Metro Detroit's marketplace connecting homeowners with vetted tradespeople. Snap a photo — get an instant AI price estimate. Escrow-protected payments. Two-way reviews. 5-day dispute window.
247
Active Pros
1,842
Jobs Done
4.8★
Avg Rating
98%
Escrow Safe
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AI PHOTO QUOTE TOOL
⚡ Saves Tradespeople Hours Every Week
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Snap Photo
any job
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AI Estimate
instant
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Agree Price
no surprises
No more wasted estimate trips. Show up to do the work, not quote it.
⚠️ Estimates are starting points only — not binding quotes
💰 Simple Pricing
3%
Founding Pros
First 90 days — locked forever
5%
Standard Pros
After founding period
10%
Homeowners
Plus Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30) — shown upfront at checkout
💡 Example: $200 job → Homeowner pays $222 total · Pro receives $194 (founding) or $190 (standard) · SKILLD earns $26
Browse by Category
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Available Jobs
Post a Job
Let tradespeople know upfront — this affects their bid price.
📸 Upload photos for accurate quotes.
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Tap to upload photos
JPG or PNG
🛡️ Escrow + 5-Day Dispute Window
Your payment is held safely. Released only after you approve the work.
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Post
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Escrow
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Done
4
Approve
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Paid
stripe
256-bit encryption
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🔒 No charge until matched. Payment held in escrow.
Find a Pro
All Pros
⭐ Top Rated
✅ Verified
🏆 Founding
🆕 New
🏅 Pro Badge System
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GOLD — Top Tier
50+ reviews · 4.5+ stars · Priority matching · Most jobs offered first
1–20 reviews · 3.5+ stars · New to platform · Fair share of jobs guaranteed
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FOUNDING MEMBER
Joined first 90 days · 3% commission LOCKED FOREVER · Gold badge + priority matching
⚡ Why SKILLD Wins
Platform
Commission
Dispute Time
Escrow
🏆 SKILLD Detroit
3–5%
24 hrs
✅ Yes
TaskRabbit
20–30%
2–3 days
❌ No
Thumbtack
Pay-per-lead
Varies
❌ No
Angi
5–15% + sub
5–7 days
❌ No
Handy
20%
2–3 days
❌ No
Nextdoor
10–12%
No system
❌ No
✅ SKILLD Detroit is the only Metro Detroit platform with escrow protection, two-way reviews, 24-hour dispute resolution, and the lowest commission in the market.
Available Pros
AI Quote Tool
⚠️ Estimate Only. AI quotes are starting points based on Metro Detroit market data. Final pricing agreed between homeowner and tradesperson. Not a binding quote.
📸 Upload Project Photo
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Tap to upload
Take a clear photo of the work area
✓ Ready
Analyzing project...
Reading photo · Checking Metro Detroit rates
AI ESTIMATE
Job Analysis
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LOW EST.
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HIGH EST.
Confidence—
Cost Breakdown
What We Detected
💬 Next Step: Share estimate as starting point. Final price agreed with tradesperson.
Pro Dashboard
$8,340
Total Earned
47
Jobs Done
184h
Labor Hours
$2,140
Tax Deductions
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TAX DEDUCTIONS TRACKED
Materials, tools, mileage auto-tracked
$2,140
Job History
12
Jobs Done
$3,840
Total Spent
4.9
Avg Rating
6
Pros Used
Job History
Messages & Help
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Job Complete! Mike T. finished "Replace bathroom faucet" — approve within 5 days.
2 hours ago · Review & Release →
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3 Pros applied to your "Install deck boards" posting.
4 hours ago · View Bids → · 📡 Track Match
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Reminder: Escrow for "Tile repair" releases in 2 days if no dispute filed.
Yesterday
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Dave R. — "Can you do Saturday 9am for the fence post job?"
"Ryan replaced my dock boards — incredible work. On time, clean, professional."
Deck Repair · Brighton, MI · Mar 2025
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Tom M. (Homeowner)
★★★★★ 5.0
Verified
"Fantastic fence work. Came prepared, finished ahead of schedule. Great communication."
Fence Installation · Howell, MI · Feb 2025
Job Details
🛡️ Release Payment
Review completed work before releasing funds.
Replace bathroom faucet
Completed by Mike T.
💰 Escrow: $185.00
SKILLD fee (3% founding): -$5.55 · Pro receives: $179.45
☆☆☆☆☆
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Job Posted!
Your job is live. Qualified Metro Detroit pros will see it immediately.
