TradeEngage Playbook
TradeEngage is the referral workflow and payments platform built exclusively for home services. Connect with local companies and extend referral partnerships to teams who submit referrals in two clicks from a mobile app or Chrome Extension and get paid. We remove the friction in making a referral, while redistributing lead costs to techs and CSRs and improving customer experience.
Meet Referral Partners
Message and connect with the owners and operators of local home service companies or affiliates.
Extend Partnerships to Techs and CSRs
Use the mobile app in the field or Chrome Extension in the office to refer services out-of-scope and recoup marketing costs.
Customize Your Price
Pay for every referral or only on sold jobs. Optimize for what gets a tech's attention — not CPL.
Why TradeEngage Benefits Your Business
2.7%
Customer
Acquisition Cost
Acquisition Cost
vs. 15-20% average across trades
60%
Uplift in
Referral Volume
Referral Volume
From existing partnerships migrated to TradeEngage
1:04
Average Time
to Refer a Job
to Refer a Job
Minimizes team distractions
$6K
Annual Earnings per Tech/CSR
Rewards that don't come out of your pocket
Expand Lead Channels
Recommended Partners for Precision Door Service
The most successful garage door contractors don't just fix problems—they build ecosystems of complementary service providers who create mutual value. Your network should be strategic, with trades that naturally intersect with yours, so their team can refer jobs to you.
Glass Services (Residential)
Inbound: Outdated garage door models for homeowners replacing garage windows.
Outbound: Garage window replacements.
Electrical
Inbound: Power is getting to the garage door but mechanical issues prevent it from opening.
Outbound: Garage door opener wiring, power issues affecting garage doors, smart home integrations.
Pest Control
Inbound: Garage door damage from pests, sealing gaps to prevent pest entry.
Outbound: Rodent droppings, termite tubes or other signs of wildlife.
Garage Flooring
Inbound: New garage doors often paired with floor installations.
Outbound: Customers adding or upgrading epoxy or tile garage flooring.
Other Potential Partners
Garage Storing
General Contracting & Handyman
Landscaping
Home Inspection
Realtors
Property Management
Lower Your Own Lead Costs
Referral Fees for Precision Door Service
Industry averages show that a single lead can cost around $90. With TradeEngage, you can dramatically reduce this to just $20-$25 per lead by setting your own referral fees. This is achieved by leveraging your network of trusted partners who refer qualified leads directly to you.
Industry Lead Cost
$90
Our Lead Cost
$20
Our Acquisition Cost
$45
Many successful companies use a hybrid approach to reward both effort and results. This saves you money; and directly boosts your profitability, supercharges your return on investment, and frees up capital that can be reinvested into growing your business.
Pay for Every Referral: $20
Instant gratification encourages high volume, ideal for when you're ramping up.
Pay When Job Closes: $25
This performance-based model preserves lead quality and aligns with revenue.
TradeEngage in Action
Featured Job for Precision Door Service
Referral Summary
"This house was struck by lightning, affecting the garage door motor. Power has been restored to the outlet, but the garage door opener is still not functioning."
Technician Earnings
$25
Why This Matters
This referral from Mr. Electric of Huntsville referral highlights TradeEngage's power. While on-site, their technician identified a garage door issue due to a lightning strike and made a quick referral, earning $25. This same $25 was Precision Door Service's efficient customer acquisition cost, demonstrating the strength of complementary trade networks in turning overlaps into profitable opportunities.
Start Getting Referrals
What Does It Cost for Neighborly?
We offer transparent pricing designed to ensure annual referral network dependability while maintaining the flexibility of monthly billing—no hidden costs, just predictable ROI.
Pricing for Neighborly Owners
- Single price for all continuous franchise IDs
- Annual commitment paid in monthly installments
Unlimited Referrals
Unlimited Users
National Accounts
Referral Challenges
POS / ServiceTitan Integrations
How to get TradeEngage for Precision Door Service for free
Offset your marketing costs fees by referring out jobs your team can't take on. The "Technician Split" allows you to control the percentage of referral fee earnings your team members keep vs. what returns to the company. Use our calculator to determine how many referrals your team needs to make!
Onboard to TradeEngage
Implementing TradeEngage takes less time than training a new employee, and the return on that investment begins immediately. Our streamlined onboarding process starts here.
Complete Onboarding
Time Required: 5 minutes
Join TradeEngage and set up your company profile and start connecting with local partners.
Activate Your Subscription
Time Required: 5 minutes
If you already onboarded, sign up for the membership to start getting referrals.
Invite Your Team
Time Required: 5 minutes
Add CSRs, then your field team and any business development managers instantly!
Book Team Training
Time Required: 15 minutes
Schedule a live training session where we walk your team through how to give referrals and get paid! We're happy to join your team meeting any day.
Connect with Partners
Time Required: 5 minutes
Explore our database of 1M+ home service companies. Invite your existing referral partners to join TradeEngage too. Ask about how they get free access!
Start Referring!
Time to Submit: Under 2 minutes
Every referral is tracked, and commissions are calculated to offset your marketing costs.
Dedicated TradeEngage Support
Ready to eliimnate customer acquisition cost and maximize earnings? Our dedicated support team ensures your success with comprehensive assistance throughout onboarding, training, and daily operations, helping you maximize value from the TradeEngage platform.
Book a Demo
Experience a personalized demo tailored to your trade.
Common Questions
See a list of common questions and best practices.
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