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SafePay for trades - Get paid securely

Have you ever completed work and not been paid?

Advertising on our platform wont just generate you business, it will also guarantee that you get paid for the work you complete ON TIME. Stand out from your local competition and join the most trusted tradespeople in the UK that are using SafePay.

Ensure you get paid for the work you do

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Ensure your money is secure

Your money is held in an FCA approved account secured by the latest technologies.

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Give youself peace of mind

Know that you get paid when the work gets done.

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Simple to use

There's no need to stress, simply confirm the job is done and the money is released.

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No more delayed payments

Complete the agreed work and the money will be released to you the same day.

Safeguard your project

Why get paid with SafePay?

There are many benefits to using SafePay for building or home improvement projects. Customers money is held securely in an FCA approved account to give you peace of mind and know that you wont be left out of pocket for the work you complete.

85%

People that think that it’s difficult to find trusted tradespeople.

£30 billion

UK Tradespeople are owed £30 billion in unpaid invoices.

3 out of 10

Tradespeople receive delayed payments.

Source: National Federation of Builders (NFB)
BookaBuilderUK SafePay

BookABuilder's SafePay scheme is a clear, secure and transparent solution for both homeowners and tradespeople across the UK. We ensure the money is there for you and held in a secure account so you can eliminate the stress and worry associated with getting paid in-full and on-time.

  • Keep your job on budget, the average overspend on a project is £3200 – with SafePay, what was agreed is what you pay.
  • Keep your job on schedule, the average delay on large projects like house extensions or renovations is 3 months. With BookABuilder’s SafePay scheme, milestones are set to release payments on your behalf at different stages that have been agreed and signed off by you.
  • 35% of all projects run behind schedule
  • 40% projects go over budget
  • Keep a paper trail, provide us with a copy of the quote and we will know everything that was agreed and at what cost which would help in the event of a dispute.
  • Avoid potentially awkward conversations about payments and let us handle the process for you for FREE.

Are you ready to start getting paid securely?

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