How it works

Three layers of protection on every project

Every payment is locked behind independent verification. You hold the money. Nobody gets paid until the work is confirmed by your coordinator.

01

Set up your project

Register and create a project in minutes. Choose only the stages you need — full build, partial, renovation, or a single task. Set your total budget and deposit it into the BuildMyHome.lk escrow account. Your money is held securely and cannot be accessed by anyone until you give approval.

  • Choose any combination of 10 construction stages
  • Budget is deposited into secure escrow before work starts
  • Platform assigns a verified coordinator and contractor
  • Camera kit installed on site within 5 days
02

Independent coordinator verifies weekly

A coordinator assigned by the platform — completely independent of your contractor — visits the site every week. They complete a structured checklist for the current stage, upload GPS-stamped photos and video, and submit a verified inspection report directly to you.

  • Coordinator is paid by the platform, not the contractor
  • GPS-stamped photos confirm they were physically on site
  • Structured checklist per construction stage
  • You watch the site 24/7 via live camera
03

You release — no one else

When a stage is complete, you receive a notification. Review the coordinator's verified report, photos, and live camera footage. If everything looks good, tap to release that stage's payment. If something is wrong — the money stays in escrow. Simple as that.

  • One-tap payment release from anywhere in the world
  • Auto-approve option available for trusted coordinators
  • Dispute resolution if contractor disagrees
  • 10% retention held until 6 months after handover

Frequently asked questions

What if the contractor does bad work?+
The coordinator will reject the stage in their report. You will not release payment. The contractor must fix the work before any payment is made. If there is a dispute, our admin team reviews all evidence and mediates.
What if I am in a different time zone and cannot respond quickly?+
You have 48 hours to approve each stage after the coordinator signs off. We send you WhatsApp and email reminders. You can also set up a trusted local proxy who can approve on your behalf if you are unreachable.
Can I do just one stage — like flooring only?+
Yes, absolutely. You choose only the stages you need. Someone doing just flooring sets up a single-stage project with one payment milestone. Someone doing land clearing and foundation only selects those two stages.
How do I send money from abroad?+
You can transfer funds via Wise, bank transfer, or through our PayHere integration which accepts international cards. The rate is shown to you before you confirm. Funds are held in LKR in escrow.

Ready to get started?

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