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Hiring Safety Tips

Practical steps to protect yourself when hiring help through ToolWorkTap.

  1. 1. Define the scope in writing

    Agree on tasks, materials, deadlines, and total price before any work begins. Keep it in ToolWorkTap messages.

  2. 2. Verify credentials yourself

    License and insurance badges are self-declared. Ask for license numbers, proof of insurance, and references for any specialized or high-risk work.

  3. 3. Don't pay everything up front

    Use milestones for larger jobs. Avoid wire transfers, gift cards, or cash-only deals you can't trace.

  4. 4. Document before and after

    Take dated photos of the work area before and after the job. This protects both parties.

  5. 5. Keep communication on-platform

    Use ToolWorkTap messaging so we can help if a dispute comes up.

  6. 6. Hire licensed pros for dangerous work

    Electrical, gas, structural, roofing, asbestos, and similar work should only be done by qualified, licensed, and insured professionals — even if a handyman offers to do it cheaper.

Disclaimer: ToolWorkTap does not vet, verify, license, insure, or supervise any handyman or service provider listed on the App. You hire at your own risk. Emergency or dangerous work should only be performed by qualified licensed professionals. See our Terms of Use.