Certification Process

All businesses listed with Check the Trades must meet or exceed our thorough 10 step process to become Certified.

The Site Visit	Check the Trades personally meets with each business owner or manager
References	Minimum 2 references required
Qualifications	Check the Trades staff reviews and list all of the qualifications provided by the business
Memberships	Check the Trades staff review and list all memberships as provided by the business.
Government of Ontario Consumer Beware Check
	Check the Trades staff check all businesses with the Ontario Governments Consumer Beware registry prior to listing, to ensure that there are no outstanding issues.
Insurance	We inquire and review the types and amounts of insurance as appropriate for the business type.
Code of Conduct	Check the Trades require that all businesses sign our Code of Conduct
Follow up Visits	Check the Trades staff conducts periodic follow up visits with the listed business members.
Consumer Issues	We take your feedback seriously. We follow up with the listed business any consumer concerns that are brought to our attention.
Integrity	We will de-list any business that fails to maintain the Check the Trades Certification Process

It is important to note that we cannot ensure or guarantee that the listed businesses insurance coverage is in force. The consumer must verify this directly with the business at the time of service.

If you are a business, then it is time to join the leading edge on line directory that offers you more than your name and phone number.
Register today and start connecting with new customers that are looking for businesses they can trust. We will help guide you through the Certification process so that you can be recognized as a trusted business.


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Certification Process