1. Getting Started
After creating a profile, you will have full access to all website features. This includes a personal escrow bucket, task builder, and various profile tools.
2. Post a Task
Post a task for businesses to submit proposals. Include before pictures and details of the work that needs to be completed. Providers will add during and after pictures which cannot be removed once added.
3. Wait for proposals or invite businesses to bid
Providers will submit bids based on your "contact me" settings. Have a certain business in mind? Contact them directly.
4. Accept a bid and start the work
Once you accept a bid you will be prompted to add the cost of the estimate to your escrow "Bucket". When funds have been added to the estimate, it cannot be removed until the task has been closed.
- For some jobs upfront material cost will be requested by the provider
5. Completing the work
When the job is done, the provider will submit a "completed" status. You will be notified to review the work and mark complete as well. Once completed, you will release funds to the provider.
- "Submit a Dispute" for incomplete work that does not fulfill the contract
6. Rate your provider
Completed tasks require your rating. Only verified tasks from Local Bucket customers can submit a 1 to 5 star rating. This process keeps all reviews true.