Most problems with hiring tradespeople don't come from bad intentions. They come from a lack of structure — on both sides.
A number arrives with no breakdown. Labour, materials, call-out fee — all blended into a single figure you can't interrogate or compare meaningfully against anyone else.
No receipt. No paper trail. And if something isn't right afterward, you have almost nothing to stand on — because technically, there's no record the job ever happened.
Which arrives with numbers that weren't in the original conversation. And by then you've already let them into your home, the work is done, and pushing back feels awkward.
Scheduling, questions, updates — scattered across texts, voicemails, and memory. When something goes wrong, nobody agrees on what was said or when.
None of this is unique to you. It's how the process works — or rather, how it fails to work — for most homeowners. CTRON builds structure around every stage of it.
Post your job for free. Receive structured quotes from verified local tradespeople. Choose with confidence. Pay securely in-app.
Write what you need. Add your postcode. Takes under three minutes. No obligation to book anyone, no sign-up required to browse.
Verified local tradespeople send structured quotes — labour and materials itemised. You can view their profile, check their credentials, read real reviews from completed jobs, and compare properly before you decide.
All messages, questions, and job updates happen inside CTRON. Nothing gets lost across texts and emails. Everything is tracked, dated, and accessible to both parties.
When you accept a quote, you authorise payment through CTRON via Stripe. The funds are authorised through the platform — your tradesperson knows the money is there, but it doesn't transfer until after the job.
When the job is done and you're satisfied, you confirm in-app. Payment is then released to the tradesperson. If there's an issue, there's a process — not just a shrug.
Every tradesperson on CTRON has passed a three-step verification before they can quote on any job. This isn't a checkbox exercise — it's a real review.
We check identity, insurance, and trade qualifications. Applications are reviewed within 48 hours. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
And once they're on the platform, reviews from actual completed jobs build a verifiable track record — visible to every homeowner before they book.
Government-issued ID checked and confirmed before any quote can be submitted.
Public liability insurance verified. Every tradesperson on CTRON is insured to work in your home.
Relevant certifications and trade credentials reviewed for the categories they apply under.
Payment is authorised through CTRON via Stripe when you accept a quote. Your tradesperson can see the payment is confirmed — which means no awkward money conversations — but funds are only released to them after you confirm the work is complete.
Stripe-powered payment flow. Your money doesn't go to the tradesperson until you release it.
You confirm the job is done to your satisfaction. Payment then transfers. You're in control of that step.
Every transaction, message, and job update is documented. No more cash-and-hope.
Describe what you need. Receive structured quotes from verified tradespeople in your area. No obligation. No payment until you're ready.
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