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 Dallas 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 Dallas Home Projects, we ask for and check:
- Proof of the licenses Texas actually requires for the trade. Texas has no statewide license for general contractors, remodelers or roofers, but HVAC contractors and electricians are licensed by TDLR and plumbers by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. For roofers we look for voluntary credentials such as RCAT and manufacturer certifications, plus local city registration where required.
- 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
Dallas 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.
Texas licensing, in plain English
- General contractors, remodelers and roofers: no state license. The state's residential construction commission was abolished in 2009. Check insurance, references, time in business, and local registration.
- HVAC (air conditioning and refrigeration): licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Look up the contractor's ACR license number.
- Electricians: licensed by TDLR. Plumbers: licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
- Cities: Dallas, Fort Worth and most suburbs require permits for re-roofs, structural work, plumbing, electrical and mechanical changes, and many require contractors to register before pulling permits.
- Insurance claims: under Texas law, a contractor can't waive, rebate or absorb your insurance deductible.