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For Remodeling Contractors

Work Smarter.
Earn More. Stress Less.

Pre-qualified homeowner leads, digital home twin access, and AI back-office tools. Built by a 27-year remodeling veteran who understands exactly what you need.

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The Trade Partner Program

Why Summit County's Best Contractors Join HBC

We've removed the three biggest friction points for remodeling contractors: unqualified leads, homeowners with no plan, and jobs where everyone is guessing. Every HBC homeowner is pre-vetted, pre-educated, and has a documented home profile before you ever show up.

Pre-Qualified Leads

No more tire-kickers. Every homeowner we refer has already paid for their Home Clarity Report, has a documented scope, and has real budget clarity. You show up to a job that's ready — not one where you have to sell the concept.

Digital Home Twin

Every HBC homeowner has a living digital profile of their home — floor plans, system specs, permit history, past projects, material finishes, and more. You access it before the first walkthrough. No more starting from zero on every job.

AI Back-Office Tools

Proposal generation, scope-of-work documentation, follow-up sequences, and change order tracking — all powered by AI, built specifically for remodeling contractors. Cut your admin time by 60% or more.

The Process

How Trade Partner Vetting Works

1

Application & Initial Conversation

You apply through this page and we schedule a 30-minute call with Adam Kilgore. We want to understand your specialty, capacity, and how you run your business. This is a two-way vetting — we want to make sure HBC is the right fit for you, too.

2

Reference Checks & Portfolio Review

We review your license, insurance, and past project portfolio. We may contact past clients. The bar is high — our homeowners trust us to only send contractors we'd use in our own homes. If you do excellent work, you'll pass easily.

3

Onboarding & Tool Access

Once accepted, we onboard you to the HBC portal: access to the Digital Home Twin for your assigned clients, AI proposal tools, and the network dashboard. Your first referred lead typically comes within 60 days.

4

Ongoing Partnership

Your performance is reviewed quarterly through homeowner feedback. Stay in good standing and you'll receive more referrals over time. We protect your reputation as fiercely as our own — which means we only send you to the right homes.

What We Look For in a Trade Partner

We prioritize quality over volume. We'd rather have 12 exceptional contractors in our network than 100 mediocre ones.

Licensed & Insured
Valid Ohio contractor license and adequate liability + workers comp coverage. Non-negotiable.
5+ Years Experience
Proven track record in your specialty — kitchen, bathroom, first floor, or whole-home renovation.
Summit County Focus
Primary service area in Summit, Portage, or Medina County. We serve NE Ohio homeowners specifically.
Excellent Communication
You return calls, you show up on time, and you set realistic expectations. Homeowners remember this more than anything.
Accountable
You stand behind your work. If something goes wrong, you fix it. No excuses, no ghosting.
Growth-Minded
You're interested in using technology and systems to run a better business. Our AI tools are built for contractors who want to level up.

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Ready to Join the Network?

We're selectively adding vetted trade partners to the HBC network in Summit County and surrounding areas. Applications are reviewed within 5 business days.

Apply to Join Call (330) 203-1331