Standards-Based Contractor Verification
The #1 problem in the U.S. Home Improvement industry is trust. CraftAuthority is the standards-based approved system that fixes it.
The days of pay-to-win are coming to an end. No longer will visibility be the main factor in decision-making. The CraftAuthority Alliance is inevitable: we do the hard work that homeowners shouldn't have to do and give contractors and builders a definitive way to set themselves apart — with due process protections for everyone.
Choose Your Path
Whether you're a homeowner or a contractor, CraftAuthority has a place for you.
How CraftAuthority Protects You
Tools, signals, and systems designed to give both sides a fair deal.
Search Verified Contractors
Browse contractors with active standing pages and verified credentials.
Search nowVerify Any Contractor
Use our 60-second checklist to confirm licensing, insurance, and reputation signals.
VerifyGet Professional Tools
Bid comparison reviews, change order templates, payment schedule guidance.
Explore Homeowner MembershipsSubmit Signals
Report positive or negative experiences to strengthen community accountability.
SubmitWhy CraftAuthority Is Different
We don't sell leads. We don't let contractors buy their way in. Standing is earned and maintained.
Standing, not "listings"
Approval is earned through documentation and maintained via audits, signals, and renewals.
Proof-first
We weigh documentation, patterns, and consistency — not marketing spend or ad budgets.
Due process
Clear enforcement ladder with appeals protects both integrity and fairness for everyone.
Homeowner-first
Free verification tools. Paid upgrades only when homeowners want extra certainty and protection.
Founding Homeowner Pricing
Start with basic protection. Upgrade only when you want more tools and priority access.
Try It
- Trust Library downloads
- Verification checklist + links
- Nominate a contractor
- Submit signals
Lock It In
- Everything in Try It
- Founding supporter standing
- Early access to local rollouts
- Rate locked while active
Premium
- Everything in Lock It In
- Homeowner Protection Pack
- Bid comparison review
- Verification summary report
- Dispute navigation templates
What Homeowners Say
Real feedback from people who used CraftAuthority tools before hiring.
"Finally, a verification system that actually checks credentials instead of just selling ads."
"The bid comparison review caught two scope gaps I would have missed. Saved me thousands."
"I love that I can see a contractor's standing page before I even make a call. Simple and clear."
Questions?
How do you verify contractors?
We review documentation: licensing, insurance, complaint history, and operational signals. Approval is earned through evidence, not payment.
What if my contractor isn't certified yet?
You can still use our free verification checklist to check licensing, insurance, and references yourself. Or nominate them for review.
What are Signals?
Signals are community reports — positive or negative — that help us monitor contractor standing over time. They're reviewed, not published raw.
What's included in my $5/year membership?
Trust Library access, verification checklist, signal submission, and contractor nomination. Upgrade for bid reviews, dispute tools, and priority access.
Ready to Stand Out?
Founding 500™ seats are limited. Lock in your rate while active and in good standing.