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Find a Local Contractor, property photos, reviews and homeowner screens
Every filter and input in Find a Local Contractor, the property photo steps, leave a review, messages, appointments and Ask for more work.
On this page
You find Find a Local Contractor from the front door or the Hub header. Messages, My Projects and calendar open from your account area. Anyone can search. Sending a request, messages and reviews need a free sign-in.
Before you start
- Sign in for messages, reviews and requests.
Fields
Find a Local Contractor
| Field (exact label) | What it does for VisionScaper | What to enter and example | Default / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Your town or ZIP near |
Finds contractors that work near you and shows distance. | Type “Hartford” or a ZIP. | Empty (your last search is kept) |
Business name (optional) q |
Narrows the list by business name. | Type part of a name. | Empty |
Sort sort |
Orders the list. Best Dream-to-Reality ranks by how well past customers say finished yards matched their designs. | Options: Nearest; Top rated; Best Dream-to-Reality. Pick. | Nearest |
| Search | Runs the search. | Tap. | n/a |
Service chips service |
Shows contractors who offer that service. Searches again when tapped. | Options: Everything; Landscape design; Planting; Mulch & stone; Lawn installation; Patios & walkways; Retaining walls; Landscape lighting; Fencing; Drainage & grading; Tree work; Lawn care. Tap. | Everything |
| + Add to my request | Adds the contractor to your request. | Tap. | Not added |
| Add all N who serve |
Adds every listed contractor who serves your area. | Tap. | Hidden |
Property photos (guided)
| Field (exact label) | What it does for VisionScaper | What to enter and example | Default / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Street address (Step 1) address |
Creates the property record. | Type or pick. | Your account address and town |
| Create my property → | Saves the address and starts the photo steps. | Tap. | n/a |
| Seven views | Each has instructions on where to stand and a camera or upload button. Photos can be removed. | Options: Bird’s-eye view of your property; front of the house; left side; right side; backyard; important structures; existing landscaping. Follow each step. | None captured |
| Remove photo (x) | Deletes that photo. | Tap. | n/a |
Leave a review
Shown on a finished, signed job.
| Field (exact label) | What it does for VisionScaper | What to enter and example | Default / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Overall stars |
Your overall rating. | Options: 1 to 5. Tap a star. | 5 |
Dream-to-Reality reality |
How closely the finished yard matches your design. | Options: 1 to 5. Tap a star. | 5 |
How was the work, the crew, communication and cleanup? text |
Your written review. | Type. | Empty |
Photo of the finished yard photo |
Appears next to your design on their profile. | Take a photo. | None |
| Post review | Posts it. You may then be asked to share it on another review site; the site name comes from the contractor. | Tap. | n/a |
Messages (homeowner)
| Field (exact label) | What it does for VisionScaper | What to enter and example | Default / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filters | Shows that group of conversations. | Options: All; Unread; Contractors; Members; Projects; Archived. Tap. | All |
Search messages q |
Searches your conversations after a short pause. | Type. | Empty |
| Message | Your reply. | Type “Write a message…” and press Send. | Empty |
| Add a photo | Attaches a photo to your message. | Tap. | n/a |
| Send | Sends the message. | Tap. | n/a |
Email me when someone sends me a message email_messages |
Emails you about new messages, at most one per conversation every 15 minutes. | Tick or untick, press Save. | Checked unless you turned it off |
Appointments (homeowner)
| Field (exact label) | What it does for VisionScaper | What to enter and example | Default / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confirm | Tells the contractor you confirmed. (effect not verified in code) for the exact button wording. | Tap. | n/a |
| Ask for another time | Sends your preferred times to the contractor; your appointment stays until they change it. | Type “Any weekday after 3 pm” and press Send. | Empty note |
| Add to my calendar | Adds one appointment to your calendar. | Options: Google Calendar; Apple / Outlook (.ics file). Pick one. | n/a |
| Subscribe link (read-only box) | Add this to a calendar app to see every appointment. Anyone with the link sees the times. | Click to select, or press Copy link. | A private link |
Ask for more work
Shown only when you already work with a contractor.
| Field (exact label) | What it does for VisionScaper | What to enter and example | Default / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service check boxes | The services you want. | Options: The contractor’s services. Tick. | Unchecked |
What would you like done? notes |
Your request. | Type. | Empty |
Best times (optional) times |
When to reach you. | Type. | Empty |
| Send request | Sends it to the business. | Tap. | n/a |
| Referral link (read-only) | Share it to refer someone. Any reward text comes from the business. | Click to select. | A personal link |
Steps
- Open Find a Local Contractor. Type your town or ZIP and press Search.
- Tap a service chip and change Sort if you like.
- Tap + Add to my request on contractors you like, or Add all.
- Press Request quotes → (form fields).
- After a finished job, open the job and press Leave a review.
Tips
- Add your town or ZIP, or the list cannot show distance.
If something goes wrong
- “No contractors found yet in that area.” Try another town or Everything.
- I cannot leave a review. The button shows only on a signed, finished job.