HomeAdvisor
Shows you contractors but teaches you NOTHING about vetting. You stay dependent on their platform and fees forever.
Angi
Reviews can be bought and manipulated. Zero court record check, zero lien search, zero ID verification required.
Thumbtack
Built for speed, not safety. They profit when you hire fast. This Playbook makes you hire RIGHT.
Houzz
Beautiful photos, zero background checks. Looks great, protects you nothing. A scammer with nice photos still robs you.
Porch.com
Connects you to contractors but you're on your own to vet them. No system, no checklist, no protection framework.
Bark.com
UK-based lead generator. No deep US license verification. Just a form that sends your info to strangers.
Yelp
Review-based only. No license check integration. Fake reviews are a known issue. One 5-star rating doesn't mean trustworthy.
Nextdoor
Neighborhood gossip, not a vetting system. Someone saying "he did a good job" is NOT the same as verifying their license and court record.
Google Search
Information overload with no structured system. You could spend hours and still miss the most important red flags.
BBB.org
Complaints only show AFTER someone got hurt. This Playbook catches bad contractors BEFORE they enter your home.
✅ This Playbook gives you the complete SYSTEM. Not a marketplace. Not a review site. You own the knowledge forever — free.