Trusted contractors, connected to Tampa Bay homeowners.
My Trusted Trade is a curated directory of screened local contractors — built to help Tampa Bay homeowners find and compare reputable local businesses, and to put great local pros in front of the neighbors who need them.
Why we exist
Hiring a contractor shouldn't feel like a gamble
Finding the right contractor takes time — checking licenses, comparing options, and deciding who to hire. My Trusted Trade is built to make that first step easier. We curate a directory of local contractors and screen each one against the standards below, so homeowners across Pinellas and Hillsborough County can start their search with businesses that have already been reviewed — then compare, ask questions, and choose the pro that's right for them.
Our reach
A large — and fast-growing — audience of local homeowners
My Trusted Trade puts listed contractors in front of thousands of Tampa Bay homeowners every month, through our directory and our growing network of local homeowners. That audience isn't standing still — it grows by more than 1,000 new homeowners every single month, many of them settling into new homes and actively looking for trusted help.
Our vetting process
How we vet every contractor
We don't sell listings to the highest bidder. Before a contractor is listed, we review their business against a consistent set of standards — a screening designed to help you build a shortlist, not a guarantee of any contractor's work. We always encourage homeowners to confirm details directly and get everything in writing before hiring.
1. License check
We check each contractor's Florida license through the state DBPR and look for an active license in good standing at the time of review.
2. Insurance check
We ask for a current Certificate of Insurance showing general liability coverage — and workers' compensation where a company has employees — so you can see they carry coverage.
3. Track record & experience
We look for an established local track record — years in business, or equivalent hands-on trade experience — not a brand-new operation with no history.
4. References & reputation
We contact real references directly and review BBB and online complaint history for red flags, so you benefit from other homeowners' experiences.
5. Local service check
We check that each pro serves Pinellas and/or Hillsborough County and is set up to respond to local homeowners — no out-of-area lead brokers.
6. Ongoing re-checks
We re-check license and insurance periodically so listings stay current — screening isn't a one-time box we tick.
Clearing this review is how a business earns a spot in our directory — but it's a starting point, not a guarantee of any particular result. Before hiring, we recommend confirming a contractor's current license and insurance, checking references, and getting a written contract.
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