CERTIFIED PRO REQUIREMENTS
Stand Out. Build Trust.
Get Certified.
TheHomeMag Certified is more than a badge. It tells homeowners your business has been vetted and exceeds the standards they expect from a trusted home improvement professional.
WHAT IT TAKES TO EARN THE BADGE
Certification Is Earned
TheHomeMag Certified is reserved for established Pros who meet our standards for reputation, professionalism, licensing, insurance, financial stability, and customer care.
Background Checked
Licensed, Certified & Fully Insured
Clean BBB Record & Top Rated Reviews
3+ Years in Business & Financially Stable
WHY THE BADGE MATTERS
Give Homeowners Confidence
Earning TheHomeMag Certified badge signals that your business has been independently reviewed and meets standards designed to help homeowners hire with greater confidence.
Verified Business
Homeowners know they are working with an established, legitimate company.
Trusted Reputation
Your reputation, reviews, and business history help demonstrate a track record of quality
Licensed & Insured
Required licensing and insurance are verified as part of the certification process.
Established & Stable
Business longevity and financial standards help demonstrate staying power.
Committed to Professionalism
Certified Pros are expected to uphold strong standards for service, communication, and customer care.
Where Homeowners Find Certified Pros
Certified works best when you use the badge everywhere.
In TheHomeMag
Each issue of TheHomeMag contains Certified Pros in your local area
On TheHomeMag.com
An always on directory to help in market homeowners find a Certified Pro
In Your Community
Maximize your Certified Pro kit. Add the badge to trucks, shop windows and more
$5,000 Guarantee for Added Peace of Mind
When homeowners hire TheHomeMag Certified Pros through the magazine or TheHomeMag.com they can register their job before work begins. Eligible projects 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 a 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 homeowners 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 homeowners register a project?
Projects must be register before work begins to 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.