HammerDuck, in Plain Answers

What is HammerDuck?

HammerDuck is a home services marketplace for Augusta, Georgia and the surrounding Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), in Georgia and South Carolina. A homeowner posts a project once, for free, and local Home Service Pros in that trade send quotes. The homeowner compares up to five quotes side by side, with each Pro's reviews, photos of their work and license and insurance details, then hires whoever fits, or no one.

How do I find a contractor in Augusta, GA on HammerDuck?

Go to hammerduck.com and tap "Post a project". Say what needs doing and give your ZIP code. Posting is free and needs no card. Local Pros who work in that trade and cover your county can send you a quote. You compare the quotes, message the Pros and set up visit times, all on the job's page.

What does HammerDuck cost a homeowner?

Nothing. Posting a project is free, always, and HammerDuck never takes a cut of your job. What you agree on with your Pro is between the two of you.

How many quotes will I get?

Up to five per job. Once five Pros have quoted, the job closes to new quotes, so you are never buried. How many you get depends on how many Pros in that trade cover your county.

Will my phone start ringing after I post?

No. Your phone number, address and email stay hidden until you choose to share them with a Pro you want to hear from. Until then, Pros reach you through messages on HammerDuck.

Does HammerDuck verify licenses and insurance?

No. Each Pro's profile shows the license and insurance status the Pro states, with links to check the Georgia or South Carolina state record yourself. HammerDuck does not verify licenses, insurance or work quality.

Are the reviews real?

Reviews come only from homeowners who hired that Pro through HammerDuck. Pros can reply to a review, but they cannot edit or delete it.

What if I never hire anyone?

Nothing is owed. An open job with no hire closes 30 days after posting. You get a reminder 5 days before, with a button to keep it open 30 more days, and you can close it yourself any time.

Is there a HammerDuck app?

Yes. The HammerDuck app is free on the App Store for iPhone (hammerduck.com/iphone) and on Google Play for Android (hammerduck.com/android). It sends an alert when a Pro quotes or writes back. The website works the same on any phone or computer.

Is HammerDuck available in Spanish?

The homepage, the For Pros page, sign-up and the homeowner and Pro dashboards have an Español button. It is a machine translation offered for convenience, and the English version controls.

Which areas does HammerDuck serve?

Eighteen counties around Augusta. In Georgia: Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington and Wilkes counties. In South Carolina: Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, Edgefield and McCormick counties.

Towns include Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, Appling, Harlem, Hephzibah, Blythe, Thomson, Waynesboro, Louisville, Aiken and North Augusta. The service area is enforced in the software, not just promised.

Does HammerDuck work outside the CSRA?

No. HammerDuck serves these 18 counties only. If that ever changes, it will be a public announcement.

What kinds of work can I find a Pro for?

Appliance Repair, Carpentry, Chimney Cleaning, Concrete, Decks & Fencing, Drywall, Electrical, Epoxy Flooring, Flooring, Garage Door Services, General Contractor, Gutter Services, Handyman, Home Inspection, Home Security & Smart Home, HVAC, Insulation, Irrigation, Junk Removal, Kitchen & Bath, Land Clearing & Grading, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Lighting, Masonry, Painting, Pest Control, Plumbing, Pool Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Remodeling, Residential Cleaning, Roofing, Sheds, Carports & Metal Buildings, Stone Work, Tree Services and Windows & Doors.

What does HammerDuck cost a Home Service Pro?

A flat $25 a month, with quoting included. There is no fee per lead, per quote or per job, and no paid placement or premium tier, so nobody can pay to get in front of homeowners. Membership is free for every Pro until December 1, 2026. After that, new Pros get 30 more free days before the first charge (Founding Contractors get 60). Details are on the For Pros page.

What is a Founding Contractor?

The first three Pros in each trade, confirmed personally by the owner. They pay $20 a month instead of $25 for as long as their membership stays active and in good standing, and they carry a founding badge on their profile.

How do Pros get jobs on HammerDuck?

A Pro picks the trades and counties they cover. When a homeowner posts a matching job, the Pro gets an alert and decides whether to send a quote. Nothing is charged per job or per quote.

How is HammerDuck different from Angi or Thumbtack?

HammerDuck is local and flat-priced. It serves only the 18-county CSRA, Pros pay one flat monthly membership with no per-lead fees, nobody can pay to be shown first, and a homeowner's contact details stay private until they share them. National platforms operate across the country and commonly charge Pros per lead; check each platform's current terms for exact pricing.

Who owns HammerDuck?

Urbon Thompson, a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer who served 21 years, owns and runs HammerDuck from the Augusta area. HammerDuck LLC is veteran-owned, has no outside investors and opened on October 16, 2026. Augusta Business Daily wrote about the launch on November 6, 2026. More on the About page.

How do I contact HammerDuck?

Call or text 762-800-0115, or email customerservice@hammerduck.com. Mail goes to HammerDuck LLC, PO Box 204031, 125 Commercial Blvd, Augusta, GA 30917. You reach the owner, not a call center.