How does DispatchIQ match me with a technician?

DispatchIQ uses AI-powered merit scoring to match you with the highest-rated, nearest available technician. Every tech is background-checked and license-verified before they appear in results.

How much does it cost to post a job?

Posting a job is completely free. You only pay when a technician is matched and the work is completed, with payment held in escrow until you approve.

Are technicians background-checked?

Yes. All technicians on DispatchIQ pass a multi-layer verification including background check, license verification, and insurance confirmation before accepting their first job.

What trades does DispatchIQ cover?

DispatchIQ covers 20 skilled trades including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, roofing, flooring, painting, locksmith, pest control, and more.

What is TechAssist Pro?

TechAssist Pro is an AI diagnostic and training tool for working technicians. It uses Vision AI to analyze photos of equipment and provide step-by-step repair guidance for 20 trades.

What is the Merit Matrix?

The Merit Matrix is DispatchIQ's 5-factor AI scoring algorithm that ranks technicians by speed, first-time fix rate, trust score, distance, and price fairness. It ensures jobs go to the most qualified tech — not the one who paid the most for ads.

How does DispatchIQ verify work is complete?

DispatchIQ uses patent-pending deterministic work verification: before/after photo and video analysis using computer vision AI, GPS geofencing to confirm the technician was physically at the job site, and AR verification codes on serviced equipment. Payment only releases from escrow when the job passes all three checks.

Is DispatchIQ available in Michigan?

Yes. DispatchIQ launched in Michigan and is headquartered there. It is currently serving Metro Detroit and expanding to Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Ann Arbor, with nationwide expansion planned.

Comparison

DispatchIQ vs Angi: Which Home Services Platform Is Right for You?

Quick Verdict

DispatchIQ and Angi are both home services platforms, but they differ fundamentally in how they handle work quality and technician compensation. Angi charges technicians $50–$100 per lead with no guarantee of closing and collects reviews after the fact. DispatchIQ charges zero upfront lead fees, uses patent-pending AI work verification before releasing escrow payment, and gives technicians a portable Merit Matrix score they own.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	DispatchIQ	Angi (HomeAdvisor)
Work verification	Patent-pending AI (before/after)	Reviews only, after the fact
Homeowner fees	$0 — always free	0% platform fee, but prices reflect lead costs
Tech lead fees	$0 upfront	$50–$100 per lead
Payment protection	Escrow — holds until AI verifies	Standard payment processing
Tech take-home	75–90%	50–70% (after lead costs)
Portable reputation	Yes — Merit Matrix score you own	No — reviews locked in Angi
Background checks	Yes	Yes
AI diagnostics for techs	TechAssist Pro included	No

Angi is best for:

Homeowners in markets where DispatchIQ is not available yet
Technicians with high marketing budgets who want maximum lead volume regardless of quality

DispatchIQ is best for:

Homeowners who want AI-verified work before payment releases
Technicians who want zero upfront costs and a portable reputation

How Work Verification Differs

Angi relies on star ratings and written reviews submitted by homeowners after the work is done. This means quality issues are discovered after payment, and the homeowner's recourse is a dispute process. DispatchIQ takes a fundamentally different approach: before payment releases from escrow, the AI Trust Layer analyzes before/after photos using computer vision, confirms the technician was physically at the job site via GPS geofencing, and checks AR verification codes on serviced equipment. The work is verified before money changes hands.

The Lead Fee Problem

On Angi, technicians pay $50–$100 per lead. With an industry average close rate of around 20%, a technician needs to buy 5 leads to close 1 job. That is $250–$500 in lead costs per closed job. On a $600 repair, the technician may take home $100–$350 after lead costs. DispatchIQ eliminates lead fees entirely. Technicians pay a 20% sync fee only on completed, verified work. On the same $600 repair, the technician takes home $480.

Reputation Portability

Reviews on Angi belong to Angi. If a technician leaves the platform, their reviews stay behind. DispatchIQ's Merit Matrix score is designed to be portable. Your score is calculated from verified job data — not subjective reviews — and it belongs to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DispatchIQ free like Angi for homeowners?

Yes. Both platforms are free for homeowners to post jobs and get matched. DispatchIQ additionally holds payment in escrow until work is AI-verified complete, at no charge to the homeowner.

Why do technicians prefer DispatchIQ over Angi?

DispatchIQ charges zero lead fees. Technicians pay only a 20% sync fee on completed, verified jobs. On Angi, techs pay $50–$100 per lead regardless of whether they close the job.

Does DispatchIQ verify the actual repair work?

Yes. DispatchIQ's patent-pending Trust Layer uses before/after computer vision analysis, GPS geofencing, and AR equipment codes to verify repairs. Angi collects star ratings after the fact.

Can I use both Angi and DispatchIQ?

Yes. Many technicians use DispatchIQ alongside Angi to fill their pipeline without paying for leads.

Is DispatchIQ available everywhere Angi is?

DispatchIQ launched in Michigan and is expanding nationwide. Angi has broader national coverage currently.

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