Lead generation · Canada
RenovationFind
Canadian certified-contractor marketplace — only vetted, BBB A-/monitored companies
Market position
A Calgary-based Canadian platform that vets, certifies and continuously monitors home-improvement companies, then connects homeowners to them. Contractors must pass a 7-point certification (legal + financial background checks, active licence, liability insurance on file, provincial worker-safety compliance, complaint history, and a minimum A- BBB rating) and are re-monitored over time — a curated quality directory rather than a lead-auction.
Canada-specific note
Canadian-founded (Calgary) certified-contractor marketplace whose certification explicitly verifies provincial worker-safety compliance and Canadian licensing — a model built around Canadian trust signals rather than lead volume.
Pros
- + Canadian-built (Calgary) and independent of the Angi/IAC family
- + Rigorous ongoing certification (BBB A- floor, insurance + provincial WCB compliance verified)
- + Free for homeowners to post a project
- + Structurally cleaner contractor relationship than shared-lead marketplaces
Cons
- − Smaller consumer reach than HomeStars
- − Strongest in Alberta/Western metros (though it lists nationally)
- − Certification bar excludes newer/smaller trades
- − Also lists some US companies, so not strictly Canada-only
Typical Canada pricing
Contractor membership/certification fee (quote/not public); free for homeowners
Why this matters for Canada trades
Trade certification is provincial (with the interprovincial Red Seal endorsement), and payroll/accounting software must handle CRA source deductions, GST/HST/PST, and — for Quebec — French-language and Revenu Québec requirements.
Canadian trades vendor selection is shaped by provincial trade certification (often Red Seal), CRA payroll remittances, GST/HST/PST handling, and bilingual (English/French) requirements in some provinces.
Frequently asked
Is RenovationFind a good fit for Canada trades?
A Calgary-based Canadian platform that vets, certifies and continuously monitors home-improvement companies, then connects homeowners to them. Contractors must pass a 7-point certification (legal + financial background checks, active licence, liability insurance on file, provincial worker-safety compliance, complaint history, and a minimum A- BBB rating) and are re-monitored over time — a curated quality directory rather than a lead-auction. Canadian-founded (Calgary) certified-contractor marketplace whose certification explicitly verifies provincial worker-safety compliance and Canadian licensing — a model built around Canadian trust signals rather than lead volume.
What does RenovationFind cost in Canada?
Contractor membership/certification fee (quote/not public); free for homeowners. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current Canada pricing on the vendor's site before committing.