About Rock the Block

"Rock the Block" is a reality TV series from HGTV, first aired in 2019. The show pits four of HGTV's top renovation and styling experts against each other in a house-flipping competition. They have four weeks to transform identical suburban properties into extraordinary homes that will fetch the highest resale value. The winner will have their home's street christened in their honor.

Making / Production

The show is produced by Tricon Films & Television. Each property is nearly 2,500 square feet and located in the Greater Los Angeles area. The experts are provided with a budget of $175,000 each and must utilize their renovation and design skills to get the maximum profit out of the property.

Actors

• Leanne Ford: Leanne plays herself as a restoration expert with a focus on creating beautiful spaces with a minimalist aesthetic. She shows off her unique style on the series with her renovation design.
• Mina Starsiak Hawk: Playing herself, Mina brings her expertise from "Good Bones." Mina's knowledge of constructing a house from ground up is evident in her focused and practical approach.
• Alison Victoria: As herself, Alison, from the series "Windy City Rehab", brings her city renovation style to the suburbs, showing a modern and chic aesthetic to her design.
• Jasmine Roth: Jasmine is a home builder and designer known for her role in "Hidden Potential." On "Rock the Block," she displays her talent for creating unique, custom features to set her homes apart.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Each contestant had only one assistant to help them on their project during the four-week period.
• Despite the competitive aspect, all the experts collaborated on the landscaping to provide a cohesive feel to the neighborhood.
• The homes were all located on the same block, creating a real sense of competition between the teams.

Quotes

• "We've got a month to make these homes the best on the block." - Leanne Ford
• "I'm here to rock the block. Let's do this." - Mina Starsiak Hawk
• "There's no neighborly love here. It's war." - Alison Victoria
• "The stakes are high, the pressure is on." - Jasmine Roth

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's intro and outro theme is composed by a music team at Tricon Films & Television.
• A variety of pop, rock, and country music is used throughout the show's runtime to set the mood for different scenes.