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Interior painting · 3 rooms
Claremont, Cape Town
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- Paid
- 4Work
- 5Done
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- Quote accepted
- R8,500
- Start date
- Mon, 12 Oct
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Browse professionalsSipho N.
Painter · Rondebosch, Cape Town
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View all questionsHow does the protected payment process work?
When you accept a quote or book a callout, payment is processed securely through Paystack and held by Buildbuggy. The professional is paid after the job is confirmed complete. If a dispute is raised, the funds remain held while our team reviews it.
How are professionals verified?
Every professional completes onboarding and submits identity information, services, and previous work for review. Profiles only become visible after approval, with additional verification shown clearly where it has been completed.
What if I am not satisfied with the work?
You can raise a dispute from the project page. Our team reviews the job details and on-platform communication before deciding how the held funds should be handled.
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