Contractor Associates · Triangle, NC
Build better projects — together
Finch Home Studio partners with licensed contractors across Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Apex to create a referral network that benefits both sides — and the clients in between.
As a contractor associate, you receive qualified referrals from our design clients, a design partner for your clients who need planning help, and access to trade discounts on materials and furnishings.
What associate contractors get
- Referrals from design clients ready to build
- Design planning for your clients who need it
- Material & color selection support
- Trade discounts on materials for your clients' projects
- No membership fees — free to join
to join the associate network
trade discounts for your clients
Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex
Program benefits
Why contractors partner with Finch Home Studio
The program is designed to make your jobs easier and your client relationships stronger.
Client referrals when it fits your specialty
When our design clients are ready to build and don't have a contractor, we refer from our associate network. We match by trade, service area, and project type — so you receive leads that are already relevant to your work.
Design planning for your clients who need it
When your client wants to remodel but hasn't decided on layout, finish selections, or materials, send them to us. A client who arrives at your job site with a complete design plan means fewer change orders, faster decisions, and a smoother build for everyone.
Material and color selection support
Indecisive clients slow down jobs. When your client can't commit to tile, cabinet hardware, or paint colors, our material selection service resolves those decisions quickly and with a plan that holds together — so your crew isn't waiting.
Trade discounts for your clients' projects
When an associated contractor's client engages Finch Home Studio for design, they gain access to our trade accounts. Discounts of 15–20% on furnishings, lighting, and finish materials from Crate & Barrel, RH, Pottery Barn, and partner brands are passed directly to the client.
Who qualifies
Trades we work with across the Triangle
We partner with licensed, insured contractors whose work quality reflects the standard our design clients expect. If your trade is listed below and you operate in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina, we want to hear from you.
- General Contractors
- Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists
- Tile & Stone Installers
- Cabinetry & Millwork
- Flooring Professionals
- Painters & Finishing Crews
- Electricians
- Plumbers
How it works
Three steps to becoming an associate
- 01
Apply to join the network
Submit the form below with your business details and trade specialty. We review every application and follow up within 3–5 business days. There is no fee to apply or to be listed.
- 02
We align on how to work together
A brief call with our team helps us understand your capacity, the types of projects you prefer, and your service area across the Triangle. This ensures any referral we send fits your schedule and specialty.
- 03
Mutual referrals begin
Once aligned, referrals flow in both directions. We send you clients ready to build. You send us clients who need design planning. Your clients access trade discounts when they engage us for design services.
FAQ
Contractor Associates — Common Questions
How does Finch Home Studio refer clients to associated contractors?
When a design client reaches the construction phase and does not have a trusted contractor, Finch Home Studio recommends contractors from our associate network whose specialty matches the scope of work. We only refer contractors we have vetted and whose work aligns with our quality standards.
What happens when one of my clients needs design help?
If you have a client who wants to remodel but has not yet made decisions on layout, finishes, or materials, you can refer them to Finch Home Studio. We provide design planning, material selection, and finish coordination services. A well-planned project means fewer change orders and a smoother build for you.
What is the trade discount benefit for my clients?
Through Finch Home Studio's trade program, clients of associated contractors who engage us for design services gain access to our trade accounts at Crate & Barrel, RH, Pottery Barn, Rejuvenation, and other partner brands. Discounts of 15–20% on furnishings and finish materials are passed directly to the client at no markup.
Is there a cost to join the Contractor Associates program?
No. There is no fee to apply or to be listed as a Finch Home Studio contractor associate. The program is built on mutual referrals and shared client value, not membership dues.
What types of contractors do you work with?
We partner with general contractors, kitchen and bathroom specialists, tile and stone installers, cabinetry and millwork craftspeople, flooring professionals, painters, and other trades active in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina.
Join the network
Apply as a Contractor Associate
Fill out the form and we'll review your application within 3–5 business days. There is no cost to apply, and no obligation until both parties agree to move forward.
Prefer to call?
(919) 239-1904We serve contractors operating in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Wake Forest, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, and surrounding Triangle communities.