HANDiY
Home Assistance Network for DIY
Live experts online now

Real-Time Home Help.
Right From Your Phone.

Get live DIY support, emergency video help, and trusted contractor referrals — all in one platform.

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AVG RESPONSE
Emergency
VIDEO SUPPORT
4.9★
HOMEOWNER RATING
9:41 LIVE
Maya · Plumbing Expert
Verified · 4.9★
REC
Diagnosing
Leaking shut-off valve
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Everything in one app

Every kind of help, the moment you need it

From a leaky faucet to an electrical emergency — HANDiY puts a vetted human in your corner, instantly.

Text & Photo Support

Snap a photo, describe the issue. Get expert guidance in minutes.

Phone Support

Talk through repairs with a real human, walked step-by-step.

Live Video Support

Two-way video so experts can see exactly what you see.

Emergency Video Help

Burst pipe? Sparking outlet? Connect in under 90 seconds.

Video Quote Consultations

Get real quotes from contractors based on actual footage.

Contractor Referrals

Auto-matched to licensed pros nearby at exclusive HANDiY discounted rates — only when you need one.

Verified Experts

Every expert is vetted, background checked, and rated by users.

Licensed Contractors

Insured, license-verified contractors with transparent reviews.

How it works

From problem to fix — in five steps

A modern home support flow that respects your time and your wallet.

1

Request help

Open HANDiY, describe your issue, attach photos or hop straight to video.

2

Expert responds live

A verified expert connects within minutes — anytime, day or night.

3

Problem diagnosed

We use live video and real-world experience to identify the root cause fast.

4

DIY or escalate

Fix it yourself with step-by-step guidance, or get matched to a licensed contractor.

5

Job completed

Pay securely, rate the work, and keep your home health history in one place.

Why HANDiY

Help first. Hire only if you actually need to.

Traditional lead marketplaces blast your job out to a dozen contractors and pocket the lead fee. HANDiY diagnoses first — most issues are solved with a 10-minute call, saving you hundreds.

Faster help
Avg connect under 2 minutes
Less wasted spend
Skip the $150 service call
Better matches
Pros see real video, not vague tickets
Recurring support
One expert who knows your home
Feature
HANDiY
Lead marketplaces
Live diagnostics first
Real human expert in minutes
Only pay a contractor if needed
Emergency video support
Pre-diagnosed jobs for contractors
Recurring homeowner relationships
Sells you to 5 random pros at once
For Experts

Turn your trade knowledge into recurring income.

Plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, handymen — share what you know over video. No truck, no commute, no quoting.

Earn remotely
Average $42/hr for live sessions, with flexible, secure payouts.
Flexible schedule
Go online whenever — nights, weekends, between jobs.
Grow with demand
More sessions, more ratings, more priority dispatch — your earnings scale with you.
No physical labor
Turn your hands-on experience into income without lifting a tool, driving to jobs, or carrying equipment.
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This week
$1,284
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Sessions
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Rating
4.95
Live queue
Burst pipe under sink
Emergency
Dishwasher won't drain
Video
Outlet sparking
Urgent
For Contractors

Pre-diagnosed jobs. Real homeowners. No bidding wars.

Qualified leads only

Every job is pre-diagnosed via live video before it hits your inbox.

Service area matching

Set your radius and trades — we route only what fits.

Accept or pass

No bidding war. Review the diagnosis, accept the job, get to work.

Reviews that matter

Verified homeowners only. Build a reputation that compounds.

Mobile lead management

Quote, schedule, message, and invoice — all from your phone.

Get paid securely

Stripe-powered payouts with optional escrow and milestones.

Trust & Safety

Built for the most important place you live — your home.

Every layer of HANDiY is engineered for trust. Vetted humans, secure payments, and a dedicated safety team you can actually reach.

Verified experts

ID, trade credentials, and skill assessments before going live.

Licensed contractors

License & insurance verified at onboarding and re-checked annually.

Privacy protections

Recordings encrypted at rest. You control what's saved.

Real-time expert guidance

Connect instantly with verified home repair experts through live text, phone, and video support.

Platform moderation

Live trust & safety team monitors flagged sessions in real time.

Smart contractor matching

Only escalate to local contractors when the project truly requires in-person service.

Loved by both sides of the marketplace

Real stories from homeowners and pros

"Connected to a plumber in under two minutes at 11pm. He walked me through shutting the valve and saved my floors. Worth every penny."
Allison R.
Homeowner · Euclid, OH
Homeowner
"I used to spend half my day quoting jobs I'd never win. HANDiY sends me pre-diagnosed work I actually want. My close rate is 4×."
Marcus D.
Master Electrician · Cleveland, OH
Contractor
"Picked up extra income on weekends from my couch. Most calls are 10 minutes and the payouts are consistent — it's the easiest side income I've ever had."
Priya S.
HVAC Tech · Parma, OH
Expert
"I've cancelled three apps because of HANDiY. Live video diagnosis is a complete game changer for homeowners."
Devon T.
Homeowner · Lakewood, OH
Homeowner
FAQ

Questions, answered

Can't find what you're looking for? Reach our team — humans answer 7 days a week.

Open the app, describe your home issue, and you're instantly connected to a verified expert via text, photo, phone, or video. If we can't solve it remotely, we'll match you with a vetted local contractor.

Tap the red SOS button to skip the queue. An emergency-trained expert connects in under 90 seconds via live video to help you stabilize the situation and dispatch a contractor if needed.

We only refer you when remote help isn't enough. Every referred contractor honors an exclusive HANDiY discounted rate — you'll see a vetted pro who already saw your video diagnosis, with no blind quotes and no spam calls.

Yes. Licenses and insurance are verified at onboarding and re-checked annually. Background checks are run, and homeowner reviews are public.

Every expert submits trade credentials and passes a skill assessment plus an ID and background check. Performance is continuously monitored via reviews and QA.

After remote diagnosis, you can request a contractor quote in-app at HANDiY's exclusive discounted referral rate. Hire securely through HANDiY.

HANDiY is pay-as-you-go — no subscriptions or monthly fees. Pay only when you use a session. Text & Photo Support — $4.99 includes 10 minutes. Phone Support — $14.99 includes 15 minutes. Live Video Support — $24.99 includes 20 minutes. Video Quote Consultation — $29.99 includes 30 minutes. Emergency Video Support — $34.99 includes 30 minutes. Contractor referrals are free for homeowners — and referred contractors honor an exclusive HANDiY discounted rate.

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The fastest way to get expert help for your home.

Download HANDiY, or sign up as an expert or contractor in minutes.