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Why Proofstead
Clear scope. Standard invoice. Real outcomes.
One vetted pro. Not a lead marketplace.
Proofstead routes one vetted pro, requires written scope before labor, keeps price changes in written change orders, and organizes a documented outcome record homeowners can inspect before, during, and after the job.
Capacity is limited to keep response times fast.
One vetted pro
One accountable owner of the outcome.
Documented outcomes
Scope, invoice, and the final record stay tied together.
The home services mess is mostly incentives.
Most stress comes from comparing quotes that are not truly comparable.
Too many options creates noise. Scopes vary. Assumptions stay hidden.
Proofstead avoids the bidding-crowd dynamic by routing you to one vetted pro instead of blasting your job to a bidding crowd.
Open lead-tax breakdown
Cost to win one job = (cost per lead) / (close rate)
Illustrative economics only.
When close rate drops, pressure rises and homeowners feel it first.
Proofstead does not sell your job as a lead.
Clear scope. Standard invoice. Real outcomes.
Before you hire, you should be able to inspect what was approved, what changed, what was billed, and how each job landed.
Scope in writing
Documented scope and exclusions before labor starts.
Written change orders
Scope and price changes require written approval before work changes.
Invoice clarity
Standardized structure makes approved vs billed easy to verify.
Outcome notes
Before/after context and closeout notes remain attached to the job record.
Don't take our word for it. Inspect proof.
TownPulse is a proof ledger, not a review feed. Stories appear only when homeowners approve what to share, and the point is to inspect documented outcomes before you hire.
TownPulse preview: what proof looks like before you hire
Story preview
Written scope and exclusions make assumptions visible before work begins.
Browse TownPulse PlacesPick a place
- - Burien - Neighborhood repair stories with scope, change-order, and invoice clarity.
- - Des Moines - TownPulse records that show what was approved, billed, and completed.
- - Mercer Island - Structured job stories focused on documented decisions and outcomes.
- - Normandy Park - Proof-ledger stories homeowners can review before posting a job.
What happens next
You can check ZIP coverage and prepare the request first. Membership is the step that turns the request into routed work and activates plan benefits.
Step 1
Check ZIP availability
Confirm routing is open before you spend time on the full request or membership.
Step 2
Prepare the request once
Describe the problem, add photos, and keep the draft private until you are ready to route it.
Step 3
Review written scope before labor
A vetted pro responds with included work, exclusions, and pricing in writing before work starts.
Step 4
Match the invoice to what was approved
Changes stay in writing before work changes, and the final record can publish to TownPulse if you approve it.
Homeowners choose Proofstead to avoid the two expensive failures:
1) Price surprises
Price protection via written change orders keeps scope changes explicit and approved.
2) Chaos and uncertainty
No inbox chaos. One accountable pro for the job.
High-trust work. No lead fees.
Apply to joinFAQ
No. Proofstead does not sell your job as a lead. We route you to one vetted pro instead of blasting your job to a bidding crowd.