For tradies: exclusive leads, never shared
No subscription. No lock-in.
Local jobs for reputable tradies
Safe As Houses connects checked tradies with older Melbourne homeowners and the families who help them.
✓ Every lead goes to one tradie only
✓ Exclusive leads, never shared
✓ Your first few leads are free
✓ Only pay for leads you want
✓ Get checked, get chosen
Apply in two minutes. Once you pass our checks, you’ll start getting leads.
Start getting leads
Tell us about your business. We’ll ask for your ABN, licence, insurance and police check next.
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Why tradies join Safe As Houses
Better leads, fair pricing and customers who already trust you.
Exclusive
One lead, one tradie
We never send the same job to three tradies. If you accept it, it’s yours.
Pre-chosen
Customers who’ve picked you
Homeowners see your profile and choose you before we send you the job.
Pay per lead
No lock-in
No sign-up fee or subscription. Your first few leads are free, then a set fee per lead, priced by trade.
Ongoing work
Regular jobs
Tradies with a strong track record can get scheduled jobs through our Home Care membership.
How leads work
Simple, fair and fast. You stay in control of which jobs you take.
Step 1
A homeowner tells us the job
The trade, the job, their suburb and when they need it done.
Step 2
They choose your profile
They can skip up to two profiles, so when a lead reaches you, they’ve already picked you.
Step 3
You get the lead
By text and email: the job type, suburb, timing, estimated job value and the lead price.
Step 4
Accept within 30 minutes
Just tap accept or decline. No need to call yet. If we don’t hear from you, the job goes to the next tradie.
Step 5
Contact them within 24 hours
Get in touch with the homeowner to arrange a time to quote.
Step 6
We check in after the job
We ask the homeowner how it went, so good work gets noticed.
What homeowners see on your profile
Your profile is how homeowners decide to choose you, so it pays to make it count.
✓ Your name, photo and business name
✓ Trades, services and suburbs you cover
✓ Licence or registration number
✓ Years in business
✓ Your Safe As Houses checked badge
✓ A short intro in your own words
✓ Reviews from Safe As Houses customers
Pricing
Simple, fair pricing
✓ No sign-up fee, no subscription, no lock-in contract
✓ Your first few leads are free
✓ After that, a set fee per lead based on the trade. You’ll see the price before you accept
✓ We keep a card on file and only charge it when you accept a lead
You’re in control
Decline a job, pay nothing
You choose which leads to accept. You never pay for a job you decline or a lead that goes to another tradie.
What leads cost
Lead prices are set by trade, based on the typical job size. You’ll always see the exact price before you accept, and your first few leads are free.
Bigger jobs
Plumbing, electrical, roofing and gutters
$90 to $120
per lead
Everyday jobs
Handyman, painting and carpentry
$60 to $80
per lead
Regular jobs
Gardening and cleaning
$30 to $50
per lead
Prices are a guide and may change. Other trades are priced individually, and we’ll tell you the price before your first lead.
How we compare with the big lead sites
The big sites can be cheaper per lead. But a cheap lead isn’t a cheap job. When several tradies chase the same homeowner, you win fewer of them, so what really counts is what you pay for each job you actually win.
Safe As Houses
One homeowner, one tradie
✓ Every lead goes to you only, never shared
✓ The homeowner has already chosen your profile
✓ No subscription, no lock-in
✓ Your first few leads are free
✓ Decline a job, pay nothing
✓ Your checked badge builds trust before you call
The big lead sites
One job, several tradies
✓ Often cheaper per lead
✕ Leads often shared with up to three tradies
✕ A race to call first, then quote against each other on price
✕ Usually a monthly subscription on top of lead fees
✕ Tradie checks vary from site to site
The checks you’ll need to pass
Our customers trust you with their home. These checks earn that trust, and set you apart from tradies on other lead sites.
✓ Licence
Checked against the relevant Victorian register for your trade.
✓ Insurance
A current public liability certificate of currency.
✓ ABN
A valid ABN and a business based in Melbourne.
✓ ASIC
The banned and disqualified registers, for your business and its directors.
✓ Police check
A national police check from the last 12 months.
✓ References
Two or three recent reviews or references from customers.
✓ Code of conduct
Your agreement to how we work with older customers.
Every year
We re-check your licence and insurance every year, and whenever your insurance renews.
Our code of conduct
Every Safe As Houses tradie agrees to these standards before they get their first lead.
01
Written quotes first
Give a clear written quote before any work starts.
02
Small deposits only
Never ask for full payment upfront.
03
No cash-only jobs
Every customer gets a proper invoice.
04
No pressure selling
No “today only” deals or rushing anyone into a decision.
05
Fair market prices
Charge within the fair market range for the job.
06
Respect, always
Treat every customer and their home with respect.
Keeping standards high
We contact the homeowner after every job to ask what they were charged and how it went, and compare it with your quote and the typical market range for that job in Melbourne. Most jobs need nothing more. If something doesn’t add up, we’ll talk to you first.
What happens if you don’t follow our policies
First time
Warning and refund
A written warning, and we ask you to refund the homeowner anything charged above the market range.
If it happens again
No more leads
We stop sending you leads.
Serious breach
Removed straight away
Dishonesty, pressure tactics, unsafe work or taking advantage of an older customer.
Home Care membership
Recurring work for top tradies
Complete jobs with us over time and keep good feedback, and you’ll be eligible for work through Safe As Houses Home Care, our yearly maintenance membership for homeowners.
Member jobs are scheduled and recurring, and we pay you for them directly. Any extra work you quote and invoice to the homeowner as usual.
Questions from tradies
Is there a sign-up fee?
No. You only pay for leads you accept, after your free leads are used.
Do I have to accept every lead?
No. Accept the ones that suit you, and you’re never charged for a lead you decline.
What if I miss the 30 minutes?
The job goes to the next tradie. Missing the odd one is fine, but if it happens a lot, we’ll check you still want leads.
Do I need a licence?
If your trade requires one in Victoria, yes. Handyman and garden work may not, but you’ll still need an ABN, insurance and a police check.
Which areas do you cover?
We’re starting with selected areas of Melbourne. Tell us where you work and we’ll let you know.
How long does approval take?
Once we have your documents, we aim to get back to you within a few business days.
Safe As Houses Trades
Connecting Melbourne homeowners with checked, trusted local tradies.
Contact
Email: info@safeashousestrades.com
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Homeowners can request a checked tradie here. It’s free.
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