About TheHomeMag’s Certified Partners

When you see the Certified Partner seal, you know you’re getting a reputable and qualified provider who has passed a rigorous application and review process and has pledged to adhere to TheHomeMag Code of Ethics for Advertisers.

Certified Partners are also backed by TheHomeMag $5,000 Guarantee.

Certified Partners have shown to us that they are:

  1. Experienced: In business for at least 3 years.

  2. A verified home improvement business: Provides relevant services to TheHomeMag’s audience and has a real physical address.

  3. Reputable: In the past 3 years, have had no unresolved customer complaints with the Better Business Bureau and have received substantially positive ratings on major review platforms.

  4. Current with their Licenses: Professional licenses are active and up to date.

  5. Insured: Has proof of current general liability business insurance.

Certified Partners have also attested to us that they are:

  1. Financially solvent: Able to meet their obligations to customers.

  2. Free of Material Legal Problems: Regularly runs background checks on its employees, has no active tax liens, has not had any tax liens in the prior 3 years, has no open litigation cases against it, and has not had any unresolved litigation cases against it in the prior 3 years.

  3. Dedicated: Will responsibly maintain and display certification in advertising and on their websites as a sign of their commitment to the program, and will notify us immediately if any changes to their certification qualifications occur.

  4. In Compliance with Ethical Standards: Is and will continue to be in compliance with TheHomeMag Code of Ethics for Advertisers.

Note that we do not independently verify the attested items listed above. We require each applicant to fill out an application for certification where each applicant is required to attest to the truthfulness of the above statements.

Certification is accurate at time of publishing, subject to periodic review to ensure standards are maintained, and may be granted or revoked at any time at TheHomeMag’s sole discretion. Qualification criteria are subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice.