Safety Checklist for Hiring a Neighbor

Local help should feel safe and straightforward. Use this checklist to set expectations and reduce risk for both sides.

Before you accept a helper

1. Review their profile, recent ratings, and completed tasks
2. Read the most recent reviews for consistency
3. Confirm the scope, timing, and credits in chat

Set clear boundaries

Share only the details needed to complete the task. If a task involves your home, set the work area and any house rules up front.

On the day of the task

• Keep communication in the app for clarity and records
• Confirm the scope before work starts
• If a task is large, have someone else nearby when possible

After completion

Confirm the work is done, finalize payment, and leave an honest review. Reviews keep the community healthy and help great helpers stand out.

Clear expectations are the best safety tool. When everyone knows the plan, everyone feels safer.