A two-county directory of local home-service contractors — plumbers, electricians, landscapers, painters, and every trade in between. Most entries are public records listings we've compiled from the California CSLB licensee database so you have a starting point. A growing group has earned the Solaris Approved badge — vendors we've personally vetted for license, insurance, references, and quality of work.
Look for the ✓ Solaris Approved badge. It's how you tell the difference at a glance.
Solaris Approved = personally vetted
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📍 Two-county focus — Santa Cruz & Santa Clara
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🆓 Free to browse — no pay-to-play
Every entry in the directory falls into one of two tiers. Knowing which is which is the difference between a useful starting point and a vendor you can trust without doing your own homework.
Most directory entries today are public-records listings — a license and a phone number, nothing more. The Solaris Approved program is how we close that gap: when a vendor earns the badge, it means a Solaris property manager has personally verified their license, current insurance, references, and quality of work.
Status: launching with charter Approved vendors in 2026. If you're a vendor, apply below.
Click a category to see local contractors in that trade. Solaris Approved vendors carry the badge.
Leaks, water heaters, repipes, drain clearing, fixture install.
Panels, outlets, lighting, EV chargers, code corrections.
Furnace, AC, heat pumps, ducting, seasonal tune-ups.
Mow & blow, design, irrigation, tree work, drought conversions.
Interior, exterior, cabinet refinishing, stucco, deck staining.
Mounting, drywall patch, small carpentry, "honey-do" lists.
Move-in/out, recurring, vacation rental turnover, deep cleans.
Ants, rodents, termites, fleas, recurring service plans.
Repair, replacement, gutters, leak detection, inspections.
Hardwood, LVP, tile, carpet, refinishing.
Fridge, range, dishwasher, washer/dryer, in-warranty service.
Pool & spa, locksmith, garage door, windows/glass, drywall, junk haul.
Find a vendor, contact them directly, get the work done. Solaris stands behind the vendors that carry our Approved badge — and we keep the rest of the directory accurate so you have a real starting point.
Look for the ✓ Solaris Approved badge — that's our vetted-vendor program. Cards without the badge are Public Records Listings, not endorsements.
Vendors who applied, signed our Vendor Code of Conduct, and had license + insurance verified by Solaris. The gold standard.
Sourced from public records (CSLB licensee database). Factual contact info only. Not independently vetted by Solaris. Vendors can claim & upgrade to Tier 2 anytime — or request removal.
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Data source: vendors.json. To onboard new vendors, add them to that file (or wire it up to an Airtable export — see the README). Vendor profiles open at vendor-profile-template.html?v=<slug>.
Once you're in the network, you can download and use the Solaris Approved Vendor badge on your website, vehicle wraps, business cards, and Yelp/Google listings. It's a verified trust signal across two counties.
Solaris is the boutique property management firm trusted by landlords, REALTORS®, and tenants across Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. Getting listed in the Approved Network is the fastest way to earn local trust — and a steady stream of qualified leads.
No — and we're upfront about that. The directory has two tiers. Tier 1 entries are Public Records Listings compiled from the California CSLB licensee database — factual contact info only, not a Solaris endorsement. Tier 2 vendors carry the Solaris Approved badge, which means a Solaris property manager has personally verified their license, current insurance, references, and quality of work. Look for the badge. If a card doesn't carry it, treat the entry as a starting point and do your own due diligence before hiring.
Those are open marketplaces where anyone can pay to be listed. Our Tier 1 directory is sourced from public records, not paid placements — and our Tier 2 (Solaris Approved) program is curated and free for vendors who qualify. No pay-to-play in either tier.
No. The directory is public. Any homeowner, tenant, or landlord in Santa Cruz or Santa Clara county can browse vendors and contact them. Solaris-managed properties get priority response from our Approved vendors.
No. Vendors don't pay to be listed (either tier), and Solaris doesn't take a percentage of jobs they win through the directory. You quote, you bill, you keep all of it. The directory is a community resource and a trust mechanism, not a transaction layer.
Owners and tenants rate Approved vendors after a job. Low ratings trigger a Solaris review. Vendors who can't maintain Solaris's quality standards lose the badge. Our reputation is on the line every time someone uses an Approved vendor.
Tier 1 listings come from public CSLB data and exist for the convenience of homeowners searching for local contractors. If your business is listed and you want to claim it (and apply to upgrade to Solaris Approved), use the application form below. If you want your entry removed, email hello@solarispm.com and we'll take it down within 5 business days.
You need an active California Contractor's State License Board (CSLB) license for trades that require one. Handyman work under $500 (per California's small-jobs rule) is permitted without a license, but we still verify references and insurance.
We're aiming for at least one approved vendor per category per major city in both counties before public launch. Charter vendors who apply during 2026 get founder-tier placement on the directory.
Need work done? Browse the directory and look for the Solaris Approved badge. Run a service business? Apply to earn the badge and get qualified leads.