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For Independent Service Providers

EARN WHILE
YOU LEARN.
SET YOUR OWN
SCHEDULE.

Partner with Home Harbor to earn money on your terms. No experience required — access professional training resources, get paid per job, and build toward a full pro career.

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No experience neededPer-job insurance includedGet paid in 2 days

Sound familiar?

Many people starting out on gig platforms face these same frustrations.

Gig platforms pay minimum with no room to grow

No training, no skill development — just show up and figure it out

1099 but no insurance coverage on the job

No way to build a reputation that follows you

Competing for jobs with no way to stand out

No clear path to earning more over time

Home Harbor is built differently.

How it works

Get started in 4 simple steps.

1

Sign up as a Harbor Helper

Create your profile, pass a background check (we cover the cost).

2

Access training resources

Complete your first module to unlock your categories.

3

Set your availability

Choose when you want to work — no minimums, no requirements.

4

Accept jobs and get paid

Jobs broadcast to you in real time. Accept what works, skip what doesn't. Get paid in 2 days.

Calculate your potential earnings

Adjust the sliders to see what you could earn.

Your Numbers

5
120
48
10 wks52 wks

Earnings per job (Cleaning)

$65

$120 avg job × 54% helper rate

Monthly earnings (estimated)

$1,403

$65 × 5 jobs/wk × 4.33 weeks

Annual earnings (estimated)

$65 × 5 jobs/wk × 48 weeks

On TaskRabbit at similar volume

At 5 jobs/week averaging $52/job = $12,442/year
Home Harbor: $3,110 more per year

Ready to start earning?

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Your reputation here becomes your credential everywhere

Many Harbor Helpers graduate to full pro status within 6–12 months. Build your rating, complete jobs, and unlock higher tiers.

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Harbor Helper

T1 jobs only

  • T1 tasks (cleaning, landscaping, handyman, pet services, etc.)
  • 50–55% of job price per task
  • Per-job insurance included
  • Training resources and support

Basic Pro

Unlock T2 jobs

  • Access to T2 jobs (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
  • 60–70% commission rates
  • Set your own prices
  • Professional storefront

Verified Pro

Higher earnings

  • T2 + T3 project access
  • 70–80% commission rates
  • Team management tools
  • Marketing support

Premium Pro

Full platform access

  • All job tiers available
  • 80–90% commission rates
  • Full business toolkit
  • Dedicated account management

Why helpers choose us

Built for your success

More than just job matching. Home Harbor gives you the tools and protection to build a real career.

Per-job insurance included

Every job is covered through our insurance partner. You're protected on every booking.

Get paid in 2 days

Earnings deposited to your Stripe account within 2 business days of job completion.

Access training resources

Professional training modules across every category you serve. Learn at your own pace.

Real-time job broadcasts

Jobs come to you instantly. Accept what fits your schedule. Skip what doesn't.

Background check covered

We cover the cost of your background check. No upfront costs to get started.

Ratings that build your career

Your rating follows you as you grow. Great work leads to better jobs and higher earnings.

Real helpers. Real results.

These are real people who started as Harbor Helpers and built something bigger.

I grew up helping my dad do drywall on weekends — it was our thing. After he passed, I didn't think those skills mattered. Then I signed up as a Harbor Helper doing handyman jobs. Within six months, I completed 80+ jobs, earned my Verified Pro badge, and started my own drywall business. Now I'm building something my dad would be proud of — and I'm home for dinner with my kids every night.
Maria G.

Maria G.

Single Mom · Drywall Specialist · Verified Pro

After 8 years in the Marines, I had discipline but zero civilian job prospects. Home Harbor let me start the same week I signed up — cleaning jobs first, then junk removal. The broadcast system meant I could fill my schedule without hustling for leads. Fourteen months later, I run a crew of 3 and we're fully booked most weeks. This platform gave me a mission again.
James T.

James T.

Marine Veteran · Cleaning & Junk Removal · Premium Pro

I needed flexible income around my class schedule — not a boss who would guilt me for studying. I started with weekend pet-sitting and pool cleaning, then added landscaping in the summer. Home Harbor lets me pick my hours and I've earned enough to graduate debt-free. Now I'm going full-time on landscaping as a career.
Aisha R.

Aisha R.

College Graduate · Landscaping · Basic Pro

Common questions from helpers

No. Harbor Helpers are independent service providers, not employees. You set your own schedule, choose which jobs to accept, and run your own independent business. You'll receive a 1099 at year end via Stripe.

No experience is required to sign up. You'll access training resources in your chosen categories before you go live. Your first background check is covered by us.

You'll set up a Stripe Express account during onboarding. Earnings are deposited within 2 business days of job completion.

Harbor Helpers handle T1 (Tier 1) jobs: Cleaning, Landscaping, Handyman, Pet Services, Pest Control, Pool Services, Junk Removal, and Carpet Cleaning.

Every booking includes per-job insurance coverage activated through our insurance partner. You're covered while you're on the job — no monthly premium required.

When a homeowner books a service in your category, you'll receive a real-time notification. You have 10 minutes to accept or skip. First to accept gets the job.

Yes. During onboarding you'll select the categories you want to serve. You can add more categories later after completing the relevant training modules.

As you complete jobs and earn positive ratings, you become eligible to upgrade to Basic Pro status — unlocking Tier 2 jobs, higher earnings, and the ability to set your own service prices.

Ready to start earning on your terms?

Join Home Harbor today. No fees, no contracts, no required hours.

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