Vendor Intelligence

Know who you're hiring before you sign.

Due diligence, compliance verification, and real performance data—automated. Stop hiring blind. Start hiring with confidence.

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BuildRated Score
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Score Components
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Fake Reviews
$0
Commissions
No fake reviews
No paid placements
No commissions
Verified reviewers only
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Automated Due Diligence

Before you hire, know exactly who you're working with. Automated verification replaces manual phone calls and document chasing.

License Verification
Real-time state license lookup. Contractor, specialty, and trade licenses validated against official databases.
Insurance Confirmation
General liability, workers' comp, and auto insurance verified. Coverage limits and expiration dates tracked.
Business Registration
Corporate status, registered agent, years in business. Know if you're hiring an established entity.
W-9 & Tax Status
W-9 on file with TIN verification. 1099 compliance ready from day one.
Bond Verification
Surety bonds validated where required. Protection against incomplete work or contractor default.
Background Screening
Criminal background and litigation history. Protect your community from unqualified vendors.
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The BuildRated Score

Every contractor receives a 0-100 score calculated from 5 weighted components. Not a letter grade—a precise measurement of verified performance data.

Score Components

25%
Payment Reliability
On-time payment history from CommunityPay
20%
HOA Relationships
Repeat business, preferred vendor status
20%
Reviews & Ratings
Verified reviews tied to actual payments
20%
Engagement
RFQ response rate, scheduling, completion
15%
License & Insurance
Active license, verified coverage, bonds

What Makes It Different

  • Real payment data — not self-reported claims
  • Verified reviews — tied to actual CommunityPay transactions
  • No bought reviews — no way to pay for a better score
  • No commissions — we don't profit from referrals
  • Professional reviewers — only board members, PMs, treasurers
  • Continuous updates — scores recalculate with new data

Every Review Linked to a Real Payment

No fake reviews. No purchased testimonials. No random consumer opinions.

Every review on BuildRated is tied to an actual payment processed through CommunityPay. Only Property Managers, Board Members, Treasurers, and Community Managers can leave reviews—people who actually hired the contractor and paid for the work.

This is the only contractor directory where performance data comes from verified transactions, not anonymous internet reviews or pay-to-play rankings.

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Performance History

Past performance predicts future results. Access real project history, not just references the vendor chose to share.

Project Completion Rates
On-time completion percentage across verified projects. Identify vendors who deliver versus those who delay.
Budget Adherence
Track record on change orders and cost overruns. Know if the bid you receive is the price you'll pay.
Client Feedback
Verified reviews from property managers and boards. Real experiences from communities like yours.
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Continuous Monitoring

Vendor compliance isn't a one-time check. Licenses expire, insurance lapses, and business status changes. We monitor so you don't have to.

Monitored Events

  • License expiration approaching
  • Insurance policy lapse
  • Business status changes
  • New liens or judgments filed
  • Compliance score changes

Alert Delivery

  • Email notifications to designated contacts
  • Dashboard alerts with action items
  • Automatic vendor outreach for renewals
  • Escalation to board when required
  • Audit trail of all notifications
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Verified Vendor Directory

Find qualified contractors who meet your standards. Search by trade, location, and BuildRated Score.

Trade Categories
Landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, and 50+ other service categories.
Geographic Coverage
Search by service area. Find vendors who actively work in your community's region.
Score Filtering
Filter by minimum BuildRated Score. Only see contractors who meet your threshold.

Quote, Sign & Pay — All in CommunityPay

Find a contractor on BuildRated, then complete the entire workflow without leaving the platform.

Find
Search BuildRated
Quote
Request proposals
Sign
Execute contract
Pay
Via CommunityPay
Review
Verified feedback
Other Directories BuildRated + CommunityPay
Paid placements and sponsored listings Rankings based only on verified performance
Anyone can leave a review Only verified payers can review
Referral commissions inflate pricing Zero commissions, direct contractor pricing
Find contractor, then figure out payment Find → Quote → Sign → Pay in one platform
Self-reported credentials License & insurance verified automatically

Hire with Confidence

Stop gambling on vendor relationships. Get the intelligence you need to make informed decisions.

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