Trusted home services, near you.
Book vetted local service providers for plumbing, electrical work, AC repair, cleaning and more. Every provider is ID-checked and skills-tested, and your payment is held until the job is done.
- ID-verified providers
- Pay when it's done
- Rated by neighbours
Services
Whatever needs fixing, there's a provider for it
From a blocked drain to a generator that won't start, find someone near you who does the job properly.
Plumbing
Leaks, blocked drains, pumps, water heaters and new fittings.Learn moreElectrical
Sockets, lighting, faults, wiring and changeover installs.Learn moreCarpentry
Doors, wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, shelves and repairs.Learn moreCleaning
Regular, deep, move-in and post-construction cleaning.Learn moreAC repair & servicing
Servicing, gas top-ups, cooling faults and installation.Learn moreGenerator repair
Servicing, starting faults, carburettors and spare parts.Learn morePainting
Interior and exterior painting, POP and wall repairs.Learn moreFumigation & pest control
Cockroaches, rodents, termites, bedbugs and mosquitoes.Learn more
How it works
Book a trusted service provider in three steps
- 1
Tell us what you need
Pick a service, describe the job and add a few photos. It takes about a minute.
- 2
Choose a vetted provider
Compare profiles, ratings and clear quotes from providers near you, then book the one you like.
- 3
Pay when it's done
Your payment is held safely and only released once you confirm the job is complete.
Trust and safety
Every service provider is checked before they reach your door
You are letting someone into your home. We take that seriously, so nobody takes a job on Area until they pass four checks.
- 01
Identity check
Government ID and NIN verified for every provider.
- 02
Skills assessment
A practical test in their trade before their first job.
- 03
Reference checks
We speak to past clients or employers about their work.
- 04
Ongoing ratings
Providers who fall below our standards are removed.
Payment protection
Your money stays safe until the job is done
Pay in naira by card, transfer or USSD when you book. Area holds the payment and only releases it to your provider once you confirm you're happy. If something isn't right, we help put it right.
- No cash changing hands at your door
- Clear quote before any work starts
- Support if a job needs redoing
For service providers
More jobs, paid on time, on your terms
Join Area as a service provider to get job requests from clients near you. You choose the work, set your hours and get paid straight to your bank account.
- Job requests from your own neighbourhood
- Guaranteed payment for every completed job
- Reviews that build your reputation
Area for iPhone and Android
Book, chat with your provider, track their arrival and pay, all from your phone. The apps arrive with our launch.
- Coming soon toApp Store
- Coming soon toGoogle Play
FAQ
Questions, answered
The things people ask us most. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch.
Early access
Be first in line when Area opens near you
Join the waitlist and we'll let you know the moment you can book. Providers can sign up early too.