Redwood City, CA, Oct. 3—ImproveNet, a Web based home improvement services company, will be operating an Installed Sales pilot program with The Home Depot in 15 stores in California.

At the selected stores, The Home Depot will use ImproveNet's contractors and project support staff to drive installed sales. ImproveNet's contractors have been thoroughly screened for credit, license status and business legal histories.

Installed sales is one of ImproveNet's premiere services, along with managed repair of insurance and warranty claims, which includes extensive project support. ImproveNet's Personal Project Advisers and field teams work with the homeowner, contractor and Home Depot's store associates.

Commenting on the agreement, Ron Cooper, ImproveNet chairman, president and CEO stated, "The Home Depot's dedication to service is legendary, and I'm pleased that they want to use ImproveNet's complete remodeling support system as an installed sales solution for their customers."

Tony White, global services merchant for the Home Depot stated, "ImproveNet has brought a team of quality contractors and an excellent project support system to our installed sales process which has resulted in a high level of customer satisfaction in the 15 stores participating in the program."

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