Where listing information comes from
Most listings are built from public business information, mainly the company's Google Maps profile: business name, address, phone number and opening hours. A "Google Maps checked" mark means we matched the listing to a Google Maps profile. It is not an endorsement by Google.
We do not write reviews, ratings or testimonials, and we do not add certifications a company has not shown us.
What the labels mean
- Listed: published from public business information. The business has not paid and has not claimed its profile.
- Verified: the business claimed its listing through a paid EmesticaCure membership and manages its own profile details.
- Featured: a paid membership with promotional placement higher on directory pages.
What verification does not mean
No label is a quality rating, a guarantee of workmanship, pricing or arrival time, or proof of licensing or insurance. Paid placement does not mean a company does better work. Always ask for proof of license and insurance and get written estimates before hiring.
How contractors update their profile
Business owners can claim their listing from the listing page, or start at our contractor membership page. Members edit their details from their dashboard. Unclaimed listings can be corrected by reporting an error below.
How to report incorrect information
If a phone number, address, hours or anything else is wrong, use the report form. We review every report and correct or remove information that we cannot confirm.
How we make money
Contractors pay a monthly membership for a Verified or Featured profile. We do not sell homeowner information and we do not charge per lead. See our disclosure for details.