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Why do contractors call nonstop after I ask for one quote?
You asked one website for one price on one repair. Within minutes your phone was ringing with contractors you never contacted. Here's what happened.
Your request was sold as a lead
Many home-services websites make their money by selling your contact details to contractors. Often the same request is sold to several at once. Each one has paid for your number, so each one races to reach you first.
Why that's bad for both sides
- For you: a flood of calls, and prices that have to cover what the contractor paid for the lead.
- For the contractor: they pay whether or not they get the job, so they push hard to close.
How to stop the calls
- Reply once by text: "I've hired someone, please remove my number."
- Ask the website to delete your request and your account.
- Next time, don't give a phone number to a site that won't show you a price first.
A different way
Level doesn't sell leads. You see the price first, one pro accepts the job, and your phone number stays masked inside the app. See what repairs cost or check a quote you already have.
Common questions
Is it legal for sites to share my number?
Usually you agreed to it in the fine print when you submitted the form. You can ask them to stop and to delete your information.
How do I get a price without a phone call?
Use a service that shows the price before sharing your details, or look up the going rate first so you know what to expect.