Don't speak electrish?
The electrician is at your house quoting a panel upgrade — amp ratings, GFCI requirements, permit fees — and you're not sure what's essential vs. upsell.
Quote help · Estimate interpreter
Don't speak trade-speak? Get an interpreter on live video.
No subscription ever
$9.99 per call
The pro is talking fast — line items, codes, upsells. You just want plain English on whether the estimate makes sense and what to ask next. Download the app, pick your trade, choose negotiate quote, and talk to a Subject Matter Expert who translates the jargon into decisions you can actually make.
Guidance on estimates — not legal advice, not guaranteed savings.
$9.99
Per call — no subscription
4 trades
Electrical · carpentry · plumbing · auto
~60 sec
Goal wait to connect · up to 10 min
Don't speak the trade language? Call an interpreter.
Joseph's concept — themed negotiation pages. Playful hooks, professional scope: plain-English help on estimates, not a literal translation service.
Don't speak carpentrish?
The contractor's renovation bid has line items like "rough-in allowance" and "change-order buffer." You're nodding along but can't tell if the price matches the scope.
Don't speak plumbish?
Your plumber's written estimate reads like a parts catalog — P-trap, tailpiece, supply line — and the total keeps climbing before anyone turns a wrench.
Don't speak car repairish?
The shop says you need a new battery, belt work, and "while we're in there" extras. You're not sure what's urgent, what's preventive, and what's padding.
Pick your trade in the app — negotiate quote — connect on live video.
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How the interpreter works in the app
Same flow for electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or auto — pick your trade, negotiate the quote, connect on live video.
Choose your trade
Select Auto / contractor help — or the DIY trade that matches your estimate (electrical, plumbing, carpentry).
Negotiate quote
Pick Negotiate quote — bring the estimate, invoice, or shop write-up you can't decode.
Subject Matter Expert
Connect on live video. Your Subject Matter Expert walks through the numbers — what to challenge, what to accept, and what to ask the pro to clarify. Plain English, not legalese.
Real win — auto shop battery upsell ($272 saved)
A customer went in for an oil change and tire rotation. The mechanic said the battery was destroyed and needed replacing. The customer agreed — but also connected with a Subject Matter Expert on Task Monsters.
The Subject Matter Expert asked whether the car showed any fault indication. The mechanic admitted: "No, but it looks bad." The battery was just past its three-year warranty; onboard diagnostics had not flagged a problem.
The Subject Matter Expert recommended reinstalling the original battery and watching for a caution light or cold-start difficulty — real signs of wear. The customer saved $272.
Verified story from Joseph Lynott — Auto / negotiate quote. Anonymized for the web. Individual results vary; we guide — we don't guarantee savings.
Patent pending · Anonymous by design
Patent Pending Methods and Systems For Connecting Users With Subject Matter Experts. The patent is for an encryption process creating a total anonymous video connection for both users and Subject Matter Experts.
FAQ
Is this legal advice?
No. We help you understand estimates and negotiate in plain English — not interpret contracts or provide legal representation. For binding contract review, hire a lawyer.
Is this a translation service?
No. "Interpreter" here means a Subject Matter Expert who decodes trade jargon and line items on your quote — negotiation coaching and guidance, not language translation.
What do I get for $9.99?
One live video session with a Subject Matter Expert who reviews your situation: what the estimate likely means, what to ask, when to push back, and when to call a licensed pro. Not on-site work, not guaranteed fixes or savings.
Where's the full contractor page?
This the contractor page is located here.
Estimate in hand? Get an interpreter for $9.99.
Download Get Task Monsters. Choose your trade → Negotiate quote → a Subject Matter Expert on live video. One call. No subscription.