We do not accept payment for inclusion until verification is complete. Our rigorous 10-point audit ensures only the solvent, the skilled, and the ethical enter the Guild.
Verification of active status with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz). No dissolved or inactive entities.
Direct verification of Certificates of Insurance (COI). Minimum $2M General Liability required for all trades; $5M for builders.
County-level search for open judgments, liens, or active lawsuits that threaten business continuity.
Review of DBPR records for administrative complaints or disciplinary actions within the last 5 years.
Reverse image search and address verification to ensure portfolio images are actual local projects, not stock photography.
30-minute interview with company ownership to assess communication style, privacy protocols, and alignment.
Audit of Google/Yelp/BBB reviews. We look for patterns of unresolved complaints or poor responsiveness.
Blind reference check with a complementary trade (e.g., asking an architect about a builder's site management).