How to Stop Angi (and HomeAdvisor) Sales Calls

Why You Are Getting So Many Calls

When you submit a project on Angi or HomeAdvisor (now the same parent company), your contact information is sold as a paid lead to multiple contractors in your area. Each contractor pays Angi for that lead and is heavily motivated to call, text, and email you quickly to win the job before competitors do.

This is not a bug or a privacy mistake. It is the explicit business model. Angi makes money by selling your information to as many contractors as possible per submission. The terms of service you accepted authorize this distribution.

The result: 5 to 10 contractors typically receive your info within minutes. You then receive 5 to 10 simultaneous outreach attempts.

Step-by-Step: Stop the Calls That Are Already Happening

Step 1: Reply STOP to text messages

For each contractor who has texted you, reply with the word STOP. Federal law (TCPA) requires that opt-out requests be honored for SMS. This typically removes you from that specific contractor's outreach. Note: this only stops the contractor you reply to, not all of them.

Step 2: Block recurring phone numbers

Most calls come from a relatively small set of contractor phone numbers (typically 5 to 15 unique numbers per submission). Block each one as it calls. After 1 to 2 weeks, the call volume usually drops dramatically once the most aggressive contractors have been blocked.

On iPhone: open the recent calls list, tap the "i" next to the number, scroll down and tap "Block this Caller."

On Android: similar — tap the number and select Block from the menu.

Step 3: Email Angi to remove your information

Send an email from the address you used to sign up to support@angi.com (or unsubscribe@angi.com). Request:

• Removal of your phone number from active lead distribution
• Removal of your email address from marketing lists
• Cancellation of any open project requests
• Confirmation in writing that the request has been processed

Important: this stops new lead distribution but does not retract leads that were already sold. Contractors who already have your info will continue to follow up independently.

Step 4: Add your number to the Do Not Call Registry

Register at donotcall.gov. This is a free federal registry. It does not stop calls from contractors who paid for your lead (that contact is considered consented), but it does reduce unrelated telemarketing in general.

Step 5: Delete your Angi account entirely

The most thorough fix. Account deletion removes your information from Angi's active database. Submit a deletion request through Angi support — there is usually a privacy or data deletion form on their site. Some states (California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut) have specific privacy laws that require companies to honor deletion requests within a certain timeframe.

Step 6: If calls continue, escalate

If contractors continue to contact you after explicit STOP responses, you can:

• File a TCPA complaint with the FCC
• File a complaint with your state attorney general
• For repeated violations from the same caller, document each instance and consult with a TCPA attorney (many work on contingency for clear violations)

How to Never Trigger This in the First Place

The simplest fix is to not submit your contact information to lead-generation marketplaces at all. The same goal (checking quotes, finding contractors, getting estimates) can be accomplished without entering your phone number anywhere:

To check if a quote is fair

Use a free quote analyzer that does not require contact info. Woogoro's analyzer takes a contractor quote and checks the price against city-specific data, the scope against industry standards, and the fine print for red flags. No email, no phone, no signup. Free, unlimited use.

To estimate a project before getting quotes

Free estimate tools generate budget ranges based on your city and project type. Same no-contact policy.

To find contractors

Direct sources avoid the lead-sale process entirely:

• State contractor licensing board — the most reliable source for verified, licensed contractors in your state. Search "[your state] contractor license lookup."
• Google Maps — search "[trade] near me" and read reviews. Look for 50+ reviews, 4.5+ stars, and reviews dating back several years.
• Nextdoor and local Facebook groups — neighbor recommendations are typically the most reliable for trades like plumbing, HVAC, and handyman work.
• BBB — free directory of accredited businesses with complaint history.

Then call those contractors directly. You control when and how you make contact.

Realistic Expectations

If you have already submitted to Angi, expect 1 to 3 weeks of declining call volume even after taking every step above. Some contractors paid significant money for your lead and will keep trying for a while. Persistence with blocking and STOP responses is the only complete fix.

For future projects, the easiest path is to skip the lead-generation step entirely.