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How Does MEINHAUS Onboard Subcontractors? ✳️

 

At MEINHAUS, great projects start with great pros. We advertise for and invite quality, established subcontractors—then verify everything before they’re eligible to work. No shortcuts, ever.


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1) Attract & Invite πŸ”ŽπŸ“£

Targeted ads, referrals, and direct outreach to established trades.

Clear expectations up front: insured, licensed, professional, and photo-documented work.

 

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2) Apply: What We Collect πŸ“₯

Licensing (e.g., electrical, plumbing, gas) 🧾

Insurance (CGL active; WSIB/Workers’ Comp where applicable) πŸ›‘οΈ

Proof of experience: relevant project photos + a written resume πŸ“ΈπŸ“

Business details: legal name, HST/GST (if applicable), service area, crew size 🏒


> βœ… Only after all proper licensing, insurances, and proof of experience are submitted and verified do applicants become eligible to accept MEINHAUS projects.

 


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3) Compliance Verification (Pass/Fail) βœ…βŒ

Broker-issued Certificate of Insurance with correct trade classification

License validation with authorities (where required)

WSIB/Workers’ Comp clearance

Any gaps = no dispatch 🚫

 

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4) Skills & Quality Review 🧰⭐

Portfolio scored against our workmanship standards

Optional reference checks and/or trial scopes (e.g., small tile/waterproofing sample)

 

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5) Onboarding & Training πŸŽ“πŸ“²

Sign Subcontractor Agreement + Code of Conduct (PPE, cleanliness, site etiquette)

Photo protocol: pre-start → milestones → completion

Change-order rules & documentation

App training for messaging, scheduling, and uploads

Communication SLA: respond to dispatch within 2 business hours

 

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6) Activation & First Jobs πŸš€

Account marked Eligible only after compliance passes

“Pilot” phase: first jobs monitored closely to confirm fit & quality

 

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7) Ongoing Performance & Safety πŸ”πŸ”’

Insurance tracking with auto-suspension on expiry

KPIs: on-time arrival, defect/callback rate, photo completeness, homeowner feedback

Coaching → probation → suspension for repeated misses or safety issues

 

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Why This Matters ❀️🏠

Homeowners get insured, licensed pros with documented quality

Subcontractors join a network that rewards professionalism & performance—not corner-cutting

 

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Quick Applicant Checklist βœ…

☐ Broker COI (active CGL)

☐ WSIB/Workers’ Comp (if applicable)

☐ Trade license(s)

☐ Photo portfolio + written resume

☐ Signed Agreement + Code of Conduct

☐ Service area, availability, crew details