Book general home help (per hr) at a clear price up front. Chores, tidying up, light lifting & the odd-job list — an extra pair of hands. Vetted local pros, fast matching, and protection until the job's done.
$32/hrper hour · 2-hr minimum
Pay for the time the job actually takes
$4.99 booking fee — waived with Genie Plus
No hidden “protection” or service surcharges
Paid securely when you book — held until you approve the finished job
Plus sales tax for your province. Price for a standard job — if yours is bigger, your pro shows the change in the app first.
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General home help (per hr)
Hourly rate$32/hr
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Vetted local pro✓
Upfront price
General home help by the hour — an extra pair of hands for whatever's on your list: tidying, organizing, small tasks and the jobs you can't get to.
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What's included
Flexible hourly help
Tidying, sorting and light tasks
Help preparing for events
Small, non-trade tasks
You direct the priorities
One vetted helper
How booking general home help (per hr) works
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General home help (per hr) · what's included
✓Flexible hourly help
✓Tidying, sorting and light tasks
✓Help preparing for events
✓Small, non-trade tasks
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💜 Set it once — no re-booking, members save more
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🚗 On the way8 min · 2.3 km
💬 Status updates — chat any time
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Done — you approve
✅ Completed checklist
✓Work completed📷
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✅ Approve & release payment
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Pick general home help (per hr) & see what's included
Each general home help (per hr) service spells out exactly what's included before you book.
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Upfront price — paid into escrow
You see the full price before you book, then your payment is held safely in escrow until you approve.
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Vetted pro — re-matched fast if anyone cancels
Background-checked, with status updates and chat in the app — and another vetted pro matched fast if anyone cancels.
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You approve before anyone's paid
Photos and a checklist are uploaded on completion. You review, approve, and only then is escrow released.
Best practices — getting general home help (per hr) done right
Know what good looks like before you book:
Make a prioritized list so the time is used well
Group tasks into one booking
Have any supplies ready
Flag anything needing a licensed trade
Why it's worth it
An extra pair of hands when you need it
Flexible, pay-by-the-hour help
Vetted, trusted helpers
Clears the small stuff off your plate
Book general home help (per hr) one-off or on a recurring schedule
Need general home help (per hr) just once? Book a single visit. Want it handled regularly? Set up a recurring schedule and it's taken care of automatically — no more remembering to re-book.
Pick your frequency — weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, whatever suits your routine.
Choose your days & times — pick the exact day of the week and time slot from the in-app calendar; Genie schedules every visit for you.
Keep the same pro — request the pro you like for every visit, so they learn your home and preferences.
Set it once, then relax — each visit is booked automatically and you're reminded beforehand, with your payment held in escrow and released only after each one is done.
Full control, no lock-in — skip, reschedule, pause or cancel any visit anytime in the app. Recurring plans also unlock member savings.
Sign in and Genie matches you with the nearest top-rated, verified pro and shows your price before you book. On the day your pro checks in, completes the work to the agreed scope, and shares completion photos where it makes sense — then you review and approve.
How to prepare
Have the items or task ready so your helper can start right away
Leave clear instructions — what goes where, which bins, which day
Provide access details (buzzer, gate or lockbox code) if you're out
Point out anything to avoid or handle with care
Every home helpers (genies) pro on Genie is background-checked and reviewed — and you'll see your price the moment you sign in.
Why choose Genie
An upfront price before you book — no quotes lottery, no surprise minimums
General home help (per hr) — frequently asked questions
How much does general home help (per hr) cost with Genie?
Genie shows a clear, upfront price for general home help (per hr) before you book. No haggling and no surprise minimums — you know the price first, then confirm.
How quickly can I get general home help (per hr)?
Many general home help (per hr) jobs can be booked same-day or next-day. Genie alerts vetted pros near you right away and re-opens your job to other pros fast if anyone cancels.
Are Genie's home helpers (genies) pros vetted?
Every Genie pro is identity-verified with reviews from real, completed jobs, and an automated criminal background check applies for in-home roles. You see ratings and past work up front.
What if I'm not happy with the general home help (per hr) job?
Your payment is held securely and only released when you confirm the general home help (per hr) job is done to your satisfaction. Workmanship is warrantied, and support is a tap away if anything's off.
Can I book general home help (per hr) for a specific date and time?
Yes. Pick the time that works for you when you book, or choose as-soon-as-possible and Genie matches the next available vetted pro.
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