SkillsHouse — hire vetted, escrow-protected trades you trust in South Africa
SkillsHouse is South Africa's marketplace for vetted, ID-checked trade
professionals. Every plumber, electrician, solar installer, builder,
painter and handyman on the platform is ID-verified and
skills-verified before they can take work — and your payment is held
in secure TradeSafe escrow until the job is signed off. No upfront
risk, no cowboys, just craftsmanship you can count on.
Why homeowners choose SkillsHouse
- Verified pros: identity and skills checked before they ever quote.
- Escrow-protected payments: money is only released once you approve the completed work.
- Real reviews: ratings come only from genuine, completed jobs.
- Nationwide cover: trades available across all nine provinces.
How it works
1. Describe the job
Post what you need done in under a minute — add a photo, your location and a short description.
2. Get a quote
Verified professionals near you respond with quotes and timelines. Compare ratings and pick the right fit.
3. Pay when it's done
Fund the job into escrow. The pro only gets paid once you confirm the work is complete and up to standard.
Trades available on SkillsHouse
Electricians, plumbers, solar installers, security and gate
installers, builders and renovators, handyman services, painters,
garden services, pest control and more — in Johannesburg, Cape Town,
Durban, Pretoria and across South Africa.
Escrow-protected payments by TradeSafe
SkillsHouse uses TradeSafe, South Africa's leading digital escrow
service. Your funds are held securely and only released to the
professional once you confirm the job has been completed to your
satisfaction — protecting both homeowners and tradespeople on every
booking.
For professionals
Are you a qualified tradesperson? Join SkillsHouse to reach homeowners
looking for verified pros, quote on jobs in your area, and get paid
reliably through escrow. Join as a pro or
contact our team to learn more.