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12-Point Verification Process

How We Select the Top 2% of Contractors

Our rigorous vetting process ensures you only work with licensed, insured, and proven professionals

98%

Rejection Rate

12

Verification Steps

$2M+

Min. Insurance

4.8

Avg. Contractor Rating

Our 12-Point Verification Process

License Verification

We verify active state licenses and check for any violations or complaints

Must have valid license for 5+ years

Insurance Validation

Minimum $2M general liability and workers compensation coverage required

$2M+ liability insurance

Reputation Screening

Comprehensive business reputation and complaint history review

Clean business record & no unresolved complaints

BBB Accreditation

Must maintain A or better rating with Better Business Bureau

BBB A rating or higher

Experience Requirement

Established business operations with proven track record

5+ years in business

Customer Satisfaction

Consistently high ratings from verified customers

4.5+ star average rating

Reference Checks

We contact multiple recent customers to verify quality

10+ verified references

Supplier Standing

Good standing with major material manufacturers

Certified by top brands

Team Verification

All crew members are W2 employees, not day laborers

Full-time professional crews

Financial Stability

Credit checks ensure contractors can complete projects

Strong financial standing

Performance Tracking

Ongoing monitoring of project completion and quality

95%+ completion rate

Continuous Monitoring

Regular audits and customer feedback reviews

Quarterly performance reviews

The Selection Funnel

See how we narrow down thousands of applicants to only the most qualified contractors

StageRoofVista ProcessIndustry Standard
Apply to Join2,847N/A
Pass Initial Screening892 (31%)N/A
Complete Full Vetting284 (10%)Minimal checks
Approved for Platform57 (2%)Most who apply
Remain Active98% retentionHigh turnover
2,847 Applications
892 Pass Initial Screening (31%)
284 Complete Full Vetting (10%)
57 Approved (2%)

What We Look For

Established Business History

5+ years with consistent operations

Strong Financial Standing

Good credit and supplier relationships

Professional Certifications

Manufacturer trained and certified

Excellent Customer Reviews

4.5+ stars with 100+ verified reviews

Proper Documentation

Written contracts and warranties

Red Flags We Screen Out

No physical business address
Demand large upfront deposits
Pressure for immediate decisions
Unusually low quotes
No written contracts
Cash-only payments
No manufacturer certifications
Recent business registration

Ongoing Performance Monitoring

Our vetting doesn't stop at approval. We continuously monitor every contractor's performance.

Quarterly Reviews

Performance metrics reviewed every 3 months

Customer Feedback

Every project is rated and reviewed

Improvement Required

Contractors must maintain high standards

Result: Less than 2% of contractors who apply are approved, and 98% of those approved maintain their status year after year.

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