Little Lantern connects homeowners in Chicago — the Windy City and third-largest metro in the United States with a population of 9.5 million metro — with vetted, licensed, and insured home service professionals. No searching. No comparing. Just trusted referrals.
Services in Chicago
Every professional in our Chicago network is licensed, insured, highly reviewed, and committed to professionalism.
We verify licensing, insurance, reviews, and professionalism for every contractor in our Chicago network.
No competing bids or bidding wars. You get one trusted recommendation per service category.
Our referrals come from homeowners who already trust the network — not cold leads or paid ads.
There's no cost for Chicago homeowners to receive trusted referrals through our Home Guide.
When a homeowner in Chicago finishes a project with one of our vetted contractors, they receive a trusted Home Guide featuring one recommended professional in each trade.
The Home Guide is passed along to neighbors, friends, and family in Chicago and surrounding areas — creating a network of warm, trusted referrals.
When you need a home service, you receive a recommendation from someone who has already used and trusts the contractor. No searching, no comparing, no cold calls.
Little Lantern covers 12 home service trades in Chicago including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, solar, painting, landscaping, pest control, cleaning, handyman services, garage door repair, and foundation repair. Every professional is licensed, insured, and vetted for quality.
Yes, Little Lantern is completely free for homeowners. There are no fees, no subscriptions, and no obligations. You simply receive a trusted referral to a vetted professional in your area.
Unlike lead generation platforms that sell your information to multiple contractors, Little Lantern provides one trusted recommendation per trade. Our referrals are warm — they come from homeowners who already trust the network. No spam calls, no bidding wars, no comparing multiple quotes.
Contractors apply through our website and go through a vetting process that verifies licensing, insurance, customer reviews, and commitment to professionalism. Only one contractor per trade is accepted in each service area.
Submit a service request and we'll connect you with a vetted professional in your area. It's free, fast, and simple.