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Verified Specialists · Nationwide

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What Rent a Trade is

A specialist-first platform where proof beats hype.

01

Specialist-only marketplace

Drywall, stucco, concrete, paint, tile, roofing, electrical, plumbing — listed by the craft, not by the punch-list.

02

Portfolio-first profiles

Real work photos and case-by-case details. Homeowners judge the finish, not the pitch.

03

Verification-first approvals

Credentials, business details, and specialty claims are part of approval — because trust is the product.

Trades Directory

82 categories. Specialists only.

From drywall and roofing to mobile mechanics, dog walkers, and bartenders — every category is its own specialty, with specialists vetted on craft.

Platform features

Built like the platform homeowners wish they already had.

Specialist Profiles (Not Generalists)

Every vendor is listed by their mastered craft — drywall means drywall, not "I do everything."

Work Photos That Prove It

Homeowners browse real project photos so the work speaks before anyone talks.

Verified Reviews & Reputation

Reviews tied to real jobs and real profiles — no anonymous fluff, no paid-for stars.

Location-Based Discovery

Find the right trade in your area fast — built for "I need a stucco guy near me."

Direct Messaging

Message a specialist directly. No phone-tag, no middleman, no lead aggregator nonsense.

Company + Specialist Sub-Profiles

Run a crew? One parent profile for the company, sub-profiles for each specialist you employ.

— The architecture of trust
Trust isn’t a badge.
It’s the whole architecture.
Specialist-only approvals
No catch-all handyman listings. If you’re not a specialist with proper credentials, you don’t get on.
Verification before listing
License, insurance, and identity confirmed before a profile goes live to homeowners.
Reviews tied to real jobs
Reviews link back to verified profiles and projects — not anonymous churn.
Built by a tradesman
Lenny is a drywall contractor with 15+ years on job sites. The standard comes from the trade, not a marketing team.
The standard
Every great finish comes from someone who chose to master one craft, not five.
— The standard

Specialists carry the whole industry.

Every great finish, every clean edge, every level wall — it comes from the person who chose to master one craft, not five. Rent a Trade is built around that choice.

Built by Lenny

“I’m building the platform I wish homeowners had when they ask me for referrals.”

My name’s Lenny. I’m a drywall contractor — 9 years in business, and over 15 years in the trades. If you’ve ever owned a home, you’ve heard the same question a hundred times: “Do you know a stucco guy? A concrete guy? A painter?”

Homeowners don’t want a generalist. They want the person who has mastered the craft — the specialist whose work holds up when the lights hit it and the camera zooms in. That’s the entire idea behind Rent a Trade.

Launch rollout

Two campaigns. Specialists first.

Supply seeds first. When the right specialists are on the platform, we open the gates for homeowners by region.

Campaign 01 · Now

Contractor onboarding

Specialists apply, get verified, and build portfolio profiles ahead of the homeowner launch. Parent company profiles with nested specialist sub-profiles supported.

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Campaign 02 · Soon

Homeowner public launch

When your market hits specialist coverage, homeowners get early access — priority by location and by the trades they care about most.

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— A note from Lenny

If you’ve mastered your craft, this is your platform.

“He who masters his craft will stand in the presence of great men. If that’s you — apply. Let your work speak.”