HomeAdvisor (Angi)

★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Location
Denver, CO
Phone
(877) 800-3177
Website
www.homeadvisor.com
Years in Business
25
Price Range
$$

Services

Renovation & Remodeling

HomeAdvisor and Angi: Same Company, Two Names

HomeAdvisor merged with Angie’s List under the Angi Inc. umbrella, making it one of the biggest home services marketplaces in the country. Over 200,000 active service professionals. Millions of completed projects. If you’re planning a renovation, you’ve probably already landed on their site while searching for cost estimates.

How Matching Works

You fill out a detailed questionnaire about your project — square footage, scope, material preferences, timeline, budget range. HomeAdvisor uses that to match you with local contractors who already understand what you need before they call. It’s more targeted than a general directory listing, though expect multiple contractors to reach out quickly (sometimes aggressively).

The True Cost Guide

This is HomeAdvisor’s genuinely useful feature. Before talking to any contractor, you can see actual project costs reported by homeowners in your zip code. It helps you set a realistic budget and spot quotes that are way too high or suspiciously low. For homeowners with no frame of reference on renovation pricing, it’s a solid starting point.

Screening Standards

All professionals pass background checks, maintain valid state licensing, and carry insurance — verified annually. Reviews include detailed project descriptions, cost breakdowns, and multi-category ratings. Pros with consistently low ratings get removed. Worth noting: the screening is real, but it doesn’t guarantee quality craftsmanship. Treat it as a minimum bar, not a seal of excellence.

Planning Tools Beyond Contractor Matching

HomeAdvisor also offers cost calculators for specific projects, financing options through lending partners, a project timeline planner, and a resource library covering permits, material selection, and contractor negotiation. These tools make it useful even if you already have a contractor and just need budget or planning guidance. The platform earns its keep early in the research phase, even before you’re ready to hire anyone.