“As someone who guides clients through major home projects, I can confidently say the team at Brass Tacks is top-notch. Angela, James, and Hannah recently helped my Altadena clients find the right contractor for their rebuild. They took the time to gather multiple competitive bids, guided the homeowners through a detailed comparison, and even pushed to get extra bids to secure the best possible pricing. Their professionalism and commitment to getting the right fit for the client is unmatched. This has been a great resource for owners trying to navigate a complex process. Highly recommend.”

“I have been using Altadena Collective and Brass Tacks from the start of this daunting process. A number of my immediate neighbors have as well. We have chosen different architects and contractors, and Brass Tacks has helped each of us along the way, wherever we were in the process, and whatever we needed. They are skilled, knowledgable, good communicators and have helped us deal with thorny problems with insurance, utilities, surveys, engineers, and more. The vetted contractors are excellent, agree to use the AIA contract, and Brass Tacks helped me choose that would suit me -- the construction company is great! The rebuild has taken off like a shot and both Brass Tacks and the Contractor meet with me on a regular basis to answer questions and to keep apprised of the status of the rebuild. I am very glad I went with Altadena Collective and Brass Tacks.”

“I was truly floundering with all of the information and misinformation regarding the rebuild of my home and garage, and James Peddie and the wonderful staff at Brass Tacks have been so extremely helpful in getting the process started. I'm very happy with the vetted contractor I selected (Art Miranda of Star1 MS and his amazing crew). This is not an easy process, but I feel that I finally have people on my side. I could never get a straight answer from my insurance company, which was and is so frustrating. James is always available to talk with me if I have any concerns and he directs me to finding solutions to my issues. I would highly recommend using Brass Tacks to anyone who needs guidance and assistance with their rebuild.”

“I want to give a huge thank you to Brass Tacks LLC for their invaluable help in finding a qualified contractor to rebuild our home after the Eaton Fire. They assisted us in finding a group of contractors who were not only highly experienced and fully insured but also specialized in exactly the type of work we needed in the price range that fit our budget. The contractors they recommended were professional, qualified, and extremely responsive throughout the process. If you are having difficulty finding reliable help for your construction project, I highly recommend giving Brass Tacks LLC a call.”

“After 15 months of learning how to build a house, months of zoom meetings, dealing with insurance, interviewing vetted contractors and choosing a design we have started our rebuild thanks to Brass Tacks and Altadena Collective. You did a fantastic job in teaching the process, from dealing with hazardous debris removal to guiding us in our rebuild. Thank you Angela, Hanna, Tim, Sam, Chris and James for your expertise and making, what seemed impossible, a dream come true. Teresa and Steve”

“After losing my home in the Eaton Fire, the prospect of finding a builder was daunting. Thankfully, I found Brace Tacks. Angela Bentley went above and beyond to vet builders and review their bids, helping me find the perfect match for my rebuild. She was always available to answer questions and guide me through tough decisions. I am incredibly grateful for their expertise and support—I couldn't have done this without them!”

“Brass Tacks has been very helpful in our recovery from devastation and with our rebuild project. As opposed to just having an architect put together one's drawings for a new home, Brass Tacks provides tips and consulting services to supplement the expertise of the architect. We are glad we chose the Altadena Collective to spearhead our home rebuild and the additional help from Brass Tacks is the main reason why.”

“Brass Tacks offered a calm and steady voice in the early days of picking a builder and designing our replacement house. Perhaps the most valuable benefit Brass Tacks offered us was the sense that what we were trying to accomplish was possible.”

“Brass Tacks saved me from the insanity of finding a contractor on my own. I was amazed at how prompt their team responded to my questions and concerns. I am happy to say I have an excellent contractor and we are moving along on my project. Thank you James, Hanna, and Angela!”

“A good team, with good intentions and their hearts in the right place. A great service for Eaton victims looking to rebuild.”

“I am rebuilding my home in Altadena and was at a loss when a contractor I thought I was going to work with, ghosted me. I found Brass Tacks and am so glad I did! They do things right!! They vetted the contractors first with speaking with real customers, checking licenses etc. This helped find quality contractors and I received multiple bids. The bids were in a format that made comparison easier.They helped with setting up I person interviews at the site. They also helped ensure that fair contracts were used.I am truly indebted to Brass Tacks for making a terrible situation easier. Thank you Brass Tacks for holding my hand. I am with a great contractor and wouldn’t have found them without you.”