Homeowners Compare. Make It Easy to Choose You.
When a homeowner posts a plumbing, electrical, painting or repair job on HelperGen, several local providers can apply, and the homeowner compares them side by side. They see your bid, your proposed start date, and your profile with its services, rates, experience, rating, reviews and badges. A strong profile helps you stand out at that moment, and setting one up is free.
What You Get for Free
- A public profile. Your profile is publicly viewable at no cost, with your photo, bio, services (each with a rate or "Rate upon request", years of experience and qualifications), portfolio, reviews, badges, rating and availability.
- Business mode. Add your business name and logo to your profile and applications. It is free, and the badge is self-declared. See our guide to the business badge.
- A business card with a QR code. Your profile doubles as a printable, shareable card. See how to turn your profile into a business card.
Set Up Your Profile in Four Steps
- Add your trades. Select Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, or the other categories you work in, and set your service area.
- Write a clear bio and list your services. For each service, add a rate (or leave it as "Rate upon request"), your years of experience, and your qualifications.
- Turn on business mode. Add your business name and logo so clients recognize your brand.
- Get your card. Open your Business Card tool, then print it, download it, or share it from your phone.
Win the Comparison
When you apply, you are one of several options, so make each application count:
- Bid fairly and clearly. Price the job realistically, and confirm in messages what your price covers, including materials where relevant.
- Keep your profile complete. Your bio, rates, years of experience and qualifications are what clients read alongside your bid. Insured badge is self-reported, so keep your proof of insurance ready to share.
- Offer a realistic start date. Clients can see it, and your estimated hours too if you bid hourly.
- Respond quickly. Reply when a client messages you with questions.
- Show your work. A photo of a finished install, repair or paint job is strong proof. Portfolio Showcase lets you try your first 4 images free.
Find the Right Jobs Faster
Describe what you are looking for by voice or text, such as painting jobs near me this week, and Gen Ultra returns matches from the local job pool. No Gen Points are needed for jobs under $120.
Be Upfront About Licences
HelperGen does not verify professional or trade licences. You are responsible for holding the licences, permits and insurance your province requires for the work you take on. Clients are advised to ask for your licence number, so keep it handy. Not every task is allowed on the platform, so read the Terms of Service before you apply.
Turn Today's Job Into Tomorrow's Client
Hand your card to every satisfied client. When they scan your QR code or enter your invitation code, they can invite you to apply for their next job, and they can save you to their list so you are easy to find again.
Ready to stand out? Open your provider profile, add your trades, and turn on business mode today. It is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HelperGen business profile really free?
Yes. Your public provider profile is free to have and share. Business mode, your business name and your logo are free to add. Your profile also works as a printable business card with its own QR code.
How do I find plumbing, electrical, painting or handyman jobs?
Add your trade categories and service area to your profile, then apply to jobs that match with your bid. You can also use Gen Ultra to describe what you want by voice or text, such as painting jobs near me this week, and it returns matches from the local job pool.
Does HelperGen verify my trade licence?
No. HelperGen does not verify professional or trade licences. You are responsible for holding the licences, permits and insurance your province requires, and clients are advised to ask for your licence number.
What does it cost to apply for jobs?
No Gen Points are needed for jobs under $120. Some optional features, such as the Custom Handle and QR Code or Portfolio Showcase, use Gen Points, and Portfolio Showcase lets you try your first 4 images free.
How do clients compare me with other providers?
Job posters see your bid and proposed start (plus estimated hours if you bid hourly), along with your profile, services with rates, experience and qualifications, star rating, reviews, completed jobs, portfolio and badges. If you use business mode, they also see your business name and logo.
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