How it works
A quoting marketplace with the boring parts documented
ALBA CONNECT is a marketplace, not a contractor. Contractors are independent businesses. We verify them, publish their quotes to you, and process the payment so both sides have a record.
For customers
Describe the work
Postal code, service, photos and timing in one short form. Your address stays private until you choose.
Compare quotes
Verified contractors respond with a scope and a CAD price. Contractors cannot contact you off-platform before you choose.
Book & pay securely
Accept a quote, pay through the platform, and receive a booking confirmation with the full fee breakdown.
Track & review
Follow status updates and completion photos, then leave a review that helps the next property owner.
Verification standard
Application
Business details, services, coverage, insurance certificate, WCB clearance and GST or business number.
Administrator review
A person reviews the documents, confirms the business name matches the registration, and checks the insurance expiry date.
Approval
Only approved contractors can see job requests and submit quotes. Pending applications cannot quote.
Ongoing checks
Insurance expiry is tracked. Expired coverage, upheld disputes or safety incidents trigger suspension.
Commission by category
Commission is charged on the completed job value. Administrators can adjust a category rate or set a contractor-specific override.
Payment, fees and payouts
- Customers pay the quoted amount in CAD through the platform.
- Card processing is estimated at 2.9% + $0.30 and is carried by the platform commission.
- Contractor payouts are released after the job is marked complete and any dispute window closes.
- GST is charged and remitted by the contractor on their own supply; platform commission is a separate supply.
- Funds held between payment and payout are a payment-processor hold, not escrow.
Secure payment confirmation
Checkout is hosted by Base44 Payments. Card details never pass through ALBA CONNECT, and bookings are marked paid only after a verified provider confirmation matches the accepted invoice amount and currency. Contractor payouts are managed separately after completion.
Ready to try it?
Post a job anywhere in Alberta and see the quote comparison flow end to end — including the commission breakdown and receipt.