Steve Gonzalez C.G.C.

Steve Gonzalez is a nationally recognized certified general contractor. He is the author of Ready...Set...Build: A Consumer's Guide to Home Improvement Planning & Contracts and Before You Hire A Contractor: A Construction Guidebook for Consumers. Gonzalez has over 30 years' experience in the residential building industry, having successfully completed over 100 homes and more than 120 remodeling projects. He is, in his own words, "on a mission to make a change," and vows to improve contractor/owner communication and procedures on a national level. In addition to being featured on CNBC's Money Tonight and CNN's Your Money, Gonzalez has been heard nationally on numerous radio syndicates including Hometime, The Business Radio Network, Home Improvement USA, and The Real Estate News Network. His books have been reviewed and recommended by hundreds of publications across the nation, including Home Planner Magazine, Log Home Magazine, Bottom Line Personal, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Miami Herald, and Real Estate Digest. Both titles are endorsed by industry leaders. Gonzalez is also frequently featured as a speaker at home shows, homeowner's associations, realty groups, and conventions.
In 2008, Gonzalez launched ContractorWatchdog.com, a website dedicated to helping consumers and contractors communicate more effectively. For more information, click here.