BarnesNest

Your money stays protected until the work is actually done. BarnesNest connects homeowners with local home-service pros, and you pay one stage at a time, with each stage released only when you approve it. How it works: - Describe the job. It takes a couple of minutes. - Get up to five quotes. Quotes are always free. - Hire, then fund one milestone at a time. - Approve a stage to release payment. Features: - Milestone payments. No lump sum up front. - Full refund, service fee included, if you cancel a funded stage before the pro starts. - Fourteen days to raise a dispute. Payout stays paused while it is reviewed. - Completion photos attached to each stage. - Identity-verified pros. License numbers checked with the state for licensed trades. - Insurance certificates collected and held on file. - Real reviews from completed jobs. - Hourly booking with a live timer. Pay only for the hours logged. - In-app messaging, kept as a record if a stage is disputed. What you can book: - Electrician: panel upgrades, new outlets, fault finding. - Plumber: burst pipes, blocked drains, water heater replacement. - HVAC: AC repair and seasonal servicing. - Roofing: roof leaks, repairs, gutter replacement and cleaning. - Remodeling: kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, carpentry. - Also: painting, flooring installation, drywall repair, concrete and masonry, appliance repair, landscaping, tree service, window cleaning, pool service, pest control. For contractors: - Free to join. - Set the trades you work and the area you cover. - Add photos of your work and quote the jobs you want. - Get paid through Stripe, with standard or instant payouts. - Build a profile that earns reviews from completed work. Note: We are growing city by city. Enter your ZIP to see which pros work in your area. Send feedback or support requests to: [email protected]