For decades, the construction industry has operated on a promise that rarely works in favour of tradies: complete the work first, then wait to be paid later. In theory, it sounds reasonable. In practice, it leaves trades constantly exposed to risk. Builders control the cashflow, invoices are pushed to the bottom of the line, and payments are delayed for weeks or months.
When a builder collapses and insolvencies are more common than ever, but it is trades who take the hit. Materials already purchased, hours already worked, and wages already paid out of pocket suddenly go unrecovered. Families and small businesses are left scrambling to make ends meet. For many, a single unpaid invoice can throw out not only the current job, but the stability of the entire operation.
It’s an unfair system. One that expects tradies to shoulder the financial burden, while others walk away. And it’s exactly what Flipro was built to change.
Flipping the Script: Paying Trades First, Not Last
At Flipro, we believe trades deserve better than “work now, hope for pay later.” Your skill, time, and effort should never come with the risk of being unpaid. That’s why we’ve redesigned how payments flow on a building site.
Instead of trades waiting on a builder’s cashflow, Flipro works directly with homeowners to secure finance and manage every payment. This means:
- Guaranteed payments: When work is completed, trades are paid. No exceptions.
- Prioritised cashflow: Trades are first in line, not the last.
- Confidence on site: You can keep working without fear of unpaid invoices piling up.
This shift removes the weakest link in the chain, builder insolvency, and puts certainty back in the hands of the people who actually get the job done.
How Flipro Redefines Fair Pay on the Job Site
By stepping in to fund projects directly, Flipro eliminates the traditional waiting game. Instead of trades chasing builders for overdue invoices, every payment is managed securely and predictably.
Here’s how it changes the game:
- No chasing invoices: Every payment comes directly from Flipro’s system.
- No unpaid work: If you complete the job, you get paid.
- No unnecessary risk: Builder insolvency no longer means lost wages for trades.
- Faster project delivery: With trades paid fairly and on time, projects move forward without delays.
It’s a system that builds trust between homeowners and trades, while protecting livelihoods from the instability of the old model.
Tradies Deserve Certainty and Here’s How We Deliver It
Tradies are the backbone of every build. Without them, nothing gets designed, installed, or finished. Yet for too long, the system left them carrying the risk when others failed. Flipro’s model ensures that risk no longer falls on trades.
By funding homeowners directly, managing every payment, and prioritising fair pay, we give tradies the certainty they’ve always deserved. The result? A stronger industry, completed projects, and reputations that reflect the true professionalism of the trade.
Learn more about how Flipro delivers a fairer deal for trades at flipro.com.au