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Avg. saved per session
$1,840
↑ vs hiring a contractor
642
Sessions completed
Real people, real projects, done right.
40–70%
Average cost savings
vs. hiring out the full job.
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Rated on teaching quality, not just output.
24 hrs
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Most pros available within a day.
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How it works

From stuck to certified in four steps

You own the project. The pro guides, teaches, brings the right tools, and signs off.

1

Post your project

Describe what you're building, what you've done, what tools you have, and exactly where you're stuck.

2

Match with a credentialed pro

Browse verified professionals rated on teaching quality. See their specialty tools and add-on rates upfront.

3

Work side by side

Your pro shows up with their expertise — and any specialty tools you've booked. You learn, you do the work, they guide.

4

Get certified

For permitted work, your pro signs off with their license. Cert badge included. Job done right.

Specialty tools

The right tool — without owning it

Pros can bring the specialty gear you'd only ever need once. They recoup their investment. You get the job done right.

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Pros bring the tools.
You skip the rental counter.

Some jobs need a $2,400 network analyzer or a professional drain camera — tools you'd use once and return. On AlongSide, pros list the specialty equipment they own and can bring to your session, at a transparent add-on fee.

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The pro owns and operates the tool — safely and correctlyNo liability on you. No risk of damage to a rental.
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Pros recoup one-time tool purchasesThat $800 inspection camera pays for itself across sessions — without ever leaving their hands.
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You get professional-grade resultsPermit-ready reports, inspection certs, and calibrated data — not consumer-grade approximations.
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Transparent pricing upfrontEvery tool is listed with a clear add-on fee. Book only what you need.
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Fluke 1663 Multifunction Tester
Electrician generates permit-ready test certificate on-site
+$65
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Snap-on ZEUS+ Scan Tool
ASE tech runs bidirectional tests your OBD reader can't touch
+$75
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RIDGID SeeSnake Drain Camera
Plumber inspects inside your pipes before you close the walls
+$60
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Fluke Networks LinkRunner G2
Network analyzer finds cable faults in seconds — costs $2,400 to own
+$55
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Leica DISTO X4 Laser Measure
PE-grade measurements for permit-accurate structural drawings
+$35
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Expertise you can book.
Tools you don't have to own.

Every pro is licensed, verified, and rated on teaching. Many bring specialty gear you can add to your session.

Marcus Webb
⏱ Next: 3 days
Marcus Webb
Marcus Webb
Master Electrician · Atlanta, GA
4.97 (84)·214 sessions
Panel upgradesEV chargersCode compliance
Specialty tools available
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Megger MIT400 Insulation Tester
Essential for verifying wire insulation before energizing. I own and operate it — you get the data, not the liability.
+$45
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Fluke 1663 Multifunction Tester
Full circuit testing and certificate generation for permit submission. Most inspectors require this report.
+$65
Dana Okoye
⏱ Next: Tomorrow
Dana Okoye
Dana Okoye
CNC & Fabrication Expert · Denver, CO
5 (61)·149 sessions
CNC milling3D printingCAD/CAM
Specialty tools available
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Haimer 3D Sensor / Taster
Precision workpiece probing — saves hours of manual zeroing on your first CNC setup. I bring it, you learn the process.
+$55
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Fluke 568 IR Thermometer
Thermal profiling during first prints catches bed adhesion issues before they ruin a 10-hour job.
+$30
Ray Castillo
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Ray Castillo
Ray Castillo
ASE Master Technician · Phoenix, AZ
4.94 (112)·305 sessions
Engine rebuildsDiagnosticsSuspension
Specialty tools available
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Snap-on ZEUS+ Scan Tool
Full OBD2 + bidirectional control. Lets us command outputs, run actuator tests, and capture live data during the repair. Dealers charge $200 just for this scan.
+$75
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Compression / Leak-Down Tester Set
Cylinder-by-cylinder health check. I bring the professional-grade set — not the $29 harbor freight kit.
+$40
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Alignment Angle Gauge (Longacre)
For suspension work. Set your own alignment to spec in your driveway. I guide, you set it.
+$50
Sofia Chen
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Sofia Chen
Sofia Chen
Licensed Plumber · Seattle, WA
4.99 (47)·98 sessions
Rough-inRemodel plumbingWater heaters
Specialty tools available
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RIDGID SeeSnake Micro Camera
Drain inspection camera — see exactly what's inside your pipes before you cut. Saves exploratory demo work.
+$60
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Leak Detection Dye Kit + UV Light
Find hidden leaks in supply lines and P-traps without tearing out walls. I own the full kit.
+$35
James Whitfield
⏱ Next: 2 days
James Whitfield
James Whitfield
Smart Home & AV Specialist · Austin, TX
4.92 (38)·74 sessions
Home automationNetworkingAV install
Specialty tools available
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Fluke Networks LinkRunner G2
Professional network analyzer — identifies cable faults, speed issues, and VLAN problems in seconds. Costs $2,400 to own; I bring it.
+$55
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Wi-Fi 6E Spectrum Analyzer (MetaGeek)
See every access point and interference source in your home. We use the data to place your APs optimally.
+$40
Priya Nair
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Priya Nair
Priya Nair
Structural Engineer (PE) · Chicago, IL
5 (29)·52 sessions
Load calculationsBeam sizingPermit drawings
Specialty tools available
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Leica DISTO X4 Laser Measure
Precise room and opening measurements for structural drawings. Required for accurate permit-ready plans.
+$35
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Pocket Penetrometer + Soil Test Kit
On-site soil bearing capacity test. Needed when you're adding footings or piers — determines what your soil can actually hold.
+$45
Recent sessions

