Frequently Asked Questions

A co-op is a type of business entity that is jointly and equally owned by the members and democratically controlled. It is led by a board of directors, and it is not for profit. The board of directors is made up of elected members of the co-op.

We believe that "the whole is greater than the sum of our parts" and a "rising tide raises all ships". We want to elevate the industry by educating homeowners and contractors, providing training and resources to shower door professionals, and marketing our services to a larger pool of consumers. By forming a co-op and gathering valuable partnerships with trusted vendors, we are hopeful that our entire industry will gain a platform where we can continue to grow and improve safety, training, education, product offerings, etc. 

The Shower Door Professionals Co-op is a subgroup of companies on the Shower Door Professionals Facebook group who have decided to go into business together. We are accepting new members who are vetted professionals focused on shower door installations whom we would feel comfortable referring to homeowners.

Co-op members will have a listing on the homeowners page of the co-op website with a backlink to their website. By pooling our resources as independent, locally owned businesses, members can expect to receive benefits from marketing on a national level, awards and recognition for industry-specific achievements, educational resources for business owners, training resources for employees, blog posts to educate consumers, and a photo gallery with a wealth of glass enclosure examples. We have future plans to use our platform to negotiate better rates on things like worker's compensation and general liability insurance, healthcare, and materials amongst other things. The benefits of the co-op will rely on member participation, and each member will be expected to serve on at least one committee to assist with these efforts.

Members must purchase one share to join the co-op. Each share is $1,200 and members are limited to one share per business. Please note that franchise locations will be required to purchase on share per franchise locations as each location may be owned and operated separately. Each member will pay an annual membership fee which will vary depending on the benefits offered. The membership fee in 2024 is $0 and will be increased to $600 in 2025.

The co-op is meant to promote the best companies in our industry which may or may not include businesses within the same market. The co-op cannot legally exclude a business solely on the basis of their location. Each company's value proposition will be clearly stated on their profile to match the right customers to the right business in the right market.

Each member company must be in business for at least 3 years, must install shower doors (not manufacturing only and not contract work only) and must be shower specialists (ie. more than half of member revenue is from shower doors AND member installs more than 3 showers per week). Each member must clearly be a glass company in name and marketing. Each member company must have a Google My Business listing with a verified listing and a website. Each member must be in good standing with their state and local requirements for their business whether this includes a business license, workers comp insurance, general liability insurance, a general contractor's license, etc. Each member must employ a majority of W2 employees. Each member must have a non-residential brick and mortar location. A showroom is not required. Each member must obtain a reference from an existing member or must schedule an interview with the existing board or membership committee. Each member must have a warranty period of at least one year or maintain the warranty terms required by their state. Each member must maintain a Google review (or equivalent) status of greater than 4 stars at any given time and must have a viable quantity of reviews (>10 customer reviews with comments). Each member must contribute to the co-op via participation in at least one of our many committees.

Member funds will be used to support the operations of the co-op and grow the presence of the co-op and our industry as a whole. This will primarily include marketing efforts as well as website development and maintenance.

Don't worry! The membership requirements of the co-op are in place to protect and promote the members of the co-op. If you do not meet one or more of the requirements to join, the membership committee will send an email explaining which requirement(s) is/are missing and provide resources to assist in getting to the next step. Please feel free to reapply once your business meets the requirements. The more the merrier!

Yes. While we would be sad to see you go, the co-op share price of $1,200 is refundable. Because the co-op is not for profit, the co-op may not retain this cash on hand and may take 2-3 years to repay this amount. More information about this can be found in the bylaws of the co-op.