Local pros near you
Plumbers, electricians, AC techs, mechanics and more, with their phone number right there. See on the map who is close and who is open now, and reach them directly. No middleman.
How the list is ordered
Featured
At the very top, in a yellow box. It is a paid listing and we label it that way.
Registered
One per line, in the order each pro last bumped their listing.
Other local businesses
Public data from Google Maps and state license records. If it is your business, claim it for free.
Something broke? Fix it step by step
Animated guides for what goes wrong at home. If it is not fixed, we take you to a pro nearby.
Guides, costs and tools
What a repair should cost, what to do right now when something breaks at home or in your car, and how to check a contractor's license.
What it costs
- Water heater replacement cost: what the cost guides say
- Garage door spring replacement cost
- Roof replacement cost (and roof leak repair)
- AC repair cost: common repairs and when to replace
- New AC unit cost: central air and mini-splits
- How much does a plumber cost?
- Car AC repair cost: recharge, compressor, condenser
- Brake repair cost: pads, rotors, calipers and fluid
At home
- Toilet clogged or overflowing: what to do right now
- Water heater leaking: what to do now
- Frozen pipes: prevent them, thaw them, and what to do if one bursts
- Clogged sink: how to unclog it without chemicals
- Shower head leaking or dripping: how to stop it
- Toilet keeps running: how to fix it
- Toilet leaking at the base: what to do
- Toilet won't flush or flushes weakly: what to check
- Toilet tank not filling or filling slowly: what to check
- Toilet refills by itself (phantom flush): how to stop it
- Toilet handle loose or not flushing: how to fix it
- Toilet rocks or feels loose: how to make it solid
- Toilet tank sweating: condensation or a leak?
- Toilet gurgling or bubbling: what it means and what to do
- Sewer smell in the bathroom: where it comes from
- Dripping faucet: how to stop a leaky faucet
- Low water pressure in one faucet: clean the aerator
- Water leaking under the sink: find the drip and stop it
- Sink drain smells bad: how to get rid of the smell
- Garbage disposal not working or jammed: how to fix it safely
- Garbage disposal leaking: where it leaks and what to do
- Dishwasher not draining: check the filter and the drain hose
- Kitchen faucet loose or wobbly: how to tighten it
- No water coming out of the faucet: what to check
- Outdoor faucet (hose bib) leaking: how to stop it
- No hot water: what to check first
- Water heater pilot light keeps going out: what to do
- Water heater making popping or rumbling noises: what to do
- Hot water smells like rotten eggs: why and how to fix it
- Water heater relief valve leaking or dripping: what to do
- Hot water runs out too fast: what to check
- Shower or bathtub drain clogged: how to clear it
- Bathtub faucet dripping: how to stop it
- Low water pressure in the shower: how to fix it
- Shower handle loose or hard to turn: how to fix it
- Burst pipe: what to do right now
- How to shut off the water to your house
- Pipes banging when you turn off the water: how to stop water hammer
- High water bill: how to find a hidden leak with the meter test
- Sewage backing up into a tub or floor drain: what to do
- Several drains clogged at once: the main sewer line
- Sump pump not working: what to check
- Slab leak signs: warm floor spots and the sound of running water
- Water coming through the ceiling from upstairs: what to do
- Water stain on the wall: is a pipe leaking behind it?
