Verified local services

The bridge to trusted services in your area.

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

For professionals: Turn any skill (or spare time) into bookings that fit your schedule.

Trust-first: Every professional and every new listing is reviewed before it goes live.

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Early access

What you get when you join

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  • First access when bookings open in your city.
  • Updates on newly approved professionals and services.
  • Priority invitations to launch pilots and betas.
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 approved 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.

Approved professionals, clear expectations, and booking that does not require chasing replies.

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Approved professionals

Providers appear only after review, so you are not gambling on strangers.

Instant confirmation

Calendar-first booking that replaces message ping-pong.

Clear reservations

Clear confirmations and updates for every booking.

For Professionals

Made for every kind of local work, full-time or side hustle.

From babysitting and pet care to lawn work, cleaning, tutoring, and small home repairs, Pontio helps you get discovered and booked on your schedule.

Apply in minutes. We review profiles before they go live, 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 real customers looking for trusted local help.

Fewer no-shows

Automatic 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 reviews every professional before they appear, with extra screening for select categories and per-service approvals to keep quality consistent.

  • Manual review before professionals go live.
  • Phone and email verification.
  • Additional screening for select categories.
  • Each new service listing is reviewed before it is published.
  • Certified badge for verified credentials.

Credibility

Proof of quality, before the doorbell rings.

Real people, real work, and every detail verified end to end.

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Clear service details and approved profiles.
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Professional readiness and service quality expectations.
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Consistent experiences backed by reviewable work.

FAQ

Answers, upfront.

How does Pontio verify professionals?

We review every profile before it goes live, verify phone and email, apply additional screening for select categories, and review each new service listing. Verified credentials can 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.