Vetted local help
Local Pros
Service providers for buying, owning, and maintaining a home. Most entries are public-info starting points (marked unverified) pending personal vetting. We replace them with personally-verified picks (verified) over time.
More states added as we personally vet providers in each market. Recommend a provider to help us add yours.
🏠Home Insurance
Homeowners and (where needed) flood insurance.
State Farm
National carrier with local agents in nearly every market. Always get quotes from 2-3 carriers before choosing.
USAA
For active military, veterans, and their families. Often top-rated for service and pricing if eligible.
SageSure
Specialty carrier for coastal and high-wind areas. Often used in Charleston SC and other coastal markets where standard carriers won't write policies.
💰Mortgage Lenders
Pre-approval, conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo.
Rocket Mortgage
Largest U.S. online mortgage lender. Self-serve application; good for tech-comfortable borrowers.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Large national bank lender with branches in most markets.
Bank of America
National bank lender. Offers first-time buyer programs in many markets.
📡Internet & Cable
Setting up service before move-in.
Spectrum (Charter)
Cable internet, widely available across NC and SC. Check coverage at your specific address.
AT&T Fiber
Fiber internet where available. Faster and more reliable than cable, but coverage varies by neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet
5G home internet. Often a good option in rural areas where fiber/cable doesn't reach.
Verizon Fios
Fiber service. Limited to certain markets, check your address.
❄️HVAC
Heating, cooling, ductwork, and tune-ups.
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
National franchise. Local owners with national service guarantees.
Aire Serv
National franchise. Local franchise owners; check reviews for your specific location.
Carrier dealer locator
Search for Carrier-certified local HVAC contractors. Useful for finding vetted technicians for Carrier-branded equipment.
🚿Plumbing
Repairs, repipes, water heaters, and emergencies.
⚡Electrical
Panel upgrades, wiring, EV chargers.
🐜Pest Control
Termite letters at closing, ongoing service.
📦Movers
Local and long-distance moving help.
Two Men and a Truck
National franchise. Local moves typically; some long-distance.
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
National franchise. Combined moving and junk-removal service.
All My Sons Moving & Storage
National with local branches. Long-distance and local moves.
🧹Cleaning Services
Move-in deep cleans and recurring service.
🌳Landscaping & Lawn Care
Maintenance, design, irrigation.
TruGreen
National lawn care service. Subscription-based fertilization, weed control, and aeration.
🔨General Contractors
Renovations, additions, and big repairs.
How we curate this list
unverified entries are starting points pulled from public review sources, we haven't personally called them yet. Treat them as a research starting point, not an endorsement.
verified entries are providers we've personally vetted (talked to, used, or have a trusted reference for).
affiliate entries are affiliate links where we may earn a small commission if you sign up. Sponsored entries (featured) will be visually distinct and held to the same quality bar as organic listings. We don't accept sponsorship in exchange for ranking, only for inclusion in a clearly-marked featured section.