Submitting a directory request does not send your details straight to a business. Your request is saved to the directory's inquiry records and reviewed manually first. That step is deliberate, and it changes what you should expect after submitting.
Manual review exists for a simple reason: it keeps businesses from being spammed with half-formed requests, and it keeps homeowners from having their details broadcast to businesses they did not choose. A clear request — project described, contact details correct, ZIP included — is easier to route than a one-line message, and that shows in how quickly it can be handled.
What happens, step by step
- 1. Save: your request is saved to the directory's inquiry records with the business, category, and site you came from.
- 2. Review: the request is reviewed manually. Incomplete or unclear requests may need a follow-up question before routing.
- 3. Routing: the request is passed to the selected business through the directory's manual process — not an automatic blast.
- 4. Response: the business responds directly. Timing depends on the business, not on this site.
What this site does not do
- It does not contact providers automatically on submit.
- It does not sell or broadcast your request to businesses you did not select.
- It does not guarantee a response time, because response depends on the business.
Questions people ask
How long until I hear back?
That depends on the business and on how clear the request is. A detailed project description and correct contact details help more than a follow-up message sent an hour later.
Can I change my request after submitting?
Use the contact page to describe the change, referencing the business and project you submitted. The directory team can then route the correction.
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