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We're Valla —
Built for the Block, By the Block.

We believe reliable home services shouldn't feel like a corporate hassle. We're a local marketplace designed to connect you with the people who actually know your neighborhood.

The origin story

A leaky faucet and a great neighbor sparked it all.

It started in 2016 with a simple annoyance: a dripping faucet and a neighbor, Sarah, who offered to fix it but was too booked with her own landscaping business to take the call. Elena realized then that the market for home services was broken.

There was no easy way to find a trusted neighbor who could fix a sink, mow a lawn, or assemble furniture. So, Valla was born from a simple mission: to make local help reliable, fair, and joyful. We aren't just a platform; we're a digital extension of your block.

Our mission

To make local help reliable, fair, and joyful.

We strip away the friction of home maintenance. No surprise fees, no ghosting, no rigid scheduling. Just human connections, honest work, and a neighborhood that actually works for you.

Our DNA

Four pillars of what we stand for

Trust First

We verify every pro, screen every customer, and guard your data. Your home is your sanctuary, and we take the security of that space seriously.

True Craft

We don't just want help; we want quality. We pay pros fairly so they can invest in their tools and skills, ensuring your project gets done right.

Community Focus

We are hyper-local. We prioritize pros who live in your zip code and support neighborhood initiatives that keep our streets clean and green.

Radical Transparency

No hidden fees, no confusing contracts. You see the price upfront, you track the pro in real-time, and you pay only for what you agree upon.

Meet the Block

The humans behind the hardware

A diverse group of engineers, designers, and neighbors working to fix the way home services work.

Elena Rodriguez, CEO

Elena Rodriguez

"I just want my faucet to stop dripping."

Marcus Chen, CTO

Marcus Chen

"Building the bridge between tech and tools."

Priya Patel, Head of Community

Priya Patel

"Vetting is our love language."

David O'Connor, Head of Ops

David O'Connor

"Keeping the trucks rolling and the lights on."

The Journey

From a basement to your doorstep

2019

The Launch

Started in one suburb with 3 pros. The goal: prove that neighbors trust neighbors.

2021

Expanding the Block

Launched in 5 major cities. We learned that "local" means different things to different people.

2023

1M Bookings

Reached a major milestone. 1 million jobs completed, 0% ghosting rate.

Giving back

Valla Community Fund

We believe in investing in the places we live. 1% of our annual revenue goes directly to local nonprofits.

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Our Latest Grant

Just last month, we donated $10,000 to the Green City Initiative to fund urban community gardens in Westside and South Park. We're proud to help grow the places we help keep clean.

In the news

Featured in

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Join the Block

We're always looking for curious minds and skilled hands. Come help us build a better way to get things done.