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Electricians: get paid for the work, not charged for the leads
Electrical enquiries vary a lot. ‘Install a light fixture’ might be a 30-minute job or a full circuit run through a finished ceiling. Panel upgrades, EV charger installs and rewires need a proper look before you can price them. On per-lead platforms you pay to contact the homeowner before you know which kind of job it is. On Lynknester, joining is free, there are no lead fees, and you pay 15% only on jobs you complete.
Why lead fees hit electricians hard
- Scope is often unclear until you’re on site. With Lynknester you don’t pay just for an enquiry that turns out to be out of scope.
- Bigger jobs such as panel upgrades and EV chargers often involve permits and longer sales cycles. A success fee means you aren’t paying while the homeowner decides.
- Small jobs like outlets, switches and fixtures can be done profitably without a fixed lead cost eating into every ticket.
Angi/HomeAdvisor and Thumbtack charge per lead or contact, and Bark uses credits to respond. Each of these models has upsides, such as no commission on jobs you win, but you pay before you know whether the job is yours. Lynknester flips that: no lead fees, and a 15% fee only on completed jobs.
Fee comparison on an example $1,000 job
| Platform | How pros pay (per public sources) | Cost on a $1,000 job |
|---|---|---|
| Lynknester | Free to join. 15% on completed jobs only. No lead fees, no contracts. | $150, only if you’re hired and complete the job. $0 if you’re not hired. |
| Angi / HomeAdvisor | Pay per lead. Price varies by task, location and demand. Leads “are not guaranteed jobs”, and pros are charged whether or not they open or respond (Angi help centre). The FTC described an annual membership of $287.99 plus per-lead fees (FTC, 2023). | The lead price is paid for every lead, whether you win the job or not. Pros report around $100 per lead (Trustpilot reviews). |
| Thumbtack | No subscription. Pros pay per lead or contact, priced by job, market and competition (Thumbtack for Pros). Pros report around $91 to $130+ per lead (pro reports on Reddit). | About $91 to $130+ per lead, paid whether or not you’re hired. |
| Bark | Credits are spent to respond to a lead. The credit cost depends on service, job size, location and customer intent (Bark lead pricing). The standard US rate is $2.35 per credit, and credits expire after 3 months (Bark help centre). | The credit cost for each lead you respond to, whether you’re hired or not. |
Illustration: if it took 3 paid leads at $100 each to win one $1,000 job, the lead spend would be $300, against $150 on Lynknester. Your own conversion rate and lead prices will vary, so plug in your numbers. Some platforms charge no commission, so on very large jobs or with a very high win rate, paying for leads could cost less. Pick the model that fits your business.
Competitor details come from the public sources linked above and can change. Check current pricing with each platform. Angi, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack and Bark are trademarks of their owners; Lynknester is not affiliated with them.
Join Lynknester free as a electrician
No lead fees and no contracts. You pay 15% only on completed jobs.
How Lynknester works for trade pros
- Join free. Create your trade pro profile. There’s no signup fee and no contract.
- Get access to jobs. Homeowners post jobs on Lynknester, and you choose what fits your trade and service area.
- Do the work. Quote, get hired and complete the job.
- Pay 15% only on completed jobs. No lead fees and nothing up front.
Optional Preferred Listing: US$99/mo (C$139 Canada, £75 UK, A$149 AU) for preferred access to jobs. It isn’t required to join or to get work.
A note on honesty: Lynknester is new. We’d rather tell you that plainly than show inflated numbers. What we can promise is the fee model above.
Tips for electricians on any marketplace
Be clear on your profile about what you’re licensed for in your area and which jobs you want, such as service calls, EV chargers, panels or new construction. Fewer mismatched enquiries means less wasted time, whichever platform you use.
FAQ
Is there a fee for quoting an EV charger install I don't win?
No. Lynknester has no lead fees. You only pay 15% when a job is completed.
Can I cancel any time?
Yes. There are no contracts. The optional Preferred Listing is month to month.
How much does it cost to join Lynknester?
Nothing. Trade pros join free.
Does Lynknester charge lead fees?
No. You pay 15% only on completed jobs.
Are there contracts?
No contracts. The optional Preferred Listing costs US$99/mo (C$139 Canada, £75 UK, A$149 AU) for preferred access to jobs.
Join Lynknester free as a electrician
No lead fees and no contracts. You pay 15% only on completed jobs.