Leaving HomeAdvisor in South Carolina?
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 South Carolina's median project values. AskBaily's 12% take-rate on the same volume runs roughly $218,880/year — a $-202,092 annual delta. Here's how $SC LLR-licensed South Carolina contractors are migrating.
South Carolina licensing fit
AskBaily verifies your South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) — Residential Builders Commission + Contractors' Licensing Board credentials live at match-time — not from a self-reported signup form from six months ago. South Carolina LLR licenses Residential Builders by Group I / II / III monetary limits and requires separate Specialty Contractor licensing for residential trades — AskBaily routes scopes within each pro's limit.Our matching engine understands this and won't surface a scope outside your license class.
Primary South Carolina metro coverage: Charleston, Columbia, Greenville. 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/south-carolina
3-minute application. We verify your SC LLR license class, bond, and insurance live against South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) — Residential Builders Commission + Contractors' Licensing Board. 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 South Carolina migrations close within 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
How much does HomeAdvisor actually cost South Carolina contractors per year?
On a median South Carolina kitchen remodel (~$38,000) 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 SC LLR-licensed South Carolina contractors?
Yes — we verify South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) — Residential Builders Commission + Contractors' Licensing Board license class live at the moment of match. Every South Carolina partner in our network is SC LLR-active, bonded per state statute, and insurance-verified via ACORD 25 re-check. South Carolina LLR licenses Residential Builders by Group I / II / III monetary limits and requires separate Specialty Contractor licensing for residential trades — AskBaily routes scopes within each pro's limit.
What's the annual cost difference between HomeAdvisor and AskBaily in South Carolina?
Apples-to-apples, 4 closes/month on median South Carolina projects: HomeAdvisor = ~$16,788/year (lead fees + $349/mo subscription). AskBaily = ~$218,880/year (12% take-rate on closes only, no lead fees). Net delta: $-202,092/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/south-carolina, and compare unit economics. Most South Carolina contractors decide within 60 days. AskBaily requires no subscription or lock-in — just 30 days notice in writing if you want to leave.
Which South Carolina metros does AskBaily cover?
Primary match density in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville. We have active partners in every SC zip that passes SC LLR verification, but partner depth varies — the top metros have 5-15+ verified GCs per service category, smaller metros have 1-3. /for-pros/recruit/south-carolina lists the current South Carolina 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.