License verified
Trade and local license signals reviewed before a contractor reaches your shortlist.
Before you hire a contractor
See up to 3 vetted matches before you hire.
Tell us your project and city. A StartRight concierge reviews fit, licensing, insurance, references, reputation, and availability before sending your shortlist.
60-second brief
Start with your project.
Answer a few questions. We screen local contractors and send up to 3 matches worth reviewing.
Free for homeowners Up to 3 vetted matches You choose the introduction
We check license, insurance, references, reputation, budget, timeline, and project fit before any introduction.
What we check
An 11-point screen before anyone gets your project.
A polished website and a few five-star reviews are not enough. We review both the contractor's trust signals and their fit for your exact project, budget, timeline, references, team needs, and scope.
Trust checks
Basic proof before deeper matching.
Reviewed
Insurance reviewed
Coverage status is checked so the handoff starts with the right protections in place.
BBB checked
BBB profile and complaint patterns are reviewed where available.
Internet reviews checked
We look past the star rating into recency, themes, references, and reputation signals.
Past job references
Completed-job references and work samples are reviewed where available before a contractor is recommended.
Fit checks
What makes a contractor right for this job, not just generally good.
Project fit
The contractor has relevant experience for the type of work you need.
Budget fit
Your budget range is compared with the contractor's typical project size.
Timeline fit
We consider whether their capacity matches how soon you want to start.
Team fit
We look for the right company size, communication style, and handoff readiness.
Skill fit
Specialties, trade depth, and similar completed work are weighed before recommending.
Scope fit
We check whether the job complexity is the kind of work they should actually take.
How it works
A cleaner way to hire local pros.
Tell us about your project
Answer a few questions about scope, timeline, city, and what matters most.
We vet local contractors
Our checks compare contractors against the standards that usually get skipped.
You get up to 3 matches
You review up to three recommended matches first. We make an introduction only after you choose one.
Not another lead site
Your project is not inventory.
Many lead sites hide how your request gets monetized. StartRight makes the exchange clear before you submit.
See the differenceStartRight HomeTypical lead sites
You get up to 3 vetted matches Your request may go to many companies
We check licenses, insurance & references Often not deeply vetted
Matched to your project and city Generic contractor list
Budget and availability considered You find out later
Compensation disclosed before submit Compensation can be buried
You choose each introduction Fine print after submission
Popular projects
Start with the work you need done.
Local knowledge
Better shortlists come from local context.
One contractor can be excellent in one city and the wrong fit in another. We account for permits, service area, project type, budget, timeline, references, and proven track record before recommending.
Market expertisePermits & codesQuality over quantityProven local pros
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