UrbanTasker is a Canadian-home-services marketplace that connects homeowners with local service professionals across multiple cities. The platform allows users to post a task (for example plumbing, electrical work, painting, flooring, HVAC, snow removal) and then receive free multiple quotes from qualified providers. Users can review provider profiles, compare quotes, chat with providers, select one and schedule the job. According to its website, UrbanTasker claims operation in some 70 Canadian cities.

For homeowners, the advantage lies in simplified sourcing: instead of contacting many contractors individually, screening them, getting quotes and comparing manually, the platform aggregates quotes and presents options in one place. The process is user-friendly and emphasizes transparency: free quotes, provider profiles, online chat/discussion of the job details.

On the caution side, as is typical with marketplaces of this type, the actual service quality depends heavily on the individual provider hired (their experience, licensing, communication) and on whether the provider is active in your specific city. The “free quote” promise does not guarantee uniform pricing or service level across all regions. Also, some smaller or highly specialized trades may have fewer providers listed in less populous cities.

In summary: UrbanTasker offers a practical tool for Canadian homeowners seeking to streamline the process of hiring local home-service professionals. It reduces the legwork of quote-gathering and enables comparison of providers, but users should still check credentials, clarify scope, and ensure the provider selected meets their specific needs.