Contractors
In 2024, billion-dollar disasters caused $182.7B in damage. You’re already qualified for the rebuild.
Most contractors don’t see the work that follows. The ones who do are adding six figures to their revenue.
The opportunity
Restoration work can carry stronger margins than standard construction.
The market is growing every year. Disasters are more frequent. Homeowners need contractors they can trust — and most of your competitors have no idea this opportunity exists.
Member benefits
Here's what's waiting for you.
- Home Depot Pro XtraActivate exclusive discounts the day you join. Real savings on every job.About Pro Xtra
- Get listed & verifiedVerify with BuildZoom to earn your BuildSOS Verified Seal and unlock your Contractor Finder profile — so homeowners can find a pro they trust.The Verified Seal
- BuildSOS Resilience CertificationA 3-part certification (materials, courses, and a test taken in the Resilience Game) that upgrades your Seal status to Gold.Certifications overview
- FortiGuideA separate learning module and accreditation in FORTIFIED building — win bids your competitors can't.About FortiGuide
- Workforce Finder ToolFind workforce resources through Home Depot's Path to Pro Network.Open the Workforce Finder(opens in a new tab)
- Weekly Tips & Free Book ChaptersA practical business tip every week, plus the first five chapters of Andy’s book, free to download.About the book
The Verified Seal
Homeowners are learning to look for this before they hire anyone.
The BuildSOS Verified Seal tells homeowners you're licensed, insured, and accountable — earned when you verify with BuildZoom. Storm chasers can't fake it. You earn it.
Tier ISilverLicensed + insured on fileACCREDITED PARTNER
Tier IIGoldFully verified + BuildSOS curriculum completePREMIUM ACCREDITATION
Tier IIIPlatinumFull identity + background checkULTIMATE DISTINCTION
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When the Storm Comes
Read BuildSOS CEO Andy Kruger’s book on the resilience opportunity and how to build a business around it. The first five chapters are free to download.
Read the first five chaptersThe contractors who know about this market are already moving. Here's how to catch up.
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