CraftAuthority Alliance
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Free Verification Tools

Verify Any Contractor in 60 Seconds

Before you sign anything, before you pay a deposit — use the free tools below to protect yourself. It takes less than a minute.

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The 60-Second Verification Checklist

Every homeowner should do this before hiring. It's free. It's fast. And it could save you thousands.

Checklist

  • Confirm business identity + address
  • Verify license/registration (where applicable)
  • Request proof of insurance (COI)
  • Check complaint patterns (not just star ratings)
  • Use safe payment schedule + change orders
License checks Insurance COI Estimate red flags

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Members get the full toolkit: Hire-Safe Checklist, Payment Schedule Template, Change Order Template, and more. See memberships.

Pro tip: Ask every contractor for a certificate of insurance (COI) and confirm the policy is active. Never pay a large deposit without written scope, a payment schedule, and change order rules. These three documents alone prevent the majority of disputes.

The Checklist Is Free. The Full System Is Better.

Members get priority verification summaries, the complete Protection Pack, bid comparison tools, and a direct voice in shaping accountability standards in their state.

You're already here because you care about doing this right. That instinct is rare. Act on it.

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Protection

Checklists, templates, and red-flag guides built by people who've seen what goes wrong.

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Priority Verification

Member requests are reviewed first. Get deeper checks and verification summaries.

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Civic Impact

Your membership funds the standards that hold contractors accountable — in your state.

Standard

$5
per year
  • Free checklist + tools
  • Verification requests
  • Signal submission access
  • Support the mission
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Founding

$30
for 3 years
  • Everything in Standard
  • Priority verification
  • Protection Pack
  • Bid comparison reviews
  • Founding status locked

Premium

$249
for 3 years
  • Everything in Founding
  • 1-on-1 project review
  • Scope gap analysis
  • Direct line to CAA team
  • Advisory seat

Become a Homeowner Member

Join the alliance and get access to priority verification, the Protection Pack, and a voice in shaping accountability standards in your state.

You can also submit a signal if there's an issue with a contractor.
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