We help architects, contractors, and homeowners work together with clarity and fairness - so projects succeed and relationships stay strong.
Our Philosophy
Fair Rules, Clear Communication
Everyone deserves to compete fairly with the same information; no pay-to-play.
Clarity prevents conflict — when everyone aligns on the same detailed scope, trust follows
Protect all three relationships: architect's design vision, contractor's reputation, homeowner's investment.
Who We Are: Builders Who Understand
Ilya
Founder & CEO
Ilya spent 30 years building homes in the Bay Area. 320+ projects, every type of renovation. He's seen architects' designs get butchered, watched good contractors lose to lowball bids, and helped homeowners navigate chaos they didn't deserve. "The system breaks trust between people who should be partners. That's what we're fixing."
Mike
Founder & CTO
Mike ran general contracting operations before building AI systems at enterprise scale. He's been the foreman chasing unclear specs, the manager trying to compare incomparable bids, and the technologist who knows there's a better way. "Over years of operations, we learned that clarity and accuracy are what actually streamline projects. We fixed this for ourselves and our partners. Now we're bringing that same approach to everyone."
Together, we understand all three sides. We know what architects need protected. We know why contractors can't bid fairly on vague scope. We know homeowners just want honest answers. That's why Trustimate works.
What We Built: Trustimate
A simple platform that brings clarity to the bidding process.
Everyone—architect, contractors, homeowner—reviews the same detailed scope before anyone bids. The architect confirms it matches their design. Contractors spot gaps and bid fairly on identical work. Homeowners get honest comparisons without hidden surprises.