Online General Contractor for Home Renovation

What is MEINHAUS?

MEINHAUS is an online general contractor built to bring more structure, accountability, and convenience to the way homeowners purchase renovation and home improvement services. We are not a directory, not a classifieds board, and not simply a company that sells leads to contractors. We are the company through which the renovation service itself is purchased. That means MEINHAUS acts as the primary general contractor structure behind the project rather than just a middleman introducing one party to another. This distinction is at the core of what makes MEINHAUS different in the market. As an on

How is an estimate accurate when no one comes to the site first to inspect?

Our estimates are built around detailed, clearly defined scopes of work based on the photos, videos, measurements, and information provided by the client. Rather than relying on a quick site visit and a vague quote, we prepare a written work scope that outlines the expected work, trade-standard assumptions, exclusions, and any specific conditions the price is based on. This approach allows us to create accurate pricing for many projects without an initial site visit, provided the information submitted is complete and representative of the job. That is why it is very important that no material

How does MEINHAUS choose who does the work, and what if I am unhappy with the result?

MEINHAUS does not leave homeowners to sort through random contractors on their own. We assign work using internal review systems designed to assess which professional is most suitable for a specific project. A major part of this process is the MEINHAUS Pro Score, which helps us evaluate professionals using a wide range of relevant factors. This includes review of their identification, insurance coverage, prior project history, work photos, relevant experience, resume, education, certificates, trade-related qualifications, and other supporting information that helps us determine whether they ar

Why is a deposit necessary, and what is the refund policy on deposits?

A deposit is necessary because once a project is approved, MEINHAUS begins committing real time, planning, and resources toward preparing the job for execution. Depending on the project, this may include scheduling, project management, trade coordination, administrative preparation, scope confirmation, material planning, and reserving production capacity. In many cases, the deposit also helps secure the project within our schedule and supports the early-stage costs required to move the job forward properly. Deposits also help ensure that projects moving into scheduling are being authorized ser