CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR
Finding the right professionals for your rebuild can be overwhelming. These resources can help you find qualified contractors, verify credentials and identify professionals with experience in electrification, wildfire resilient construction and high performance building.
Electrification Contractors
Use Rewiring America's Qualified Contractor Tool to find professionals for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electrical panels, EV charging, solar, weatherization and other electrification projects.
Wildfire Rebuild Contractors
Use the LA Rebuild Hub’s contractor directory and selection guidance to find contractors who have completed wildfire resilience training and review their licensing and qualifications. The Hub also has very useful advice on comparing bids, checking references and reviewing contracts.
View participating contractors and contractor selection guidance.
The Center by Lendistry’s Wildfire and Climate Resilience Accelerator provided contractors with training in fire resistant design, contract management, financial readiness, business operations and trauma informed communication with homeowners rebuilding after wildfire.
Wildfire Rebuild Contractors
Passive House Professionals
Check out Passive House California’s member directory to find a local Passive House International Certified Professional. You can filter for PHI Certified architects, contractors, companies, consultants, engineers, and even manufacturers.
Before You Hire
Before signing a contract:
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Verify the contractor’s California license and insurance.
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Check that the contractor is properly bonded.
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Get multiple detailed bids and compare scope, not just price.
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Ask for references from recent clients and, when possible, wildfire rebuild projects.
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Make sure costs, responsibilities, timelines and payment schedules are in writing.
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Ask about experience with all electric construction if electrification is part of your rebuild.
Resources for Contractors
Navigate 2026 Code Compliance with Confidence
As building performance requirements evolve, the California Building Performance Hub helps you stay ahead. Whether you’re managing benchmarking compliance, planning retrofits, or aligning with new policies across your portfolio, the Hub provides the tools and support you need to move forward with confidence.
Through the Hub, you can access:
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Clear policy guidance
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Practical technical resources
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Step-by-step implementation tools
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Get Direct Support: Hub Office Hours
Meet with USGBC-CA staff to get answers to your questions on compliance, financing, or retrofit planning.