Find and Manage Your Construction Business
Free contractor management software with bids, invoicing, project tracking, CRM, and analytics. Find licensed professionals or manage your construction business, completely free.
License data sourced from official state licensing boards, including Texas, California, Washington, Minnesota, Florida, Connecticut, Oregon, and New York.
Browse by Trade
Find specialists across every construction discipline
How It Works
For Homeowners
Search by Trade & Region
Find contractors in your area who specialize in the exact work you need done.
Compare Contractors
Review profiles, credentials, certifications, and client reviews side by side.
Get Cost Estimates
Use the estimate calculator to get realistic price ranges before contacting a single contractor.
Connect Directly
Message contractors through the platform to discuss your project directly, with no middlemen.
Post Your Project
List your project on the job board and let qualified contractors come to you with proposals.
For Contractors
Create Your Profile
Set up your business profile with your trades, service regions, and credentials in minutes.
Send Bids & Invoices
Create professional bids and invoices with shareable client links, PDF export, and accept/decline tracking.
Manage Projects
Track every job from lead to payment with a visual kanban board and 7-stage pipeline.
Track Leads & Analytics
Monitor your business performance with dashboard analytics, lead tracking, and CRM tools.
Get Found Locally
Your SEO-optimized profile appears in search results when homeowners look for your trade in your area.
Everything Contractors Need, Completely Free
More than a directory. List a Service is a complete platform for growing your contracting business.
AI Contractor Matching
Describe your project and get instantly matched with the right contractors in your area.
Bids & Invoices
Create professional bids and invoices with shareable client links, accept/decline tracking, and PDF export.
Project Manager
Track jobs from lead to payment with a drag-and-drop kanban board and 7-stage pipeline.
Dashboard & Analytics
Monitor your business with real-time stats, revenue tracking, activity feeds, and performance insights.
Leads & CRM
Track leads, manage client relationships, and follow up on opportunities, all from your dashboard.
Professional Email
Get a free @listaservice.com email address with a full inbox, compose, and reply, right in your dashboard.
License Verification
Search 1.3 million+ official state license records to verify any contractor's credentials instantly.
Estimate Calculator
Get realistic cost ranges with material selection, regional pricing, and detailed breakdowns.
Market Reports
Contractor density and license status scorecards by state and trade, powered by real data.
Interactive Map
Explore over 1 million active license records on an interactive map with state, county, and trade breakdowns.
Job Board
Post and browse jobs. Homeowners find help and contractors find work, all in one place.
See All Features
Reviews, community forums, license alerts, cost guides, project gallery, and more.
Why List a Service
Completely Free
No fees, no commissions, no hidden costs. Free for homeowners and contractors alike. No catches.
Verified Professionals
Cross-reference contractor licenses against over 1.3 million official state licensing records from 8 states.
Complete Business Tools
Bids, invoices, project management, CRM, analytics, and professional email, all in one dashboard.
Free Professional Email
Every contractor gets a free @listaservice.com email address. Send and receive messages with a professional business identity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about finding and hiring contractors
How do I find a licensed contractor near me?
Use the search bar at the top of the page to select your trade (plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc.) and your state or region. List a Service will show you all registered contractors matching your criteria, complete with their credentials, license information, and client reviews.
Is List a Service really free?
Yes, List a Service is completely free for both homeowners and contractors. There are no subscription fees, no commissions on jobs, and no hidden costs. Contractors can create profiles, list services, send bids and invoices, manage projects, and receive messages at no charge. Homeowners can browse, compare, and contact contractors for free.
How do I verify a contractor's license and insurance?
List a Service provides a free License Verification tool with over 1.3 million contractor licenses from official state licensing boards across the country. Search any contractor by name, license number, or state to check their license type, status, and expiration date, all cross-referenced with official government records.
What trades are available on List a Service?
List a Service covers all major construction trades including general contracting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, carpentry, painting, masonry and concrete, landscaping, flooring, demolition, insulation and drywall, siding and gutters, fencing, windows and doors, and solar installation.
What tools do contractors get?
Contractors get a full business management suite at no cost: professional bids and invoices with PDF export and shareable client links, a drag-and-drop project manager with a 7-stage pipeline, dashboard analytics and revenue tracking, a leads and CRM system, a free @listaservice.com professional email address, review collection, before-and-after project portfolios, job board access, community forums, and an SEO-optimized public profile.
How do contractors sign up?
Contractors can register for a free account with email or Google sign-in, then set up their business profile with their trades, service regions, license information, and years of experience. Once your profile is complete, homeowners in your area can find and contact you directly.
Can I message a contractor before hiring them?
Absolutely. List a Service includes a built-in messaging system that lets homeowners communicate directly with contractors to discuss project details, ask questions, and request information before making any commitments.
What is the free professional email service?
Every contractor on List a Service can claim a free @listaservice.com email address. This gives your business a professional email identity at no cost. You can send and receive emails directly from your dashboard, compose new messages, and manage all client communication in one place.
Are You a Contractor?
Join List a Service and get a complete business management platform: bids, invoices, project tracking, analytics, CRM, professional email, and more. All completely free.