Block Renovation Expands AI Renovation Platform To Help Chicago Homeowners & Contractors Build Better Together

CHICAGO, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Block Renovation, the AI renovation platform empowering homeowners and contractors to build better together, announced the official launch of its platform in Chicago.

Block harnesses AI and proprietary data to bring trust and transparency to one of the most complex and opaque industries for 90 million US homeowners: home renovations. After seeing strong traction in New York, Boston, San Francisco, and other major cities across the U.S., Block is bringing its platform to the third most populous city in the country.

Chicago homeowners face countless challenges in remodeling their homes, driven by aging housing stock and local neighborhood requirements. The median home in Chicago is 65 years old – more than two decades older than the national median of 42 years – with many homes dating back over 100 years. Chicago's older homes are more likely to require structural, electrical, or plumbing upgrades and to create surprises from unforeseen conditions, driving up costs and extending renovation timelines. Neighborhood-specific requirements also create complexity for homeowners, with strict renovation constraints and additional approvals.

All of this complexity results in a daunting process that often deters homeowners from trying to upgrade, which is why many Chicagoans are now demanding more transparent and trustworthy renovations.

By leveraging proprietary data collected from thousands of projects, Block is offering a single platform for Chicago homeowners to plan their renovations and hire vetted contractors confidently. Using Block's personalized guidance, homeowners can understand the cost and scope details of their projects, visualize the results, and make informed tradeoffs – without having to hire expensive architects. By having access to Block's vetted network of contractors, Chicagoans can quickly discover the right contractors for their projects, rapidly receive easy-to-compare proposals, and hire with confidence, backed by Block's project protections. Plus, local contractors gain access to a reliable stream of high-quality projects to grow their businesses and the city's economy.

"Our mission has always been to empower homeowners to create spaces they love and contractors to build thriving businesses," says Julie Kheyfets, CEO of Block. "Chicago is one of the biggest cities in the country, and more than 50% of Chicagoans own their homes. That's over a million people who are struggling to create beautiful, functional spaces for themselves and their loved ones due to a fragmented and opaque renovation process. Through our platform, we aspire to put an architect in every Chicagoan's pocket, giving them personalized, transparent guidance throughout their remodeling journey and helping them hire the right contractors. This expansion is the first step in achieving that."

Block has already begun to sign on home renovation projects with Chicago homeowners and bring vetted contractors into their local network. For everything you need to know about how to plan a home renovation and costs in Chicago, check out their Home Cost Guide, Bath Guide, and Kitchen Guide. To get started as a homeowner or contractor, please visit https://www.blockrenovation.com/.

About Block Renovation
Block is an AI renovation platform that empowers homeowners and contractors to build better together. Using proprietary data, Block gives every homeowner access to personalized guidance on project scope, cost, and design, enabling them to make the right trade-offs for their home. Homeowners can connect with curated contractors from Block's vetted network, rapidly receive easy-to-compare proposals, access transparent data on contractor performance, and hire confidently with Block's project protections. Trusted from coast to coast, Block has successfully supported thousands of renovation projects.

SOURCE Block Renovation