Since the conclusion of his solo HGTV series, Izzy Battres has shifted his focus from the television screen to deep-rooted community development and a significant expansion of his family-run construction empire. While known to many as the master contractor from Flip or Flop, Battres has spent 2026 reaching major personal and professional milestones that extend far beyond residential remodeling.
Most recently, in August 2026, Battres traveled to Phoenix to lead the design and construction of a new church for Victory Outreach Phoenix. This philanthropic endeavor aligns with a significant personal transition; in June 2026, Izzy and his wife, Lilly Battres, officially became licensed ministers at Victory Outreach Church in Huntington Beach. This spiritual role has become a cornerstone of his public identity, often shared through his social media project, “Building Battres,” which documents his dual path of construction and ministry.
Scaling Battres Construction in Irvine
The transition away from a dedicated weekly television slot has allowed Battres to scale his business operations. To accommodate this growth, the Battres family is currently moving their primary business headquarters and home from Santa Ana to Irvine. The move is designed to expand the company’s reach across Southern California as Izzy pursues his architectural license to broaden the firm’s in-house capabilities.
The restructuring of Battres Construction has also become a family affair. As the company expands its footprint in 2026, specific leadership roles have been established to maintain the brand’s quality:
- Joseph Battres: Transitioning into project management to oversee large-scale job sites.
- Brianna Battres: Leading the marketing department and digital outreach.
- Lilly Battres: Continuing her partnership with Izzy in both their ministry and business administration.
Recent HGTV Appearances and Network Shifts
While his own series concluded, Battres has not completely stepped away from the camera. In early 2025, he appeared as a guest judge on the HGTV competition series The Flip Off, where he was praised by viewers for his technical expertise and long-standing history with former co-stars Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall.
His shift in focus comes during a period of broader programming changes at the network. According to recent reports on HGTV programming shifts, the network has been evaluating its lineup, leading to the conclusion of several freshman series. For Battres, this transition has provided the necessary time to focus on “The Battres Way,” a philosophy that prioritizes quality craftsmanship and community service over the rapid-fire pace of reality television production.
Currently, Battres remains active in private contracting, and his firm continues to take on major residential and commercial projects throughout Orange County and beyond. His pursuit of an architectural license suggests that the next chapter of his career will involve more ground-up design work, further solidifying his reputation as a builder who prioritizes structural integrity and community impact.
