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A directory with standards.

We started Chris Directory because finding a reliable plumber shouldn't feel like a gamble. Today we help thousands of Singaporeans find businesses worth their time and money.

It started in 2021 when our founder Chris spent three weekends chasing a contractor who never showed up. So he started a spreadsheet of businesses friends actually trusted. That spreadsheet became Chris Directory, and every listing still gets a human check before it goes live.

5,200+Verified businesses
120kMonthly searches
38kNewsletter readers
28Neighbourhoods covered
What we stand for

Trust is the product.

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Human-verified

No listing goes live without a real person checking registration, licences and contact details.

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Fair for everyone

Paid plans buy visibility, never ratings. Reviews can't be bought, hidden or edited by businesses.

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Local first

We champion independent and family-run businesses alongside the big names.

How verification works

Four checks before the badge.

Every business re-verifies once a year to keep its badge.

STEP 01

Registration

We confirm the UEN and business status against official records.

STEP 02

Licences

Trade, health or professional licences checked where the law requires them.

STEP 03

Contact check

We call and message the listed numbers to confirm they reach the business.

STEP 04

Visit or video

A short in-person or video walkthrough confirms the business is real and operating.

The team

Small team, big spreadsheet.

C

Chris Tan

Founder & CEO
P

Priya Nair

Head of Verification
M

Marcus Lee

Head of Product
S

Siti Rahman

Business Partnerships

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Whether you're looking for a business or running one, we'd love to have you.

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