Confidence Built In —
From Match to Milestone
Connect with trusted contractors and hold your money in escrow until the work is done. You'll never pay for unfinished work again.
How Escrow Protection Works
Your money stays safe every step of the way
Post Project
Describe your needs
Match
Meet verified contractors
Escrow
Funds held securely
Complete
Release payment
Up to $5,000 Coverage
Built Into Every Project
We take a small fee and reinvest it into protecting you. No insurance premiums, no hidden costs.
What's Covered?
Payment Protection
If contractor vanishes, we cover your loss
Incomplete Work
Project abandoned? Shield helps you finish it
Contract Disputes
Coverage for documented scope violations
Fast Claims
Submit claim in minutes, reviewed within 48 hours
Available on all projects with Guaranteed or Elite tier contractors. Coverage subject to terms and verification.
Contractor Trust Tiers
Every contractor is verified, but our tiered system shows their experience level
Basic
- ✓Verified identity
- ✓Background check
Certified
- ✓Licensed & insured
- ✓10+ completed projects
- ✓4.5+ rating
Guaranteed
- ✓50+ projects
- ✓4.8+ rating
- ✓Premium insurance
Elite
- ✓100+ projects
- ✓4.9+ rating
- ✓Karipe Shield eligible
Guaranteed & Elite Only
Our highest tiers qualify for Karipe Shield — up to $5,000 coverage on every project at no extra cost.
Contractors Level Up
Every contractor starts at Basic and earns their way up through quality work, happy customers, and completing projects.
Success Stories from
Protected Homeowners
See how Karipe's escrow protection and verified contractors transformed these homes
Sarah Martinez
Austin, TX
"The escrow protection gave me peace of mind throughout the entire project. I only released funds when I was 100% satisfied with each phase."
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From matching to milestone tracking, our AI helps you make smarter decisions at every step
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Serving homeowners across major metropolitan areas
Why Choose Karipe?
Trust, transparency, and protection built into every project
Escrow Protection
Your money stays safe in escrow until you approve each milestone. Only pay for work you're satisfied with.
Verified Contractors
All contractors are verified with licenses, insurance, and background checks before joining Karipe.
No Pay-to-Bid
Unlike other platforms, contractors don't pay to bid. This keeps costs down and quality high.
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