How We Rank

We don't sell our top rankings. Our methodology is based entirely on evidence.

1. Local Presence

Do they genuinely operate here? We verify that the business has a physical presence or an established operational footprint specifically in Washington County, rather than being a national lead-generation shell.

2. Business History

Can establishment claims be independently supported? We cross-reference the claimed "years in business" against state entity registration records.

3. Licensing

If the trade requires licensing in Utah (e.g., plumbing, electrical, roofing, HVAC), does the state record support it? We link directly to the state verification system rather than taking a contractor's word for it.

4. Reputation Breadth

Not merely total Google reviews. We look at the footprint across Google, Yelp, Facebook, BBB, Nextdoor, Houzz, and more. A company with 140 Google reviews, 35 Facebook reviews, and an active BBB profile may be recommended over a company with 350 Google reviews but zero presence anywhere else.

5. Review Consistency

Are customers saying similar things across independent platforms? We look for patterns of quality or issues that span across multiple sites where reviews cannot easily be manipulated.

6. Transparency

Can you identify who operates the company and how to contact them? We favor companies that clearly display their owner information, real physical addresses, and verifiable contact methods.