California Trade Network Launch

We are building our contractor network across California first.

This ensures every job posted receives qualified responses when the platform opens to job posters. Launching contractor-first creates a better experience for everyone.

No. On 8Fold, you pay for the entire job - not hourly time.

When you post a job, you select a price using our sliding scale system. That price covers the job from start to finish. There are no surprise hourly extensions and no time-based disputes.

Payment is securely processed and only released after completion is confirmed.

8Fold is built on structure and accountability.

Instead of open bidding or racing to the lowest price, jobs are routed locally by real people who match your job with qualified contractors in your area.

No bidding wars. No algorithm chaos. No hourly misunderstandings.

Routers are community members who connect jobs with contractors.

Rather than relying only on automation, 8Fold gives people the opportunity to coordinate jobs locally. This creates faster routing, local accountability, and paid opportunities for people in the community.

No.

You post your job. We handle the routing.

Routers send your job to appropriate local contractors who can assign themselves to the job. There's no browsing, bidding, or vetting required on your end.

You are charged when you post your job.

Your payment is securely processed and held in escrow. Funds are released only after job completion is confirmed.

If your job is not assigned within 7 days (approximately 5 business days), you may request a refund.

8Fold acts as the neutral mediator.

Funds are held securely until completion is confirmed by all parties. This protects both the Job Poster and the Contractor.

No membership fees. No advertising fees.

Qualified contractors can join 8Fold and receive routed jobs directly. You simply accept jobs, complete the work, and get paid according to the structured payout model.

Contractors keep up to 80% of the job value on standard urban jobs.

For regional jobs that require travel, contractors keep 85% of the job value.

Routers earn 8% for coordinating and assigning the job. The platform fee is 12% on standard jobs.

All splits are shown upfront — no hidden fees, no surprises.

Yes.

Anyone with reliable internet access and a bank account for direct deposit can apply. Routers help connect jobs with contractors in their region and earn income from successful connections.

Yes - that's exactly what we're saying.

After completing your basic profile setup, you can begin routing available jobs in your area.

Routers can also earn additional income through Referral Rewards when referred Job Posters or Contractors successfully complete jobs.