SubVetted

Instantly vet and hire reliable remote subcontractors for your construction projects

Score: 7.4/10CanadaMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Construction professionals face chaos in hiring and managing remote subcontractors without reliable vetting and performance tracking tools.

Solution

SubVetted uses AI-driven background checks, license verification, and peer reviews to match project managers with pre-vetted subcontractors. Contractors get instant profiles with performance scores and can hire with one-click contracts. Track initial hires seamlessly to reduce hiring risks and chaos.

Target Audience

Construction project managers and general contractors hiring remote subcontractors for projects

Differentiator

AI-powered real-time vetting with construction-specific credential checks, unlike general marketplaces

Brand Voice

professional

Features

Subcontractor Profiles

must-have20h

Searchable database of vetted subs with licenses, insurance, and reviews

AI Vetting Scanner

must-have25h

Automated check of licenses, references, and background via integrations

Quick Match

must-have18h

AI matches subs to project needs based on skills, location, and availability

One-Click Hire

must-have15h

Generate and sign contracts instantly upon selection

Basic Performance Log

must-have12h

Log initial job completion and rate subs post-hire

Dashboard Overview

must-have20h

Central dashboard for active hires and vetting status

Email Notifications

nice-to-have8h

Alerts for new matches and vetting results

Search Filters

nice-to-have10h

Advanced filters by trade, rating, and remote capability

Mobile App View

nice-to-have12h

Responsive mobile access for on-site checks

Integration with Procore

future30h

Sync hires to project management tools

Advanced Analytics

future25h

Hiring trends and ROI reports

Total Build Time: 195 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
roletextNo
companytextYes
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • projects.user_id -> users.id
  • hires.user_id -> users.id

subcontractors

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
tradetextNo
licensetextNo
ratingintYes
is_vettedboolNo

Relationships:

  • foreign key to users.id
  • reviews.sub_id -> subcontractors.id

projects

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
titletextNo
needstextYes
statustextNo

Relationships:

  • hires.project_id -> projects.id

hires

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
sub_iduuidNo
project_iduuidNo
statustextNo
hired_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • foreign keys to users, subcontractors, projects

API Endpoints

GET
/api/subcontractors

Search vetted subcontractors

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/vetting

Submit sub for AI vetting

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/matches

Get project matches

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/hires

Create a hire

🔒 Auth Required
PUT
/api/hires/:id

Update hire status/performance

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/projects

Create project

🔒 Auth Required
PUT
/api/users/profile

Update user/sub profile

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui
Backend
Next.js API routes + Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Resend (emails)Vercel AI SDK (vetting)

Build Timeline

Week 1: Core setup and auth

40h
  • Project scaffolding
  • Auth integration
  • Basic UI

Week 2: Database and profiles

45h
  • DB schema
  • User/sub profiles
  • Search UI

Week 3: Vetting and matching

50h
  • AI vetting endpoint
  • Match logic
  • Dashboard

Week 4: Hiring flow

45h
  • Hire endpoints
  • Contract gen
  • Payments setup

Week 5: Polish and nice-to-haves

35h
  • Notifications
  • Filters
  • Mobile responsive

Week 6: Testing and launch

30h
  • Full testing
  • Landing page
  • Deploy
Total Timeline: 6 weeks • 245 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No hires, 10 searches/mo

  • Browse subs
  • 1 project
  • Basic search

Pro

$25/mo

5 active subs tracked

  • Unlimited projects
  • AI matching
  • Unlimited hires
  • Basic support

Enterprise

$99/mo

Unlimited

  • All Pro
  • Priority vetting
  • Custom reports
  • API access
  • Dedicated support

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 11003%$75$900
Month 65008%$1,000$12,000

Unit Economics

$15
CAC
$500
LTV
5%
Churn
88%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 33.3xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Vetted Remote Subcontractors at Your Fingertips

End hiring chaos with AI-vetted pros, instant matches, and seamless contracts for construction projects.

Feature Highlights

AI License & Background Checks
One-Click Hiring
Performance-First Matching
Remote-Ready Subs

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Saved us weeks on vetting!' - John, GC"
"'Top-notch electricians matched perfectly.' - Sarah PM"

First Three Customers

Post in construction Facebook groups and LinkedIn communities for GCs; offer free Pro access for first reviews; DM 50 project managers from recent job postings on Indeed with personalized demo links.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/constructionr/SaaSLinkedIn Construction GroupsIndie Hackers

SEO Keywords

construction subcontractor vettinghire vetted remote subssubcontractor matching softwareAI vet subcontractors construction

Competitive Analysis

Thumbtack

thumbtack.com
Lead fees $10-50
Strength

Large sub pool

Weakness

No vetting, poor quality control

Our Advantage

Pre-vetted with AI, subscription model

BuildZoom

buildzoom.com
Commission based
Strength

Lead gen

Weakness

Slow vetting, no tracking

Our Advantage

Instant AI vetting + hires

🏰 Moat Strategy

Network effects from growing vetted sub database and reviews

⏰ Why Now?

Construction labor shortages + remote work rise post-COVID demand reliable digital hiring

Risks & Mitigation

marketmedium severity

Low adoption by traditional contractors

Mitigation

Target digital-savvy PMs first via LinkedIn

technicalhigh severity

AI vetting accuracy issues

Mitigation

Manual review fallback + iterative training

executionmedium severity

Slow sub onboarding

Mitigation

Incentivize with free listings

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Interview 20 GCs on pain points

Success: 80% confirm vetting is top issue

mvp14 days

Build waitlist landing, run FB ads

Success: 100 signups

launch30 days

Beta with 10 users

Success: 70% retention week 2

Pivot Options

  • General trade marketplace
  • Internal contractor tool for enterprises
  • Focus on sub side for lead gen

Quick Stats

Build Time
245h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$5,000
Market Size
$5000.0M
Features
11
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
7