real projects and response-time tracking, so a contractor's reputation on the platform is earned job by job. You can read each pro's reviews and browse their past work photos on their profile before deciding who to hire.

Expect to hear from your first matched contractor fast, with matching typically wrapped up soon after you post a project. Popular categories like kitchen and bathroom renovation are often quickest of all. You can speed things up with a clear project description, a realistic timeline, and a few photos of the space; contractors respond fastest to projects they can picture accurately. In total you can receive up to five quotes to compare.

Up to five verified contractors are matched to each project, so you can expect as many as five quotes to compare. We cap it there deliberately: enough options to weigh pricing, approach, and personality, without your phone ringing for a week. When comparing, look beyond the total price at what each quote includes: materials, permits, cleanup, timeline, and warranty. The messaging thread attached to each quote is the place to ask questions before you decide.

There is no obligation to hire anyone. You can collect your quotes, compare them, and decide the project is not for you this year, all at no cost and with no penalty. Your contact details are only shared with the matched contractors, and closing your project stops any further matches immediately. Many homeowners use quotes to set a realistic renovation budget before committing, then come back and post again when they are ready to build.

Every project arranged through the platform is backed by the NeedReno Promise. If a dispute arises with your contractor, open one from your dashboard and our team steps in to mediate. If the relationship cannot be salvaged, we re-match you with another verified pro for free. Combined with licence and insurance checks up front, the goal is simple: you should never be left dealing with a renovation problem alone. Full details are on our Promise page.

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