Rebuild Trust in Malaysian Home Services
Photo-assessed scope. Agreed price range. Payment secured before contractor assigned. Honest service throughout.
Our Promise
Every Ringgit Protected
Client pays into ring-fenced trust account
Funds held until work is confirmed complete
Difference refunded if quote is below maximum
The Process
How It Works
Seven transparent steps from photo submission to job completion. Every stage is documented, every ringgit is protected.
Submit Photos
Send minimum 3 photos + problem description + location + urgency via WhatsApp
Receive Price Range
BuildR reviews photos and responds with a transparent price range
Agree to Range
Read the price range and reply AGREE — timestamped and logged for your protection
Pay into Escrow
Pay the maximum of agreed range into ring-fenced escrow via FPX
Golden Window
BuildR runs 30-minute contractor alert — includes photos and agreed price range
Site Assessment
Contractor visits site, assesses job, submits final quote within agreed range
Refund & Work
If final quote is below maximum, difference refunded immediately. Work proceeds.
Payment Protected
FPX Ring-Fenced Escrow
For Homeowners
Your Money, Protected Until You're Satisfied
No more guessing games. No more paying upfront and hoping for the best. With BuildR, you're in control from start to finish.
Every job begins with a photo submission and a BuildR price range — before any contractor is assigned
You must reply AGREE to the price range before paying into escrow
Every ringgit you pay is held in a ring-fenced trust account until work is confirmed complete
All contractors are identity-verified local neighbors (MyKad verified, zone assigned)
If final quote is below escrow maximum, the difference is refunded immediately
For Contractors
Show Up. The Money Is Already There.
Every job alert has photos attached, agreed price range stated, escrow already funded, and AGREE timestamp on record. No more wasted trips.
Photos Attached
Every job alert includes client photos so you know exactly what you're walking into
Money Already There
Escrow is funded before you're assigned. No chasing payments. Ever.
Agreed Price Range
Client has already agreed to the price range. No negotiation needed on-site.
Flex Pool Access
Need extra hands? Access our verified Flex worker pool for additional manpower.
24h
First job alert after joining
For Contractors
Flex Ecosystem
Scale your capacity on accepted jobs. Deploy verified Flex workers from 6 categories — you supervise and own the job end to end. Transparent pricing, verified credentials, dispatched same-day.
How It Works
Choose the Flex category you need
Pay the fixed deployment fee via FPX
BuildR dispatches verified worker to your site
You supervise — Flex workers execute under your direction
Transparent pricing: see what you pay and what the worker receives
Cat 1
Flex Helper
RM 80
per day
General labour. No trade skill required. Hands, not expertise.
Carry and move materials
Site cleaning and debris removal
Hold and assist during installation
Mix materials (cement, paint)
General fetching and supporting tasks
Verification
IC only
Best For
Physically intensive jobs that aren't technically demanding
Cat 2
Flex Build
RM 100–120
per day
Experienced site worker. Task-familiar but not formally certified.
Basic tiling assist under supervision
Painting application (walls, ceilings) with guidance
Simple plumbing connections (non-concealed)
Basic electrical assist (non-live work)
Material cutting and preparation
Verification
IC + 1 year site experience declaration + contractor reference
Best For
Jobs where you need a capable second person who knows the trade environment
Cat 3
Flex Semi
RM 130–160
per day
Semi-skilled. CIDB Green Card holder. Works in defined task zones with light supervision.
Tiling — layout and fixing under contractor quality check
Painting — full room execution including prep, cutting in, rolling
Basic plumbing fitting (taps, valves, cisterns)
Drain clearing and trap replacement
AC filter service and unit wipe
Verification
IC + CIDB Green Card (Skil 1–2)
Best For
When you have too much skilled-but-routine work for one person
Cat 4
Flex Skill
RM 180–240
per day
Skilled tradesman. CIDB Blue Card. Can execute independently in one trade.
Full plumbing scope (taps, cisterns, concealed supply pipe)
Full electrical assist under licensed supervision
Complete tiling scope (layout, fixing, grouting)
Full paint scope including minor plastering prep
AC full service including basic diagnostics
Verification
IC + CIDB Blue Card (Skil 3–4) + trade specialisation
Best For
Larger jobs where you need a skilled second who can handle an entire trade area independently
Cat 5
Flex Expert
RM 250–300
per day
Licensed specialist. Their credential goes on the certification.