- AC not cooling: what to check before you call
- Carbon monoxide alarm going off: get out, then call
- AC frozen: ice on the lines or the coil, what to do
- AC leaking water inside the house: clear the drain line
- AC won't turn on: what to check first
- AC turns on and off every few minutes: how to stop short cycling
- AC making loud noises: buzzing, banging, squealing
- Outside AC fan not spinning: what to check safely
- AC keeps tripping the breaker: what to do
- How to clean your outdoor AC unit safely
- How to change your air filter (and how often)
- AC smells musty or like something burning: what to do
- Upstairs too hot: how to even out the cooling
- Weak airflow from the vents: what to check
- House feels humid even with the AC on: what to do
- Window AC not cooling: what to check
- Mini split not cooling or blinking: what to do
- Vents whistling or ducts making noise: how to quiet them
- Furnace won't turn on: what to check first
- Furnace blowing cold air: how to fix it
- Heat pump blowing cold air in winter: what to check
- Heat pump covered in ice: what to do
- Thermostat blank or not working: what to check
- Thermostat reading the wrong temperature: how to fix it
- Furnace making noise: banging, squealing or rattling
- Furnace turns on and off too often: how to fix short cycling
- Gas smell near the furnace: what to do
- One room colder than the rest of the house: what to check
- Breaker keeps tripping: what it means and what to do
- Lights flickering in the house: when it is the bulb and when it is the wiring
- Outlet not working: what to check before you call
- GFCI outlet won't reset: why and what to do
- Burning smell from an outlet or switch: what to do now
- Outlet sparks when you plug something in: normal or not?
- Plugs fall out of the outlet: why it happens and what to do
- Light switch not working: what to check first
- Dimmer switch buzzing or hot: what is normal and what to do
- Got a shock from an outlet or appliance: what to do now
- Outdoor outlet not working: how to get it back on
- Power out in part of the house: what to check
- Power out in the whole house: what to check
- Breaker won't reset: why and what to do
- Electrical panel buzzing: what to do right now
- Light bulbs keep burning out: why and how to fix it
- Smoke detector chirping: how to make it stop
- Ceiling fan wobbling: how to balance it
- Ceiling fan not working: what to check
- Using a generator safely in a power outage
- Doorbell not working: what to check
- Garage door spring broke: don’t touch it
- Garage door won’t close: check the safety sensors
- Garage door opener not working: what to check first
- Garage door remote not working: battery, lock and reprogramming
- Garage door off track: what to do and what not to touch
- Noisy garage door: what to lubricate and what to leave alone
- Garage door goes down, then back up: what to check
- How to open a garage door in a power outage
- Garage door cable broke: don’t touch it
- Garage door keypad not working: battery, lock and code
- Garage door opener runs but the door doesn’t move
- Gap under the garage door: replace the bottom seal
- Garage door opener light blinking: what it means
- Roof leaking: what to do from inside
- Roof damage after a storm: what to do first
- Shingles blew off: what to do
- Water stain on the ceiling: find the cause
- Gutters overflowing when it rains: what to do
- Downspout clogged: how to clear it
- Tree or branch fell on the roof: what to do
- Skylight leaking: leak or condensation?
- Chimney leaking when it rains
- Leak around a roof vent pipe
- Does my roof need replacing? Signs to check
- Black streaks on the roof: what they are and what to do
- Hail damage: roof insurance claim steps
- Storm chasers: how to spot a roofing scam
- Water pooling on a flat roof: what to do
- How to patch a hole in drywall (check for wires and pipes first)
- Cracks in the wall or ceiling: what they mean and when to worry
- Door won't latch or close: how to fix it
- Squeaky door hinge: how to stop it for good
- Door sticks or rubs the frame: how to fix it
- Sliding glass door hard to open: clean the track and adjust the rollers
- Drafty door: how to replace the weatherstripping
- Cabinet door sagging or won't close: adjust the hinges
- Window hard to open or close: how to make it slide again
- How to re-caulk a bathtub or shower, step by step
- Towel bar pulling out of the wall: how to fix it for good
- How to hang a heavy mirror or TV safely
- Torn window screen: patch it or replace the mesh
- Cracked or missing grout: how to fix it
- Squeaky floors: how to quiet them
- Gate sagging or won't latch: how to fix it
