Frequently Asked Questions

No. It is a no-cost referral service. We connect you with an independent local remodeling contractor, and that business gives the estimate, does the work, and is responsible for its own license, permits, insurance, and workmanship.

Nothing. Using the website and sending a request cost you nothing, and you are never obligated to hire anyone. Contractors support the service. See our referral disclosure.

We share your request with one independent local contractor who serves your area.

Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Bell Canyon, Hidden Valley, Lake Sherwood, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo, Santa Rosa Valley, Somis, and nearby neighborhoods.

Ask for the California contractor license number and look it up at cslb.ca.gov, ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, and get a written contract before work starts.

It depends on scope, permits, selections, tile work, and lead times for countertops and glass. Finishing all selections before demolition is the best way to avoid delays.

Usually not the one being remodeled. Plan to use another bathroom, and schedule around it if it is your only full bath.

In older homes, it is wise. Homes built before 1978 call for lead-safe practices, and suspect materials such as older flooring, adhesives, and textured ceilings should be tested before they are disturbed.

It is easier to enter and works well for accessibility, but it usually needs more floor work. A low curb is simpler if accessibility isn't a goal.

Generally 10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less.

Interior work in detached homes rarely needs design approval, but condos, townhomes, and gated communities often require notice, contractor registration, and set work hours. Check your association rules.