Final Stage
You're almost finished
Answer the final company-fit questions and submit. The Sterling team personally reviews every application before assigning zones.
Review time
Review usually begins the next business day.
After you submit
- Application received
- Sterling review
- Zone & capacity check
- Decision (approved, waitlisted, or not approved)
- Next steps
What you can expect
- An email confirming we received your application
- We'll contact you if we need anything else
- A decision by email after review
- If approved: your protected work zone assignment and next steps.
- If your trade is full in your zone: a place on the waitlist for up to 3 months
We're thorough for a reason.
Company Fit Questions
1. Are you comfortable reviewing placement details and responding to Sterling Authority within our required response window (currently 2 hours)?
2. Can you follow through on accepted network placements within 12–24 hours with next steps?
3. Are you available for emergency or after-hours calls when needed?
Would you be interested in a second adjacent service area if available?
Acknowledgement
Sterling Authority acts as a referral and contractor-network platform.
You remain an independent contractor responsible for licensing, insurance, pricing, scheduling, work quality, and customer communication.