GreatBuildz in the News
GreatBuildz helps California homeowners find vetted, reliable general contractors. Reporters and journalists regularly turn to our team for expert commentary on contractor vetting, renovation costs, ADUs, and avoiding home improvement scams. Below is a selection of our coverage.
GreatBuildz co-founder Jon Grishpul on Fox 5 Good Business San Diego.
Forbes
Forbes interviews GreatBuildz on why vetting your contractor matters before you hire.
April 2022
Los Angeles Times
The LA Times names GreatBuildz among the best ways to find vetted contractors.
April 2023
NBC 10
NBC asks GreatBuildz how homeowners can spot a trustworthy contractor and avoid renovation scams.
January 2026
CBS
GreatBuildz joins CBS News to help homeowners spot contractor scams after major storms.
January 2026
Architectural Digest
Architectural Digest features GreatBuildz on the design appeal of waterfall countertops.
November 2025
House Beautiful
House Beautiful taps GreatBuildz on the remodel choices that improve everyday living.
August 2025
Spectrum News
Spectrum News taps GreatBuildz on the housing market and why owners stay put.
February 2026
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy features GreatBuildz on ADUs and finding the right contractor.
August 2020
Ventura Blvd
Ventura Blvd profiles the innovative approach GreatBuildz takes to finding a contractor.
April 2024
NBC
NBC invites GreatBuildz to discuss housing options for aging families and ADUs.
February 2026
AM 970
AM 970’s Eye on Real Estate hosts Jon Grishpul on all things home renovation.
February 2026
Go Banking
GOBankingRates cites GreatBuildz on the upgrades that raise property value most.
February 2026
Additional Coverage
GreatBuildz and its co-founders have also been featured in:
- U.S. News & World Report — What to consider before buying a rental (Jun 2025)
- New York Post — What today's retirees want in a home (Mar 2025)
- Realtor.com — Your next kitchen remodel just got 50% more expensive (Oct 2025)
- Realtor.com — Addition or ADU? Experts weigh in on resale value (Sep 2025)
- MarthaStewart.com — How to paint laminate cabinets correctly (Nov 2025)
- This Old House — Roofing facts and statistics (2025) (Jun 2025)
- This Old House — How much do hurricane windows cost? (2025)
- Family Handyman — 12 home projects that will cost more due to tariffs (Apr 2025)
- The Spruce — 5 home reno projects you should never do yourself (Mar 2025)
- Tom's Guide — Why the inside of your window panes fog up (Oct 2025)
- Domino — What to know about kitchen sink base cabinets (2025)
- Food Republic — Are high-end kitchen remodels worth the price? (Oct 2025)
- Homes & Gardens — Experts' top 10 real estate trend forecasts (Jan 2025)
- Homes & Gardens — 4 AI tools changing how we buy, sell & rent homes (Jan 2026)
- Livingetc — 5 genius appliance features for small kitchens (Jul 2025)
- GB News — Two kitchen upgrades that boost your home's value (Nov 2025)
- WTOP News — Don't understand your renovation bids? Let AI take a look (Aug 2025)
- Money.com — Adding an ADU? Ask these 7 questions first (Oct 2025)
- RISMedia — 4 home renovation myths sellers must understand (Jul 2025)
- GOBankingRates — 7 hidden ways homeowners overpay on renovations (Dec 2025)
- Expertise — Featured in the expert guide to home remodeling (Mar 2025)
- Real Estate Investor — Insights on winning with AI (Feb 2026)
- NewHomeSource — Can synthetic flooring really replace hardwood? (Jul 2025)
- LA Parent — 5 home addition options for a growing family (2025)
- A Well-Designed Business — Paul Dashevsky on a proven process for vetting contractors (Podcast)
- Sharkpreneur — How to find a contractor you can actually trust, with Jon Grishpul (Podcast)
- Authority Magazine — Meet the Disruptors: Jon Grishpul of GreatBuildz (2023)
- GeekEstate — Meet the real estate tech founder: Jon Grishpul (2023)
- Valiant CEO — Jon Grishpul of GreatBuildz: business impact & community (Sep 2025)
- The Hollywood Times — GreatBuildz and Maxable are building a better model (Sep 2025)
- NY Real Estate Law Blog — The Contractor Matchmaker: Jon Grishpul (Feb 2026)
- PA Association of Realtors — Renovate or relocate? Spending soars (Sep 2025)
- California Gazette — Avoiding financial risk in the post-wildfire rebuild (Jan 2026)
- TheLuxeList — Recognized for contractor matching & customer satisfaction (Feb 2025)
- Commercial Construction & Renovation — AI tool cuts renovation costs & stress (Aug 2025)
For Press & Media
Looking for an expert source on home renovation, contractor vetting, ADUs, or remodeling costs? GreatBuildz co-founders Jon Grishpul and Paul Dashevsky are available for interviews, expert quotes, and industry data.