Building ConnectionsServing Western New York (WNY)
Your Homeowner Advocate for finding the right pro.
Building Connections matches homeowners with trusted, local contractors for any project big or small!
How it works
Reach out
Call, text, fill out the form below, or talk to Mark at your door. Tell us what's going on — there's no cost and no obligation to move forward.
Get matched
Building Connections passes your project to a trusted local pro who actually does that kind of work — not whoever's paying for the biggest ad.
Get your estimate
The contractor reaches out directly, usually within a day or two, meets with you, and gives you an honest estimate!
What we connect you for
Exterior and Interior projects matched with pros who know the work.
Roofing referrals is where Building Connections started — and where most requests still come from — but the same no-pressure matching applies to these related exterior/interior projects too! Tap a project to start your request.
Roofing
Repairs, full replacements, and damage assessments.
Start a requestGutters
Repair, replacement, and downspout fixes.
Start a requestConcrete & Driveways
Cracked, sunken, or aging concrete surfaces.
Start a requestPorches & Railings
Structural repairs and railing replacement.
Start a requestSpray Foam Insulation
Energy-efficiency upgrades for attics and walls.
Start a requestOther exterior or interior plans/ideas!
Ask — if it's not a fit, we'll say so honestly.
Start a request“Hey, I'm not here to sell you anything. I just know a few good, honest pros around here, and I'll get one out to take a real look and give you a fair price with no obligation. If you like what you hear, great. If not, no hard feelings.” — Mark VanDusen, Founder & Homeowner Advocate
More than 4 years experience as a door-to-door and lead generation specialist before going independent — Building Connections applies that same doorstep-to-estimate process without any pressure and at your convenience.
An advocate, not a contractor: Building Connections doesn't do the work, doesn't sign contracts, and doesn't collect payment for any project. The pro you're matched with handles all of that directly with you.
A few trusted local companies to choose from for any project, in case you want to compare and contrast.
Prefer to just talk?
Reach Mark directly.
No form required — a lot of homeowners would rather just call or text. Either way, the answer is the same: How can I help!
For locally owned crews · Western New York
Quality work deserves quality opportunities.
Building Connections sends real homeowners to locally owned construction businesses around Western New York. When I hand a homeowner your name, I'm putting mine next to it, so this isn't a sign-up. It's an introduction. Tell me about your company and I'll call you myself.
How it works
We start with a conversation, not a contract.
Introduce yourself
Fill out the short form below: your name, your business, and the kind of work you do. It takes about two minutes.
We talk
I call you personally. I want to hear how you run your jobs, and you'll want to know how I find homeowners. Ask me anything.
Your first lead
When a real opportunity comes up in your trade and area, I send it your way. Treat the homeowner right and we keep going from there.
Trust goes both ways
I vouch for the pros I send. So first, let's meet.
Earning my trust
What I look for in a company
- Locally ownedBased in Buffalo or the surrounding areas, and you take pride in your work.
- Honesty and fair estimatesStraight numbers, the same promise I make at the door.
- You follow throughWhen a homeowner is expecting a call, they get one.
- You stand behind your workProperly licensed and insured, also willing to make it right if something's off.
Earning yours
What you can expect from me
- Homeowners I've actually talked toAt the door, on the phone, or through this site. No recycled lists.
- The details up frontWhat the job is and where it stands, with photos when I have them.
- Ready to scheduleI usually get an appointment date or a good time to call, so you can set the estimate fast.
- One person to callMe. If the job isn't what I said it was, call me!
Rather just talk?
Reach Mark directly.
Most contractors have questions before they fill anything out, and that's fine. Call or text and we'll figure it out together.
“I only pass along homeowners I've talked to myself. If it isn't a real opportunity, you won't hear about it from me.”
Mark VanDusen, Founder & Homeowner Advocate
About
About Mark
Hey, I'm Mark. I'm 39 years old and a family man. I'd like to think I'm a smart guy with a good sense of humor, and I love cracking jokes and making people laugh. At 17, I started working construction, bouncing between all kinds of trades and picking up a little bit of everything along the way, so I guess you could say I'm a jack of all trades but a master of none. Although, there is one thing I think I actually mastered, and that's talking to people and genuinely trying to help them. I later went to college for a business degree, but right around the time I finished, my child was born, and I traded the career track for something better: becoming a full-time, stay-at-home dad. Best decision I ever made.
As a homeowner myself, I know exactly how easy it is to let a roof repair, gutter fix, or that "I'll get to it eventually" project slide to the back burner, especially when getting a free inspection and an honest quote feels like a chore. I've spent more than four years going door-to-door, and what really lit a fire under me was watching good, hardworking homeowners get overcharged, oversold, or flat-out taken advantage of. That's exactly why Building Connections exists. I keep a short list of pros I trust completely, so you get honest, fair, no-pressure service. Nothing more, nothing less.
At the end of the day, bringing people together is just who I am. It's what I've done my whole life. I love meeting new people, hearing their stories, and helping however I can, whether that's connecting you with the right contractor or just sharing a laugh on your porch. I really think laughter is the best medicine. I'm not here to sell you anything. I'm here to be a real, genuine advocate and guide you to the right people.