HammerDoTalk to a pro before you touch the wall.
Dale Whitfield
Master Electrician · 28 yrs
“Walk me through replacing this trap before I buy parts.”
You have a problem and somewhere there's a verified pro who has seen it a thousand times. HammerDo connects you in minutes, flat fee, no service call required.
HammerDo is an online service that connects homeowners with verified trade pros — electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, carpenters, and general contractors — to answer home-improvement questions by chat or video for a flat price, starting at $9.
Verified pros only
State board verified
Real names + faces
No anonymous accounts
No charge if no pro is available
You won't be charged if no pro accepts your session.
Flat price, shown upfront
No subscription, no surge
Verified pros only
State board verified
Real names + faces
No anonymous accounts
No charge if no pro is available
You won't be charged if no pro accepts your session.
Flat price, shown upfront
No subscription, no surge
Built for homeowners
Homeowners who’d rather ask first than guess.
Not for emergencies. Call a truck for that. HammerDo is for the moment right before you commit: the cut you’re not sure about, the wire you don’t recognize, the quote that doesn’t add up. One question. One real person. One straight answer.
Before you start
Find out if you even need the service call.
A $9 Flash Answer might save you $200. Half the time, a pro can walk you through it from wherever you are.
Before you spend
Not a forum. Not a chatbot. A person.
Someone who's done this exact thing, in a house like yours, more times than they can count.
Mid-project and stuck
Show them what you're looking at.
Point your phone at the problem. A verified pro sees it live and tells you exactly what to do next.
How it works · For homeowners
Three steps. No hold music.
Tell us what's going on.
Write it out. Add a photo if it helps. Pick your session type.
Flash Answer, Quick Consult, Standard, or Deep Dive
We find the right pro.
Someone verified, available, and matched to your trade. Usually within minutes.
If no pro is available, you won't be charged.
Get your answer and get back to work.
Video, text, or async. Your pro sees the actual problem and tells you what to do. No guessing. No Googling.
Your session recap is saved. Refer back any time.
Pricing and sessions
Four ways to talk. One flat price each.
No subscription. No per-minute clock. No surprises when it’s over.
Price is locked before you commit. Sessions are when both parties are ready, so you’ll never be charged for a pro who wasn’t available. No subscription, no recurring charges.
Flash Answer
One question. One expert answer. Most answers come back within two hours.
“Is this thing fried, or is the breaker just tripped?”
Quick Consult
Back and forth with a verified pro over text. Good for anything that needs a little conversation.
“My dishwasher leaks but only after the rinse cycle.”
Standard Session
Live video. Show the pro exactly what you're looking at and get walked through it in real time.
“Walk me through replacing this trap before I buy parts.”
Deep Dive
The full conversation. Bring your plans, your questions, and your worst-case scenarios.
“Help me budget this bathroom remodel and avoid five mistakes.”
About the pros
Real names. Real credentials. Real years.
Every pro on HammerDo is verified — licensed where the trade requires it, or backed by recognized trade credentials. Full name. Real photo. Checked background. No usernames. No exceptions.
Marcus Webb
Master Electrician
412
Sessions
98%
Thumbs up
Dana Reyes
Master Plumber
287
Sessions
97%
Thumbs up
Tom Okafor
General Contractor
531
Sessions
99%
Thumbs up
You don’t pay until a pro accepts your session. Price is locked before you commit.
For pros
Get paid for what you already know.
You answer trade questions for free every day. For neighbors. For past clients. For whoever corners you at the hardware store. HammerDo pays you for it. No travel. No tools. No paperwork. Pick up a question from your truck on a slow afternoon, earn $38, and move on. You set your availability. You choose what you take. Your earnings hit your balance the moment a session completes.
85%
goes to you
48hrs
avg payout
$38
for a 25-min call
Get paid for the calls you give away free.
Every week you answer questions that cost you time and pay you nothing. That stops here.
Clear pay, on your schedule.
Rates are set and transparent, so there's no bidding and no invoicing to chase. Accept the sessions that fit, and pass the ones that don't.
Verified pros only, kept that way.
We pay for completed sessions only, so your earnings are real. Every pro is verified and keeps the platform honest.
Early access and waitlist
Get your first answer free.
Sign up before we launch and your first Flash Answer is on us.
Tradesperson? Apply to be a founding pro →
Common questions
Questions homeowners ask
How does HammerDo work?
Describe your home-improvement problem, pick a session type, and HammerDo connects you with a verified trade pro who has handled it before. You get a fast, honest answer by chat or video — no service call, no waiting days for a callback.
How much does it cost to ask a trade pro a question?
Sessions are a flat price shown up front, starting at $9 for a quick text answer and going up to $75 for a longer live video walkthrough. You see the price before you book, and there's no subscription and no surge pricing.
Is it free to start?
Yes. Describing your problem and getting matched costs nothing, and you're only charged when a pro takes your session. If no pro is available, you aren't charged at all.
Are HammerDo pros real and verified?
Every pro is verified before they can answer questions: real name, real photo, a license in good standing where the trade requires one or documented trade experience, and a background check. No anonymous usernames.
How fast do I get an answer?
Most questions are answered in minutes. A Flash answer comes back within a two-hour window, and live chat and video sessions connect you with an available pro right away.