BuiltInTrust Certified contractors protect their customers' deposits automatically. It's the gold standard in Ontario's renovation industry — and homeowners are looking for it.
Every tier is earned — not bought. Your badge reflects your track record, your reviews, and your commitment to protecting customers.
Homeowners trust certified contractors immediately. Objections about deposits disappear when they see your badge. You stop competing on price and start winning on trust.
Every completed BuiltInTrust project adds a verified review — not a Google review anyone can fake. Your track record is permanent, public, and trusted.
Funds are confirmed before you start. No more chasing invoices or clients who disappear. Each milestone payment arrives within 24 hours of approval.
Most contractors look identical to homeowners searching online. Your BuiltInTrust badge is an immediate differentiator that signals professionalism before you say a word.
Every homeowner who visits builtintrust.ca to protect a deposit searches our certified contractor directory first. Your listing is free marketing to pre-qualified buyers.
If a homeowner makes an unfair claim, BuiltInTrust mediates neutrally. Your payment is never withheld without a fair process. We protect contractors too.
Takes less than a week from application to your first badge.
Fill out the contractor application at builtintrust.ca. Takes 10 minutes. Provide your licence number, insurance details, and trade specialty.
We verify your licence, insurance, and run a background check. Most contractors are verified within 2 business days.
Sign the BuiltInTrust Code of Conduct and pay your annual certification fee. Your profile goes live in the contractor directory immediately.
Download your badge assets, add them to your quotes and website, and use BuiltInTrust on your next project to start earning Gold status.
The first 50 certified contractors get locked-in pricing for life, a founding member badge, and priority listing at the top of every homeowner search.