Vetted Contractor Match, California

Vetting contractors yourself is slow, and the downside is expensive.

You interview four contractors, chase references, try to verify licenses and insurance, and still can't tell who will actually show up and do the work right. One wrong pick costs you months and thousands.

We do the vetting first, introduce you to up to three contractors from our network, compare their proposals side by side, and you choose. We stand behind every name we send.

What you get

An introduction to up to three licensed, insured, reference-checked contractors from our network, matched to your scope and budget.
Every contractor verified against the CSLB for active license and classification, with current insurance and real local references.
Their proposals laid out side by side, so you can see what each one actually includes, and what it leaves out, in plain terms.
You meet them, ask your questions, and choose who to work with. No pressure and no lock-in.
A shortlist we stand behind, from someone on your side, not the contractor's.

How it works

Tell us your project

Scope, budget, location, and timeline.

Meet up to three

We introduce vetted contractors from our network.

Compare proposals

We lay their bids side by side so you compare apples to apples.

You choose

Pick your contractor. Your deposit is credited back.

Who's behind the match

Tom Ron Furman, founder of Build Advisor CA

A construction project manager who evaluates real bids, costs, and contractors for California homeowners. The network is built on field experience and verified credentials, not on ads or reviews, and the referral comes from someone who works for you, not the contractor.

Tom Ron FurmanFounder, Build Advisor CA

Your deposit is credited back to your project.
The small deposit that starts your match is credited back toward your project, so getting matched costs you nothing on top of the work itself. It exists to keep matches serious on both sides.

Not ready to build yet?

Get prepared first. Go deep on your project, or get a straight read on your plan before you match.

The four Build Advisor CA project guides: bathroom, kitchen, ADU, and full remodel

The Project Guides

Go deep on your project

Real costs, what's in and out of a bid, red flags, and the questions to ask. Bathroom, Kitchen, ADU, and Full Remodel.

Browse the guides →

Tom reviewing a homeowner's plans and bids

30-Minute Advisory Call

Talk it through

Bring your project and any bids and get a live, unbiased read on where you stand and your next move.

Book a call →

Questions

How many contractors will I meet?

Up to three, all vetted from our network and matched to your project. You meet them, compare their proposals, and choose the one you want, or walk away.

How is this different from a directory or review site?

You aren't handed a long list to cold-call and sort through. You get up to three pre-vetted contractors, their proposals compared side by side, and guidance from someone on your side.

What does the deposit cover, and is it credited back?

It's a small deposit to start the match, and it's credited back toward your project. It keeps the process serious for you and the contractors.

Do you manage the project or sign the contract?

No. The contract stays between you and the contractor. We advise and match; you stay in control of the agreement.

Skip the guesswork

Meet vetted contractors and choose with confidence.

Start your match and we'll line up up to three vetted contractors and compare their proposals, so you choose from a position of knowledge.

Start Your Match

Small deposit, credited back to your project