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Harbor Helper completing a home service job with confidence

For Independent Service Providers

EARN WHILE
YOU LEARN.
SET YOUR OWN
SCHEDULE.

Partner with Home Harbor to earn money on your terms. No experience required — access professional training resources, get paid per job, and build toward a full pro career.

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No experience neededPer-job insurance you can buyPaid per job, released on approval

Sound familiar?

Many people starting out on gig platforms face these same frustrations.

Gig platforms pay minimum with no room to grow

No training, no skill development — just show up and figure it out

1099 but no insurance coverage on the job

No way to build a reputation that follows you

Competing for jobs with no way to stand out

No clear path to earning more over time

Home Harbor is built differently.

How it works

Get started in 4 simple steps.

1

Sign up as a Harbor Helper

Create your profile, pass a background check (we cover the cost).

2

Access training resources

Complete your first module to unlock your categories.

3

Set your availability

Choose when you want to work — no minimums, no requirements.

4

Accept jobs and get paid

Jobs broadcast to you in real time. Accept what works, skip what doesn't. Your pay is released when the homeowner approves the work.

Your reputation here becomes your credential everywhere

Build your rating, complete jobs, and unlock higher tiers — a Harbor Helper who keeps a 4.0 rating across 12 completed jobs can graduate to full pro status.

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Harbor Helper

T1 jobs only

  • T1 tasks (cleaning, landscaping, handyman, pet services, etc.)
  • Keep the large majority of every job
  • Per-job insurance you can buy
  • Training resources and support

Basic Pro

Unlock T2 jobs

  • Access to T2 jobs (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
  • A smaller marketplace fee on T2 work than on T1
  • Set your own prices
  • Professional storefront

Verified Pro

Higher earnings

  • T2 + T3 project access
  • Larger projects carry our smallest fee
  • Team management tools
  • Marketing support

Premium Pro

Full Home Harbor access

  • All job tiers available
  • Every job tier available, each at its own fee
  • Full business toolkit
  • Dedicated account management

Per-job Thimble insurance: buy cover for a single gig instead of an annual policy — no monthly premium. You buy it yourself; it is not added automatically.

Tiered profile unlock: at 12 jobs + 4.0 stars, your profile gets a banner photo, extended bio, and 30-photo gallery.

Valedictorian badge: top-rated Helpers earn a category-specific badge visible on their public profile.

Why helpers choose us

Built for your success

More than just job matching. Home Harbor gives you the tools and protection to build a real career.

Per-job insurance you can buy

Buy per-job cover from Thimble for the gigs you want it on. You buy it and you are the policyholder — it is not added for you.

Paid per job

On a single-visit job, your pay is released when the homeowner approves the work, or automatically 24 hours after you close out the job. Payouts go to your bank every Friday and usually land 1–3 business days later, or cash out your available balance whenever you like (an instant cash-out needs a debit card on file, moves $25 or more at a time, and carries Stripe's instant fee).

Access training resources

Professional training modules across every category you serve. Learn at your own pace.

Real-time job broadcasts

Jobs come to you instantly. Accept what fits your schedule. Skip what doesn't.

Background check covered

We cover the cost of your background check. No upfront costs to get started.

Ratings that build your career

Your rating follows you as you grow. Great work leads to better jobs and higher earnings.

Common questions from helpers

No. Harbor Helpers are independent service providers, not employees. You set your own schedule, choose which jobs to accept, and run your own independent business. If your earnings reach the IRS reporting threshold, your 1099 from Home Harbor is delivered through Stripe after the year ends.

No experience is required to sign up. You'll access training resources in your chosen categories before you go live. Your first background check is covered by us.

You'll set up a Stripe Express account during onboarding. On a single-visit job, your pay is released when the homeowner approves the work, or automatically 24 hours after you close out the job. Payouts go to your bank every Friday and usually land 1–3 business days later, or cash out your available balance whenever you like (an instant cash-out needs a debit card on file, moves $25 or more at a time, and carries Stripe's instant fee).

Harbor Helpers handle T1 (Tier 1) jobs: Cleaning, Landscaping, Handyman, Pet Services, Pest Control, Pool Services, Junk Removal, and Carpet Cleaning.

You can buy per-job cover from Thimble for the day you're working, instead of carrying an annual policy — no monthly premium. It is not automatic: you buy it, you are the policyholder, and Home Harbor does not add it for you.

When a homeowner books a service in your category, you'll receive a real-time notification. You have 10 minutes to accept or skip. First to accept gets the job.

Yes. During onboarding you'll select the categories you want to serve. You can add more categories later after completing the relevant training modules.

As you complete jobs and earn positive ratings, you become eligible to upgrade to Basic Pro status — unlocking Tier 2 jobs, higher earnings, and the ability to set your own service prices.

Ready to start earning on your terms?

Join Home Harbor today. No fees, no contracts, no required hours.

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