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FLOCO Certified Requirements for Established Contractors

Not every contractor becomes FLOCO Certified. Our program is designed for established businesses that demonstrate quality workmanship, strong customer relationships, and a commitment to doing the job right.

We carefully select the companies that represent FLOCO Certified because the reputation behind our name matters.

Why Our Standards Matter

Our Reputation Is Built on the Companies Behind It

FLOCO Certified is more than a name or badge. It represents an approach to craftsmanship, professionalism, and customer service.

Every approved specialist continues operating their own independent business while representing the FLOCO Certified identity in their market.

That's why we look beyond installation experience when reviewing applications.

We want to work with businesses that care about the details, stand behind their work, and take customer relationships seriously.

The goal isn't to certify as many contractors as possible. It's to build a network of companies that share the same commitment to quality.

Not everyone qualifies. That's the point.

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FLOCO Certified Requirements

What It Takes to Become FLOCO Certified

We're looking for established contractors with a proven commitment to quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.

Our application review considers six important areas.

  1. Requirement 01 · Customer Rating

    A Strong Record of Customer Satisfaction

    FLOCO looks for businesses with a customer rating of 4.8 stars or higher.

    A strong customer rating helps demonstrate consistency, professionalism, and the ability to deliver a positive customer experience.

  2. Requirement 02 · Established Business

    An Established Contracting Business

    FLOCO Certified is designed for businesses with existing operations and experience serving customers.

    We're looking for companies that already understand the responsibilities of managing projects, delivering quality work, and maintaining professional customer relationships.

  3. Requirement 03 · Licensed & Insured

    Proper Business Licensing and Insurance

    Applicants are expected to hold the appropriate licensing and insurance for their business operations.

    These are important parts of operating professionally and responsibly.

  4. Requirement 04 · Strong Reputation

    A Business Customers Can Trust

    We look for companies that have built positive reputations through their work, professionalism, and customer relationships.

    Your reputation matters because it reflects how you represent both your business and the FLOCO Certified identity.

  5. Requirement 05 · Detail-Oriented Crew

    A Team That Takes Pride in Craftsmanship

    Rubber surfacing requires attention to preparation, finishing, and installation details.

    We look for contractors and teams that take pride in their workmanship and understand the importance of delivering consistent, professional results.

  6. Requirement 06 · Customer-First Approach

    A Commitment to Customer Service

    We want FLOCO Certified Specialists who care about the experience they provide to homeowners and customers.

    Clear communication, professionalism, and a commitment to quality are important parts of representing the FLOCO Certified name.

How We Evaluate Applications

Every Application Is Personally Reviewed

We take the time to learn about every company interested in becoming FLOCO Certified.

Our review focuses on the business you've built, your reputation, the quality of your work, and whether your values align with the FLOCO Certified program.

If your application is a potential fit, the next step is a conversation with our team.

The interview allows both sides to learn more about the opportunity and determine whether moving forward makes sense.

Learn How Certification Works
  • Your Business

    We want to understand your company's experience, operations, and professional reputation.

  • Your Craftsmanship

    We're interested in the quality of your work and the attention your team gives to important details.

  • Your Character

    We value professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to customers.

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Certification Must Be Maintained

Certification Is Earned. And It Must Be Maintained.

Becoming FLOCO Certified means being trusted to represent the program and its standards in your approved market.

That trust comes with an ongoing responsibility to maintain the craftsmanship, professionalism, and customer service associated with the FLOCO Certified name.

Our goal is to build a network of specialists who take that responsibility seriously.

Certification is not an automatic or permanent entitlement. FLOCO reserves the ability to maintain its standards for participation in the program.

A Selective Network of Independent Contractors

One Certified Specialist Per Approved Market

FLOCO Certified is intentionally selective.

We work with one approved contractor per designated territory, giving each specialist the opportunity to represent FLOCO Certified in their local market.

Your business remains independent, operating under its own name while carrying the FLOCO Certified designation.

Our focus is on choosing the right companies to represent the brand, rather than building the largest possible network.

One approved company per designated territory
  • One approved company per territory
  • Independent business ownership
  • Selective certification
  • Commitment to maintaining brand standards
Are You Ready to Apply?

Think Your Business Meets Our Standards?

If you've built a strong contracting business, take pride in your work, and believe your company would be a good fit for FLOCO Certified, we'd love to learn more about you.

The first step is completing our application.

Our team personally reviews each submission and contacts applicants when there's a potential fit.

  1. Download and complete the FLOCO Certified application.

  2. Email your application to lexi@flocodeckingsystems.com.

  3. The FLOCO team will review your submission and contact you if there's a potential fit.

We're Looking for the Right Companies. Not the Most.

FLOCO Certified is built around craftsmanship, reputation, and trust.

If your company shares those values, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn more about your business and explore whether certification is the right next step.

Apply for Certification