About Local Trade Registry

Local Trade Registry was created to solve a simple problem: homeowners struggle to find reliable local contractors, and good trades struggle to stand out without paying for ads or chasing fake reviews.

Why we exist

Most online contractor directories rely on advertising, anonymous reviews, or pay-to-rank systems. That creates noise, incentives to game the system, and little protection for homeowners.

Local Trade Registry is different. We focus on verified businesses and confirmed completed work. Rankings are earned — not bought.

How we’re different

No anonymous reviews
No paid ranking manipulation
Verification of license and insurance
Trust Score™ based on real completed jobs
Clear separation between ranking and paid features

Who this is for

Homeowners who want confidence when hiring local trades. Contractors who do good work and want to be judged fairly.

Our commitment

Trust Score™ and organic ranking are never influenced by payments. Paid options may improve profile presentation or visibility, but they never affect how contractors are scored or ordered.