What is Takl? It’s About Time You Found Out
An overview of how Takl's background-checked handyman app used to work -- kept for context, but Takl has since shut down.
Some things are too big to tackle by yourself.
Our reviewerVetted Help, at a Price
Takl is built to make tackling household chores and bigger projects easier, connecting users with handymen — Takl calls them providers — through an app designed for ease of use. Creating an account takes minutes before you're browsing the hundreds of jobs Takl can help with.
The real value is in the vetting: every provider goes through a background check before being listed, and an in-app rating system lets you see how other users rated them. That's a level of trust you won't find scrolling Craigslist listings.
The catch is cost. Takl runs 20-30% more expensive than finding the same help on Craigslist, which makes it a tougher sell for anyone on a tight budget, though a 10% discount code takes some of the sting out.
On the provider side, Takl reportedly takes as much as 30% of a job's earnings — 10 points more than Uber takes from its drivers — even as it creates work for thousands of providers across the country.
Takl has since shut down. Our own Takl review has been updated to confirm the service is no longer operating and to recommend Handy instead -- the background-checking and pricing tradeoffs described above are kept here as historical context, not a current offer.
Why We Love It
- Get big projects finished quickly and professionally
- Handymen go through rigorous background checks
- Find help easily through the Takl app
Considerations
- Takl is no longer operating, per our own review of the service -- none of this is bookable anymore
- More expensive than Craigslist
- Takes as much as 30% from the handyman providers
Our Hands-On Review
Signing up and browsing jobs took only minutes, and the app's design makes finding and booking a provider straightforward from the start.
The background-check requirement and in-app rating system are the standout features — the kind of vetting Craigslist simply doesn't offer, even if it comes at a higher price.
Who It's Really For
Budget-conscious users may balk at paying 20-30% more than Craigslist, but for anyone who values vetted, background-checked help over rock-bottom pricing, that premium buys real peace of mind.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Want vetted, background-checked help
Every provider is background-checked before being listed, with an in-app rating system for accountability.
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Value convenience over the lowest price
Expect to pay 20-30% more than Craigslist for the added vetting and ease of booking.
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Have a big project you keep avoiding
Takl is built specifically to help you finally tackle projects you've been putting off.
A Closer Look
Historical Overview -- Takl Has Shut Down
Takl is no longer operating. See our full Takl review for confirmation and our current recommendation.
