4. How soon does my money go to the contractor?

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Nothing is paid until you approve the work.

How the timeline works:

  1. You hire a pro → funds go into Escrow Shield
  2. The pro completes the work
  3. You tap Release Payment
  4. Payout reaches the contractor in 1–3 business days (standard ACH)

Instant payouts: Some pros receive funds within minutes if they’ve enabled Stripe Instant Payouts (bank-dependent, small Stripe fee applies).

Have an issue? Tap Help → Report an issue before releasing payment. Escrow stays on hold while we investigate.

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