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Better Builders

Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, General Remodeling, Insulation,

About us

We are a full service General Contractor specializing in educating our clients on how to incorporate green building practices into their project. We have an excellent team of quality craftmen who are very conscientious.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Custom home building. Remodeling-general, kitchen, bathroom, additions & basement. Window replacement. Flooring. Counters. Ceiling repairs. Painting. Plumbing. Electrical. Roofing. Siding. Fencing.

Amenities



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.833 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
9%
3
0%
2
9%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.3
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-33 of 33 reviews

Patty J.
03/2016
5.0
concrete repair, countertops, insulation, home remodeling
  + 2 more
unknown
Description of Work: They gave me a great referral for what I needed done. Very professional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

sarah V.
06/2014
5.0
concrete repair, countertops, drywall, flooring contractor, insulation, home remodeling
  + 4 more
unknown
Description of Work: I used Better Builders in 2012 to repair some partially rotting window frames on a house I had just purchased. They did a beautiful job and you can't tell where the repair is. They were courteous, punctual, and efficient. Pete walked through the house with me and gave me tips and advice on other maintenance issues. | |This spring, I contacted them to help repair a gate that was leaning so badly we couldn't close it properly. I was out of town when Pete came by to check it out- he fixed it on the spot and did not charge me for it. Amazing service!! I need to do some bigger remodeling work next year and there is no doubt will be calling Better Builders.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Andrew P.
12/2011
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
The project went very well. They were prompt and efficient and provided regular updates on the status of our project. It was estimated to take 5 days (Mon-Fri) and they delivered. No more time or money was incurred over the original estimate.
Description of Work: Updated kitchen including countertops, backsplashes, sink, dishwasher and stovetop

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Bonnie K.
11/2011
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
The job went really well and I would recommend them.
Description of Work: I used Better Builders to remodel my kitchen and bathroom. They had previously remodeled another kitchen and bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dennis B.
08/2011
5.0
home remodeling, decks, electrician, hardwood floor, interior painters, remodeling
  + 4 more
It was a pleasure to work with Bill, by far the most professional and trustworthy contractor we've ever worked with. From the very start, Bill built trust with us and was up front and transparent from bidding through the final invoice. He put deep thought into each aspect of the 3-month project, always keeping in mind what we were trying to achieve. His pricing was always fair and always thought through options that would give us the best return for our $$s. Throughout the process, Bill worked through all our changes and ideas in a very open and respectful manner. The quality of the work was great and we are very happy with the final product!
Description of Work: Better Builders managed a major set of repairs and remodel on a 1940s house we purchased. As the general contractor, Bill Babb sourced subcontractors and managed all aspects of the project, including: Replaced roof Replaced damaged windows throughout the house Re-leveled house and structural repairs Re-piped entire house, removing corroded galvanized plumbing Refinished hardwood flooring Remodeled master bath, installing new tile, bath, soaker tub, heated floor, toilet, vanity and new lighting Removed and rebuilt interior and exterior walls Replaced ktichen door and installed new sliding glass door Painted interior Repaired electrical box Installed new kitchen and laundry appliances along with countless other smaller projects (installed new doorknobs, plumbing fixtures, etc.).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100,000

Jeannie S.
08/2011
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
I selected Better Builders after seeing a complete home remodel they did in my neighborhood. I liked their work, Better Builder's bid was lower than other contractors, and Bill Babb was very respectful during (and after) the bidding process. During bidding, some other contractors were arrogant, seemed irritated with my detailed questions, and treated my remodel as a and quot;small joband quot; that they and quot;might be able to fit inand quot; but said they wouldn't be able to supervise it closely. In contrast, Bill recognized that this job was very important to me since the bathroom is the central stop in the morning and needs to accommodate my growing family. Most importantly, Bill treated this job as very important. Throughout the remodel, Bill was extremely responsive to all my questions and requests. Bill, his employees and the subcontractors were all very polite and kept the site clean throughout the two-week project (this was particularly important to me since I have children, including a newborn). The quality of work was also excellent, and Bill has promptly circled back with me on a couple of follow-on requests. Bill came in at the bid price (and in fact performed some extra rewiring for the bathroom vent at no additional cost even though it would have put the contract over). This was the first remodel I have had performed, and the experience and results were both first rate. The new bathroom is beautiful, and the new layout makes the bathroom feel half again as big.
Description of Work: Better Builders just finished a bathroom remodel for me in June. The remodel involved changing the layout of the bathroom, so it required taking the room down to the studs; rewiring; replumbing; putting up new drywall; putting in a tile floor, a new bathtub, tile walls around the tub, and a new toilet; painting the walls and ceiling; and selecting and installing new fixtures.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

Dane C.
03/2011
5.0
insulation, pavers, gravel
  + 0 more
They did a good job and there was no damage to the house with them going in and out of the crawlspace all day. He was fairly responsive. He gave us a follow up call after the work was completed to make sure that we were happy.
Description of Work: We used Better Builders to fill our crawlspace with pea gravel and install a new vapor barrier.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,800

Bonnie K.
10/2010
5.0
basement waterproofing, home remodeling
  + 0 more
Bill was great from the start when he gave us a bid. He was very punctual, practical, and had great communication. He was quick with his estimate and we knew he was the one we were going to use right away. Throughout the process he called us with any detail that needed our attention, and was great about sticking with our budget! He worked fast and the job was done in less than a month! It looks amazing and we really appreciate his personality, his work and great ability to teach us how to maintain our new home!
Description of Work: Bill remodeled our kitchen and bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$34,000
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Contact information

4800 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

http://www.betterbuilders.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Insulation,
Drywall,
Homebuilders,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Electrical,
Decks and Porches,
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Interior Painting,
Plumbing

FAQ

Better Builders is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Better Builders accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Better Builders does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Better Builders offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Better Builders does not offer a senior discount.
No, Better Builders does not offer emergency services.
No, Better Builders does not offer warranties.
Better Builders offers the following services: Custom home building. Remodeling-general, kitchen, bathroom, additions & basement. Window replacement. Flooring. Counters. Ceiling repairs. Painting. Plumbing. Electrical. Roofing. Siding. Fencing.

Contact information

4800 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

http://www.betterbuilders.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM