TrustedPros

TrustedPros is a Canadian-based online directory and review platform for home-service and renovation professionals. Homeowners can browse a large database of contractors across trade categories (such as plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, roofing) and read reviews, view project photos and compare profiles before reaching out. The platform also publishes research and data about how homeowners hire trades-people.

The main value of TrustedPros lies in enabling homeowners to reduce search efforts: instead of calling numerous firms, you can use the platform to identify multiple pre-listed contractors, see their review history, and request free quotes. Their “TrustScore” system attempts to rate contractors on transparency, review authenticity and other business criteria.

However, there are important caveats. Public user feedback on review-sites points to concerns regarding the platform itself—some users feel that negative reviews may be harder to publish or that the contractor listings & lead-generation business model may favour paid listings. For example, on review aggregators TrustedPros receives low ratings from some users for service responsiveness. The platform is primarily a directory/review network rather than a full-service contractor hire-agency: verifying licences, insurance, contract terms and scheduling remains the homeowner’s responsibility.

For users in cities such as Toronto and elsewhere in Canada, TrustedPros can be a helpful tool in the early stage of sourcing professionals. It is best used as part of a due-diligence workflow: shortlist via TrustedPros, then conduct direct checks with contractors (licences, insurance, references, scope of work) before committing.

In summary: TrustedPros offers a practical way to compare and identify home-service professionals in Canada, but as with any marketplace of this sort, users should maintain due caution and verify key credentials for peace of mind.