“Nigerian artisans will drive you mad and they will gaslight you. When this furniture man told me he was in Banana Island I just knew I would end up begging him for my chair. I should have just bought ready-made but no I wanted Pinterest design.”

Working with artisans has become a nightmare for most businesses and individuals. From the stressful process of finding skilled artisans, to the unorganized business structure, frequent failure to meet deadlines, and even switching off their phones. The tactics shown by artisans over the years have made working with them frustrating. 

LaborHack is addressing these issues by offering an innovative way to work with artisans. You don’t have to search for or review artisans, LaborHack easily connects you to the best artisan in your area based on the service you need. All you have to do is “request.”

As a homeowner or individual, you’ll need to specify the type of artisan whether carpenter, plumber, etc, the type of work to be done, and when you want to get it done. You can also set the urgency of the task and an inspection date to help LaborHack evaluate the scope of work to be done. All of this can be completed in 2 minutes or less. Your request will be matched to an artisan and you will be notified by email or phone call. 

Artisans on LaborHack are all skilled, vetted, and verified so you can worry less about recreating all your Pinterest designs. The platform’s vetting process ensures that only skilled artisans are listed, reducing the risks of poor workmanship and missed deadlines.

Chiamaka, a homeowner who was tired of fighting with artisans over their inability to meet deadlines says LaborHack was one of those platforms she tried with zero expectations. 

“I never knew I could work with artisans and not call a million times before I get my item. These Lagos artisans have shown me so much shege that when I heard about LaborHack, I decided to try it with a double mind. But when I got my furniture on the agreed date, I was so shocked I thought it was a scam.” 

Kingsley is still dumbfounded that his sofa came exactly the way he wanted and when he wanted it. “I could swear that I was going to be disappointed again, he said. You don’t get it. The design you show your carpenter can be very different from what he does and he’d still expect you to pay complete money when he brings his version. So when the LaborHack carpenter brought my sofa on our agreed day, I was shocked.”

One of the key benefits of LaborHack is its Guarantee that ensures that if you receive any unsatisfactory work from a LaborHack Pro, it will be redone at no extra cost. So you don’t have to deal with the menace of substandard work anymore. 

Anna Kovie Evi-Parker a homeowner who has used LaborHack for over a year says she has no complaints with the artisans on LaborHack. 

“I highly recommend Laborhack if you need artisans. I’ve been using their services for about a year (mostly for carpentry and furniture work), with no complaints. Their artisans are professional and deliver promptly. Laborhack takes on the responsibility of managing the artisans on my behalf, so I don’t have to deal with that.”

When launching LaborHack, the CEO of LaborHack, Oare Ehiemua-Ochui, said the main goal of the company was to reduce resource wastage which most companies reported was as high as 50 percent of their profit margin.

Today, LaborHack is helping individuals and homeowners easily find artisans for various needs and receive premium service while also helping businesses make better hiring decisions.

LaborHack supports a wide range of service providers, including electricians, carpenters, painters, masons, and more. These artisans are given global certifications benchmarked against the UK Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB). This not only empowers the artisans to perform their jobs to a high standard but also gives clients peace of mind knowing they are hiring competent professionals.

Businesses also benefit greatly from LaborHack’s tailored solutions. The platform offers specialized services for construction, maintenance, facility management, and installations, making it easier for companies to find the right talent for their specific needs. 

Frank Atsagbede, CEO, Orritech Nig. Ltd describes LaborHack as a game-changer for service workers and the industry at large. “I have worked with LaborHack on past projects and have seen a marked difference in the quality of talent they provide.”

Various homeowners say LaborHack hasn’t just helped them get artisan jobs out of the way – it has brought peace of mind and trust. Something that never existed when working with artisans. For Chiamaka, it’s just the fact that she doesn’t have to directly deal with these artisans anymore that makes LaborHack good for her mental health. 

“When you’ve had various bad experiences with something and suddenly begin to have good experiences because of someone or something, you naturally don’t want to let go. It’s peace, it’s knowing that you can recreate all the designs in your head and not pay over the roof for it.”

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