Plumbing
Leaky faucets, running toilets, slow drains, unclogging, pipe repairs, water heater issues
FixForward connects tradespeople with families who need home repairs — without taking a cut. Pros keep everything they earn. Homeowners pay what they can.
Takes 30 seconds. Free, always.
FixForward connects Pittsburgh homeowners who need help with local tradespeople who volunteer their skills. No payment, no fees, no strings attached.
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Platforms like Thumbtack and Angi charge tradespeople up to 30% in fees — money that leaves your neighborhood and never comes back. FixForward is different: zero platform fees, zero transaction cuts. Every dollar stays local.
Your community. Your neighbors. Your money. Keep it here.
FixForward connects Pittsburgh homeowners who need help with local tradespeople who volunteer their skills. No payment, no fees, no strings attached.
Common repairs our volunteer pros handle for Pittsburgh homeowners.
Leaky faucets, running toilets, dripping pipes
Outlets, light fixtures, switches, ceiling fans
Doors, cabinets, stairs, handrails, decks
Grab bars, ramps, weatherization, painting
Takes 30 seconds. Just your name, zip, and email.
We connect you with a vetted local tradesperson.
Free. No catches. Just neighbors helping neighbors.
We match you with a verified local pro for these kinds of jobs. Describe your situation when you sign up — we'll figure out the details together.
Leaky faucets, running toilets, slow drains, unclogging, pipe repairs, water heater issues
Outlet replacement, light fixtures, switches, ceiling fans, breaker troubleshooting
Door repairs, cabinet hinge fixes, stair railings, handrails, shelf mounting, trim work
Grab bars, ramps, weatherization, interior painting, caulking, weather stripping
Not sure if your repair qualifies? Join the waitlist and tell us what you need.
Platforms built for profit extract value from every job — from both sides.
Thumbtack, Angi, and TaskRabbit charge lead fees, take commissions, or require subscriptions just to see new jobs. You do the work; they take the margin.
Good tradespeople are hard to find and expensive to hire at market rates. Families who need real help can't afford it, even when willing neighbors are right next door.
Platforms don't tell pros which clients are problem clients. There's no community memory — just anonymous transactions with no ongoing trust.
Not a marketplace. A community. Here's what that actually means.
| Feature | FixForward | Thumbtack | Angi / HomeAdvisor | TaskRabbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform fees for pros | ✅ Zero | 20–30% or lead fees | 15–20% + lead fees | 15% service fee |
| Homeowner pricing model | ✅ Pay what you can | Market rate | Market rate | Fixed hourly |
| Pro can block problem clients | ✅ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Client accountability score | ✅ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| See nearby jobs on your route | ✅ Zip-based matching | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Community Q&A (earn trust) | ✅ Pro Advice section | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Monthly subscription to apply | ✅ Free to start | Required | Optional upsell | Onboarding fee |
Whether you swing a hammer or need one, FixForward works for you.
You're already skilled. You've already put in the years. No algorithm should take 30% of your rate just for connecting you to a neighbor down the street.
Your roof is leaking. The furnace is acting up. You need help from someone who knows what they're doing — not a corporate helpline with a 3-week booking window.
No hidden steps, no fake quotes, no surprise fees.
Homeowners describe what they need — roof repair, plumbing, electrical, yard work. Zip code determines who sees it.
Tradespeople get matched to open requests in their zip code and nearby. Check a client's history before accepting.
Pros accept the job. Terms are set between both parties directly — FixForward doesn't dictate pricing. Pay what you can, pay market rate, or anything in between.
Both sides leave reviews. Pros can flag problem clients anonymously. Accountability scores follow both parties — that's how trust compounds over time.
If you're a homeowner and you need help — here's exactly what happens.
Takes 30 seconds. Tell us your name, zip code, and what kind of repair you need.
A verified tradesperson in your area reviews your request and reaches out directly.
You and the pro work out the details. The repair is completed at no cost to you. That's it.
Join the waitlist. No commitment. First to know when we launch in your zip code.