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Houzz.What AI reads there.

A directory that AI assistants may draw on. What is documented, who it matters for, and how to fix your listing. Cost: A free business account, per Houzz's July 2026 guide. Houzz Pro plans are paid, with a 30-day trial; advertising packages start at $499 a month.

The short answer

Updated

Houzz is a home design and remodelling platform with a directory of pros, reviews and project photos. Houzz says a free business account lists you in its Find Professionals directory, with paid Houzz Pro plans on top. We found no official statement that AI engines use Houzz data. It fits remodel-led trades best, such as HVAC, landscaping and garage doors, more than emergency repair.

Does AI use it?Only what's documented.

Each row links to the maker's or the platform's own words. Where nothing is published, we say so.

Houzz's own claim
Houzz says AI heavily weights information on Houzz and Google Business pages. This is Houzz's marketing claim, not a statement from an AI maker.Source · checked Oct 31, 2026
ChatGPT
Nothing published that we could find.
Perplexity
Nothing published that we could find.
Google AI Overviews and AI Mode
Nothing published that we could find.
Gemini
Nothing published that we could find.
Microsoft Copilot
Nothing published that we could find.
Grok
Nothing published that we could find.
Claude
Nothing published that we could find.
Meta AI
Nothing published that we could find.
Apple Siri and Apple Intelligence
Nothing published that we could find.

Claim and fix it.4 steps.

  1. 01Start at houzz.com/proSign up with a business email or Google account.
  2. 02Describe your businessAnswer questions about your business type.
  3. 03Fill out the profileAdd your business name, phone, website, main industry and project photos.
  4. 04Choose a plan, or stay freeHouzz Pro plans start with a free trial; check the free account option before adding payment details.
Open Houzz's claim page

Match these exactly.To your Google profile.

Assistants compare sources. Small differences make them less sure it's the same business.

  • Business name
  • Phone number
  • Website
  • Address
  • Main industry

How we handle it.What our team does.

A specialist checks your Houzz profile's name, phone and website against your Google profile. Project photos are your own jobs, never stock images.

Questions people ask.Short answers.

Is Houzz free for pros?

Houzz says a free business account adds you to its Find Professionals directory. Houzz Pro is paid; its sign-up flow ends at a trial checkout, so check before entering payment details.

Can I ask customers for Houzz reviews?

Yes. Houzz's review policy says any incentive must be stated in the review, and you can't review your own business.

Which trades does Houzz suit?

Houzz lists categories like air conditioning and heating, gardeners and lawn care, and garage door sales and repair. It's strongest for design and remodel work.

Sources

  1. Houzz: How to create a free business account · checked Oct 31, 2026
  2. Houzz Pro: Pricing · checked Oct 31, 2026
  3. Houzz Pro: Review policy · checked Oct 31, 2026

By Shakhawat Ullah Badhon, Founder, Damex Digital. Published Nov 1, 2026, updated Nov 1, 2026.