Partnerships

Exclusive Service Area Partnerships

One partner per ZIP code, per vertical. When someone in your service area needs what you do, the introduction comes to you, not to a list of competitors.

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Exclusivity is earned through verification and kept by meeting our standards.

1partner per ZIP, per vertical
6verticals available
4.5+star standard to join

Exclusive Service Area Partnerships are the foundation of how Handvetted works with businesses. Most customer acquisition platforms sell the same person's information to several companies at once, then let them race to the phone. We built the opposite model. Each ZIP code is reserved for one verified partner in each vertical. It is the core of our Business to Business Service.

Exclusivity changes the conversation. When you are the only business in your vertical receiving an introduction, you are not competing against four other bids before you have said hello. You can focus on the person's project instead of the race.

Partnerships are available across all six of our verticals: roofing, HVAC, restoration, renovation, mortgage and refinance, and homeowners insurance. A partner can hold more than one vertical in the same ZIP code.

Exclusivity is not something a business buys around. It is tied to verification and to the feedback people share after every introduction. Partners who keep meeting our standards keep their areas, and that protects every partner who plays by the rules.

What exclusivity covers

What an exclusive partnership includes

Exclusivity is specific, so you know exactly what you hold.

One partner per ZIP, per vertical

Each ZIP code is reserved for one partner in each vertical.

Multiple verticals allowed

Hold roofing and restoration in the same ZIP, or any combination that fits your business.

Calls and forms

Phone introductions and form introductions in your ZIP codes come to you.

A verified position

Your place is tied to meeting our verification and rating standards.

Waitlist protection

Claimed ZIP codes have a waitlist, so other businesses wait for openings instead of competing for your introductions.

Backup coverage

Waitlisted businesses can opt in as backup partners, which keeps coverage steady when a primary partner is paused.

How it works

How Exclusive Service Area Partnerships Work

Four steps from application to an exclusive service area.

01

Apply

Submit your business details, verticals, and the service areas you want to cover.

02

Clear verification

We confirm licensing, insurance, background, and rating standards.

03

Reserve your ZIP codes

Claim available ZIP codes in each vertical you serve, or join the waitlist where an area is taken.

04

Receive introductions

People in your ZIP codes are introduced to your business, and only yours, in that vertical.

The partnership

What you get as an exclusive partner

An exclusive partnership is a relationship, not a list placement.

  • No competing bidsNo other business in your vertical receives the same introduction.
  • Briefed introductionsPeople arrive with their project details already captured.
  • A verified reputationBeing matched by Handvetted signals that your business cleared our standards.
  • Fair billingCalls are billed only when connected, and confirmed introductions can be disputed.
  • Room to growAdd ZIP codes and verticals as your capacity grows.
Why it matters

Why exclusivity matters to your business

Shared customer information turns every opportunity into a price war.

Conversations, not races

Without competing bids, the first call can be about the project instead of the price.

Better use of your team

Your team spends time with people who were introduced to you alone.

A position worth protecting

Exclusivity tied to standards rewards businesses that keep quality high.

After you join

What to expect as a new partner

Here is how a new partnership usually begins.

01

Your areas confirmed

Your reserved ZIP codes and verticals are set up in your partner account.

02

Introductions begin

Calls and form introductions from your areas start flowing to your business.

03

Ongoing standards

Your rating record and the feedback people share keep your position in good standing.

Good fit

Is Exclusive Service Area Partnerships right for your business?

Businesses that tend to get the most from this program.

Single-market businesses

A local company that wants every introduction in its area without competing bids.

Multi-vertical operators

Businesses that want to hold more than one vertical in the same ZIP codes.

Quality-focused teams

Businesses confident in their reviews and ready to be held to a standard.

FAQ

Exclusive Service Area Partnerships questions

What does exclusive mean? ›

Each ZIP code is reserved for one partner per vertical. When someone in your ZIP code requests your type of service, the introduction goes to your business and no competing business in that vertical receives it.

Can a competitor join my area? ›

Not in a vertical you hold. Other businesses can join the waitlist for your ZIP codes, but they do not receive introductions in your vertical while you hold them.

Can I cover more than one vertical? ›

Yes. A partner can hold multiple verticals in the same ZIP code, such as roofing and restoration.

What if the area I want is already taken? ›

You can join the waitlist. Waitlisted businesses can also opt in as backup partners and receive routed calls when the primary partner is paused.

How do I apply? ›

Start with the partner application. Every business clears licensing, insurance, background, and rating verification before receiving introductions.

Claim your exclusive service area

Apply to become a verified partner and reserve the ZIP codes your business serves.