Prove You're the Safe Hire Before the Job Starts
The first earned-standing system for the home improvement industry — built on documented verification, public accountability, and real credentials homeowners can check.
Not a directory. Not a lead service. Not a pay-to-win marketplace. An independent alliance where standing is earned — and revoked for cause.
Stop Competing on Price. Compete on Proof.
Get a public standing page homeowners check before they call — license verified, insurance confirmed, credentials on record. A standing page changes the conversation.
The Industry Has No Oversight. We Built It.
Alliance members access a verified contractor registry and hold contractors to a documented standard — before, during, and after every job. You're not just protected. You're part of the standard.
The Standard Is Being Set Now
Stats are updated from live systems. Selective acceptance — not everyone is approved.
Never Hire a Contractor Without Reading This First
The Hire-Safe Checklist — 10 questions every homeowner should ask before signing anything. Takes 60 seconds to use. Could save you thousands.
- The license question scammers can't answer honestly
- The payment clause that keeps your money protected
- The one insurance ask most homeowners skip — until it's too late
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Looking for a Trustworthy Contractor?
Tell us what type of work you need and where you're located. We'll help you find a verified professional — one who's on the record, not just on a list.
Your Public Standing Page — A Live URL You Own
Every approved contractor gets a permanent public profile at craftauthority.org/verify/CA-XXXXXX. It shows your Member ID, verified license, insurance status, standing, and last verification date — updated in real time.
Homeowners check it before they decide who to call. You include it in every estimate you send. It does the trust-building before you've said a word.
- Send with every estimate: "Check my verified standing at..."
- Add the URL to invoices, vehicle wraps, yard signs, business cards
- Share when homeowners ask for references — let the page answer
- Stand apart from competitors who can't prove anything at all
Mike Johnson Plumbing
CA-000001 · Plumbing · Austin, TX
Simple for Both Sides
For Contractors
Includes $100 application fee + first year of membership. Founding 500™ rate locked here.
License, insurance, and operational signals verified. Incomplete applications get a checklist — not a rejection.
Receive your Member ID, seal, badge kit, and email signature. Your standing page is live immediately.
Annual renewals, periodic audits, and community signals maintain the credential's meaning.
For Homeowners
Run any contractor through our verification checklist — license, insurance, and reputation signals. Free, no account needed.
If they're certified, their standing page shows everything — verified, current, or flagged. Takes 30 seconds.
From $10/year: change order templates, payment schedules, dispute navigation tools, and founding standing in your state.
Honest signals from real projects help the network recognize quality and flag concern patterns over time.
Join the Alliance — From $10/Year
Founding seats are capped by state. Lock your rate and your place in the Founding Registry while seats remain.
Alliance Member
- 60-second verification checklist
- Member Kit (templates + guides)
- Nominate contractors
- Submit signals
Founding Homeowner
- Everything in Alliance Member
- Founding Member ID + badge
- Permanent Founding Registry entry
- Early access to local rollouts
Founding Premium
- Everything in Founding
- Homeowner Protection Pack
- Bid comparison review
- Verification summary report
From Those Who've Used It
"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 include my standing page link with every estimate. Homeowners notice — and it closes jobs."
Common Questions
What exactly is a standing page?
A public URL at craftauthority.org/verify/CA-XXXXXX showing a contractor's verified license, insurance, standing status, and Member ID. Homeowners can check it in seconds — no account needed.
How much does contractor certification cost?
Founding 500™ members pay $499/year. The first payment is $499 (includes the $100 application fee + first year). Annual renewals are $499/year while in good standing. After Founding 500™ fills, the rate goes to $825/year.
Does paying guarantee approval?
No. The $499 fee does not guarantee approval — every application is reviewed against documented standards. This is what makes the credential meaningful.
What if a contractor I want isn't certified yet?
Use the free 60-second verification checklist to check their licensing, insurance, and references yourself — or nominate them for review.
The Founding 500™ Is History in the Making
The contractors who join now will be permanently recorded as those who chose a higher standard before the field caught on. There are only 500 Founding seats at $499/year. The homeowners who join alongside them will be the ones who built the standard for their state.