Know who’s behind your bid before you hand over a deposit.
VetACrew verifies the contractor’s identity, license, bond, insurance information, and track record—so you can set your project up for success.
One contractor. Multiple checks. One clear result.
IdentityLicenseWork authorizationBondInsurance informationTrack record
Cross-checked through VetACrew’s proprietary contractor verification process.
VetACrew does not sell your project to contractors or let contractors pay to change verification results.
A license number is only the beginning.
A contractor hands you a bid with a license number on it. The number looks fine. But whose license is it? Is it active, and does it cover the work you want done? Is the bond on file, and is the insurance current? If the answer is no, it is your deposit, and every payment after it, that is at risk.
VetACrew cross-checks the information behind the bid and flags mismatches, gaps, and unresolved items before you commit.
Is it really their license?
VetACrew shows the business, address, and people the licensing board names on the license, so you can compare them with the estimate.
Can they legally do this work?
VetACrew checks license status and whether the classification appears to cover the proposed job.
Are the protections current?
VetACrew checks available bond and workers’ compensation information and distinguishes current filings from independently verified coverage.
Is there more you should ask?
VetACrew surfaces available changes, complaints, discipline, permits, and other warning signs that may need an explanation.
What VetACrew verifies
Identity
- Business and trade names
- License holder and associated people
- Address and entity matches
- Prior and related business names
License and authority
- Current license status
- License classification
- Work the license appears to cover
- Issue, expiration, and status changes
- Restrictions and disclosed discipline
Bond and coverage
- Contractor bond filing and surety
- Bond amount and effective dates
- Workers’ compensation filing or exemption
- Reported carrier and policy dates
- General liability verification status, when available
Track record
- Permits and project history where covered
- Inspection outcomes where available
- Disclosed complaints and enforcement
- Citations and case outcomes
- Material changes requiring review
Re-check before signing
- Time-sensitive items checked again before you sign or pay
- What changed since the last verification
- A new verification date on every result
More than a lookup.
VetACrew does not stop when it finds a license. Its proprietary verification process connects business names, people, addresses, license classifications, bonds, coverage information, permits, and risk signals to test whether the contractor’s story holds together.
- 01
Match the identity.
Connect the name on the bid to the correct business, license, and associated people.
- 02
Check the credentials.
Review current status, work classification, bond, and available coverage information.
- 03
Find inconsistencies.
Flag details that conflict, have lapsed, cannot be confirmed, or deserve explanation.
A clear answer before a costly decision.
The top of every report shows what matched, what appears current, and what needs another look. The supporting timeline explains the evidence behind each result.
Evidence, not star ratings.
VetACrew does not turn fragmented information into a popularity score. It shows the checks performed, the result of each check, and the evidence and limitations behind it.
Sample report
Redwood Craft Builders LLC
License 9123456 · Verification run September 9, 2026
- Identity confirmed
- The business, the license, and the people named on it match.
- License confirmed
- Active license found; classification appears to cover the selected project type.
- Contractor bond confirmed
- Current filing located as of the verification date.
- Workers’ compensation confirmed
- The policy on file expired July 1, 2026; no current policy is on record. Ask for a current certificate before work starts.
- General liability confirmed
- Coverage confirmed with the carrier, Synthetic Liability Insurance Company, on the verification date.
- Track record confirmed
- Probation, one citation, and one complaint are on the board’s record and need context.
6 confirmed · 4 items to review
Explore the sample verificationExample business and data.
The cheapest time to find a problem is before the job starts.
Once your deposit is paid or demolition begins, changing contractors can mean delays, disputes, unfinished work, and paying twice. A contractor’s bond has limits, and money already paid can be hard to get back. Check before you pay, while you still have the power to walk away.
- Before you pay a deposit
- Verify the business and credentials behind the estimate.
- Before you sign
- Confirm that the license appears to cover the work.
- Before work starts on your home
- Resolve bond, coverage, permit, or identity questions.
- Before you choose the lowest bid
- Compare verification results as well as price.
A small verification before a large commitment.
One report verifies one contractor, for a small fraction of the deposit you are about to hand over. Use three reports to compare the finalists—not just their prices.
If VetACrew can’t complete the covered verification, you get the report back automatically.
- Verify one contractor
- 1 report · Check the contractor you plan to hire · $39 per report
- $39
- Compare three finalistsBest for comparing bids
- 3 reports · Compare credentials and risks alongside the bids · $33 per report
- $99
- Verify a larger shortlist
- 5 reports · Useful for major projects or repeat hiring · $29.80 per report
- $149
Prices + tax where it applies.
Verification coverage
Available checks vary by state and local jurisdiction, so every report shows exactly which checks were completed.
Each report lists the checks completed for that contractor and the date each source was read.
See verification coverageContractor verification questions
What does VetACrew verify?
VetACrew cross-checks the contractor’s identity, business, license, work classification, bond, available insurance information, permits, and risk history. The exact checks depend on the contractor and jurisdiction, and every report shows which checks were completed.
Does VetACrew confirm that the contractor is insured?
VetACrew distinguishes between insurance information found in a filing and coverage independently confirmed with an insurer or agent. The report will state which level of verification was completed. A workers’ compensation filing is not the same as verification of general liability coverage.
What is the difference between a bond and insurance?
A contractor bond and liability insurance protect against different risks. VetACrew reports them separately and does not treat one as proof of the other. Bond requirements are set by each state’s licensing rules, and liability coverage is best confirmed with the insurance carrier or agency.
Can VetACrew tell me whether to hire someone?
VetACrew does not guarantee future workmanship or make the hiring decision for you. It verifies critical details, flags discrepancies, and shows what still needs confirmation so you can make a better-informed decision.
Why not just use a free license lookup?
A license lookup is useful for checking one license source. VetACrew goes further by matching the contractor’s identity and business, checking whether the license appears relevant to the job, reviewing bond and coverage information, and connecting track-record information into one verification result.
What if a detail cannot be verified?
The report marks it with its result state, such as unavailable when a search did not finish or unsupported when no public source covers it, explains why, and suggests the next step, such as requesting a document or confirming directly with an insurer, surety, licensing authority, or permit office.
How current is the verification?
Every status shows the date it was checked. Licenses, bonds, and coverage can change, so time-sensitive items should be rechecked immediately before signing, payment, or the start of work.
Can a contractor correct information?
Contractors and customers can submit a correction. VetACrew reviews the evidence, preserves the basis for material changes, and shows the latest verification date.
Does a verification guarantee good work?
No. Verification can confirm identities, credentials, reported protection, and available history; it cannot predict future workmanship. Homeowners should also compare bids, check references, use a detailed written contract, confirm permits, and verify insurance directly where needed.
Do not let the first warning sign arrive after the deposit.
Verify your contractor’s identity, credentials, protection, and track record before you hand over a deposit.
Search free. Pay only after you choose the contractor to verify.