How DispatchPro Works

From signup to your next job in 4 steps

Contractor onboarding is designed to be fast, transparent, and straightforward. Here's exactly what happens after you apply.

The process, explained

Step 1: Apply

Fill out the contractor signup form with your business name, contact info, trade specialty, Illinois license number, and the zip codes you serve.

  • Business name and contact info
  • Trade specialty (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, appliance)
  • Illinois license number
  • Service zip codes
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Step 2: We verify you

We check your Illinois contractor license against state licensing boards, confirm your insurance and bonding, and review your trade credentials. Takes 1-2 business days.

  • Illinois license verification
  • Insurance provider confirmed
  • Bonding status checked
  • No suspended or revoked licenses

Step 3: Start receiving jobs

You're added to our contractor registry. When a homeowner submits a service request in your trade and zip code, our dispatch engine matches the job to you and sends an instant notification.

  • Instant push notification with job details
  • Trade and geographic matching
  • Availability-based routing
  • Accept or decline with no penalty
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Step 4: Complete the job, get paid

Contact the homeowner, complete the work, and collect payment directly. DispatchPro's per-booking fee ($25-75 depending on job type) is charged when the job confirms. That's it.

  • Collect payment directly from homeowner
  • Stripe payment integration available
  • $25-75 booking fee — only when job books
  • Dashboard tracks close rate and revenue

Simple, transparent pricing

No monthly fee. No upfront cost. Pay only when a job confirms.

Standard Jobs
$25
Per confirmed booking
Drain cleaning, outlet repair, tune-ups
Premium Jobs
$50-75
Per confirmed booking
Water heater, panel upgrade, installation

Fee is charged when the homeowner accepts your quote and the job is officially booked. If you quote and they don't book, there's no charge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does DispatchPro work for contractors?
Contractors apply, get verified (license, insurance, bonding), and are added to our registry. When a homeowner submits a service request, our dispatch engine matches the job to the best-fit contractor by trade, location, and availability. The contractor accepts, completes the job, and pays a $25-75 per-booking fee.
How much does DispatchPro cost for contractors?
Zero upfront. Zero monthly fee. You pay only $25-75 when a job you receive actually confirms. Standard jobs are $25, premium jobs (water heater, panel upgrade, new installation) are $50-75.
What trades does DispatchPro support?
Currently: plumbing, HVAC/heating and cooling, electrical, and appliance repair. We are expanding as contractor density grows in DeKalb County, IL.
How are leads assigned — first come first served?
No. Our dispatch engine assigns based on trade match, geographic radius from the job location, contractor's current availability status, and historical close rate. Best fit wins, not whoever checks their phone first.
Can I reject a job once I receive it?
Yes. You can decline any job without penalty. The lead goes back into the pool and gets matched to the next available contractor. We don't force assignments.
Do homeowners pay for DispatchPro?
No. DispatchPro is free for homeowners. Our revenue comes from the per-booking fee paid by contractors. Homeowners never pay to use the service.
How do I get paid for jobs?
You collect payment directly from the homeowner — cash, check, or card. DispatchPro does not take a cut of your job revenue, only the flat booking fee. We also offer integrated Stripe payment processing so homeowners can pay by card.
What if a job doesn't close — do I still pay?
No. The booking fee is only charged when a job actually confirms (homeowner accepts your quote and schedules). If you quote a job and the customer doesn't book, there's no charge.

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