Protection & Trust

Escrow Payments

Funds held until work is assessed

Customer funds held by Stripe until milestones are independently assessed. 1.5% fee.

1.5%

Fee

Stripe

Secured

Independent

Assessment

2-3 days

Release

How it works

Four simple steps

01
💳

Customer deposits

Pays into Stripe escrow.

02
🏗️

Work completed

Tradesman requests assessment.

03
🔍

Assessor inspects

Independent grade and report.

04
💰

Funds released

After sign-off, funds transfer.

Why tradesmen choose
Escrow Payments

  • Stripe security
  • 1.5% transparent fee
  • Independent assessment
  • No payment chasing
  • Profile-building reports
  • Full audit trail

Escrow Payments

Customer funds held by Stripe until milestones are independently assessed. 1.5% fee.

1.5%

Fee

Stripe

Secured

Independent

Assessment

2-3 days

Release

Frequently asked questions

Fee?

1.5% of payment value.

Issues found?

Must resolve before release.

Release speed?

2-3 business days.

Disputes?

Structured resolution process.

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