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How we vet pros

"Vetted" should mean something. Here's what we check before a contractor gets a single Galena request, and how you can check them yourself.

Licenses, where Texas requires them

Texas licenses some trades and not others. Where a state license is required, we confirm it's active before we send any work:

Texas has no statewide license for general contractors, roofers, painters, fence builders and many other trades. For those, the checks below matter even more.

Insurance

We ask for proof of general liability insurance before a pro gets requests. If something gets damaged on your property, you want that coverage in place.

Real reviews

We read their public reviews, not just the star rating. We look for steady recent work, how they answer complaints, and whether customers mention showing up on time and doing what they quoted.

One pro per trade per area

Each pro is the only one we send for their trade in their part of town. That makes them accountable to us. A pro who keeps getting complaints loses the spot.

After the job

If a pro doesn't call within 24 hours, doesn't show up, or does work you're unhappy with, tell us at (512) 956-7079 or hello@referredbygalena.com. We'll follow up with them, and if it's not a fit, we'll try another pro.

Check them yourself too

Before you sign anything, ask the pro for their license number (if their trade requires one) and a copy of their insurance, then check the license with the links above. A good contractor won't mind.

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