Our Story
Best Pick Reports is an annual guide featuring independently researched and recommended local home service providers. We create meaningful connections between homeowners and quality professionals through objective, third-party research.
Connecting Homeowners with Quality Professionals
Since 1997, Best Pick Reports has been dedicated to helping homeowners find trusted, certified contractors. We don't sell advertising or let companies buy their way in—our recommendations are earned through proven customer satisfaction and verified credentials.
How We Help Homeowners
Our rigorous process ensures you're connected with only the best contractors in your area.
Independent Research
We conduct rigorous, independent research on home service providers using third-party survey firms.
Verify Credentials
Annual verification of state licenses, insurance coverage, and good standing with regulatory bodies.
Survey Customers
We survey thousands of real customers to measure satisfaction and recommendation rates.
Publish Results
Only companies meeting our strict standards are published in our annual guides and online directory.
Over 25 Years of Service
From our founding in Atlanta to serving homeowners nationwide.
Founded
Home Reports founded by Walt Jenkins with a mission to help homeowners find quality contractors.
First Publication
Launched our first publication in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dallas Expansion
Sister publication Beacon Reports launched in Dallas market.
National Growth
Expanded to Chicago, Houston, Northern Virginia, Maryland, DC, Boston, and Philadelphia.
Best Pick Guarantee
Introduced the Best Pick Guarantee to provide homeowners with additional protection.
Milestone
Reached one million homeowner reviews milestone.
Rapid Growth
Expanded to Seattle, Austin, Charlotte, Nashville, New Jersey, and Baltimore.
Digital Growth
Expanded web presence to Denver, Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Southwest Florida.
Ignite Visibility
Acquired by Ignite Visibility, an Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency.
Continued Growth
Expanded to Long Island, Phoenix and Portland.
