Not a Tech Company.
The "Race to the Bottom"
For years, I was the guy in the driveway. I saw the look on homeowners' faces when they realized the "pro" they hired from a massive search site was actually a sub-contractor of a sub-contractor. The industry was broken: homeowners were being harassed by "robocalls" from low-bid contractors, while the truly great local craftsmen—the ones who actually care about a miter joint—were getting drowned out by the noise.
The Invention: A Better Filter
Alfred wasn’t "invented" in a boardroom; it was born on job sites in Gardner and across the Midwest. I built this system to do two things:
Give the Good Contractors Oxygen
Highlight the pros who show up on time, respect the property, and master their craft.
Starve the Bad Ones
Cut off the lead flow to the "tailgaters" and the corner-cutters who give our trade a bad name.
• "Sub-contractor of a sub-contractor"
• No accountability
• 15-Minute "Tech Check" Verification
• Payment held until completion
We Vet Crew Character.
The "Job Site" Standard
We don't just look at photos; we call their suppliers and past clients. Do they pay on time? Do they keep a clean site? Do they treat their crews with respect?
Specialization Matching
You wouldn't hire a rookie to install a 12-foot slider. We match you based on "Zone of Genius." If you need complex structural work, we send the crew that specializes in modifying openings, not the "pop-and-drop" guys.
The "Capacity" Check
The best company in the world is a bad choice if they are six months behind. We maintain a real-time pulse on crew schedules. If they are over-leveraged, they don't get the match.
The Feedback Loop
Our relationship is living. We collect data on every project. If a company's finish quality slips or communication slows down, they lose their seat at the table immediately.
Stop the Feeding Frenzy.