Verified local services

The bridge to trusted services in your area.

For customers: Book trusted local help in minutes — no back-and-forth.

For professionals: Turn skills or spare time into bookings on your schedule.

Trust-first: Every professional is reviewed before going live.

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Early access

What you get when you join

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  • First access when bookings open.
  • Updates on new professionals and services.
  • Priority invitations to beta launches.
Pontio launches in Bucharest first, then expands across Romania.
Join the waitlist to get updates and early access.

How it works

Simple steps for customers and professionals.

Customer steps

1

Discover

Browse everyday services from screened local professionals.

2

Book

Pick a time that fits, with calendar-first booking.

3

Confirm

Get clear confirmation and updates for every booking.

Professional steps

1

Apply

Create a profile and choose what you offer.

2

Get approved

We review profiles quickly before they go live.

3

Get booked

Accept jobs that match your schedule.

For Customers

Get help you can trust, without the hassle.

Vetted professionals, clear expectations, and booking without chasing replies.

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Approved professionals

Providers appear only after screening — no gambling on strangers.

Direct confirmation

Calendar-first booking. No message ping-pong.

Clear reservations

Clear confirmations and updates for each booking.

For Professionals

For every kind of local work — full-time or side hustle.

From babysitting to home repairs, Pontio helps you get discovered and booked on your schedule.

Apply in minutes. We vet every profile before it's published, and every new service you add is approved before it appears.

Have credentials? Earn a certified badge after we verify them (when possible).

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Higher-quality leads

Connect with customers looking for trusted local help.

Fewer no-shows

Auto reminders and easy rescheduling keep your calendar full.

Less admin

Scheduling and booking details stay organized in one place.

Trust signals

Showcase your verification and response time upfront.

Trust built in

Verification you can actually understand.

Pontio screens every professional before they appear. Extra checks for specific categories. Per-service approvals.

  • Manual review before professionals appear.
  • Phone and email verification.
  • Identity verification through a quick automated process.
  • Additional screening for specific categories.
  • Every new service listing is checked before it goes live.
  • Certified badge for verified qualifications.

Credibility

Proof of quality, before the doorbell rings.

Real people, real work, every detail checked end to end.

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Clear service details. Approved profiles.
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Professional readiness. Quality standards.
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Consistent experiences. Reviewable work.

FAQ

Answers, upfront.

How does Pontio verify professionals?

We screen every profile before it goes live, verify phone and email, apply additional checks for specific categories, and review each new service listing. Confirmed qualifications earn a certified badge.

What does the certified badge mean?

Certified means credentials were verified against official registries, when possible. Approved profiles have completed the required checks for their category.

How long does approval take?

Most profiles are reviewed quickly, but timing can vary by category and document checks. We will keep you updated by email.

Which services are available at launch?

We start with everyday home and personal services and expand as more professionals are approved.

Where is Pontio launching first?

We are starting in Bucharest and expanding across Romania.

What happens if I need to reschedule?

Rescheduling is easy in-app, and Pontio support helps when plans change.

How do payments work?

Payments are part of the booking flow and give you a clear confirmation for every service.

When will Pontio launch?

We are rolling out city by city. Join the waitlist to get notified first.

Contact

Talk to Pontio.

Questions, partnerships, or feedback — we'll follow up.

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