Get real guidance from vetted experts who've been in your shoes.

Whether it's pricing your first bid, navigating a tough job, or growing your business — TradeIQ connects you with veteran contractors who give you straight answers and real-world guidance.

Project & Technical Help

Would a vet do it this way?

Every contractor hits jobs that push past their experience. Instead of winging it or turning it down, get straight answers from a vetted expert who's done that exact work — and knows what good looks like.

Gut-check a tricky job

Not sure how to approach a framing detail, a drainage issue, or a panel upgrade? Get a second set of eyes from someone who's handled it before.

Code and inspection prep

Avoid failed inspections. A veteran walks you through what the inspector is looking for — before you close up the wall.

Scope and sequencing review

Upload your scope of work and get feedback on what you might be missing, what to do first, and where jobs like this tend to go sideways.

Specialty trade questions

Working outside your core trade? Get quick, reliable answers from an expert in that specialty instead of guessing.

Business & Growth

How do I run this like a real business?

Being great at your trade doesn't mean you were taught how to run a company. TradeIQ connects you with veteran contractors who've built successful businesses — and are willing to show you exactly how they did it.

Bid and pricing review

Upload a bid before you send it. A veteran contractor tells you if your pricing is competitive, your scope is tight, and your margins make sense.

Crew and hiring questions

When to hire your first employee, how to structure sub agreements, what to look for in a lead tech — get answers from someone who's built a crew.

Business setup and growth

Insurance, licensing, bookkeeping, marketing — the business side of contracting is where most new contractors struggle. Get advice from someone who figured it out.

Client and conflict situations

Difficult client? Scope creep? Change order dispute? A veteran walks you through how to handle it professionally and protect your business.

We cover every trade

How TradeIQ works

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Tell us your trade and project

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We match you to a vetted expert

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Get real advice from someone who's done it

Choose your format

Four ways to get expert guidance on your project.

Written Review

Receive a detailed written response from a trade expert

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Phone Call

Talk through your project with a trade expert over the phone

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Live Video Call

30 or 60-minute scheduled video call with a trade expert

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Project Shadow

Ongoing check-ins throughout your project lifecycle

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What contractors and homeowners say

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Marcus Rivera

Tile & Bathroom

4.8

I was about to rip out a shower pan that turned out to be perfectly fine. The consultant walked me through the real issue in 20 minutes and saved me three grand.

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Dana Kowalski

Roofing

4.6

First year running my own crew. Having a retired roofer review my bids before I send them out has been a game-changer.

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Tony Abernathy

HVAC

4.9

The video call option is worth every dollar. I had a tech walk me through a ductwork redesign in real time while I was standing in the attic.

Retired? Semi-retired? Your 20 years of experience is worth real money.

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