Projects and independence
Can I decline a project referral or take only work that fits my business?
Contractors can decline a referral and choose work that fits their business; the homeowner and contractor discuss the project directly. Follow the response and billing terms you agreed to for requests you accept.
- Check the project scope, location, and schedule before committing.
- State clearly if your business cannot take the requested work.
Sources & answer link
Washington Trade Network participation policy; terms agreed before work.
Reviewed October 17, 2026. Link to this answer
Projects and independence
Does the network schedule every job appointment for me?
Scheduling support helps move a qualified request toward an appointment, but it does not promise that every request becomes a booked visit. Confirm the date, site contact, and scope directly with the homeowner.
- Verify access and the decision-maker before travel.
- Treat utility crew and inspection schedules as separate dependencies.
Sources & answer link
Washington Trade Network participation policy; terms agreed before work.
Reviewed October 17, 2026. Link to this answer
Projects and independence
What project information should I confirm before estimating?
Confirm the address, serving utility, project goal, existing equipment, planned loads, and any inspection or utility notes with the homeowner. A request brief supports the handoff but does not replace a site visit or your technical assessment.
- Ask for equipment details and photos of closed equipment only.
- Separate the electrical scope from utility, trenching, and restoration work.
Sources & answer link
Reviewed October 17, 2026. Link to this answer
Network support and tools
Does membership include a contractor dashboard or self-service quoting tool?
Contractor membership covers specified support services under agreed terms; it does not include an activated dashboard or self-service quoting tool. Name any software or deliverable in the agreement before relying on it.
- Distinguish human intake and marketing support from a deployed product feature.
- Confirm access, ownership, and support terms for any specific tool.
Sources & answer link
Washington Trade Network participation policy; terms agreed before work.
Reviewed October 17, 2026. Link to this answer
Network support and tools
What marketing or technology support can a network member receive?
Members who choose network support can include website, marketing, and digital workflow services under agreed terms. The agreement defines the deliverables; these services do not imply that a particular self-service tool or project is active.
- Write down the service, owner, timing, and deliverable before subscribing.
- Keep network support charges separate from the homeowner’s electrical contract.
Sources & answer link
Washington Trade Network participation policy; terms agreed before work.
Reviewed October 17, 2026. Link to this answer
Network support and tools
Can I coordinate with HVAC, plumbing, or finishing contractors through the network?
Washington Trade Network supports coordination among independent electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and finishing businesses. Project fit determines which trades can participate, so confirm each contractor and schedule directly.
- Clarify trade boundaries and who owns each permit and task.
- Document sequencing, access, and restoration responsibilities with the homeowner.
Sources & answer link
Washington Trade Network participation policy; terms agreed before work.
Reviewed October 17, 2026. Link to this answer
Network support and tools
Does joining make my contracting business part of one larger employer?
Contractors remain independent businesses and make project agreements directly with homeowners; joining the network does not make the network the electrical employer.
- Set your own project scope and price in the customer agreement.
- Review how any shared marketing or intake support is described in your terms.
Sources & answer link
Washington Trade Network participation policy; terms agreed before work.
Reviewed October 17, 2026. Link to this answer
Network support and tools
Do I keep control of my tools and customer relationship?
Contractors keep their own tools and customer agreements while Washington Trade Network provides qualification, handoff, scheduling, and business support under agreed terms. Confirm what customer information is shared and for what purpose.
- Agree directly with the homeowner on project scope and communication.
- Ask what customer information the network shares and for what purpose.
Sources & answer link
Washington Trade Network participation policy; terms agreed before work.
Reviewed October 17, 2026. Link to this answer
