Membership tiers and advertising options for carport manufacturers and dealers.
Registration is free. Payment is never required to receive a ShelterScore. Advertising pricing varies by state demand level.
Any carport company — dealer or manufacturer — may register with ShelterScore™ at no cost.
We calculate and display your ShelterScore using verified business credentials, operational records, and compliance documentation.
Payment never affects your ShelterScore.
Dealer ShelterScores evaluate business legitimacy, including:
Failure to meet critical requirements significantly impacts a dealer's ShelterScore.
Manufacturer ShelterScores emphasize structural and engineering accountability, including:
These factors carry higher weight due to safety and structural reliability.
Vendors appear in the following priority order on search results and directory pages.
Vendors with active advertising campaigns appear at the very top of all listings.
From $250/mo per state
Vendors on the Featured plan appear below Sponsored but above Standard listings.
$399/mo flat rate
Free registered vendors appear in standard listing order, sorted by ShelterScore.
Free forever
Start with Free or upgrade to Featured for priority placement and enhanced features.
Advertise in specific states to appear as a Sponsored vendor at the top of search results. Pricing is based on market demand in each state.
per state / month
ME, NH, VT, ND, SD, WY...
per state / month
AZ, CO, IL, KY, NY, PA...
per state / month
AL, GA, OH, SC, TN, VA...
per state / month
NC, FL, CA, TX
Detailed breakdown of what's included in each tier
| Features | Standard (Free) | Featured ($399/mo) | Sponsored (Advertising) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $0 | $399/mo | From $250/mo per state |
| ShelterScore Rating | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business Profile | Basic | Enhanced | Enhanced |
| Product Listings | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Compliance Documents | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority Search Visibility | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ (Top) |
| Featured Badge | ✗ | ✓ | Sponsored Badge |
| Lead Management Tools | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance Analytics | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Search Placement | 3rd | 2nd | 1st (Top) |
Yes. Any carport company — dealer or manufacturer — can register with ShelterScore at no cost. You'll receive your independent trust rating for free. Payment is never required to get a ShelterScore.
The Free plan gives you a ShelterScore rating and basic profile listing at no cost. The Featured plan ($399/mo) adds priority search visibility, a featured badge, and lead management tools. Advertising (Sponsored) lets you pay per state ($250–$1,000/mo depending on demand) to appear at the very top of search results as a Sponsored vendor.
Advertising is priced per state based on market demand. Lower Demand states are $250/mo, Medium Demand states are $500/mo, High Demand states are $750/mo, and Super High Demand states (NC, FL, CA, TX) are $1,000/mo. You can advertise in as many states as you want.
Yes. You can have a Featured plan ($399/mo) and also purchase state advertising. If you have an active ad campaign, you'll appear as a Sponsored vendor at the top of listings.
No. Your ShelterScore is calculated independently using verified business credentials, compliance documentation, and operational records. Payment never influences your score.
Yes. You can upgrade to Featured at any time for immediate access to enhanced features. You can downgrade back to Free at any time, which takes effect at your next billing cycle.
No setup fees and no long-term contracts. The Free plan is free forever. Featured plans and advertising subscriptions can be cancelled anytime.
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