Secure payments, real-time budget tracking, vetted contractors, and a dedicated project manager — all in one platform.
"What if the contractor disappears with my money? What if the project goes over budget? How do I know if the work is done right?"
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Your money stays in a secure account you control. You get a dedicated project manager who verifies work before you pay. Real-time budget tracking catches overruns before they happen. And you only work with vetted, insured contractors.
Kealee is a full project management platform. Your escrow account connects to everything — budget tracking, contractor management, permit coordination, and more.
See exactly where every dollar goes. Get alerts before you go over budget. Compare actual vs. estimated costs.
A real person assigned to your project. They verify work, coordinate contractors, and keep things on track.
Every contractor is licensed, insured, and background-checked. We verify before they can bid on your project.
We handle permit applications, inspections scheduling, and compliance tracking. No city hall headaches.
Daily progress photos from the job site. See exactly what's happening without leaving your couch.
Get alerts for milestones, inspections, payment approvals, and budget updates. Stay informed, not overwhelmed.
All changes documented, priced, and approved before work happens. No surprise charges at the end.
Visual timeline shows what's done, what's next, and if you're on track. Know your completion date.
Messages, documents, approvals — everything logged and searchable. No more digging through emails.
When a contractor completes a milestone, your PM verifies it, the inspection passes, you approve on your phone, and payment releases automatically. Budget updates in real-time. No manual tracking, no spreadsheets, no confusion.
Bank-level security with you in complete control
Your project funds sit in an FDIC-insured account. Protected up to $250,000 by the federal government.
Before any money moves, your project manager inspects the work. No cutting corners, no paying for incomplete work.
One tap on your phone to approve. If you're not happy, the money doesn't move. Period.
Real-time dashboard shows exactly where your money is. Every transaction logged and visible.
If there's a disagreement, funds freeze while we help work it out. $150 flat fee, professional mediation.
1099s, W-9 management, and payment records generated automatically. Tax time made easy.
Automatic, secure, and always in your control
You and contractor agree on work, price, and milestones
Money goes into your secure, FDIC-insured account
PM inspects, inspection passes, you review
One tap releases payment. Contractor paid in 24-48 hours
Contractor finishes a phase of work
Photos uploaded, completion submitted in the app
Your project manager verifies the work
On-site inspection, quality check, budget update
City inspection passes (when required)
We schedule and track all inspections for you
You tap "Approve" on your phone
Contractor paid within 24-48 hours. Budget updated automatically.
Homeowners feel safe. Contractors get paid. Everyone wins.
Funds stay in your secured account until you're satisfied with the work. No chasing contractors for refunds.
When you complete verified work, the money is already there waiting. No chasing homeowners for payment.
Real-time updates, change order alerts, and cost comparisons. Know exactly where you stand financially.
Approved payments processed immediately. Funds hit your account within 24-48 hours.
A real person who verifies work, coordinates schedules, and keeps contractors accountable.
Successfully completed projects add to your verified track record. More trust means more work.
Choose what works best for you. All methods are secure.
Connect your bank securely via Plaid
3-5 business days • No fees
Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Instant • 2.9% + $0.30 fee
For larger deposits over $50,000
Same day • $25 per transfer
You see exactly what you pay. No hidden charges.
Maximum $500 cap
Full PM clients: Reduced to 0.5%
Per transaction (card)
Contractor payouts via Stripe Connect
Dispute Resolution
If you ever need it
$150
flat fee
Escrow Fee (1%)
$500 (capped)
ACH Funding
$0
Budget Tracking
Included
Total Cost
$500 (1%)
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Don't approve the payment. It's that simple. Your funds stay in the secure account until you're satisfied. If there's a dispute, we freeze the funds and help mediate a resolution that's fair for everyone.
You can use escrow protection on its own — it works great for simple projects. For larger or complex projects, we recommend our PM packages for hands-on oversight. Either way, your money is protected.
When you set up your project, we create a budget from your contract. As milestones are completed and payments approved, the budget updates automatically. You'll see actual vs. estimated costs in real-time, plus alerts if change orders push you over budget.
Approved payments are processed immediately. Contractors typically see funds in their account within 24-48 hours, depending on their bank.
Yes. Your funds are held in FDIC-insured accounts at our partner bank, protected up to $250,000. We use bank-level security with 256-bit encryption, and we're PCI-DSS and SOC 2 compliant.
You'll see it coming! Our budget tracking shows you projections and alerts you to potential overruns before they happen. You can add more funds anytime. Any unused funds are refunded at project completion.
Protected payments. Real-time budget tracking. Vetted contractors. One platform.
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