BuildFixInstall
Launching in Pasadena, California

Home projects,
made clear.

Describe what you need. Get an AI-guided project brief, a useful planning estimate, and the right next step without sending your number to a dozen contractors.

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You control every introduction Local expertise, explained
AI project plannerONLINE
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No contact sharing. No contractor spam. You decide what happens next.

01 / DESCRIBE02 / UNDERSTAND
Your details stay privateNo shared contact list
Understand before you hireScope and estimate first
Pasadena-first matchingFit beyond a ZIP code
You choose who connectsNo surprise calls
01Expertise for the whole property

One starting point.
Every kind of project.

From a 15-minute repair question to a full ADU build, the platform adapts the intake, local context, and next step to the work.

01Appliance repair02Plumbing03Electrical04Painting & stucco05Tree services06ADU planning & build07Residential windows08HVAC & heat pumps
02A better first step

Clarity before callbacks.

Build something useful before you share a phone number or commit to a site visit.

01

Explain it naturally

Type, talk, or add a photo. The AI asks focused follow-up questions based on your project.

ABOUT 2 MINUTES
02

See the work clearly

Get a structured scope, assumptions, cost drivers, safety notes, and a local planning benchmark.

VALUE BEFORE SIGNUP
03

Choose your next step

Keep planning, ask a pro by video, or compare a small set of relevant local professionals.

YOU STAY IN CONTROL
03Match quality, not lead volume

Why this pro
for this project?

Every recommendation includes a plain-language fit explanation. No black box, no inbox full of nearly identical responses.

COLORADO BLVDLAKE AVE
Your project
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DC
AL
INITIAL SERVICE AREAPasadena + nearby communities
3 EXAMPLE MATCHES Demo profiles
MR

Maya R.

Appliance repair specialistEast Pasadena · 2.4 mi

Works on electric dryer heating systems and offers video diagnosis before a service visit.

Virtual today · 3:20 PM
DC

Daniel C.

Electrical contractorPasadena · 3.1 mi

Focuses on older-home electrical systems and serves your selected Pasadena ZIP code.

On-site tomorrow
AL

Avery Landscape

Certified arborist teamAltadena + Pasadena · 4.8 mi

Handles mature oak assessments, crown reduction, and projects near residential structures.

Video assessment today
04 Live virtual expertise

Stuck halfway through?
Bring in a pro.

Show the problem over video and get practical, one-to-one guidance from someone who knows the work and your local area.

  • Diagnose the likely issue before a service call
  • Get a second opinion on a quote or project plan
  • Know when to stop DIY and bring someone on-site
Virtual expert demo

Get unstuck with a local pro.

Choose a short video session. Show the problem live, ask questions, and leave with a clearer next step.

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Maya R.Appliance repair · East Pasadena Example verified profile
Available
Choose a session
Example availability
Helpful before your callAdd a photo of the model label and the part you are working on.

Demo only. No appointment or payment will be created.

LIVE DEMO12:42
MRMaya · Appliance expert
AI detected: heating assembly
“Point the camera just below that connector.”
Next step capturedTest thermal fuse before ordering a heating element.
05Intelligence with a job to do

AI throughout the
project journey.

Not a chatbot bolted onto a directory. Each capability reduces uncertainty for homeowners or wasted time for professionals.

01

Project scoping

Turns a rough description into a structured brief with the questions a skilled estimator would ask.

PLATFORM CAPABILITY
02

Estimate intelligence

Surfaces regional cost factors, assumptions, and a planning benchmark before you request a quote.

PLATFORM CAPABILITY
03

Local match reasoning

Explains why each professional fits your location, property, schedule, and type of work.

PLATFORM CAPABILITY
04

Safety signals

Recognizes when a project needs urgent, licensed, or on-site attention instead of DIY guidance.

PLATFORM CAPABILITY
06Knowledge that builds trust

Start informed.

Useful guidance from real trades creates a better homeowner decision and a durable local audience for professionals.

01
APPLIANCE REPAIR

Why a dryer runs without producing heat

7 min read
02
PASADENA PROJECT COSTS

What changes the price of an ADU?

11 min read
03
TREES & PROPERTY

When an overhanging limb needs an arborist

6 min read
04
OLDER HOMES

Repair or replace original residential windows?

9 min read
A different incentive

Built for better decisions,
not more callbacks.

Traditional lead marketplaces monetize distribution. BuildFixInstall creates value before an introduction and lets the homeowner control the handoff.

Build my project brief
Traditional lead marketplaceBuildFixInstall
Contact shared immediatelyPrivate until you connect
Same lead sent to manySmall set matched by fit
Calls before project clarityBrief and estimate come first
Pay for access to a leadMultiple ways to create value
For home service professionals

Turn expertise into
more than leads.

Build local authority, offer paid video advice, teach the platform how you price, and receive opportunities that already have context.

Qualified projectsPaid video adviceLocal contentDigital products
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PROFESSIONAL DASHBOARD
TUESDAY · PASADENA

Good morning, Alex.

Profile ready
Matched projects42 strong-fit
Video availability3.5hThis week
Quote model87%Ready to refine
NEW MATCH · 2.8 MI

Historic window evaluation

11 openings · noise + energy priorities

93% project fit
Pasadena early access

Start with a clearer
home project.

Describe the work in your own words. See what the platform can help you understand before anyone calls.

Start my project hello@buildfixinstall.com