Real projects. Real outcomes.

See how others are getting it done — and how specialty tools made all the difference.

200A Panel Upgrade — Atlanta Ranch
Skilled Trades
✓ Completed
200A Panel Upgrade — Atlanta Ranch
Marcus Webb
with Marcus Webb · 4 hrs
🧰 Fluke 1663 Multifunction Tester
Marcus walked me through every connection. I did all the work — he just made sure I did it right. He brought his Fluke tester and we got a clean cert report for the permit office. Best $380 I ever spent.
Terrence B., Marietta, GA
Large-Format 3D Enclosure — Voron 2.4
🖨️Maker & Fab
✓ Completed
Large-Format 3D Enclosure — Voron 2.4
Dana Okoye
with Dana Okoye · 3 hrs
🧰 Fluke 568 IR Thermometer
I'd been fighting warping for weeks. Dana spotted my bed leveling issue in 10 minutes and used her IR thermometer to map the bed temp — there was a 22°C variance I never knew about.
Kaitlyn M., Boulder, CO
LS Engine Swap — 1967 Camaro
🚗Automotive
🗓 Session booked
LS Engine Swap — 1967 Camaro
Ray Castillo
with Ray Castillo · 3 sessions
🧰 Snap-on ZEUS+ Scan Tool
Ray's coming Saturday with his Snap-on ZEUS. Already saved $3,800 vs having a shop do the whole swap. I just need someone who's done it before watching over me for the tricky parts.
David K., Scottsdale, AZ
Bathroom Rough-In — Full Remodel
🔧Skilled Trades
✓ Completed
Bathroom Rough-In — Full Remodel
Sofia Chen
with Sofia Chen · 6 hrs
🧰 RIDGID SeeSnake Micro Camera
Sofia used her drain camera before I closed the walls — found a slope issue and a partial blockage I never would have caught. That camera paid for itself 10 times over. Permit passed first inspection.
Lisa T., Bellevue, WA
Whole-Home Automation — Hubitat + Lutron
🏠Home Tech
🗓 Session booked
Whole-Home Automation — Hubitat + Lutron
James Whitfield
with James Whitfield · 2 sessions
🧰 MetaGeek Wi-Fi 6E Analyzer
Had everything installed but automations were a mess. James is bringing his Wi-Fi analyzer so we can finally fix why my back bedroom gets 8Mbps while the rest of the house gets 400.
Andrew P., Round Rock, TX
Load-Bearing Wall Removal — Open Floor Plan
🔨Construction
✓ Completed
Load-Bearing Wall Removal — Open Floor Plan
Priya Nair
with Priya Nair · 2 hrs + drawings
🧰 Leica DISTO X4 Laser Measure
Priya came with her laser measure, got precise dimensions, caught a beam sizing error, provided stamped drawings. Permit passed first inspection. She paid for herself in the first 20 minutes.
Raj & Sunita M., Naperville, IL
For professionals

Earn for expertise.
Recoup your tools.

Guide 3–4 sessions in a morning and earn more than a full day on the job. List the specialty tools you own and charge an add-on fee when you bring them — your $800 drain camera pays for itself in a few sessions, and it never leaves your hands.

3–4 sessions/morning vs. 1 full job
List specialty tools — earn add-on fees
Your tools stay with you, always
Credential badge on your public profile
Remote & in-person — you choose
Set your own rate and availability
Professional at work
In-person session (2hr)$180
Remote session (1hr)$95
+ Specialty tool fee+$35–$75
+ Cert badge+$23
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