Built by People Who
Know the Trades
Based in Ottawa, Canada, we grew up around contractors. Our family is in the trades. We've seen firsthand how hard it is to build a business—and how unfair it is when good work goes unseen.
Our mission: make contractor credentials verifiable and shareable—so trust is earned, not assumed.
The Problem We Saw
AI is changing everything. Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity—they're not just search engines anymore. They're answering questions directly. When someone asks "who's a good electrician in Ottawa?" or "find me a plumber in Toronto", AI gives an answer. No blue links. No scrolling. Whether it's Montreal, Calgary, or Vancouver—the same shift is happening everywhere.
The problem? Most local businesses aren't ready. Their data isn't structured. Their credentials aren't verified. So AI skips them entirely.
We watched our brothers' competitors—guys with half the experience and worse reviews—start showing up in AI answers while the good contractors stayed invisible. That didn't sit right with us.
What We Built
Verified Node is simple: we verify your license, insurance, and responsiveness. Then we give you a credential page you can share with anyone—customers, banks, GCs, insurance companies. One link, proof forever.
No lead selling. No middlemen. No marketplace fees. Just verification that proves you're legit—shareable with customers, banks, GCs, and anyone who needs proof.
We believe local businesses are the backbone of every community. The plumbers, the roofers, the HVAC techs—they deserve portable proof they can share. Verification should be their competitive edge, not a burden.
We've analyzed over 5,000 contractor profiles across Canada to understand this problem deeply. We're starting with 9 core contractor verticals: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, Refrigeration, General Contracting, Landscaping, Painting, and Foundation work.
Our roadmap: We're expanding across all 13 Canadian provinces and territories in 2025, with US market expansion in early 2026. The internet is for everyone—we plan to help all local service businesses get the visibility they deserve.
The Team
Two founders. One mission. Based in Canada.
Simon Bergeron
Co-Founder & Developer
Ottawa, Ontario
Gab Bujold
Co-Founder & Marketing
Quebec
What We Believe
We Care About Local Business
Every plumber, electrician, and HVAC tech deserves proof they can share. Not just a license on the wall—portable credentials.
Direct, Not Distracted
We don't sell leads. We verify your credentials so you can prove you're legit—to customers, banks, GCs, anyone.
Verification as Your Edge
Verified contractors get recommended first—by AI and by word of mouth. Your credential page is proof that travels.
"Local businesses built our communities. We're giving them proof they can share."
— The Verified Node Team
Ready to Get Verified?
Get your credential page. Prove you're licensed, insured, and responsive—to anyone who asks.
One-time verification. 30-day money-back guarantee.