Editorial Standards & Methodology

Home Improvement Box publishes original reporting and aggregated data on the U.S. home improvement industry. This page explains how we source, verify, and update our content.

Data Sources

• Public records: permit databases, prevailing-wage filings, OSHA records.
• Industry data: NRCA, RCMA, SMACNA, AGC trade-association rate cards.
• Contractor surveys: voluntary submissions, verified against public license data.
• Editorial research: interviews, site visits, expert review.

Verification

Pricing claims are triangulated across at least two independent sources where possible.

Corrections

Errors are corrected promptly with a visible note.

See the Pricing & Data hub, or coverage: Roofing, Permits, Pricing.