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: support@barnesnest.com