Trust & verification
The badges behind every pro.
Verification on Gulf Coast Work is layered, not a single checkbox. Each badge is a distinct check — and each is renewed on a schedule so it never goes stale.
Renewed annually
Lapses pause listings
The levels
What each badge means.
Registered
Email and phone confirmed.
Identity-verified
Government ID matched to the profile's legal name.
Background-checked
Third-party criminal background check within the last 12 months.
Licensed pro
Trade license validated against the state issuer.
Insured pro
General liability coverage on file.
Top pro
A rolling award for the highest-performing verified providers.
How we keep it honest
Verification that expires — on purpose.
Providers re-verify annually, or sooner for insurance. Any lapse pauses their public listings until it's renewed.
- Scheduled re-verification
- Listings paused automatically on lapse
- Arrival check-ins and completion proof on local jobs