Marketplace readiness

No matching claim before a provider is verified

Water Damage Source currently has 0 active verified providers. A future marketplace will show a matching action only where a provider has passed the checks below and is accepting leads in that ZIP code.

Required verification

  • Current state or local contractor registration and every applicable trade license.
  • License verification through the issuing authority—not a badge supplied by the provider.
  • Current commercial general liability insurance with an expiration date.
  • Documented service ZIP codes and a named process for accepting or declining requests.
  • Any advertised restoration credential verified with its issuing organization.
  • A public customer-complaint and escalation contact.

What verification does not guarantee

Verification does not guarantee availability, arrival time, workmanship, price, insurance coverage, drying time, safety, or suitability for a particular property. Homeowners should still compare written scopes and read work authorizations before signing.

Coverage and lead controls

A provider is eligible for a ZIP only when its service area is recorded, verification is current, insurance has not expired, and it is actively accepting requests. Uncovered ZIP codes receive decision tools or a clearly labeled availability notice—not a false promise of a match.

Compensation and ranking

Compensation will be disclosed before a future phone or form action. Payment will not change safety guidance, research inclusion, licensing facts, or publication of a correction. The site will not label a provider “best,” publish self-written reviews as independent ratings, or sell an organic ranking.

Reverification and removal

License and registration checks must be refreshed at least every 90 days; insurance is rechecked before expiration. A provider is removed from matching when verification expires, a required license becomes inactive, service coverage is withdrawn, or a material complaint requires review.