Facebook Announces Home Improvement Services on Marketplace
(Facebook Marketplace Adds Home Improvement Services)
MENLO PARK, Calif. – Facebook Marketplace now offers home improvement services. This new feature connects homeowners with local professionals. People need help with repairs and renovations. Finding trustworthy help is often hard. Facebook wants to make this easier.
Users can now browse service categories directly on Marketplace. These categories include plumbing, electrical work, painting, and general handyman tasks. Users describe their project needs. Then they get quotes from interested professionals nearby. This happens all within Facebook.
This move expands Marketplace beyond buying and selling goods. Home services are a common need. Many people already use Facebook groups to find local help. This new tool makes the process simpler and more organized. It aims to save users time and effort.
Safety is a priority. Both service providers and customers have Facebook profiles. Users can see ratings and reviews. This helps build trust. People can check a provider’s past work history shared on their profile. Communication happens through Facebook Messenger. This keeps initial contact secure.
Facebook believes this benefits local businesses. Small contractors and independent workers gain a new way to find customers. They can reach people in their immediate community. This is good for local economies. It helps skilled workers grow their client base.
(Facebook Marketplace Adds Home Improvement Services)
The service is available now in many areas across the United States. Facebook plans wider availability soon. Users access it through the existing Marketplace tab on the Facebook app or website. The process is designed to be straightforward. People post their job. Professionals send quotes. The user chooses who to hire. Payment details are handled privately between the user and the service provider.