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Four Steps to Your Ideal Builder

1

Intake & Strategy

You can upload your project yourself, or let us do the heavy lifting. Then we'll schedule time to get to know you, your goals, and your budget so we can map out a supportive plan. Insurance questions? We can help with those too!

2

Meet Your Builders

We'll introduce you to 3-5 builders so you can meet, ask questions, and most importantly, see who passes the vibe check. Don't worry, we'll give you all the right questions to ask.

3

Bid & Review

Once you've found your favorites, we'll send them your plans and collect transparent, line-itemed bids. Then we'll walk through everything together, answer your questions, and help you make sense of it all.

4

Refine & Match

Once you've narrowed it down, we'll take your feedback to the builder(s), negotiate where it makes sense, and review the contract so there are no surprises lurking in the paperwork.

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We're finding vetted builders for your project. Expect to hear from us at within 1 business day.

What happens next

We set out to make sure no one has to navigate the building process alone.

— Angela Bentley, Co-Founder, Brass Tacks

No Hidden Fees

This service is completely free for homeowners.

Builders Are Pre-Screened

Every builder passes our vetting process before joining.

You Stay In Control

No obligation to hire. Compare and decide on your terms.

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Disclaimer

Brass Tacks vets professionals for licensing, insurance, references, and experience to help protect homeowners and support informed decision-making. While the final hiring decision rests with the homeowner, every construction project is unique, and Brass Tacks cannot guarantee pricing, timelines, workmanship, or project outcomes. Should questions or concerns arise, we're always happy to provide support and help facilitate conversations where appropriate.