Independent first
We prioritize independent providers, followed by family-owned businesses and then other relevant local options. We do not sell placement in the rankings.
Our mission
Hire close to home.
Pros Close By helps people find independent service providers and local businesses in their communities—not simply the companies with the largest advertising budgets.
Why we exist
Good local work should be easier to find.
Search results and large marketplaces often favor businesses that can spend the most on advertising. That can make it harder for independent professionals and smaller local businesses to be discovered, even when they are nearby and well suited to the job.
We are building a different kind of search experience—one that gives local providers a fairer opportunity to be seen and gives customers more choices close to home.
Close by matters
Proximity is central to the search. Hiring nearby can make service more convenient while directing more opportunities toward businesses serving your community.
Useful choices
Results consider the requested service, distance, reviews, experience, and available independence signals. Customers make the final hiring decision.
A practical directory
Listings can appear before they are claimed.
Some profiles are assembled from publicly available or manually reviewed information and have not yet been claimed by the provider. Claiming a profile will allow a provider to confirm and improve its information later.
Pros Close By does not guarantee a provider’s work or credentials. Always verify identity, licensing, insurance, references, pricing, and project terms before hiring.