How it works
- Tell us about the project. The short form asks what you want done, where, and when. It takes about a minute.
- We review it. A person at Phoenix Home Projects reads every request, and may call or text to confirm details so contractors don't waste your time.
- We introduce up to 3 contractors. We pick independent contractors who serve your ZIP code and do your type of work. You can ask us who they are before we share your details.
- You compare and decide. Get estimates, ask questions, check credentials. You are never obligated to hire anyone.
How we screen contractors
Before a contractor can receive requests through Phoenix Home Projects, we ask for and check:
- An active Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license in the right classification. Arizona requires a license for any job over $1,000 (labor and materials) or any job that needs a permit. Anyone can look up a license at roc.az.gov.
- A current certificate of general liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage where the state requires it.
- Time in business and a physical business address (not just a cell phone).
- Recent customer references and public review history.
- Agreement to our partner terms: honest written estimates, permits pulled when required, and no high-pressure or same-day-only pricing.
Screening reduces risk but is not a guarantee. Always confirm license status and insurance yourself before signing, and never pay a large deposit in cash.
How we make money
Phoenix Home Projects is free for homeowners. Contractors who join our network pay us a fee for referrals. That fee never gets added to your bill as a separate charge from us, and we never ask you for payment. Because contractors pay us, we have a clear incentive to send them good, real requests — and an equally clear incentive to match you with contractors who treat customers well, because complaints cost us partners and reputation.
What we are not
We are not a contractor and we do not perform, supervise, or warranty any work. We do not hold a contractor license. The contractor you hire is responsible for the work, permits, and warranty. Cost figures on this site are planning estimates, not quotes.
Arizona licensing basics for homeowners
- Arizona contractors are licensed by the Registrar of Contractors (ROC). Residential licenses have specific classifications. A roofer, for example, should hold a roofing classification, not just a general license.
- The so-called handyman exemption covers only minor work under $1,000 total that doesn't need a permit. Unlicensed handymen must say "not a licensed contractor" in their ads. Splitting a bigger job into small contracts doesn't qualify.
- Hiring a licensed residential contractor can give you access to the state's Residential Contractors' Recovery Fund if the contractor fails to perform. Unlicensed work is not covered.
- Most cities in the Valley issue permits through their own development services department. Unincorporated areas (including Sun City and Sun City West) go through Maricopa County Planning & Development.