Electrical certification sign-off (wireman license)
Gas fitting and certification (Gas Malaysia license)
Waterproofing certification (JKR-recognised)
Licensed air-conditioning refrigerant work (F-Gas)
Any task where a licensed name is legally required
Verification
IC + License number + Issuing body + 2 project references
Best For
Jobs requiring licensed sign-off (electrical, gas, waterproofing)
Cat 6
Flex Special
RM 320–480
per day
Senior specialist. Renovation milestone certification. PE-level sign-off.
Pro Enterprise milestone certification and sign-off
Structural assessment sign-off
High-complexity electrical installation certification
Senior gas system installation sign-off
Multi-trade coordination sign-off for renovation milestones
Verification
IC + License + 3 project references (1 must be renovation scale)
Best For
Renovation milestone sign-off and high-complexity certification
Quick-Select Decision Guide
| If you need... | You pay |
|---|---|
| Extra hands. Carry, clean, assist. | RM 80 |
| Someone site-familiar. Can follow instructions. | RM 100–120 |
| Semi-skilled tradesman. CIDB Green Card. | RM 130–160 |
| Skilled tradesman. CIDB Blue Card. Full trade area. | RM 180–240 |
| Licensed specialist. Certification required. | RM 250–300 |
| Senior specialist. Renovation milestone sign-off. | RM 320–480 |
Key Rules
Flex workers are never client-facing
Contractor owns the job — always
Payment before dispatch (no credit terms)
Task Scope Confirmation required before every deployment
All workers verified to their category level (IC, CIDB cards, licenses)
Available from Builder tier onward (not available on Starter free tier)
Ready to scale your workforce?
Join BuildR as ContractorContractor Tiers
Choose Your Tier
Choose the tier that fits your business. The more you grow, the less commission you pay.
Starter
Commission
10%
- Photo-assessed pre-paid job alerts
- Flex pool access
- Job volume cap: 10/month
- Unlimited jobs
Builder
Commission
8%
- Photo-assessed pre-paid job alerts
- Flex pool access
- Unlimited job volume
- Priority matching
Pro
Commission
5.0–8.0%
- Photo-assessed pre-paid job alerts
- Flex pool access
- Unlimited job volume
- Sliding commission scale
Pro Enterprise
Commission
2.5–3.5%
- Milestone-based job alerts
- Flex pool access
- Project-based volume
- Lowest commission rates
Pro Tier Commission Brackets
The bigger the job, the lower your commission. Rates decrease as job value increases.
| Band | Job Value | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Band 1 | ≤ RM 2,000 | 8.0% |
| Band 2 | RM 2,001–5,000 | 7.5% |
| Band 3 | RM 5,001–8,000 | 7.0% |
| Band 4 | RM 8,001–12,000 | 6.5% |
| Band 5 | RM 12,001–18,000 | 6.0% |
| Band 6 | RM 18,001–30,000 | 5.5% |
| Band 7 | RM 30,001–80,000 | 5.0% |
| Band 8 | Above RM 80,000 | 5.0% |
Why Trust BuildR
Built on Trust, Not Tricks
We're rebuilding trust in Malaysian home services — one neighbourhood at a time. No tricks. No shortcuts. Just honest service.
Identity Verified
Every contractor is MyKad verified. Real names, real addresses, real accountability.
Zone Assigned
Contractors are assigned from their verified address. Your neighbor, not a stranger.
Ring-Fenced Escrow
Your payment sits in a trust account. Released only when you approve the work.
Photo-Scope Assessed
Every job is assessed from photos before pricing. No surprises, no inflated quotes.
Transparent Pricing
You see the price range upfront. You agree before paying. The formula is public.
Documented Throughout
Every agreement, timestamp, and transaction is logged. Full audit trail.
Regulatory Compliance
SSM Registered
Registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia
PDPA Compliant
Personal Data Protection Act 2010 compliant
FPX Secured
Payments processed through Malaysia's secure FPX gateway
Homeowners
Need Home Services?
Send us minimum 3 photos of your problem via WhatsApp. Include your location and urgency level. We'll respond with a transparent price range.
WhatsApp Us NowContractors
Join BuildR
WhatsApp your name, IC, trade specialisation, preferred zone
Receive zone confirmation and onboarding guide (same day)
Complete profile — photo, skills, zone, bank account details
Receive first photo-assessed, pre-paid job alert within 24 hours