The home services space is broken and contractors are done putting up with it.
If you’ve ever paid for a lead on HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, Angi, or TaskRabbit, only to be ghosted, scammed, or charged multiple times – you’re not alone. Scroll through Reddit threads like r/Construction, r/SmallBusiness, or r/Scams, and you’ll find hundreds of frustrated service providers telling the same story:
- Leads that never respond
- Fake phone numbers and disconnected addresses
- Surprise charges and no refunds
- A bidding war against 15 other pros
- And virtually no accountability
The Real Stories Behind the Rage
Reddit is filled with contractors sounding the alarm on lead-gen scams. Here are just a few examples:
“Leads were running $130–$180… They are a complete scam.” — r/Construction
“They charged me three times… I never even spoke to the ‘client’.” — r/SmallBusiness
“They’ll bill you for disconnected phone numbers and fake addresses… then refuse to refund.” — r/Scams
“I paid $900 on Thumbtack. Got 10 leads. Not one was legit.” — r/Construction
“They deleted my negative review about a bad contractor experience.” — r/Homeowners
It’s not just bad luck. It’s a broken model that prioritizes revenue over trust and transparency.
Pay-Per-Lead Isn’t Built for You
Most legacy platforms are built around a pay-per-lead model. Sounds fair—until you realize you’re paying for every single contact, whether or not they book, whether or not they even reply, and whether or not the “lead” is even real.
The Hidden Pitfalls:
- No exclusivity: You’re competing with 10–15 other businesses for the same job
- Fake leads: You still get charged—even when the number is disconnected or it’s clearly a bot
- Opaque pricing: Costs are all over the place, from $35 to $150+ per lead
- Aggressive billing: Many pros report being billed multiple times for the same lead
Add it all up, and you’re pouring money into a black hole. It’s no wonder service providers are looking for alternatives.
JobSnap is Built for Contractors, Not Against Them.
• Flat Monthly Fee: No surprise charges. No bidding wars. One price, full access. JobSnap is free for your first 30 days, then just $87/month after that — with unlimited leads and no per-lead fees, ever.
• You Own Your Customers: Direct contact with customers. No gatekeeping. No geofencing. No lock-in.
• No More Fake Leads: Real people, real jobs. And if you don’t land a job within a year, we’ll refund your money.
• Stand Out Without Paying More: Showcase your work—photos, reviews, even video intros. No algorithm penalizing you for not “boosting” your listing.
• Total Transparency: Know exactly what you’re paying, exactly who you’re reaching, and exactly how your business is performing.
Real Contractor Wins
Here’s what JobSnap users are saying:
“I was spending $1,000 a month on HomeAdvisor. Now I pay $87 and actually get results.”
“No more fake leads or triple charges. I control who I work with.”
“I’ve gotten more leads in 3 months on JobSnap than in a year with Angi—and better ones.”
The old way of finding work online isn’t working. If you’re tired of being scammed, charged, and ignored—JobSnap is here to give you back control.
