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Los Angeles, CA - March 12, 2025

In response to the devastation caused by the Pacific Palisades and Altadena fires, The Builder Market is providing homeowners with the most comprehensive network of home services professionals in the Los Angeles metro area. With over 120,000 contractors, architects, and other professionals available, The Builder Market is ensuring that homeowners can easily connect with the experts they need -at no cost to homeowners or professionals.

Few understand the challenges of rebuilding after a wildfire more than Louis Vierra, co-founder of The Builder Market, who lost his home in the Tubbs Fire of 2017. Vierra's experience navigating insurance claims, working with contractors, and overcoming unexpected hurdles helped shape The Builder Market's mission to provide direct, transparent access to trusted professionals for those facing similar hardships.

"After the Altadena fire took everything, I didn't know where to start," said Patrick Garcia, a homeowner who lost his house and turned to The Builder Market for help. "The platform gave me instant access to professionals who knew what they were doing, and I didn't have to waste time searching blindly. It felt like someone was truly looking out for homeowners like me."

A Lifeline for Homeowners: Connecting to Trusted Professionals

The Builder Market is committed to providing homeowners with a streamlined, accessible solution for finding experts who specialize in fire restoration, permitting, construction, and home design. By partnering with USC and UCLA's alumni networks, The Builder Market is further expanding its reach, ensuring that industry professionals are available to help Angelenos rebuild efficiently and with confidence.

How The Builder Market Helps Homeowners Rebuild

  • Checkmark iconOver 120,000 Professionals in the LA Metro Area: Contractors, architects, engineers, and restoration specialists ready to help.
  • Checkmark iconNo Fees for Homeowners or Professionals: Free to post projects and connect with pros.
  • Checkmark iconExpert Guidance from Those Who've Rebuilt: Co-founder Louis Vierra rebuilt after losing his home in the Tubbs Fire.
  • Checkmark iconSupport from USC & UCLA Alumni Networks: Expanding access to industry leaders and specialists.

A Commitment to LA's Recovery

As Los Angeles continues to recover, The Builder Market remains committed to ensuring homeowners have a trusted, centralized resource for rebuilding. Homeowners can post their projects today and immediately connect with professionals who can help them rebuild.

For more information and to start the rebuilding process, visit www.thebuildermarket.com.

About The Builder Market

Founded in Los Angeles, CA, The Builder Market is revolutionizing the home services and construction industries by providing free, direct connections between homeowners and trusted contractors. The platform was co-founded by Louis Vierra, a contractor and wildfire survivor, and Brett Taylor, a UCLA and USC alum. Together, they are committed to making home rebuilding, improvement, and construction more accessible and transparent for homeowners across the U.S.

For media inquiries please contact helpful@thebuildermarket.com.

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