THEHOMEMAG CERTIFIED PROS
Your Home Deserves Pros You Can Trust
TheHomeMag Certified badge means the company has completed a rigorous certification process that ensures higher standards of professionalism, reputation, licensing, insurance, and customer care.
- Already hired a Certified Pro? Register your project before work begins to help protect eligibility for TheHomeMag’s $5,000 Guarantee.
Great Pros Are Out There
Certified Makes it Easy to Know
Home projects are a big decision. Certified Pros are reviewed against defined standards before earning the badge, helping homeowners move forward with greater confidence and peace of mind.
Background Checked
Licensed, Certified & Fully Insured
Clean BBB Record & Top Rated Reviews
3+ Years in Business & Financially Stable
What It Means to Be Certified by TheHomeMag
To earn the Certified badge, businesses must meet TheHomeMag’s certification standards and provide information through our certification application and review process.
Verified
Business
Certified Pros provide relevant home improvement services, have a real physical business address, and have been in business for at least 3 years.
Reputation & Responsibility
Certified Pros have no unresolved Better Business Bureau customer complaints within the past 3 years and show positive ratings on major review platforms.
Licensed & Insured
Certified Pros have active, up-to-date professional licenses where required and proof of current general liability business insurance.
Financial & Legal Attestation
Certified Pros are reviewed for business responsibility and attest that they are financially stable and free from material unresolved legal issues that would elevate homeowner risk.
Employee & Business Standards
Certified Pros regularly run background checks on employees, responsibly display certifications, , and comply with TheHomeMag’s Code of Ethics
Where to Find Certified Pros
In TheHomeMag
Each issue of TheHomeMag contains certified pros in your local area. Look for the badge and Certified Pro Directory.
On TheHomeMag.com
An always on directory to help find a Certified Pro when you’re ready. Pros rank at the top of search results.
In Your Community
Pros proudly display their badges on trucks, windows and more - so you know who to trust.
$5,000 Guarantee for Added Peace of Mind
When you hire a TheHomeMag Certified Pro through the magazine or TheHomeMag.com and register your project before work begins, your eligible project may be backed by TheHomeMag’s $5,000 Guarantee. That means if a qualifying issue occurs, TheHomeMag may provide support up to $5,000.
Registration is quick, secure, and only takes a few minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does TheHomeMag Certified mean?
It means the business completed TheHomeMag’s certification review, met required certification standards, and agreed to uphold TheHomeMag’s Code of Ethics for Advertisers.
Does certification mean nothing can go wrong?
No. Certification means the business met TheHomeMag’s standards at the time of review. Home projects can still involve issues, changes, or disputes, which is why eligible registered projects may be backed by TheHomeMag’s $5,000 Guarantee.
Does TheHomeMag independently verify every certification item?
TheHomeMag reviews certification applications and requires supporting information for key standards. Some items are attested by the applicant and are not independently verified by TheHomeMag.
How do I know if a pro is Certified?
Look for the TheHomeMag Certified badge in the magazine, on TheHomeMag.com, and in Certified Pro materials.
When should I register my project?
Register your project before work begins if you hired a TheHomeMag Certified Pro and want to help protect eligibility for the $5,000 Guarantee.
Important Notes: Some certification items are based on applicant attestation and are not independently verified by TheHomeMag. Each applicant is required to complete a certification application and attest to the truthfulness of applicable statements.Certification is accurate at the time of publishing, subject to periodic review to ensure standards are maintained, and may be granted, changed, or revoked at any time at TheHomeMag’s sole discretion. Qualification criteria are subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice.