List Your Business on VerifiedADU
VerifiedADU connects verified ADU builders with homeowners in California who are actively planning to build. Every listing on our directory is backed by daily CSLB verification, giving homeowners confidence in the contractors they find here.
What Is VerifiedADU
VerifiedADU is a curated directory of ADU contractors who have passed our 6-point verification standard. We connect California homeowners with builders who hold active licenses, carry proper insurance, maintain clean records, and have at least two years of licensed history.
Unlike lead-generation platforms that sell the same lead to multiple contractors, VerifiedADU is a searchable directory where homeowners find you directly. Your profile includes your verification status, license details, service areas, and contact information.
What “Verified” Means
Every builder on VerifiedADU meets all 6 points of our verification standard before being listed. We check each point before approval and monitor the ongoing-trackable points continuously:
| Standard | What We Check | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Active CSLB License | Current contractor license and appropriate classification (B or relevant C) via CSLB | Only licensed contractors can legally build ADUs in California |
| Contractor Bond | Active bond on file with CSLB | Required state safety net if the contractor commits license violations |
| Workers’ Compensation | Active workers’ comp insurance, or a valid CSLB exemption on file | Protects homeowners from liability if a worker is injured on site |
| Clean Record | No unresolved complaints or disciplinary actions | Shows track record of professional conduct |
| General Liability Insurance | Current GL insurance certificate from your carrier on file with us | What pays if you damage the homeowner’s property or a neighbor’s during construction |
| Minimum 2 Years Licensed | CSLB license issue date at least 24 months before listing | A track record long enough to actually verify |
We monitor the trackable points daily. If a builder’s license lapses, bond expires, workers’ comp filing is canceled, GL certificate isn’t renewed, or a complaint is filed, they are removed from the directory until the issue is resolved.
How to Get Listed
To be listed on VerifiedADU, you must meet all 6 points of our verification standard:
- Hold an active California contractor license (B or relevant C classification)
- Maintain an active contractor bond on file with CSLB
- Carry current workers’ compensation insurance, or have a valid CSLB exemption on file
- Have no unresolved complaints or disciplinary actions with CSLB
- Provide a current general liability insurance certificate from your carrier
- Have a CSLB license issue date at least 2 years before listing
We verify all 6 points before approval. Once listed, we monitor the trackable points daily and update your profile automatically.
Helpful to have (not required):
- Photos of completed ADU projects
- Service area details (cities, zip codes)
- Specialty focus (prefab, custom, garage conversions, etc.)
What You Get
Every verified listing on VerifiedADU includes:
- Profile page with verification badges and CSLB data
- License number, status, and classification displayed
- Contact information (phone, email, website)
- Appears in directory search results
- Daily automated CSLB monitoring
- Listed as long as you stay verified
There is no cost to be listed. Listings are based on verification status, not payment.
Get Listed
To apply for a listing, email us at hello@orangered-elk-817800.hostingersite.com with:
- Your CSLB license number
- Business name and contact information
- Service areas (cities/counties)
We verify your credentials and set up your profile within two to three business days.
No Exceptions to Verification Standards
We do not list contractors who fail to meet any part of our 6-point verification standard—even temporarily. If your license lapses, bond expires, workers’ comp filing is canceled, GL insurance certificate isn’t renewed, or a complaint is filed, your listing is removed immediately until the issue is resolved.
This policy protects homeowners and maintains the integrity of the directory. If you’re removed, we’ll notify you by email and explain what needs to be corrected. Once the issue is resolved, you can be re-listed.
Disclaimer: VerifiedADU is a directory service, not a contractor or licensing authority. We verify credentials using publicly available data from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and other sources, but we do not guarantee the accuracy of third-party data or endorse any contractor. Homeowners should independently verify credentials, request references, obtain multiple bids, and review contracts before hiring. VerifiedADU is not liable for disputes, damages, or outcomes related to contractor services.