Costs & process
How does paying for the work through Marine Match work?
You accept a quote and the money is held securely until the work is done. Funds release to the professional after you confirm completion, or automatically seven days later if nothing is raised. Marine Match takes 8% commission — 5% for founding professionals in their first six months.
Holding the payment protects both sides: the owner knows the money only moves once the work is finished, and the professional knows the funds exist before they load the van. Weather delays get a 24-hour grace period, and cancellation and no-show terms are set out before you commit.
You always see the full quoted figure before accepting. Commission is charged to the professional, not added on top of the price you were quoted.
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