5.0★
97 reviews
Encino · San Fernando Valley · Greater LA
Find a great contractor without the gamble.
GreatBuildz is a free service that matches homeowners with pre-screened, licensed general contractors — then supports you through the whole project. No cold-calling strangers. No guesswork.
Since 2018
Matching LA homeowners
10-step
Contractor vetting
$0
Free to homeowners
How it works
Four steps to the right contractor.
Hiring for a remodel shouldn't feel like a gamble. Here's how GreatBuildz takes the stress out of it — start to finish, at no cost to you.
01
Tell us your project
Share what you're planning — a kitchen, a bathroom, an ADU, an addition — plus your budget, timeline and neighborhood.
02
Get matched with vetted pros
We hand-match you with up to three reliable, pre-screened general contractors suited to your specific job.
03
Compare free estimates
Each matched contractor provides a free estimate, so you can compare bids side by side and choose with confidence.
04
We support you through the build
Our team stays with you for the whole project — guidance, answers and a real person to call if anything comes up.
What we'll match you for
Whatever you're building, there's a vetted pro for it.
From a single-room refresh to a ground-up addition, we connect you with contractors who actually do that kind of work — and do it well.
Kitchen remodelsLayouts, cabinetry, full gut-and-rebuild
Bathroom remodelsRefreshes to full renovations
ADUsAccessory dwelling units, garage conversions
Room additionsExtra bedrooms, offices, expanded living space
Whole-home remodelsLarger, multi-room renovations
Home improvementOther larger repair & upgrade projects
Why homeowners trust us
Every contractor clears a 10-step screening.
The hard part of a remodel is knowing who to trust. We do that homework for you — only contractors who pass our screening and sign our Code of Conduct ever reach your shortlist.
- Background checks on the people you'd be letting into your home.
- License & insurance verified — every matched pro is licensed and insured.
- Reference checks from real past clients and completed projects.
- Credit check so you're matched with financially stable businesses.
- Signed Code of Conduct committing to professional standards on every job.
5.0★
across 97 homeowner reviews
Free to homeownersYou never pay GreatBuildz to get matched.
What the neighbors say
Real homeowners, real matches.
Got quality, professional contractor referrals — and noted how rare it is to find courteous, genuinely skilled construction pros this easily.
Terenig T. · paraphrased
Praised the team's thoughtful, resourceful approach — their advisor gave excellent guidance through the matching and project planning.
Homeowner review · paraphrased
Called the service invaluable while recovering from the Eaton fire — even without hiring a referred contractor, got real support and clarity through an overwhelming process.
Lauraine B. · paraphrased
Sentiments paraphrased from public reviews, not direct quotes. Read the originals on the GreatBuildz Google listing.
Reach us
Talk to a real person, 7 days a week.
Encino, CA 91316
Typically 8am – 9pm
Start your free match
Tell us about your project.
Share a few details and we'll line up pre-screened contractors for your job. It's free, there's no obligation, and a real person follows up — not a robot.
- Matched with up to three vetted pros
- Free estimates to compare
- Support through the whole build
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Is GreatBuildz really free for homeowners?
Yes. Getting matched with contractors and using our support costs you nothing — the service is free to homeowners.
How are the contractors screened?
Every contractor goes through a rigorous 10-step vetting process — including background checks, reference checks, license and insurance verification, and a credit check — and signs our Code of Conduct before they're ever matched to a homeowner.
What kinds of projects can you match me for?
Kitchen and bathroom remodels, ADUs, room additions, whole-home remodels and other larger home-improvement projects. Tell us what you're planning and we'll match accordingly.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Encino and match homeowners across the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles.
How many contractors will I hear from?
We match you with up to three reliable, pre-screened contractors for your project, each of whom can provide a free estimate so you can compare.