- Loose or rotten deck board: how to fix or replace it
- Paint peeling in the bathroom: fix the moisture, then repaint
- Black mold in the shower: how to clean it
- Hard water stains on the shower glass: how to remove them
- How to clean an oven without harsh fumes
- Greasy kitchen cabinets: how to clean them
- Carpet stain: how to get it out
- Pet urine smell in the carpet: how to get rid of it
- Cleaning up after a water leak: what to do first
- Move-out cleaning checklist: room by room
- How to clean dirty grout
- Washing machine smells: how to clean it
- Dryer vent clogged: why it matters (fire risk)
- Cleaning products you should never mix
- How to clean a greasy range hood filter
- How to clean a microwave in 5 minutes
- Mold on walls or ceiling: how to clean it safely
- Dishwasher smells: how to clean it
- Soap scum on the bathtub: how to get it off
- Ring in the toilet bowl: how to remove it
- Burnt-on stains on a glass stovetop: how to clean it
- How to clean a mattress: stains and smells
- Broken sprinkler head: how to replace it
- Sprinkler zone not turning on: what to check
- Sprinkler leaking: puddles or soggy spots in the lawn
- Brown patches in the lawn: find the cause and fix it
- How much to water your lawn in the heat
- Weeds taking over the lawn: how to get rid of them for good
- Grubs in the lawn: signs and what to do
- Tree branch over the house: when to trim it and who should do it
- Fallen tree after a storm: what to do first
- Water pooling in the yard: why it happens and how to fix it
- Drip irrigation clogged: how to clean it
- Bare spots in the lawn: how to fill them
- Shrubs turning brown: find out why and save them
- Watering restrictions: how to keep your lawn alive
- When and how to fertilize your lawn
- Mushrooms in the lawn: what they mean and what to do
- Mole tunnels and mounds in the yard: what to do
- How short to mow your lawn
- Fall leaves on the lawn: rake, mulch or leave them
- Tree roots showing above the lawn: what to do
- Signs a tree is dead or dying
Your car
- Check engine light flashing: can I keep driving?
- Car overheating: pull over, then what
- Brakes grinding: what it means and how far you can drive
- Car won't start, just clicks: what to check
- How to jump-start a car safely
- Car won't start and makes no sound: what to check
- Flat tire: what to do, step by step
- Tire pressure light on: what to do
- Battery light on while driving: what to do
- Oil pressure light on: stop the engine
- Key fob not working: what to do
- Headlights dim or out: what to check
- Windshield wipers not working: what to do
- Check engine light on (not flashing): what to do
- Car AC not blowing cold air: what to check first
- Steering wheel shakes when braking: what it means
- Car pulls to one side: what to check
- Squealing noise when starting or turning: what it is
- Puddle under the car: what the fluid means
- Smoke from the exhaust: what it means
- Car stalls while driving: what to do right now
- Transmission slipping: signs and what to do
- Burning smell from the car: what it means
- Clunking noise over bumps: what to check
- Brake pedal soft or spongy: what to do now
- Car shaking at idle: what to check
- Car heater blowing cold air: what to check
What is Pros411?
What Pros411 is
Pros411 is a bilingual (English and Spanish) directory of local trade pros in the United States: plumbers, electricians, AC and heating techs, roofers, garage door techs, house cleaners, handymen, landscapers and auto mechanics. Customers see the phone number right away, call or send a WhatsApp message directly, and pay the pro, not us. Pros411 is not a middleman and charges customers nothing.
Where we work
Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley in Texas; Los Angeles, the Inland Empire and San Diego in California; Miami and Orlando in Florida; Albuquerque and Las Cruces in New Mexico; and Phoenix in Arizona, plus the towns around each area.
Where the listings come from
- Pros who register and publish their own listing.
- Public business data from Google Maps.
- State contractor license registries: TDLR and TSBPE in Texas, CSLB in California and DBPR in Florida. When a license number and a business phone match, we show the license as verified.
- Listings built from public data are marked as unclaimed until the business claims them.
How the list is ordered
Featured listings are paid and labeled "Featured". Then come registered pros, ordered by the last time they bumped their listing, and then businesses from public data, nearest first. We do not write or sell reviews; ratings shown come from Google with their count.