OUTPOST EXCHANGE
YOUR RECORD IS YOUR REPUTATION
No ratings. No algorithms. Just contract history.
If it's not under contract, it's not on Outpost Exchange.
Browse contractors, list your services, or post equipment — all free. No subscriptions. No lead fees. You only pay a small facilitation fee when a contract is signed.
CONTRACT WORKFLOW
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1
LIST
Contractors list services and equipment through AI. Free.
STEP 2
DISCOVER
Customers search by trade, location, or project type.
STEP 3
CONTRACT
Customer submits request. Contractor drafts terms. AI moderates negotiation. Customer signs first. Contractor signs and pays 2.5%.
STEP 4
ACTIVE
Contact info unlocked. Work begins with full documentation.
STEP 5
COMPLETE
Both parties certify completion. Disputes open a 14-day resolution window.
CHANGE ORDERS
SCOPE GROWS
Need more work after on-site assessment? Either party initiates a change order. Same signing workflow, 2.5% fee on the increase only.
PRIVACY BY DEFAULT
CONTACT INFO IS PROTECTED
All personal contact information is hidden until a contract is fully created. Phone numbers, email addresses, and other details remain private, protecting both contractors and customers from unsolicited contact.
Phone number verification anchors your identity
Contact details stay hidden during browsing and negotiation
Contact info is revealed only to the parties on the executed contract
TRUST
YOUR RECORD IS YOUR REPUTATION
No star ratings. No algorithmic scores. Your contract history speaks for itself.
No Star Ratings.
COMPLETED
Successful contracts
RESOLVED
Good faith resolution
DISPUTED
Active concerns (365 days)
FAILED
Unresolved matters (365 days)
Disputed and failed contracts expire after 365 days. You can recover. That's the point.
PLATFORM
THE FEE STRUCTURE
SIMPLE AND TRANSPARENT
2.5%
Free to list. Free to browse. Contractors pay 2.5% only when a real contract is signed.
No subscriptions. No listing fees. No pay-to-win.
SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
WHAT YOU CAN LIST
Outpost Exchange supports contracting work, skilled trades, equipment rental, and equipment sales across a wide range of categories.
CONTRACTING
General contracting, remodeling, new construction, project management, and specialty builds.
SKILLED TRADES
Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, welding, excavation, and landscaping.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Work vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment, power tools, scaffolding, and specialty machinery.
EQUIPMENT SALES
Used and new tools, vehicles, trailers, and commercial equipment for purchase.
GENERAL LABOR
Handyman services, farm hand services, manual labor, appliance repair, trash removal, and power washing.
QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Is it free to list on Outpost Exchange?
Yes. Listing is free. No subscriptions, no listing fees, no hidden costs.
What is the 2.5% facilitation fee?
A one-time 2.5% fee paid by the contractor when both parties sign a contract. It's the only fee on the platform.
How does privacy gating work?
All contact info is hidden until a contract is fully created. Both parties sign, fee is paid, then contact details unlock.
How do contracts work on Outpost Exchange?
Customer initiates, both review terms, each signs. Once signed and fee is paid, the contract is ACTIVE and contact info unlocks.
How does reputation work?
Your contract history is your reputation. No star ratings. No algorithms. Disputed and failed contracts roll off after 365 days.
What happens during a dispute?
Either party can dispute. A 14-day resolution window opens. Unresolved disputes auto-fail. Both expire from your record after 365 days.
What kinds of services can I list?
Contracting, skilled trades, equipment rental and sales. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, landscaping, carpentry, heavy equipment, and more.
Can I use Outpost Exchange on the web?
Yes. Access from any browser, any device. Add to your home screen for an app-like experience.
What if the scope of work changes after the contract is signed?
Outpost Exchange supports Change Orders on active contracts. If additional work is needed — which often happens after on-site assessment — either party can initiate a change order. The process follows the same structured signing workflow: customer signs first, contractor signs and pays a 2.5% fee on the price increase only. You don't need a perfect estimate upfront. Scope can grow with the job.
BEGIN
JOIN OUTPOST EXCHANGE
Free to list. Free to browse. 2.5% when a contract is signed.