Roofers. HVAC. Plumbers. Med Spas. We generate exclusive, high-intent leads and hand them directly to you — not five of your competitors.
1,800+ BBB complaints filed. January 2026 layoffs announced. The shared-lead model was always the business — contractors were the product.
Water and fire restoration pros competing against 4–5 bidders on every emergency call. Lead prices spiked while close rates collapsed.
Lockout jobs routed to aggregators running bait-and-switch pricing. Legit locksmiths buried under fake competitors, all on Angi.
Cleaning companies paying $40–80/lead for contacts who'd already received quotes from three others. Customer loyalty nonexistent when the marketplace owns the relationship.
Source: Better Business Bureau complaint records; Angi layoff announcement, January 2026
The platforms you're already comparing us to, on the rows that actually matter.
| Feature | LeadLocal | Angi / Thumbtack | Hook Agency | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead exclusivity Who else gets this lead? | ✓ You only | ✗ 4–5 contractors | ✓ You only | ✓ You only |
| Pricing model How you pay | Outcome-guaranteed | Per-lead or per-click | Monthly retainer | Time + ad spend |
| Close rate Typical booking rate | 30–50% | 5–15% | 20–35% | Varies widely |
| Response-time SLA How fast you hear from us | ≤ 24 hours | None | Business days | N/A |
| AI qualification Lead screened before delivery | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | Partial | ✗ No |
| Contract length Minimum commitment | Month-to-month | None (pay per lead) | 6–12 months | None |
You pay for booked jobs, not impressions or leads that ghost you. If a lead we send doesn't convert, we make it right. Angi's model makes money whether your phone rings or not.
Every lead we generate is locked to one contractor before it's delivered. No auctions. No "premium" tier that's just slightly less shared. The phone number we send you will not be in four other inboxes.
We commit to a 24-hour response SLA — in writing. Angi's marketplace doesn't even know who you are until you buy a lead. We do. That's why we can make and keep this commitment.
Tell us your vertical and city. We'll follow up within 24 hours with a custom lead plan.