Trade Services Authority — Get Help

Welcome to Trade Services Authority

Your home is, statistically speaking, always about to need something fixed. A pipe that has decided this is its moment. An HVAC system that chose the hottest week of August to lodge its resignation. A roof that has been quietly negotiating with gravity for longer than you realized.

Trade Services Authority exists to help you find the right person for the job — a vetted, professional contractor who has agreed to operate under a defined set of standards, rather than a stranger from a flier stapled to a telephone pole.

This is the trade services hub of Authority Network America, a network of specialized information authorities built to connect people with trustworthy professionals across a wide range of industries. Trade Services Authority — known within the network as the T2 hub — focuses specifically on the skilled trades that keep homes and properties functional, comfortable, and intact.

How to Find Help Through the Authority Network

The Authority Network works by organizing providers into specialized directories and regional resources. Rather than one enormous list of every contractor everywhere, the network is structured so you can navigate toward the specific type of help you need.

Here's how the process generally works:

Identify your trade category. Are you dealing with a plumbing emergency, or planning a full kitchen remodel? Looking for a one-time pest inspection or an ongoing lawn care arrangement? Knowing what type of work you need will point you in the right direction.
Use the network's resources. Trade Services Authority connects to dedicated resources within the Authority Network for specific trade categories. These resources are designed to help you understand your options, ask the right questions, and reach out to providers in your area.
Review provider standards before you hire. Every provider participating in the Authority Network has agreed to a set of professional standards. You can read exactly what those commitments are at contractorstandards.org. It's worth a look before you sign anything.
Contact providers directly. All providers in the network are independent businesses. Trade Services Authority does not employ contractors, dispatch crews, or manage work on your behalf. When you connect with a provider, you're connecting directly with that business — which means you should do your own due diligence, get multiple quotes where appropriate, and confirm licensing and insurance in your jurisdiction.

What Types of Work Does the Network Cover?

The skilled trades are a broad category, which is either reassuring or overwhelming depending on your current mood. Trade Services Authority is organized to cover the full range of residential and light commercial trade work, including but not limited to:

Plumbing — leaks, clogs, water heaters, pipe replacement, fixture installation, and the full spectrum of water-related consequences
HVAC — heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation, repair, maintenance, and the diagnosis of mysterious noises
Electrical — panel upgrades, outlet and fixture installation, whole-home rewiring, and anything else best left to someone with the appropriate license
Roofing — repair, replacement, inspection, gutters, and the aftermath of weather events
Pool and Spa Services — cleaning, chemical balancing, equipment repair, and opening/closing services for those who have made the commitment to own a body of water
Pest Control — inspection, treatment, and ongoing prevention for insects, rodents, and other uninvited occupants
Landscaping and Lawn Care — design, maintenance, irrigation, tree services, and the ongoing negotiation between your vision for the yard and what the yard has decided it wants to do
General Construction and Remodeling — additions, renovations, basement finishing, and projects that require a permit and a plan
Solar and Energy Services — solar panel installation, battery storage, energy audits, and related efficiency upgrades
Carpentry and Finish Work — cabinetry, trim, custom woodwork, decks, and the finishing details that make a house feel like it was built on purpose
Painting — interior and exterior, residential and commercial
Flooring — installation and refinishing across hardwood, tile, carpet, luxury vinyl, and the rest of the options your contractor will have opinions about
Other Skilled Trades — the network continues to expand into additional categories as qualified providers join the program

If you don't see your specific need listed above, it's still worth navigating the network. The category you need may already exist, or may be coming sooner than you'd expect.

A Note on Provider Coverage

The Trade Services Authority provider program is in active development. The network is growing, and new providers are joining on an ongoing basis across trade categories and geographic areas.

This means coverage varies. Some regions have robust provider listings; others are still being built out. We won't promise you that someone is available in your area if we can't confirm it — that would help no one and annoy everyone. What we can tell you is that the network is expanding, and if your area isn't fully served yet, it likely will be.

If you're a contractor or trade business interested in joining the network, the standards and participation information are available at contractorstandards.org.

A Few Things Worth Knowing

Providers are independent businesses. Trade Services Authority is an information and referral network, not a contracting company. The businesses you find through this network operate independently. We are not party to any agreement between you and a contractor, we do not supervise their work, and we are not responsible for outcomes. What we can do is point you toward providers who have made commitments about how they operate.

Standards matter. The reason the network exists is that finding a trustworthy contractor shouldn't require significant personal risk. Every participating provider has agreed to the standards outlined at contractorstandards.org. Read them. They exist for your benefit.

Licensing and insurance are your responsibility to verify. Trade licensing requirements vary significantly by state, county, and municipality. Before work begins, confirm that your contractor holds the appropriate licenses and carries adequate insurance for your jurisdiction and the scope of the work. Any reputable contractor will provide this information without hesitation. Hesitation is informative.

Still Have Questions?

Navigate the Authority Network resources for your specific trade category, or visit contractorstandards.org to learn more about what participating in the network means for the providers you'll find here.

Your home will almost certainly need something soon. We're here to help you find the right person for it.