Leaving HomeAdvisor in Rhode Island?
Your HomeAdvisor Shared-lead marketplace + monthly Pro subscription minimum. setup is probably costing you $16,788/year in lead fees and subscriptions for 48 closed jobs at Rhode Island's median project values. AskBaily's 12% take-rate on the same volume runs roughly $299,520/year — a $-282,732 annual delta. Here's how $RI CRB-licensed Rhode Island contractors are migrating.
Rhode Island licensing fit
AskBaily verifies your Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRB) — Contractor Registration (any contractor) + Residential Builder license + specialty credentials credentials live at match-time — not from a self-reported signup form from six months ago. Rhode Island CRB requires Contractor Registration for every contractor plus separate Residential Builder licensing and maintains a public complaint record — AskBaily re-verifies CRB registration + complaint standing and flags Newport coastal + Providence historic overlays.Our matching engine understands this and won't surface a scope outside your license class.
Primary Rhode Island metro coverage: Providence, Warwick, Cranston. Smaller metros have narrower partner pools but still route homeowners to 1 verified match per job.
The 5-step migration
1. Apply at /for-pros/recruit/rhode-island
3-minute application. We verify your RI CRB license class, bond, and insurance live against Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRB) — Contractor Registration (any contractor) + Residential Builder license + specialty credentials. No credit check, no subscription fee at signup.
2. Export your HomeAdvisor lead history (last 90 days)
From your HomeAdvisor pro dashboard, export lead history including trade, project size, and close rate. We use this to calibrate match density and understand your service mix.
3. Run a 30-90 day pilot — both platforms active
Keep your HomeAdvisor subscription running. Start accepting AskBaily matches in parallel. Compare actual close rates, actual unit economics, and actual homeowner quality side-by-side.
4. Audit with /tools/lead-spend-audit
Paste your HomeAdvisor monthly spend into the tool. Get the true per-closed-customer CAC vs AskBaily's 12% take-rate on closes. Shareable URL you can send to your accountant.
5. File HomeAdvisor cancellation notice and migrate full-time
12-month Pro subscription; 30-day cancel but billed through cycle end.. File written notice per your contract, finish out any remaining paid-for leads, and migrate 100% to AskBaily. Most Rhode Island migrations close within 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
How much does HomeAdvisor actually cost Rhode Island contractors per year?
On a median Rhode Island kitchen remodel (~$52,000) a contractor closing 4 jobs per month from HomeAdvisor leads pays roughly $16,788 per year in lead fees + subscriptions. That's a true per-closed-customer CAC of $263. Our /tools/lead-spend-audit runs the math against your actual invoice.
Does AskBaily work with RI CRB-licensed Rhode Island contractors?
Yes — we verify Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRB) — Contractor Registration (any contractor) + Residential Builder license + specialty credentials license class live at the moment of match. Every Rhode Island partner in our network is RI CRB-active, bonded per state statute, and insurance-verified via ACORD 25 re-check. Rhode Island CRB requires Contractor Registration for every contractor plus separate Residential Builder licensing and maintains a public complaint record — AskBaily re-verifies CRB registration + complaint standing and flags Newport coastal + Providence historic overlays.
What's the annual cost difference between HomeAdvisor and AskBaily in Rhode Island?
Apples-to-apples, 4 closes/month on median Rhode Island projects: HomeAdvisor = ~$16,788/year (lead fees + $349/mo subscription). AskBaily = ~$299,520/year (12% take-rate on closes only, no lead fees). Net delta: $-282,732/year. Your actual math varies by close rate and project mix.
Can I run AskBaily in parallel with HomeAdvisor before cancelling?
Yes. Recommended 30-90 day pilot. Keep your HomeAdvisor subscription active, apply to AskBaily at /for-pros/recruit/rhode-island, and compare unit economics. Most Rhode Island contractors decide within 60 days. AskBaily requires no subscription or lock-in — just 30 days notice in writing if you want to leave.
Which Rhode Island metros does AskBaily cover?
Primary match density in Providence, Warwick, Cranston. We have active partners in every RI zip that passes RI CRB verification, but partner depth varies — the top metros have 5-15+ verified GCs per service category, smaller metros have 1-3. /for-pros/recruit/rhode-island lists the current Rhode Island partner count.
What happens to my HomeAdvisor reviews if I migrate?
Reviews left on HomeAdvisor stay on HomeAdvisor — we cannot export them. Contractors migrating typically ask past clients (the ones whose phone numbers they kept) to leave a review on AskBaily after a new project closes. This builds an AskBaily-owned review set rather than borrowing reputation from a platform you're leaving.
How is AskBaily different from just another Shared-lead marketplace + monthly Pro subscription minimum. platform?
AskBaily charges zero lead fees. Zero contact fees. Zero subscriptions. We earn a tiered take-rate (8-15%) only when you close a job — lower tier for higher volume. Read our full fee schedule on /transparency. Our /why-not-shared-leads page explains why the shared-lead model structurally can't align platform + contractor + homeowner incentives, and why exclusive-match is the only fix.
What's the HomeAdvisor (an Angi Inc. brand) cancellation process?
12-month Pro subscription; 30-day cancel but billed through cycle end.. Check your HomeAdvisor agreement for the specific notice window and auto-renewal date. We recommend running AskBaily in parallel during notice to avoid a coverage gap on leads you're already paying for.