HomeAdvisor Pro Finder & Reviews Scraper

Scrape HomeAdvisor for home service professionals, contractors, ratings, reviews, and project cost data. Extract Screened & Approved status, Elite Service badges, service areas, and customer feedback. Essential for home services competitive analysis and lead generation. Built by John Rippy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrippy/ | https://johnrippy.link/).

Features

• Professional Profile Scraping: Complete contractor/pro profiles
• Search by Service Type: Plumbers, roofers, HVAC, electricians, etc.
• Location-Based Search: Search by city, state, or ZIP code
• Review Extraction: Customer reviews with ratings and project details
• Cost Data: Average project costs and cost guides
• Credential Verification: License, insurance, and screening status

Quick Start

{
  "url": "https://example.com",
  "maxResults": 100
}

Demo Mode

Set demoMode: true to test with sample data (no charges). When you're ready for real results, set demoMode: false or omit it.

{
  "demoMode": true,
  ...
}

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
scrapeType	string	Type: search, professional_profile, reviews, cost_guide
professionalUrl	string	Direct HomeAdvisor profile URL
serviceType	string	Service type (Plumbing, Roofing, HVAC, etc.)
location	string	City, State or ZIP code
minRating	number	Minimum rating (1.0-5.0)
screened	boolean	Only Screened & Approved professionals
eliteService	boolean	Only Elite Service professionals
includeReviews	boolean	Scrape customer reviews (default: true)
maxReviewsPerPro	number	Max reviews per professional (default: 25)
includeCostData	boolean	Include cost estimates (default: true)
maxResults	number	Maximum professionals (default: 50)
proxyConfiguration	object	Proxy settings
demoMode	boolean	Return sample data for testing

Output Format

Professional Output

{
  "businessName": "Smith Plumbing & Heating",
  "homeAdvisorUrl": "https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.SmithPlumbing.12345.html",
  "serviceTypes": ["Plumbing", "Water Heater Installation", "Drain Cleaning"],
  "rating": 4.8,
  "reviewCount": 234,
  "hiredCount": 1250,
  "yearsInBusiness": 15,
  "address": {
    "city": "Houston",
    "state": "TX",
    "zipCode": "77001"
  },
  "phone": "(555) 123-4567",
  "website": "https://smithplumbing.com",
  "screenedApproved": true,
  "eliteService": true,
  "licensedInsured": true,
  "bbbAccredited": true,
  "serviceArea": ["Houston", "Katy", "Sugar Land", "The Woodlands"],
  "costRange": {
    "low": 150,
    "high": 500,
    "average": 275,
    "projectType": "Standard Plumbing Repair"
  },
  "reviews": [
    {
      "reviewId": "ha123456",
      "rating": 5,
      "title": "Excellent plumber!",
      "text": "Fixed our leak quickly and professionally...",
      "date": "November 2024",
      "projectType": "Plumbing Repair",
      "projectCost": "$285",
      "wouldRecommend": true,
      "verified": true
    }
  ],
  "scrapedAt": "2024-12-21T10:30:00.000Z"
}

Pricing

This actor uses pay-per-event billing: This actor uses pay-per-event pricing:

Event	Description	Price
apify-actor-start	Base cost per run	$0.10
professional_scraped	Per professional profile scraped	$0.06
review_scraped	Per review extracted	$0.004

Example costs:

• 50 professionals with 25 reviews each: $0.10 + (50 × $0.06) + (1250 × $0.004) = $8.10
• 100 professionals, no reviews: $0.10 + (100 × $0.06) = $6.10

Use Cases

• Home Services Marketing: Target underserved markets
• Competitive Analysis: Compare ratings across competitors
• Lead Generation: Find professionals for partnerships
• Market Research: Analyze pricing and demand by region
• Reputation Monitoring: Track reviews for your business
• Cost Analysis: Understand market pricing for services

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