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Local services in your neighbourhood
Find trusted local services near you
Tell us what you need and where you are. We match you with vetted independent providers in your area, confirm the details, and book the job. One request, no calling round.
- Vetted providers
- Same day slots
- All 50 states
Every job confirmed
Before a provider is assigned
What is NearbyServe
NearbyServe is a local service booking platform that connects customers in the United States with independent, vetted providers across more than 150 service categories, including plumbing, heating and cooling, electrical, cleaning, pest control and auto repair. You submit one request, Near by Serve confirms the details, and a local provider handles the work.
What we cover
Book any local service, in one place
From an emergency leak to a scheduled deep clean, these are the categories we are asked for most. The full list runs to over 150.
Plumbing
Leaks, blockages, water heaters, burst pipes and emergency callouts.
Heating and cooling
Furnace and AC repair, installation, servicing and duct work.
Electrical
Rewiring, panel upgrades, lighting, outlets and fault finding.
Cleaning
Regular, deep, end of tenancy and post construction cleaning.
Pest control
Rodents, bed bugs, roaches, wasps and preventative treatment.
Roofing
Storm damage, leak repair, gutters, flashing and full replacement.
Janitorial
Offices, retail units, schools and scheduled commercial contracts.
Mechanic
Diagnostics, servicing, brakes, batteries and mobile repair.
Tyre fitting
Replacement, punctures, balancing and mobile roadside fitting.
Landscaping
Lawn care, tree work, snow clearing and seasonal maintenance.
Medical and dental
Local clinics, dental practices and appointment scheduling.
Tutoring
In person and online tutors across school and college subjects.
Cannot see what you need? We cover over 150 service categories nationwide.
View all servicesHow it works
Three steps from request to booked job
No account, no bidding war, no five contractors calling you at once.
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STEP 01
Tell us the job
Send your request with the service you need, your address or ZIP code, and when you would like it done. Photos or a short video of the problem help us get you an accurate price.
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STEP 02
We confirm the details
Our team reviews your request and contacts you to confirm scope, access and timing. For larger jobs we arrange a quick video call or a site visit so the price is agreed before anyone turns up.
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STEP 03
A local provider is booked
We match the confirmed job to a vetted independent provider covering your neighbourhood, and you get the booking details. The provider carries out the work and stands behind it.
The difference
Skip the part where you call six people
Finding a good local trade is usually the worst part of the job. Here is what changes when you send it to us instead.
Doing it yourself
An afternoon on the phone
- Six calls before anyone picks up
- A price over the phone that changes on the day
- No way to check if they are licensed or insured
- Your number sold to five companies who all ring you
- Chasing a date that keeps slipping
With NearbyServe
One request, then it is handled
- You send it once, we do the calling round
- The price is agreed before the booking is confirmed
- Licence and insurance checked before anyone is booked
- Your details go to one provider, never sold on
- Same working day response, urgent jobs first
Free to use. You pay the provider for the work. Our fee comes from them, not from you.
Where we operate
Local coverage, starting in Chicago
Near by Serve is based in Chicago, Illinois and matches jobs across all 50 states. We build coverage neighbourhood by neighbourhood so the provider you get is genuinely local to you, not two hours away.
Why customers use us
Less chasing, fewer surprises
Booking a local trade usually means six phone calls and three no shows. We take that part off your hands.
Providers are vetted
We check licensing, insurance and trading history before a provider takes work through us, and we drop the ones that let customers down.
One request, one booking
Your details go to a provider who actually covers your street. You are not sold to five companies who then compete for your phone call.
Price agreed up front
On managed bookings we assess the job before it is confirmed, so the figure you are quoted is the figure you were expecting.
Fast response
Most requests are reviewed and answered the same working day. Urgent jobs such as leaks and heating failures are prioritised.
Genuinely local
We match by neighbourhood, not by city. That means shorter travel, better availability and someone who knows the area.
150+ services, one contact
Plumbing this month, a tutor next month, an office clean after that. Same process every time, no new supplier hunt.
Recent work
Jobs booked through NearbyServe
A sample of recent bookings, carried out by independent providers in our network.
End of tenancy deep clean
Two bedroom apartment turned around in a single day ahead of a new tenancy.
Furnace repair before a cold snap
Diagnosed and repaired within 24 hours of the request coming in.
Customer reviews
What customers say
I needed a plumber quickly in Lincoln Park, and NearbyServe made the process simple. The plumbing issue was handled promptly, and the whole experience was much easier than searching for a provider myself.
I booked house cleaning in Lakeview through NearbyServe and was impressed with how easy everything was. The cleaner arrived on time, did a thorough job, and the booking process was straightforward.
Our AC stopped working during a hot week in Logan Square, so we contacted NearbyServe for HVAC service. They arranged a local technician quickly and kept us updated until the job was completed.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
You send one request with the service you need and your location. NearbyServe reviews the details, confirms scope and timing with you, then matches the job to a vetted independent provider who covers your neighbourhood. The provider carries out the work.
No. NearbyServe connects customers with independent local service providers and, for selected bookings, coordinates the service from booking through completion. The work itself is performed by independent providers, who are responsible for the job, their licensing, insurance and professional obligations. NearbyServe is not the contractor performing the work unless expressly stated in the applicable service agreement.
Sending a request is free for customers. You pay only for the work itself, at the price agreed for your booking. Pricing, availability, warranties and service terms vary by provider and by booking.
Most requests are reviewed and answered the same working day, and many jobs are booked within 24 to 48 hours. Urgent work such as burst pipes, heating failures and lockouts is prioritised. Actual availability depends on the provider and your area.
Before a provider takes work through NearbyServe we check that they hold the licences required for their trade and state, that they carry current insurance, and that they have a trading history we can verify. We also track how bookings go afterwards and remove providers who repeatedly let customers down.
NearbyServe is based in Chicago, Illinois and matches jobs across all 50 states. Coverage is built neighbourhood by neighbourhood, so the depth of the network varies by area. Check your location page to see what is available near you.
So the price is accurate before anyone is booked. Seeing the actual leak, unit or room lets us and the provider size the job properly, which avoids the common problem of a quote over the phone changing once the work starts. It is optional, but it usually gets you a firmer figure faster.
Contact us and we will help you raise it with the provider. The provider is responsible for the work they carry out, including any warranty they offer, so resolution ultimately sits with them. We keep a record of every complaint and it affects whether that provider keeps receiving bookings.