What actually makes you different from Angi or HomeAdvisor?

Those platforms sell your contact information to multiple contractors who then call you. We don't do that. We talk to you first, understand your project, then handpick 2–3 contractors who are actually right for it. We're not a marketplace — we're more like a knowledgeable friend who happens to know every licensed contractor in LA.

This is really free? What's the catch?

No catch. We charge a small advisory fee to the contractor we place — only after they've been introduced and you've decided to work with them. You never pay us anything. Good contractors value a qualified, well-prepared client. They'd rather pay our fee than spend hours on calls with homeowners who aren't ready.

How do you actually pick the right contractor for my project?

We start by understanding your project in detail — scope, budget, timeline, the type of home you have. Then we go through our network and look for contractors who've done similar work in your area, don't have capacity issues right now, and have a track record we can actually point to. We call references, not just collect them.

I've already gotten bids. Can you still help?

Yes — this is one of the most common situations. Contractors format proposals in ways that make them hard to compare. We take everything apart and put it back together in a format where the differences are obvious. It usually changes which bid looks best.

Which parts of Los Angeles do you work in?

All of greater Los Angeles — Westside, San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, South Bay, Northeast LA, the Eastside. Permitting in LA is jurisdiction-specific, and our contractors know the differences between LADBS, Santa Monica, Culver City, Burbank, and the others.

What if I don't like the contractors you introduce me to?

Tell us what didn't feel right — too expensive, wrong specialty, something felt off in the first call — and we'll go back and find different options. We'd rather take another pass than have you sign with someone you're unsure about.

How do you vet the contractors in your network?

License verification through CSLB, insurance verified in real-time through TrustLayer, financial stability check, past project photos reviewed, and reference calls with actual past clients. We ask the uncomfortable questions — how did they handle a problem, did the budget hold, would you hire again. We accept fewer than 1 in 10 contractors who apply.

Gold-Standard Scope of Work Template for Home Renovations in Los Angeles

What is a scope of work, and why does it matter?

A scope of work defines exactly what work will be done, what materials will be used, what brands and specifications are required, and what is explicitly excluded. Without it, you're comparing apples to avocados when bids come in.

What must be in a complete scope of work?

A gold-standard SOW contains seven components: (1) project description and goals, (2) room-by-room work breakdown, (3) material specifications with brand/model/finish, (4) allowances with realistic dollar placeholders, (5) explicit exclusions, (6) change order process, and (7) completion standards for each item.

Section-by-Section Template

Project Overview: Property address, project type, estimated start/end dates, owner and contractor contacts, and a plain-language project goal statement.

Demolition: Exactly what gets removed and disposed of, haul-away requirements, dust protection requirements, and what's excluded (e.g., structural wall removal unless separately noted).

Rough Plumbing: Specific pipe relocations with center-line dimensions, materials (copper vs PEX), what gets capped/abandoned, and inspection responsibility.

Rough Electrical: Specific circuits, amperage, GFCI locations, recessed light rough-ins, panel upgrade requirements, and inspection responsibility.

Tile Work: Brand, model, color, size, pattern, grout brand/color/width, substrate type, and sqft — for both floor and backsplash.

Cabinets & Millwork: Brand, style, finish, layout drawing reference, hardware brand/model, and crown molding specifications.

Countertops: Material, brand, color, thickness, edge profile, seam approval process, and allowance per sqft installed.

Appliances: Each appliance brand and model, whether owner-supplied or contractor-supplied and installed, and allowance amount.

Finish Plumbing/Electrical: Each fixture brand and model for sink, faucet, disposal, and all lighting locations.

Painting: Rooms and surfaces, paint brand, finish by surface type, and minimum coat count.

Change Order Process (Include This Verbatim)

Any work beyond this scope requires a written change order including: description of additional work, itemized labor and materials cost, impact on schedule, and owner signature before work begins. Verbal authorizations are not valid.

How to Use This Template to Standardize Bids

Complete all sections with your project specifics before sending to contractors. Send the identical SOW to all contractors bidding. Require them to bid against your SOW — not their own interpretation. Then review: are they bidding the same scope? What did they add or exclude?