South Africa's Most Trusted Trades Platform

Trusted artisans.
Guaranteed work.
You pay when you're happy.

Every artisan on Modiri is SAPS-vetted, every job is backed by a workmanship guarantee, and your payment stays in escrow until the work is right — not before.

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SAPS-Vetted
Criminal records checked before any artisan joins the platform
Escrow Protected
Payment held securely until you confirm the job is done right
Work Guaranteed
Insured workmanship on every job — problems after the fact are covered
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Every Artisan
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Every Job
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South Africa
Local. Trusted. Yours.
The Modiri Promise

Three guarantees.
Zero downside risk.

We built this platform around one conviction: a homeowner should never have to gamble just to get a job done right.

Pillar I — Safety

You know who's coming
through your door.

Before any artisan steps onto your property, we've checked them against the SAPS criminal database. You'll see their name, their verified photo, and their credentials before they arrive — and the app tracks when they arrive and when they leave.

For homeowners living alone. For parents. For anyone who values their peace of mind — this one's for you.

Pillar II — Escrow

You don't pay until
you're satisfied. Full stop.

Your payment is held securely in escrow from the moment you book. It only gets released when you say the job meets the standard. Not when the artisan says so. When you say so.

No more handing over cash and hoping for the best. No more arguments after the fact. You hold the power until the work is right.

Pillar III — Guarantee

If the work causes a
problem later, it's covered.

Every job completed through Modiri carries a workmanship guarantee backed by insurance. If something goes wrong after the artisan has left — a leak, a fault, a fitting that fails — you're protected.

We don't just guarantee the work. We stand behind it.

Modiri Workmanship Guarantee Seal
The Modiri Workmanship Guarantee South Africa's only near-zero-risk home services platform
For Homeowners

Three steps to a job done right.

1

Search & Book

Browse SAPS-vetted artisans near you. View their credentials, real client reviews, and verified trade qualifications. Book the right person — all from the app, in minutes.

2

They Arrive. You're Ready.

Track your artisan's ETA in real time. You know their name, their face, and their verified identity before they ring your doorbell. Your payment sits safely in escrow throughout.

3

Approve & Release

Happy with the work? Release payment from the app. Not satisfied? You have full protection — escrow holds, the guarantee applies, and Modiri steps in. The power stays with you.

What We Cover

Every trade. Every home.

Electrical
Installations, fault-finding, rewiring, DB boards
Plumbing
Leaks, burst pipes, geysers, drainage
Painting
Interior, exterior, surface prep, waterproofing
Gardening
Lawn care, landscaping, trimming, irrigation
Pool Maintenance
Cleaning, chemicals, pump repairs, inspections
Carpentry
Built-ins, doors, repairs, custom joinery
Roofing
Repairs, waterproofing, gutters, inspections
HVAC & Appliances
Air conditioning, appliance repairs, installations
Need it done today? Emergency-available artisans are standing by right now — opt-in artisans only, so you know they're ready.
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For Artisans

We don't just find you work.
We empower you to manage a real business.

Whether you work alone or run a team, Modiri connects you with clients who are ready to book — with secure payments, built-in accounting, and a complete business toolkit built around how trade actually works in South Africa.

Individual Artisan

Work alone.
Work smarter.

Set your own availability, choose the jobs that suit you, and let your reviews do the selling. Your Modiri profile is your CV, your reputation, and your storefront — all in one.

  • Consistent, pre-qualified client bookings
  • Secure escrow payments — you always get paid
  • Build a verified profile with real client reviews
  • Manage your own schedule from the app
  • Built-in accounting — income tracking, invoices & SARS-ready tax reports
  • Business planning module — set goals and track your growth (coming soon)
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Company / Team

Running a team?
We scale with you.

Onboard your artisans, manage their schedules, and grow your client base through a single platform built for how trade companies actually operate — without the admin overhead.

  • Team management and scheduling in one dashboard
  • Company branding and verified business profile
  • Centralised billing, bookkeeping & SARS-compliant financial reporting
  • Business planning module — set targets and measure team performance (coming soon)
  • Each artisan retains their individual reviews and credentials
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No vehicle? No barrier. Modiri Van connects artisans to jobs across the city, removing transport as a barrier to opportunity. Your tools — not your transport — define what you can achieve.
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Every booking creates
an opportunity.

Modiri exists to put skilled South African tradespeople in front of clients who need them — and to remove every barrier standing in the way. Transport. Trust. Technology. We handle all three, so the only thing that matters is the quality of your work.

Questions Answered

We know what you're thinking.

When you book and pay, your money goes into a secure escrow account — not to the artisan. It stays there for the entire duration of the job. Once you've inspected the work and confirm through the app that you're satisfied, the funds are released. If you're not happy, you raise a dispute and Modiri steps in. The artisan never receives a cent until you say so.
Every artisan undergoes a criminal background check through an accredited SAPS-linked verification bureau before their profile goes live. This flags any criminal record held against the artisan's ID number. Artisans with violent, fraud, or property crime convictions are not admitted to the platform. The check is repeated periodically to keep the database current.
Don't release escrow. Open a dispute directly from the app — Modiri's QA team reviews the case, assesses the work against the job brief, and mediates between you and the artisan. Our policy is a full refund if the work genuinely doesn't meet the agreed standard. Most disputes are resolved within 5 business days.
The guarantee covers defects in workmanship that emerge after the job is completed and payment is released. If a pipe starts leaking a week later because of how it was fitted, if an electrical fault appears, or if paintwork peels prematurely — you're covered. Raise it in the app, our team assesses it, and we arrange rectification or compensation. Insurance backs the guarantee so there's no cap on the claim.
We're launching in Johannesburg and Pretoria, with Cape Town and Durban following shortly after. Register your interest above — enter your city and we'll include your area in your launch notification. We're growing fast and artisans are onboarding in new areas weekly.
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Launching soon.
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The Modiri apps are in final development — targeting launch in Johannesburg, Q3 2026. Tell us which version you need and we'll notify you the moment it's ready in your area.

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