HomeAdvisor's Screening Process
HomeAdvisor uses an extensive screening process to screen businesses and business owners/principals. We perform this screening when a business applies to join our network and, if the business is accepted, once again every two years following — or whenever concerns are brought to our attention. If you have concerns that a pro in our network doesn't meet these standards, please contact us so we can investigate. We're committed to maintaining a network of trusted home service businesses, and those who don't meet our criteria will be rejected or promptly removed from our network.
Update: March 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, several government agencies and courts across the country are temporarily closing their offices. Please be advised that these actions could impact the background checks that are performed by our third-party
vendor during this period, but the HomeAdvisor background check program will continue. As always, we encourage consumers
to perform their own research, to the extent possible, before hiring any service professional.
Criminal Background Check
Licensing
Identity Verification (Social Security Number)
State Business Filings
*Corporate Accounts
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