Our Trust Standards
At Verified Remediation, we believe you deserve to know exactly who you're hiring. Learn how we verify contractors and what our tier rankings mean for your search.
The Trust Triad: Our Verification Promise
We verify every contractor across three critical areas. Only contractors who meet these standards appear in our directory.
State Licensed
Active, state-verified professional license
- License verified directly from state regulatory databases
- Daily automated checks against FL DBPR and TX TDLR
- License number, type, and expiration date confirmed
- Instant removal if license lapses, expires, or is revoked
Insured
Certificate of Insurance on file and verified
- General liability insurance required
- COI document uploaded and verified by our team
- Coverage amounts and policy validity confirmed
- Expiration tracking with renewal reminders
Highly Rated
4.0+ stars with at least 5 verified reviews
- Rating sourced from Google Business Profile
- Minimum 4.0 out of 5 star average required
- At least 5 customer reviews needed
- Ratings refresh regularly to stay current
Why this matters: Every contractor in our directory has been verified across the Trust Triad. This means you can search with confidence knowing every professional you see has active credentials, proper insurance coverage, and a proven track record with real customers.
Our Tier Ranking System
Contractors are ranked by their verification level. Higher tiers mean more verified trust signals, giving you better visibility into each contractor's credentials.
Tier A
Licensed + Insured + Rated
Complete Trust Triad Verification
Tier A contractors have verified all three Trust Triad components. They hold an active state license, have insurance on file, and maintain a strong rating with real customer reviews.
What this means for search ranking:
- Highest visibility in search results
- Premium placement in directory listings
- Full Trust Triad badge displayed on profile
- Priority consideration for lead distribution
Tier B
Licensed + Insured OR Rated
Partial Trust Triad Verification
Tier B contractors have a verified state license plus either insurance on file OR a strong Google rating. They meet two of our three verification standards.
What this means for search ranking:
- Standard visibility in search results
- Two Trust badges displayed on profile
- Building toward Tier A status
- Included in lead distribution pool
Tier C
Licensed Only
Minimum Verification Standard
Tier C contractors have a verified active state license, which is the minimum requirement to appear in our directory. They are building their verification profile.
What this means for search ranking:
- Verified state license displayed
- Listed in directory results
- Opportunity to upgrade tier by adding insurance or reviews
- Foundation for building trust profile
How Tier Affects Your Search Results
When you search for contractors in your area, results are sorted by tier level first. Tier A contractors appear at the top, followed by Tier B, then Tier C. Within each tier, contractors are sorted by additional factors like rating and review count. This ensures you always see the most verified contractors first.
Our Verification Sources
We verify licenses directly against official state regulatory databases. These are the same sources used by state governments to track professional licensing.
Florida
DBPR
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
The DBPR regulates mold assessors and remediators in Florida, ensuring practitioners meet state licensing requirements and maintain active credentials.
License Types Verified
- Real-time license verification
- License status and expiration tracking
- Disciplinary action monitoring
Texas
TDLR
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
The TDLR oversees mold-related licensing in Texas, maintaining records of licensed mold assessment consultants and remediation contractors.
License Types Verified
- License number verification
- Company and individual lookup
- Complaint and enforcement records
Expanding Coverage
We're actively working to add more states to our verification network. Our goal is to provide comprehensive license verification coverage across the United States. Stay tuned as we expand to additional state regulatory databases.
Our License Kill Switch Policy
Your safety is our priority. Here's what happens when a contractor's license expires or is revoked.
License Issue Detected
Our automated systems check state databases daily. If a license is found to be expired, revoked, or suspended, the kill switch activates immediately.
Contractor Hidden from Directory
The contractor is instantly removed from all search results and directory listings. Their profile becomes invisible to homeowners searching for services.
Lead Distribution Stopped
No new leads are routed to the contractor. Any pending lead notifications are cancelled. This protects homeowners from being connected with unlicensed contractors.
Contractor Notified
We immediately notify the contractor via email about the license issue. The notification includes steps to verify their license status and resolve any discrepancies.
Re-Verification & Restoration
Once the license is renewed or the issue is resolved, the contractor can request re-verification. Upon successful verification, their profile is restored and lead distribution resumes.
Our Protection Promise
The kill switch runs automatically, 24/7. You never have to worry about being connected with an unlicensed contractor. If their credentials lapse even for a day, they're immediately removed from our platform until the issue is resolved.
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