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.
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.
Sign up as a Harbor Helper
Create your profile, pass a background check (we cover the cost).
Access training resources
Complete your first module to unlock your categories.
Set your availability
Choose when you want to work — no minimums, no requirements.
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.
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
Ready to start earning on your terms?
Join Home Harbor today. No fees, no contracts, no required hours.
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