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Trusted contractor escrow · All of Canada

Secure payments.
Fair outcomes.
Zero gamble.

PayHold holds project funds in escrow until work is completed and approved. Customers show good faith. Contractors get paid for real. Both sides stay protected.

Funds held securely
Milestone releases
Built for Canada

How PayHold works

Four clear steps from agreement to release—no grey area, no surprise.

STEP 01

Agree on terms

Customer and contractor define scope, price, and milestones. Everyone knows what “done” looks like.

STEP 02

Fund the escrow

The customer deposits funds with PayHold. The contractor can start knowing payment is secured.

STEP 03

Complete milestones

Work progresses against the plan. Progress can be reviewed before each release is authorized.

STEP 04

Release payment

Approved funds go to the contractor. Remaining balances stay held until the next milestone or final sign-off.

Built to eliminate fraud on both sides

Transparency, accountability, and controlled releases—so neither party has to gamble on the other.

Secure fund holding

Project money sits with a neutral third party until conditions you agreed to are met—not in someone’s pocket mid-job.

Milestone-based releases

Disburse at approved levels. Pay only for completed, inspected stages—materials, framing, finish, and final walkthrough.

Protects both parties

Customers avoid walk-away scams. Contractors avoid non-payment. Integrity becomes the default, not a hope.

Progress visibility

Optional expert monitoring and customer approval gates keep releases tied to real, verifiable progress on site.

Clear terms upfront

Scope, price, and release rules are set before funds move—reducing disputes, lawyers, and wasted time.

Faster resolution

Less court, less headache. Structured escrow keeps projects moving and relationships professional.

Built for real-world projects

If a deposit of good faith is expected, PayHold is how you show it—without gambling on theirs.

Construction Transport Equipment operators Landscaping Service industries

With PayHold vs. without

Without PayHold

  • Deposits can vanish with unreliable contractors
  • Contractors chase customers for payment
  • Disputes escalate to courts, lawyers, and delay
  • Trust is assumed—until it fails

With PayHold

  • Funds stay secured until work is approved
  • Contractors know payment is already held
  • Clear milestones reduce conflict and cost
  • Integrity is enforced by the process

Ready to hold the deal accountable?

Start a PayHold escrow in minutes. Protect the project, the payment, and the people on both sides.