The Fair Rate Index

Real help for your home and car

Think of it as a telehealth visit for your house or car. Describe what’s going on and get a clear first answer in about a minute: how urgent it is, what to do now, and whether it’s a job for you or a pro. When you need a person, one is a message away.

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Free and instant, up to 20 questions a day. Answers come from an AI assistant trained on how the eight trades diagnose common problems, with safety rules built in. It never quotes prices; fair prices come from the index.

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Instant first answer: urgency, likely causes, what to do now, and what to ask a pro.

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Video visit

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A 20-minute live video call with an experienced trade pro who can walk you through it. Opening soon.

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Every consult ends with what to do and what a fair price looks like. We never send you to a contractor who paid to be there.

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Plain-language guides for each home system and vehicle: how long it lasts, what to maintain and when, the early warning signs, and fair costs for the common fixes. The first guides are being written now.

  • Water heaters
  • Central AC and heat pumps
  • Furnaces
  • Roofs
  • Electrical panels and outlets
  • Plumbing leaks and drains
  • Exterior paint
  • Car brakes, tires and batteries

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What help covers

Is this a replacement for a pro?
No. Help tells you what is likely going on and what to do next. For gas, main electrical panels, refrigerant, structural work, brakes, airbags and fuel systems, we explain the problem and point you to a licensed pro rather than walking you through the repair.
Who answers photo consults?
A person on the Fair Rate Index team, working with AI tools and the index data. Video visits will be with experienced trade pros.
What happens to what I send?
We use it only to answer you. We do not share or sell it.