To eliminate the threat of rogue traders, improve industry standards and protect genuine tradespeople, BookABuilderUK now offers SafePay on their platform.
Cork, Ireland & Essex, UK, 04 Feb 2025 — Hiring a tradesperson should be easy. Find someone reputable, agree on what needs to be done, get to work and complete the project. For homeowners, it’s not that straightforward. Usually, there’s a lot more worry and anxiety between those steps. Stories of rogue builders, unfinished jobs or bad quality work are common, and have made homeowners cautious. These issues also affect tradespeople, who feel their business suffers due to the growing mistrust with the industry.
“There is a lot of anxiety out there when it comes to hiring tradespeople,” says Bradley Jarvis, CEO of BookaBuilderUK, a digital platform for connecting homeowners and tradespeople. “Even if someone is recommended, homeowners can still be concerned that they will be left out of pocket due to improper practices, builders taking shortcuts or the job being unfinished. What we want to do is eliminate the threat of cowboy builders whilst protecting genuine tradespeople and ensuring they get paid in full, on time.”
Despite various tips for spotting rogue builders, Bradley sees that homeowners are often uncomfortable handing over cash and recognises the need for a better, more secure payment option for both homeowners and tradespeople.
To address this gap, BookaBuilderUK has partnered with Trustap, a leading secure transaction platform, to launch SafePay, a payment solution designed to protect both parties.
SafePay integrates Trustap’s payment technology to protect both homeowners and tradespeople, ensuring funds are securely held until both parties are satisfied with the outcome of the job. SafePay reduces the risk of fraud or disputes, protecting all parties during transactions.
“At Trustap, our mission is to make transactions safer and more transparent for everyone involved,” says Conor Lyden, CEO of Trustap. “By powering SafePay for BookaBuilderUK, we are offering their users a trusted, secure payment solution that ensures confidence and transparency for both homeowners and professionals, with payments held safely until project completion.”
The partnership marks a significant milestone in the evolution of online payments for the UK’s construction sector, providing a solution that simplifies payments while maintaining a high level of security. SafePay also reinforces BookaBuilderUK’s mission to create safer and more efficient transactions, helping tradespeople focus on delivering quality work without worrying about payment issues.
“At BookaBuilderUK, we know that trust is the foundation of any successful project, and payment security is a crucial part of that trust. SafePay isn’t just about seamless transactions; it’s about peace of mind. We’re ensuring that everyone can focus on getting the job done to the highest standard, without worry,” says Bradley. “We’re proud to launch SafePay, knowing it will build confidence and protect our community.”
The SafePay solution is now available on BookaBuilderUK.
