Author

Jeff Otterson

Founder, LocalPros

I built LocalPros after getting badly overcharged on a plumbing job I knew nothing about. I had no idea what fair pricing looked like, no way to vet the contractor, and no checklist to fall back on. After that experience, I spent two years researching contractor hiring practices across 50 US cities — studying licensing requirements, pricing data, and what separates trustworthy contractors from the ones who take advantage. LocalPros exists so other homeowners don't go in blind.

Featured Work

Research Focus

• Pricing transparency
• Contractor licensing standards
• Regional cost variation
• Homeowner vetting tools

Questions or corrections: jeff@localpross.com