SKILLED ARTISANS, RIGHT HERE.
Find verified local tradespeople on a live map. Post your job, pay safe with escrow, and get the work done right — across South Africa.
THE PROCESS
HOW IT WORKS
Find
Search verified artisans near you on a live map. Filter by trade, location, and radius.
Agree
Browse profiles, check reviews, and send a project offer with your job details and budget.
Pay Safe
Pay via secure EFT or card — your funds are held in escrow. The artisan gets paid only when you're satisfied.
Done
Approve the work, release payment, and leave a review. Your artisan keeps 97%.
SERVICES
12 TRADES,
ONE PLATFORM.
BUILT ON TRUST
YOUR MONEY IS SAFE.
Galv's trust architecture protects both clients and artisans at every step of the job.
Verified Artisans
Every artisan is ID-verified via Smile Identity before appearing on the platform. Look for the verified badge.
Escrow Protection
Your payment is held securely by Galv and only released to the artisan after you confirm the work is done right.
Honest Reviews
Bidirectional ratings mean both client and artisan are accountable. Disputed reviews are investigated by our admin team.
GET STARTED TODAY
FIND YOUR
ARTISAN.
Join thousands of South Africans who trust Galv to get skilled work done properly and safely — every time.
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