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Finding Services

Last updated on Jul 14, 2025

Discovering the right professional is simple whether you need a one‑off handyman or ongoing personal care. This article shows you how to:

  • set or change your location

  • browse by category, keyword, or bundled package

  • refine results with filters and sorting

  • pick a provider manually or let Orbas Auto‑Match do the work

1. Set Your Service Location

  1. Click the Location button at the top‑left of the page (or tap the map‑pin icon in the app).

  2. Choose Use my current location to let the platform detect your area automatically or enter a postcode/town manually.

  3. Confirm. Your dashboard and search results now show providers who serve that radius.

Tip: Travelling? Switch location any time before booking to see providers at your destination.

2. Browse or Search

2.1 Categories

Select Browse → Categories to open a visual grid of parent categories (e.g., Home Services, Beauty & Wellness, Events). Click any tile to reveal sub‑categories, then services.

2.2 Keyword Search

Use the global search bar and type a skill, task, or tool (e.g., “plumbing leak fix”). Instant suggestions appear beneath; press Enter to view all matches.

2.3 Packages

Some providers bundle recurring tasks or multi‑hour jobs into Packages (e.g., “Monthly Garden Care”). Choose Packages in the tabs just above the results list to see fixed‑price bundles.

3. Refine Your Results

Once you have a result set, the Filter drawer on the left (web) or the Filter icon (mobile) lets you:

  • Distance – slider from 2 km up to 100 km.

  • Price range – choose minimum and maximum or toggle Fixed Price Only.

  • Rating – 4★ and above, 5★ only, or New Providers.

  • Availability – next‑day, this week, or specific calendar date.

  • Extras – background‑checked only, insurance included, eco‑friendly products.

Apply filters and press Update; your list refreshes instantly.

4. Compare Providers

Each card shows:

  • Profile photo & business name

  • Average rating & review count

  • Starting price or package cost

  • Earliest available slot

Click a card to open the full profile with detailed bio, certifications, portfolio images, and customer reviews.

5. Choose Manual or Auto‑Match

5.1 Manual Booking

If you’ve found the perfect professional, click Book Now on their profile. Select a date/time, confirm price, and pay—done.

5.2 Orbas Auto‑Match

Pressed for time? Select Auto‑Match after applying your filters. Our algorithm sends your request to the top‑ranked qualified providers; the first to accept secures the job. You’ll see confirmation in your Bookings tab.

6. Quick Tips & FAQs

  • No results? Broaden your distance slider or remove specialty filters.

  • Multiple quotes? Shortlist up to three providers and compare side‑by‑side before paying.

  • Save favourites by clicking the heart icon; they appear under My Providers for one‑tap re‑booking.

  • Still unsure? Use live chat on any profile to clarify details before committing.

Happy hunting—and remember, all bookings are protected by Orbas Services’ secure payment escrow and satisfaction guarantee.