✅ Pros review your photos & description 💬 Pros send bids within hours 👷 You choose your pro 🛡️ Escrow activates on acceptance 📸 Pro submits completion photos 💰 You approve → Pro gets paid
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SKILLD DETROIT LLC — TERMS & CONDITIONS1. Platform: Marketplace connecting independent tradespeople with homeowners in Metro Detroit. Not an employer of tradespeople.
⚠️ Pending final attorney review before official launch
🏆 Founding Member! Join now and lock in 3% commission forever.
I have read and agree to the SKILLD Detroit Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Background Verification
Required before accepting jobs on SKILLD Detroit. Typically completes in 24–48 hours.
1ID
2License
3Selfie
4Submit
Step 1: Government ID
Upload a clear photo of your government-issued ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport). Must show your full name, photo, and expiration date.
📸 ID Front
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Tap to photograph front of ID
Hold card flat · Good lighting · All text visible
✓ Uploaded
📸 ID Back
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Tap to photograph back of ID
Flip card over · Same lighting
✓ Uploaded
Step 2: Trade License / Certification
Upload your trade license or certification if applicable. General handymen without a license may skip this step. Licensed trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing) must provide a valid Michigan license.
✅ Licensed trades earn a verified badge and get priority job matching for licensed work.
🛠️ General handymen / unlicensed trades can skip this step and still get matched to appropriate jobs.
📋 License / Certification (Optional)
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Tap to upload license
Photo or PDF · Michigan trade license
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License Uploaded ✓
Step 3: Identity Selfie
Take a clear selfie so we can match your face to your ID. This confirms you are who you say you are. Required by all tradespeople.
📸 Tips for a good selfie:
· Face forward, look directly at camera
· Good lighting — no shadows on face
· No sunglasses or hats
· Plain background preferred
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Tap to take selfie
Uses your front-facing camera
✓ Uploaded
Step 4: Review & Submit
Background check typically completes in 24–48 hours. You'll receive an email when approved. You'll receive an email when approved.
What Happens Next
1️⃣SKILLD Detroit reviews your documents (24–48 hrs)
🔒 Your documents are encrypted and secure. Used only for identity verification. Never shared with homeowners or third parties.
I authorize SKILLD Detroit LLC to conduct a background check including criminal history, sex offender registry, and identity verification. I certify all submitted documents are genuine.
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Application Submitted!
Your background check is in progress. You'll receive a notification within 24–48 hours.
What We're Checking
🔍National criminal background check
📋Sex offender registry check
🪪Identity verification
📅Estimated completion: 24–48 hours
🧪 Demo Mode: In the live app, approval happens automatically via email. Tap below to simulate approval.
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YOU'RE APPROVED!
Welcome to SKILLD Detroit, tradesperson.
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FOUNDING MEMBER
You joined within our founding period. Your commission rate is locked at 3% FOREVER — it will never increase, even as standard rates change.
💰 What this means on a $500 job:
You keep $485 (founding 3%) vs $475 (standard 5%) vs $400 (TaskRabbit 20%)
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VERIFIED BADGE EARNED
Your profile now shows a verified badge. Homeowners see this before choosing you — it builds instant trust.
You Can Now Access
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Browse & bid on jobs All available jobs in Metro Detroit
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Job match notifications Get notified when jobs match your skills
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Escrow-protected payments Get paid safely within 2-3 business days
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Contractor dashboard Track earnings, tax deductions, job history
📧 Confirmation email sent to your inbox. It contains your profile link, founding member certificate, and tips for winning your first job.
💼 Submit Your Bid
$
Your Earnings Breakdown
Your bid$0
SKILLD fee (3% founding)-$0
You receive$0
Paid within 2-3 business days after homeowner approves
🛡️ Escrow protected. Payment is held safely and released to you after the homeowner approves your completed work.
You can withdraw your bid anytime before the homeowner accepts
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BID SENT!
Your bid has been dispatched to the homeowner. Expect a response within a few hours.
📲 What Happens Next
🔔Homeowner gets an instant notification of your bid
👀They review your profile, rating, and message
✅If accepted — escrow activates and job is yours
💰Complete the job → get paid within 2-3 business days
💡 Tips to win: First responder often gets the job · Keep profile updated · Your rating speaks for you
📡 Match Tracker
Matching Timeline
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Tier 1 — Smart Match (0–2 hrs)Top 3 rated pros in your area notified first. Background checked · 4.0+ stars · Closest to you.
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Tier 2 — Wider Net (2–6 hrs)If Tier 1 pros are busy, next 3 available qualified pros are notified automatically.
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Tier 3 — Open Pool (6–24 hrs)Job opens to all verified pros in your category across Metro Detroit.
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No Match After 24 hrsSKILLD Detroit personally contacts you with options: expand radius, adjust timeline, or repost.
