Rebuilding trust in home remodeling
We are on a mission to reduce remodeling payment anxiety for homeowners and contractors alike with upfront held deposits, milestone checklists, and objective AI photo verification.
Two sides of the same broken coin
Payment disputes are a common source of stress on remodeling jobs. The traditional system forces both parties into an unfair standoff:
The Homeowner's Fear
Homeowners are often asked for a large cash deposit before any hammer swings. If the contractor leaves the job incomplete, delays for months, or vanishes, the homeowner has little practical recourse.
The Contractor's Risk
Contractors buy materials, hire crews, and work 12-hour days, only to face nitpicking, bad-faith payment stalling, and endless excuses when final invoices are sent.
Objective milestones, automated releases
JobDeposit fixes this broken incentive loop with a balanced, neutral technology platform:
- Held Deposits: Full project funds are committed and safely held by regulated financial partners before demolition begins.
- Clear Checklists: Every milestone is broken down into specific trade tasks both parties agree on before starting.
- Objective AI Photo Inspection: Vision models check photos against the checklist in seconds without subjective bias.
- Same-Day Electronic Payouts: When proof is verified, payments release directly to the contractor's approved business bank account.
The principles behind our platform
Trust Through Verification
We verify contractor licenses, general liability insurance, and business registration before any work agreement is unlocked.
Proof Over Promises
Every milestone requires photographic proof evaluated against objective scope checklists using multimodal AI vision.
Financial Certainty
Homeowners know funds are protected in held deposits; contractors can see the money is funded before demolition starts.
Respect for Tradespeople
Contractors deserve to be paid promptly. Verified milestones trigger same-day payouts directly to approved business bank accounts.
Built specifically for small remodeling projects
JobDeposit provides pre-built milestone templates calibrated to standard trade specifications:
Roofing
Tear-off, underlayment, decking, flashing, and shingle inspection.
Tile & Stone
Substrate prep, waterproofing membrane, layout, and grouting.
Flooring
Subfloor levelling, moisture barrier, plank installation, and trim.
Kitchen & Bath
Demolition, rough-in plumbing/electrical, cabinetry, and fixtures.
Interior & Exterior Painting
Surface prep, patching, primer, multi-coat application, and cleanup.
Ready to transform remodeling payments?
Try out the live interactive demo or get in touch with our team.