Check before you hire.
Vettley checks the public signals every business leaves online: a secure website, a site that actually loads, a real address and phone, and how long they have been online. You get the facts, dated, before you pick up the phone.
Across 1,061 businesses in 51 states and 22 trades.
Facts, not opinions.
No star ratings, no paid placements, no reviews to fake. Just checks anyone could run, done the same way for every business.
Search a business
Look up a contractor, shop or office by name, trade or city.
See every signal
Each report shows what we checked, what we found and the date we checked it.
Hire with eyes open
Use the signals plus our trade-specific questions to ask before you sign anything.
Seven things we check
Every report runs the same checks. See exactly how each one works and how much it counts.
Reports by trade
Reports by state
A score you can trust because nobody can buy it.
No reviews
We do not collect opinions. Every signal is something that can be checked and rechecked.
Can't be bought
No payment changes a score, ever. Businesses can fix their signals and ask for a recheck, free.
Every check dated
Websites change. Each report shows when we checked, so you always know how fresh it is.
Hire with confidence
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Is your business on Vettley?
Search for it above. If it is missing, add it free. If something looks off, ask for a recheck.
Frequently asked
What is a Vettley Signal Score?
A score from 0 to 100 built from automated checks of public signals: a valid secure website, a site that loads, a mobile-ready homepage, a listed phone and street address, and how long the website domain has been registered. See how it is calculated.
Is Vettley a review site?
No. Vettley does not collect or publish reviews or opinions. Every signal is a fact we checked on the date shown in the report.
Does a high score mean a business does good work?
No. The score shows how a business presents itself online. It says nothing about workmanship, pricing or licensing. Always ask for proof of license and insurance where your state requires it.
Can a business pay for a better score?
No. Scores cannot be bought. A business can fix its own signals, such as renewing a security certificate, and request a free recheck.
How often are businesses checked?
Every report shows the date of its last check. We recheck businesses over time and whenever an owner asks.
My business is missing or something is wrong. What do I do?
Add your business free, or request a recheck or correction. We read every request.