Listing Policy & Quality Guidelines

Listing Policy & Quality Guidelines

The Home Improvement Directory is committed to providing accurate, helpful, and trustworthy information for homeowners and service providers. To maintain the quality and integrity of our platform, all listings must comply with the following policies and guidelines.

By submitting a listing to our directory, you agree to follow these standards.

Purpose of Our Directory

Our goal is to connect homeowners with reputable home improvement professionals across the United States. We strive to maintain a reliable, organized, and user-friendly directory that benefits both consumers and businesses.

To achieve this, we actively review and manage listings to ensure they meet our quality standards.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for inclusion in our directory, businesses must:

  • Offer legitimate home improvement, maintenance, or related professional services

  • Operate legally within their service area

  • Provide accurate and verifiable contact information

  • Maintain a professional online presence when applicable

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

We reserve the right to request verification information at any time.

Listing Submission Guidelines

All submitted listings must include:

  • A valid business name

  • Physical address or service area

  • Phone number and/or email address

  • Website URL (if available)

  • Accurate service descriptions

  • Appropriate category selection

Listings containing incomplete, misleading, or false information may be rejected or removed.

Content Quality Standards

To maintain a high-quality directory, listings must meet the following content standards:

  • Descriptions must be original and relevant

  • No keyword stuffing or excessive promotional language

  • No deceptive claims or false credentials

  • No offensive, hateful, or inappropriate content

  • No unrelated links or spam

We may edit formatting or content for clarity and consistency.

Prohibited Listings and Practices

The following are not permitted on The Home Improvement Directory:

  • Fake or fraudulent businesses

  • Lead generation schemes

  • Pyramid or referral programs

  • Adult, illegal, or unethical services

  • Misrepresentation of credentials

  • Duplicate or mass-submitted listings

  • Automated or bot-generated submissions

  • Third-party listings submitted without authorization

Violations may result in immediate removal.

Review and Approval Process

All listings are subject to review before publication or continued display.

We may:

  • Approve listings

  • Request revisions

  • Temporarily suspend listings

  • Permanently remove listings

Approval is not guaranteed. Decisions are made at our sole discretion.

Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance

Listings are periodically reviewed to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Businesses are responsible for keeping their information current. Outdated or inactive listings may be suspended or removed.

We encourage business owners to update their listings promptly when changes occur.

Featured and Paid Listings (If Applicable)

The Home Improvement Directory may offer premium placement, featured listings, or advertising opportunities.

Participation in paid services does not guarantee ranking, performance, or lead volume.

All paid services are subject to separate pricing and billing terms.

User Responsibility

Business owners and authorized representatives are solely responsible for:

  • The accuracy of submitted information

  • Compliance with laws and regulations

  • Customer interactions and services provided

The Home Improvement Directory does not guarantee the quality, performance, or outcomes of listed businesses.

Reporting Inaccurate or Abusive Listings

Users may report inaccurate, misleading, or abusive listings by contacting us through our website.

We review all reports and take appropriate action when necessary.

Enforcement and Violations

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in:

  • Listing edits

  • Temporary suspension

  • Permanent removal

  • Account termination

  • Legal action in severe cases

Repeated violations may lead to permanent banning from the platform.

Changes to These Guidelines

We reserve the right to update these policies at any time. Changes will be posted on this page and become effective immediately upon publication.

Businesses are responsible for reviewing updates regularly.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding our Listing Policy and Quality Guidelines, please contact us through our website’s contact page.

Last updated: January 2026