Brass Tacks is a platform specifically designed to serve property owners who were impacted by the Eaton Fire. The platform allows owners to post their construction projects and receive competitive bids from qualified builders. We're here to help you find the right contractor at the right price, without the hassle.

Helps you manage projects, focus on what's important, and organize work for seamless collaboration while stay in-context and well-connected in one workspace.

We’re built for projects where quality, cost, and transparency matter — including: Ground-up home construction Additions and major remodels ADUs and garage conversions Fire rebuilds Multi-unit residential or investment builds If you’re looking to spend wisely and want multiple qualified options, Brass Tacks is a great fit.

Unlike review sites or lead platforms, Brass Tacks creates a competitive bidding environment. Builders don’t pay to advertise — they earn your trust by offering strong bids and proven work. You control who bids, what happens next, and when to move forward

For homeowners, Brass Tacks bid and match is always free. Our vetted builders, pay a reasonable platform fee for the opportunity to bid on projects. This fee helps cover staff time, maintain the quality of support we provide to homeowners, and ensure that every builder on the platform meets our standards. Importantly, a portion of all proceeds is donated to our nonprofit arm, which directly assists severely underinsured homeowners in their rebuilding process. Our goal is to make selecting a contractor and moving through the rebuild process less stressful, more transparent, and community-centered, so homeowners can focus on restoring their homes with confidence.

Every builder on Brass Tacks goes through a multi-step screening and interview process that includes: License and insurance verification Project portfolio review Background check Client references On-platform performance metrics Only those who meet our standards — and maintain them — stay active in the network.

Absolutely. If you already have a contractor in mind, you can invite them to bid on your project through Brass Tacks. We encourage transparency and fair comparisons, whether you’re starting fresh or just verifying pricing.

No pressure. If the bids don’t meet your needs, you can decline them and reopen the project to new builders — or walk away entirely. There’s no obligation to hire through the platform.

Yes. Our team is available to help you understand your bids, vet contractors, and make sense of your options. We’re here to make sure you feel confident before you sign any contract

Yes. Because contractors know they’re in a competitive environment, you get sharper bids and clearer scopes of work. That transparency helps drive fair pricing, and gives you more leverage as a homeowner.

If taking on a ground up build seems like too much of a daunting process and you would like some additional help, consider using our team as an Owner’s Representative (OR). The team at Brass Tacks acts as your advocate from start to finish. That means we help you navigate the project, cost & budget control, schedule oversight, risk management, quality control, manage communication, and keep your contract accountable to the contract and timelines. Contact us at info@brass-tacks.com to request information about our Owner’s Representative option.