Jake’s List launches nationwide for service businesses

Jake’s List has launched nationwide for contractors and other home-service pros as the platform nears 1 million customer searches and 300,000 reviews. The service lets businesses review customers and check available customer history before quoting residential work.

Why it matters: - Jake’s List gives service businesses a way to screen customers before committing time, labor and materials to a job. - The platform is aimed at helping contractors reduce risky work, improve quote decisions and protect crews and margins. - The company says the goal is to balance the customer-review process by letting businesses share their own experiences.

What happened: - Jake’s List announced a nationwide launch on Sept. 28, 2026. - The platform is approaching 1 million customer searches and 300,000 customer reviews, based on internal platform data. - The service is built for residential service professionals, including contractors, plumbers, electricians, HVAC companies, roofers, remodelers and general contractors.

The details: - Service businesses can leave reviews based on their experiences with residential customers. - Other businesses can search Jake’s List for available customer information before deciding whether to quote or accept a job. - The platform is designed to capture both positive and negative customer experiences. - A customer who communicates clearly, pays as agreed and works well with contractors can build a positive history. - Businesses can also document problematic experiences through the structured review system. - Jake’s List combines customer reviews with property and other available information in one place. - Leaving customer reviews on the platform is free. - The company has a website at more information.

Between the lines: - Service businesses have long had to rely on customer reputation with little visibility into who they were working for. - Jake’s List is positioning that gap as a business risk, not just a convenience issue. - The launch reflects a broader shift toward two-way trust tools in local services, where both sides can build a track record.

What's next: - Jake’s List plans to keep expanding nationwide. - The company also plans to add more information sources and tools tailored to service businesses. - The platform’s growth will likely depend on how quickly contractors contribute reviews and use the search tools in daily quoting decisions.