> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.propops.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using the Coverage Map

> Search for contractors by location, view travel-time coverage, and toggle point-of-interest overlays.

The coverage map helps you find the right contractor for a job based on their location and trade. This guide covers the most common map tasks.

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## Finding contractors near a location

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the coverage map">
    Click **Coverage Map** in the sidebar navigation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search by postcode">
    Type a postcode or address into the **search bar** at the top of the map. Select the correct result from the autocomplete suggestions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review coverage">
    The map centres on the searched location. Contractor coverage areas (isochrones) are displayed as shaded regions. Contractors whose coverage includes the searched location are highlighted.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Filtering contractors

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the filter panel">
    Use the filter controls on the left side of the map.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Filter by trade">
    Select a trade (e.g. plumber, electrician) to show only contractors with that skill.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Filter by name">
    Type a contractor's name to find them on the map.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust radius or travel time">
    Use the radius or travel-time sliders to narrow results to contractors who can reach the area within a specific time.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Switching between local and nationwide

Use the **tabs above the map** to switch between:

* **Local** — contractors within a defined radius of the current view
* **Nationwide** — all contractors regardless of location

<Tip>
  Use the **local** tab when assigning a routine job. Switch to **nationwide** when you need a specialist trade that may not be available locally.
</Tip>

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## Toggling point-of-interest overlays

Click the **layers icon** on the map to toggle overlays:

* **Hospitals** — nearby NHS facilities
* **Parking** — car parks near the job site
* **Landmarks** — other notable locations

These overlays use OpenStreetMap data and help when planning access to a job site.

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## Viewing a contractor's profile

Click on a **contractor pin** or **isochrone area** on the map to open a summary card showing:

* Contractor name and trade
* Contact details
* Coverage radius and travel time
* Certification status

Click **View Profile** on the card to navigate to the full contractor profile page.