The Digital Handshake for Independent Pros

WIN THE BID.
SECURE THE FUNDS.

Send one professional link to present your proposal, get the contract signed, and lock in the deposit. Handshake manages your photo updates, client questions, and milestone payouts—so you can focus on the build.

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Join 1,200+ Pros securing $45M+ in project value

Why they pick you—
and pay more.

Clients aren't just paying for a deliverable; they are paying for certainty. When you elevate your presentation, you elevate your price tag.

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Legitimacy on Day One Deliver a professional digital contract with enforceable terms and clear milestones. Look like a top-tier agency, even if it's just you and a truck.

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The Property Vault Promise them a permanent digital asset. Handshake gives your clients a tax-ready ledger, signed change orders, and a photo timeline they can use for their future accounting.

The Premium Advantage

Client Confidence 100% Verified

"The other guy's bid was slightly cheaper, but Handshake made us feel completely safe handing over a $5,000 deposit. The communication is unmatched."

End back-of-the-napkin contracts

Running a modern contracting business on messy texts and paper checks is costing you time, money, and reputation

⚠️ The Old Way

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    Vague Bids: Estimates sent via unformatted text messages that clients don't take seriously.
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    Payment Friction: Waiting on paper checks or hitting app transfer limits.
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    Scope Creep: Doing extra work because the change-order was lost in a group text.
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    The Chase: Awkwardly begging for the final payment weeks after the job is done.
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    Risk: Disputes turning into "he said / she said."
The Modern Standard

✅ The Handshake Way

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    One Clean Link: Professional bids sent via SMS. No apps for clients to download.
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    Instant Deposits: Payment details securely saved on file upon signing.
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    Milestone Payouts: Auto-unlock payments when labor starts and finishes.
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    Signed Approvals: Change orders electronically signed instantly before work begins.
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    The Legal Shield: A centralized, time-stamped photo & document vault.
The Deal Flow

Close the deal. Do the work. Get paid.

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Send the Bid

Build your scope of work from templates on your phone. Text the secure link to your client so they can review and e-sign natively from their browser.

2

Lock in the Deposit

Clients electronically sign and securely put a card on file. Setup a Deposit, Start-of-Labor, and Completion schedule so you never finance materials out-of-pocket.

3

Build & Unlock

Upload time-stamped project photos as proof of work. When a phase is done, the client taps "Approve" to unlock the milestone payment directly to your bank account.

Inside the Client Link

  • 📄 Itemized Scope of Work
  • ✍️ Digital E-Signatures
  • 💳 Milestone Payment Schedule
  • 📝 1-Tap Change Orders
  • 💾 Downloadable Tax-Ready Record

Look like a pro.
Without the office staff.

We consolidate your entire job into one unified Live Project Page.

No more hunting through separate apps for the signed contract, the invoice, or the text messages approving a $500 scope change. Send one professional link, and let the software handle the administration.

Scope & Profit Protection.

Protect yourself from "I thought that was included" disputes.

A clear contract + signed scope + time-stamped photo record + approved change orders. Keep the money and the proof centralized so you never do unpaid extra work again.

Lightweight Visit Updates

Share your next visit date, send automated "On My Way" ETAs, and use optional GPS check-ins to provide proof of arrival. Zero overhead, massive customer confidence.

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Customer SMS

When are you showing up today?

System Log

GPS Verified Check-in • 8:15 AM

YOU

Photo Upload • 1:00 PM

Pan is waterproofed. Ready for flood test.

★★★★★

"They gave us a clear schedule, documented every step with photos, and we only paid as milestones were hit. Working with them gave us total peace of mind."

— Sarah Jenkins, Client

The Hidden Buyer

Win Client Trust.

Modern consumers expect an "Amazon-like" checkout experience. By providing transparency, documented work, and structured payments, you give yourself a massive trust advantage over competitors.

Contractors who use Handshake win more bids because clients feel safe.

Built with real contractors.

★★★★★

"I used to spend my evenings typing up invoices and chasing clients for final checks. Handshake automated the collection. I get paid the second I finish the job."

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Mike Sorrenson

Tile & Remodeling

★★★★★

"Having the scope, the photos, and the change orders all in one signed link saved me from a $2,000 dispute last month. It's the ultimate CYA tool."

DC

David Chen

General Contractor

★★★★★

"I look like a massive firm to my clients, but it's really just me and two guys. The milestone payment structure makes selling big jobs easy."

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Marcus Johnson

Landscaping & Hardscape

The ROI Math

An Investment, Not an Expense.

Winning just one more high-value client a year easily pays for the subscription. The hours you save not chasing invoices? That's pure margin.

Starter

$0/mo

Prove the concept. Close your first digital job.

  • ✓ 1 Active Project Limit
  • ✓ Send Bids via SMS Link
  • ✓ Square Milestone Payments
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The Growth Standard

Solo

$39/mo

The operating system for ambitious, independent pros.

  • ✓ Unlimited Active Projects
  • ✓ Project Photo Vaults
  • ✓ Dedicated Twilio SMS Number
  • ✓ In-App Threaded Messaging
  • ✓ Quick Bid Templates
Start 14-Day Trial

Team

$149/mo

Reputation and scale for multi-crew teams.

  • Everything in Solo, plus:
  • ✓ Auto-Review Chasing
  • ✓ Rich Proposal Social Proof
  • ✓ Sub-Contractor Login Seats
  • ✓ Custom Domain (portal.xyz)
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+ Standard Square processing fees apply on transactions.

Common Questions

I already send invoices through Square or QuickBooks. Why do I need Handshake?

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Think of QuickBooks as your accountant and Square as your cash register. Handshake is your digital storefront. A standard invoicing app lets you process a transaction, but Handshake provides the high-end digital proposal, the legally binding e-signatures, and the structured milestone payment schedule. It creates the premium client experience that makes a homeowner confident enough to hand over a $15,000 deposit in the first place.

Does Handshake hold my funds, or do I get paid directly?

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We never touch your money. Handshake acts as a modern, automated alternative to construction escrow, but the funds route directly through your connected Square account. When a client taps "Approve" on a project phase, the payment is processed instantly via credit card or ACH and deposited into your bank account according to your normal processor schedule. No holding periods, no middleman wallets.

What if my clients aren't tech-savvy? Do they need to remember a password?

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No, and this is our biggest advantage for winning residential bids. Requiring homeowners to download an app or create a login creates friction. Handshake uses a secure, encrypted web link sent directly via SMS text message or email. If your client knows how to open a text message, they can review the scope, sign the agreement, and pay the deposit natively in their phone's web browser in under 60 seconds.

I'm not a general contractor. Does phase-based billing work for my business?

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Absolutely. While built to solve the deposit and cash flow problems of physical tradesmen—like remodelers, landscapers, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and custom builders—Handshake is the operating system for anyone who requires upfront agreements and milestone payouts. Software developers, creative agencies, interior designers, and high-ticket freelancers use Handshake to manage their own "Milestone Paywalls." If your work requires a proposal, a handshake, and payment protection, this tool is built for you.

Upgrade your
handshake.

Trade the messy text threads for a premium digital experience.
See exactly what your clients will see, or start your first project right now.

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