Standards

We partner with
serious professionals.

Urbance is selective by design. Our bar is high because our clients expect the best — and the best professionals deserve a network that reflects that.

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Licensed Where Required
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Liability Insurance
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2+ Years Experience
03
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Professional Communication
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Consistent Quality
05
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Background Check
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Our Philosophy

High standards protect
everyone in the network.

When every professional in our network meets the same bar, the whole ecosystem wins. Clients trust faster. Jobs close faster. Disputes are rare. Repeat work is the norm.

We are not trying to be the biggest platform. We are building the most trusted one — and that starts with who we let in.

100%
Background checked
100%
Insurance verified
2+ yrs
Minimum experience
Active
Licence monitoring

Requirements

What we look for in every applicant.

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Licensed Where Required

Certain trades in British Columbia require a valid provincial licence to operate. If your trade requires one, you must hold a current, valid licence before approval.

Trade licenceBC regulated trades
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Liability Insurance

A minimum of $2M in commercial general liability insurance is required — protecting you and your clients against property damage or injury during any job.

$2M minimumCommercial GL
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2+ Years Experience

We require a minimum of two years of paid, professional experience in your trade. Urbance is built for skilled professionals — not a platform for beginners.

Verified experienceReference check
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Professional Communication

Responding promptly, communicating clearly on scope and scheduling, and maintaining professionalism in every interaction is a baseline expectation.

ResponsiveClear scope
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Consistent Quality

Show up on time, complete work to the agreed standard, and leave a clean worksite. Every job reflects the Urbance network — your reputation is ours too.

On-time deliveryClean worksite
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Background Check

All applicants consent to and must pass a criminal background check. This is a standard requirement across all trades and service categories.

Criminal record checkRequired for all

Documents

What to have ready
before you apply.

Gathering your documents ahead of time makes the application fast and smooth. Most applicants complete it in under 10 minutes when prepared.

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Pro tip
Have digital copies (PDF or photo) of all documents ready before starting. You can save and return to the application at any time.
Identity
Government-issued photo ID
Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement)
Credentials
Trade licence (if applicable)
Certificates of completion or training
Reference letters (optional but helpful)
Insurance
Certificate of insurance (COI)
Policy number and provider name
Expiry date must be current
Business
Business name or sole proprietor info
GST/HST number if registered
Service area and availability
< 1 week
Average approval time
From application to active status
< 10 min
Application length
If your documents are ready to go
Selective
We screen every applicant
Not everyone is accepted — quality matters

Ready to Apply?

Think you meet
the bar?

We review every application personally. If you qualify, you will hear back within a week.

Start Your Application

Takes less than 10 minutes · Free to apply