# Block Renovation

> Block Renovation is a US renovation and construction marketplace connecting property owners with vetted independent contractors. Its free planning tools, quote comparison, human support and progress-based payments aim to make large home projects easier to understand; contractors pay a commission when hired, and optional professional design services cost extra.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Koda Wang (Co-founder; announced as Executive Chair in January 2025), Luke Sherwin (Co-founder)
- **Products:** Contractor matching and proposal comparison, Renovation Studio, Block Protections, Professional design services, Homeowner dashboard and app
- **Notable:** Publicly launched bathroom renovation packages in 2018., Raised an announced $40 million and $50 million in separate 2021 rounds; the November announcement reported $104 million raised to date., Included in Apartment Therapy’s Design Changemakers class of 2022.

## Products & services

- **Contractor matching and proposal comparison** — Matches property owners with vetted independent contractors and helps them review scopes and bids.
- **Renovation Studio** — Free AI visualization and planning tool with location-aware cost estimates; estimates are preliminary.
- **Block Protections** — Scope and change-order review, progress-based payments, escalation support and a one-year contractor workmanship warranty.
- **Professional design services** — Optional paid designer support, material selections, visualization and design documentation.
- **Homeowner dashboard and app** — Communication with contractors, payments and renovation administration; Android listing updated July 2025.
- **New-build and small-commercial matching** — Expanded project coverage announced alongside the BuildZoom Marketplace acquisition.

## Achievements

- Publicly launched bathroom renovation packages in 2018.
- Raised an announced $40 million and $50 million in separate 2021 rounds; the November announcement reported $104 million raised to date.
- Included in Apartment Therapy’s Design Changemakers class of 2022.
- Announced acquisition of BuildZoom Marketplace and all-50-state availability in November 2025.
- Reported over $100 million in annual renovation and construction project volume in November 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — Julie Kheyfets appointed CEO; Koda Wang announced transition to Executive Chair. The announcement described the shift from a one-stop renovation shop to an AI-first marketplace.
- **2025-11** — Acquired BuildZoom Marketplace, announced nationwide availability and expanded support for residential new construction and small commercial projects; purchase price was not disclosed in the announcement.
- **2026-04** — Published How America Renovates 2026, based on 1,059 US homeowners surveyed February 19 to March 4.
- **—** — In a public LinkedIn post found during October 2026 research, Julie Kheyfets announced she was leaving Block to start a company. Exact departure date and successor were not established.

## Links

- Website: https://www.blockrenovation.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockrenovation/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/blockrenovat_
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockrenovation/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blockrenovation/

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