Scoring
The dimensions that matter.
Scores are category-specific. A provider can be strong for garage conversions and weaker for prefab, so rankings should reflect the page topic instead of a generic reputation score.
| Dimension | Weight | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ADU specialization | 20% | Does the provider show a real ADU practice rather than a generic construction menu? |
| Permit and drawing support | 15% | Can the provider help before construction, when feasibility and plans still matter most? |
| City/service area fit | 15% | Does the provider serve the city named on the page and understand local review patterns? |
| Budget clarity | 15% | Does the provider make assumptions, allowances, and cost drivers visible? |
| Garage conversion fit | 10% | Garage conversions have their own structural, fire, parking, and code requirements. |
| Design-build capability | 10% | Can the team bridge feasibility, plans, permitting, and construction? |
| Public source signal | 10% | Public websites, portfolios, license references, and review snapshots when manually verified. |
| Portfolio relevance | 5% | Do public examples resemble Bay Area ADU work? |
Review policy
Commercial labels stay clear.
Commercial relationships
When a profile or lead route has a commercial relationship, the page needs plain labeling so homeowners understand the context.
Sponsored listings
Sponsored placements can exist later, but ranking reasons, labels, and correction paths need to stay visible.
Public review data
Store snapshots and links. Do not copy full Google, Yelp, or Houzz reviews; summarize only what can be verified and attributed.
Corrections
Providers should be able to request corrections. Homeowners should be able to see what was last reviewed.
Ranking rules
Avoid unsupported certainty.
- Rank by ADU page topic, not generic company reputation.
- Do not claim verified reviews unless verified users submitted them through a controlled process.
- Do not claim license status unless it was checked from an authoritative source.
- Require an override reason when a manual ranking beats the score model.
- Do not describe FabuHome as a licensed architecture firm unless credentials are confirmed.