CTRON
Secure Payments

Payment should feel safe
for everyone involved.

Homeowners want confidence that money only moves when the job is done right. Tradespeople want certainty that payment is confirmed before they start. CTRON's payment flow is built around both of those needs — powered by Stripe.

✔ Stripe-powered
✔ Payment authorised before work
✔ Released after homeowner confirms
Why payment structure matters

The money conversation is the most uncomfortable part of hiring a tradesperson

Homeowners hand over cash — or pay a large deposit — before the work is done, with no certainty it will be completed to the standard agreed. Tradespeople start jobs without any confirmation that payment is coming, then spend time chasing invoices after the fact.

Neither side should have to operate on blind faith. A structured payment flow removes that uncertainty — not by adding bureaucracy, but by making the process transparent and predictable for everyone.

That's what CTRON's payment system does. It's not a financial product. It's a trust mechanism built into the job workflow.

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For homeowners

You authorise payment when you accept a quote. Funds are only released after you confirm the job is complete — no more hoping it all works out.

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For tradespeople

Payment is authorised and confirmed before you start. You can see it's there. No chasing invoices, no awkward conversations, no late payments.

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Fewer disputes

When both sides understand the payment terms upfront — and they're documented — the scope for disagreement narrows significantly.

The Payment Flow

Six steps. Both sides always know where they stand.

1

Homeowner posts a job

Job description and location submitted through CTRON. Free, and no obligation to proceed.

2

Verified tradesperson submits a structured quote

Labour and materials itemised separately. The homeowner sees exactly what they're paying for and why.

3

Homeowner accepts — payment authorised securely

When the homeowner accepts a quote, they authorise payment through the CTRON app via Stripe. Funds are authorised through the platform and neither side can access them yet.

4

Tradesperson completes the work

The job is carried out. They know the payment is confirmed and waiting — no chasing required.

5

Homeowner confirms completion

The homeowner reviews the work and confirms it's done to their satisfaction inside the app.

6

Payment released to the tradesperson

Confirmation triggers the payment release. The tradesperson receives the full agreed amount. Clean, clear, and documented.

Powered by Stripe

Stripe handles the financial infrastructure. We handle the job workflow.

Stripe is used by millions of businesses globally — from small shops to global enterprises. Their payment infrastructure underpins CTRON's secure in-app payment flow, so every transaction is processed through an industry-standard, widely trusted platform.

CTRON is a home services platform, not a financial services provider. We use Stripe's infrastructure to create a better payment experience for homeowners and tradespeople — nothing more, nothing less.

Ready to try a cleaner way to manage a job?

Post a job free. Receive structured quotes from verified local tradespeople. Pay securely when you're ready.

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