How to read SICA badge levels
SICA badges provide context about the information recorded on a company profile. They are a comparison aid, not a contractor licence decision, certification, warranty, endorsement, or prediction of project outcomes.
What to check before hiring
Use a badge as one starting point, then confirm the current contractor licence, insurance, contract terms, equipment, warranties, references, and project-specific proposal. Records and third-party review signals can change after a profile is published.
Badge levels
SICA Audited
This is the default directory badge. It indicates that a company has a SICA profile; it does not by itself confirm that every business detail or current operating condition has been independently verified. Review the profile evidence and recorded refresh date.
Screened & Verified
This badge is used for a profile that has been claimed and reviewed against the information available to SICA. It applies to the recorded fields and review date, not to future performance or every aspect of an installation.
Solar Standout
This is a manually assigned distinction for a profile with a stronger evidence record. It is not a guarantee, and homeowners should still compare the underlying evidence and obtain project-specific quotes.
Service of the Year
This is a manually assigned annual recognition. It describes SICA’s recorded assessment at the time of review; it does not replace independent checks before signing a contract.
How SICA keeps badge information accountable
Read the SICA scoring methodology for the evidence categories and limits behind a profile. See the data source and refresh policy to understand where profile information comes from. Businesses and readers can use the corrections process to report a factual mismatch.
Questions about a company profile?
If you are a company representative, review the profile verification requirements before requesting a correction or update.