For Contractors & Trade Professionals

Get Paid Fasterwith Kealee Finance

No more chasing payments. Funds are secured in escrow before you start, and released as soon as your work is verified.

Guaranteed funds before work starts24-48 hour payouts after approvalFree to join, no monthly fees
WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE KEALEE

Built to Solve Your Biggest Payment Problems

Stop worrying about getting paid. Kealee secures funds upfront and releases them the moment your work is verified.

Escrow-Protected Payments

Project funds are deposited into a secure escrow account before work begins. You can see the funds are there, giving you confidence to start the job.

Milestone-Based Releases

Get paid as you complete each phase of work, not just at the end of the project. Steady cash flow keeps your business running smoothly.

Faster Payouts

Once work is verified and the homeowner approves, your payment is processed immediately. Funds hit your account within 24-48 hours.

No More Payment Chasing

The money is already in escrow. No awkward conversations, no late payments, no collections. Approve, release, done.

Fair Dispute Resolution

If there is a disagreement, funds are frozen (not lost) and our mediation team helps work it out. A flat $150 fee, no expensive lawyers.

Build Your Verified Track Record

Every completed project on Kealee adds to your verified profile. Homeowners can see your track record, leading to more project opportunities.

Professional Dashboard

Track all your active projects, pending payments, completed milestones, and earnings in one clean dashboard. No spreadsheets needed.

Automatic Tax Documentation

1099s and payment records are generated automatically at year end. Kealee handles the paperwork so you can focus on the work.

How It Works for Contractors

Three simple steps from job start to payment in your account.

1

Get Invited to a Project

A homeowner creates a project on Kealee and invites you, or you connect through our marketplace. Review the project scope, milestones, and budget. Accept the contract through the platform.

2

Complete Work & Submit

Do great work as agreed. When you finish a milestone, submit a completion request through the app with progress photos and documentation. The project manager or homeowner reviews it.

3

Get Paid in 24-48 Hours

Once your work is verified and the homeowner approves the release, your payment is processed immediately. Funds arrive in your bank account within 24-48 hours via direct deposit.

The Payment Flow

$

Homeowner Funds Escrow

Before work starts

You Complete a Milestone

Submit for verification

Work is Verified

PM or homeowner approves

$

You Get Paid

24-48 hours

Clear, Simple Pricing for Contractors

No monthly fees. No subscription. You only pay when you get paid.

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Join the Platform

Free

No monthly or annual fees

  • Create your contractor profile
  • Accept project invitations
  • Dashboard and milestone tracking
  • Automatic 1099 generation

Payout Processing

0.25%

Per payout via Stripe Connect

  • Direct deposit to your bank
  • Processed within 24-48 hours
  • Detailed payment receipts
  • Secure Stripe processing

Rush Payout

$150

Optional, per request

  • Funds in ~4 business hours
  • Available on any milestone
  • Priority support included
  • Great for payroll deadlines

Example: $50,000 Kitchen Remodel (4 Milestones)

MilestoneAmountPayout Fee (0.25%)You Receive
Demo & Prep$10,000$25.00$9,975.00
Rough-In (Plumbing/Electric)$15,000$37.50$14,962.50
Cabinets & Counters$15,000$37.50$14,962.50
Final Punch List$10,000$25.00$9,975.00
Total$50,000$125.00$49,875.00

Total cost to you: $125 on a $50,000 project (0.25%). Compare that to the cost of late payments, collections, or unpaid invoices.

Kealee vs. the Old Way

See what changes when your payments are protected by escrow.

Without Kealee
With Kealee
Payment Guarantee
Hope for the best
Funds secured in escrow
Time to Get Paid
30-90 days (or never)
24-48 hours
Payment Disputes
Lawyers and lawsuits
$150 flat-fee mediation
Cash Flow
Unpredictable
Milestone-based, predictable
Tax Docs
Track it yourself
Generated automatically
Reputation
Word of mouth
Verified track record
24-48h

Average payment time after approval

0.25%

Your only cost per payout

$0

Monthly or annual platform fee

Ready to Stop Chasing Payments?

Join Kealee today and get paid reliably for every project. Free to sign up, no commitment.

Questions? Contact us at finance@kealee.com or call (301) 575-8777