BuildZoom
BuildZoom is a San Francisco-based company that connects homeowners with licensed contractors for construction and remodeling projects, utilizing a comprehensive database of over 4 million contractors and 300 million construction permits.
Company Overview
BuildZoom is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and operates within the home and personal consumer sector. Part of the Y-Combinator W13 batch, BuildZoom has over 100 team members working partly remote and fully remote across the United States and Canada. It specializes in connecting homeowners with reliable general contractors for various construction and remodeling projects.
Services
BuildZoom offers a platform that enables homeowners to find the best local professionals for their projects, and provides tools for contractors to manage their lead pipelines, interact with homeowners, and create professional bid proposals. The platform also features dedicated project consultants for every project, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish.
Contractor Database
BuildZoom boasts an extensive database of over 4 million licensed contractors and detailed records for 300 million construction projects. Their data analysis encompasses more than 160 million building permits and 7.5 million contractor licenses. This vast dataset is critical in matching homeowners with contractors who are highly qualified and available for specific project types.
Business Use Cases
Companies like Wayfair, Chubb, and Yelp use BuildZoom's data to enhance their services. By leveraging both public and private data, BuildZoom evaluates contractor quality and fitment, supporting various project types such as new homes, additions, remodels, and commercial projects. The platform aims to provide homeowners with competitive bids from experienced local contractors.
Homeowner Tools
BuildZoom provides a free platform for homeowners to find and hire contractors, offering an evaluative tool that examines contractor quality and project suitability. Through this system, homeowners can receive competitive bids and connect with reputable general contractors for remodeling and other construction needs.