SubVerify

Verify and score subcontractors before they slow down your builds.

Score: 7.9/10United Arab EmiratesMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Small construction businesses constantly struggle to find reliable subcontractors and skilled labor, causing project delays and quality issues.

Solution

SubVerify creates a searchable directory of scored subcontractors with verified credentials and performance history. Owners search by trade/location and view detailed reliability scores from past jobs. It prevents quality issues by surfacing only top-rated pros with real proof.

Target Audience

Owners and managers of small construction businesses

Differentiator

Deep verification badges (licenses, insurance, references) plus predictive reliability scoring from job data.

Brand Voice

supportive

Features

Sub Directory Search

must-have15h

Advanced search by trade, location, rating.

Verification System

must-have12h

Manual review of licenses, insurance docs for badges.

Reliability Scoring

must-have18h

Algorithmic score based on reviews, completion rates.

Owner Shortlisting

must-have8h

Save/bookmark top subs for future projects.

Reference Checks

must-have10h

Contact past clients via integrated messaging.

Public Profiles

must-have10h

Subs showcase portfolios, certs publicly.

Bulk Verification

nice-to-have12h

API for business CRM integration.

Alert Notifications

nice-to-have8h

Email alerts for new verified subs nearby.

Portfolio Upload

nice-to-have10h

Subs upload photos/videos of past work.

Advanced Analytics

future15h

Trend reports on local labor reliability.

Total Build Time: 118 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
roletextNo
verifiedboolNo
locationtextYes
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • sub_id in profiles
  • owner_id in shortlists

sub_profiles

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
tradestext[]No
scoreintYes
license_urltextYes
insurance_urltextYes

Relationships:

  • user_id references users(id)

reviews

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
sub_iduuidNo
owner_iduuidNo
ratingintNo
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • sub_id references users(id)
  • owner_id references users(id)

shortlists

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
owner_iduuidNo
sub_iduuidNo
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • owner_id references users(id)
  • sub_id references users(id)

API Endpoints

GET
/api/search/subs

Search subs by filters

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/profiles/:id/verify

Submit verification docs

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/reviews

Submit review

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/shortlists

Add to shortlist

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + shadcn/ui + Tailwind
Backend
Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Cloudinary for doc uploads

Build Timeline

Week 1: Auth and profiles

20h
  • User system
  • Basic profiles

Week 2: Search and directory

25h
  • Search UI/endpoints
  • Filters

Week 3: Verification & scoring

25h
  • Doc upload
  • Scoring logic

Week 4: Reviews and shortlists

20h
  • Reviews CRUD
  • Shortlist features

Week 5: UI polish and payments

20h
  • Responsive design
  • Stripe subs
Total Timeline: 5 weeks • 130 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

10 searches/month

  • Basic search
  • View public profiles

Pro

$35/mo

None

  • Unlimited search
  • Contact refs
  • Shortlists
  • Alerts

Enterprise

$99/mo

Unlimited

  • All Pro + team access
  • Custom reports
  • Priority verification

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 1602%$70$840
Month 64507%$1,103$13,230

Unit Economics

$22
CAC
$480
LTV
4%
Churn
90%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 21.8xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Trustworthy Subcontractors, Verified & Scored

Search our directory of proven pros with real credentials—no more guesswork on hires.

Feature Highlights

Deep verifications
Predictive scores
Easy shortlisting
Reference tools

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Finally reliable hires!' - Tom, Owner"
"'Scores match reality perfectly.' - Lisa, Manager"

First Three Customers

Email blast to 50 local contractors from Yelp listings offering free Pro access. Post in Reddit r/Construction with demo video. Partner with one construction association for referrals.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/Constructionr/SaaSTwitter #ConstructionTechConstruction Dive forums

SEO Keywords

verified subcontractorsconstruction sub ratingsreliable tradesmen directorysubcontractor verification service

Competitive Analysis

BuildZoom

buildzoom.com
Lead gen fees
Strength

Data on pros

Weakness

Not subscription, less verification

Our Advantage

Dedicated scoring + easy directory access

🏰 Moat Strategy

Data moat from verification records and scores that improve with usage.

⏰ Why Now?

Rising insurance costs demand verified labor amid skilled worker shortages.

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

Doc verification fraud

Mitigation

AI doc checks + manual review

marketlow severity

Subs unwilling to verify

Mitigation

Free premium badges incentive

Validation Roadmap

pre-build5 days

Survey 15 owners on hiring criteria

Success: Verification top priority for 70%

mvp10 days

Seed 20 sub profiles, get 30 signups

Success: 10 active searches/day

Pivot Options

  • General contractor directory
  • Insurance verification tool
  • Reference check service

Quick Stats

Build Time
130h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$1,200
Market Size
$1500.0M
Features
10
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
4