After a very satisfactory completion of a previous home addition project, I did not hesitate to approach Better Builders for a full kitchen/bathroom/laundry room remodel. Once again, I am very pleased at the outcome. I particularly liked the design/build process which guided me through the many decisions involved in a remodel, made it easy to envision the final result, and ensured that the project remained within budget without surprise add-on expenses. The build process itself went very smoothly with clear scheduling and timelines laid out, and a fantastic project manager who effectively dealt with the inevitable hiccups that occur with any large construction project. I appreciated the quality of the construction and attention to detail. I particularly liked Better Builder's willingness to go the extra mile and make the final product turn out right and according to expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone contemplating a remodeling project. read more

We worked with Better Builders to remodel our garage into a furnished living space with insulation, heating and cooling, and a modern gym. One year later, we worked with them again to reinvent our backyard where we had limited space that was all hardscape. They completely transformed it with turf, pavers, beautiful greenery, an outdoor deck, and stairs. Top-notch quality and customer experience. They take care of everything and are actively thinking on your behalf about how to go above and beyond. It's clear they are in it for the long term and have an incredible team that works with excellent subcontractors. I could not recommend them more highly. read more

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We had BB remodel and finish our basement. Absolutely worth the value. BB was clear and precise with their estimate before the work started. The design phase was easy, stress-free, and clear. They were helpful and clean throughout the remodel process. Overall, a great experience. We gained a beautiful bathroom, bedroom, laundry room, gym, and bonus room through this remodel. Every room looks great, but attached are just the before/after for the laundry room. read more

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Wonderful experience. Communicative and on time. The production team was professional and responsive.

It was a pleasure to work with Better Builders on our bathroom remodel. We did a complete tear-out of one bathroom (even two of the walls and part of the floor) and a few small items in another bathroom. Everyone we worked with was personable and respectful. The design team took extra pains to make sure our plumbing would be up to code, which required a second opinion due to the challenges of our site. Our construction manager, Chris, did an excellent job of rolling with the punches as items were back-ordered and scheduling was tight. We now have a beautiful bathroom with a respectable ceiling height that has plenty of storage for the three teenagers who share it. After my husband tried out the new shower, he said the bathroom made him feel like he was on vacation. We are well pleased! read more

Making a bid in a market they don't play in (Buildout ADU) and they came in 7-8x the average bid. Avoid these folks. Wasted my time.

Bill Babb and Better Builders are as honest as it gets. We had a job that was a tight timeline due to the pending birth of our second child. Due to this we HAD to fix our bathroom so that we could give the kids a bath together without it leaking into our basement. Not only did they do on time, on budget, despite one hick up with one of the subs, they were also a pleasure to work with while my pregnant wife and I slept just 10 feet away from the construction zone. They used zippered plastic to keep our bedroom a sanctuary while the master bath was gutted and transformed. Being in property management myself I've seen lots of builders. When a client wants a job on time and on budget, Bill's card is the one I give out. read more

I feel like a 5 star review simply will not do them justice! We hired Better Builders in November 2011 to do several projects on our new (old) home. Being 1st time homeowners we were nervous about hiring a contractor but boy did we pick the BEST! Bill came to our home to take a look at things we wanted fixed/replaced (roof, electrical, furnace, water heater, stairs...). He provided a quote the very next day and we were on our way to home improvements! On day 1, Pete (the project manager) took the time to walk us through each and every detail of what they would be doing. We were able to tweak a few things here and there (no extra charge)! Pete answered our millions of questions with a smile and lots of patience. He called us each day to check-in and update us on their progress and next steps. He took care of EVERYTHING! Needless to say, we were more than impressed with everything they touched! Better Builders is an exceptional builder/contractor. I would happily recommend them and plan to hire them again in the future. read more

It was a pleasure to work with Better Builders, 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! read more

We had our kitchen and bathroom redone and they did an excellent job. Bill was professional and easy to talk to. I felt like he understood what we wanted with out breaking the bank. Long story short, we LOVE our new home. I'm so glad we went with him as our first choice. read more

Quality remodel delivered on budget. We are pleased with the final product. Bill and Pete have a good crew and back up their work. We had some issues with project management but have since corrected this by hiring quality employees. read more

Great company! They are very responsive and organized. They do quality work at a great price. I will recommend them for sure.

Bill and Better Builders are fantastic. Bill worked with us closely on an estimate for our basement remodel and was extremely professional and thorough throughout. Although we didn't end up using them because our project exceeded our budget, we would have hired them in a heartbeat. We could tell right away that we could trust Bill and his team and that they are committed to delivering quality and customer satisfaction. I have no reservations in recommending them. read more

I had some crown molding done by these guys and here is the break down of my experience: Customer Service: 5 Stars Quality of work: 5 Stars Communication: 3 Stars - A few small communication issues half of which may have been my fault. This is not the kind of company to cut corners, you get what you pay for. Looking at the job completed I am very pleased with the way it all turned out. Would/probably will do business with them again. read more

This was a premium remodeling experience for us. Removing an old, faulty solarium style window was a project requiring framer, roofer, electrician, drywaller, and painters. Matt Cummings and MRC Remodeling, based in the south end, ran the job for Better Builder's Bill Babb. Matt handled the permitting and the six inspections. Each person assigned to our project was a master craftsman. We hit a snag removing the old wallpaper, which required drywall rehab which we hadn't planned on, but Dennis is the Michelangelo of Drywall and turned those rough, uneven walls into a beautiful paintable surface...which Clint and his team painted perfectly. During the process the crew exhibited some OCD by cleaning everything up every single day, inside and out.They also took great pains to protect surfaces like the wood floors, and containing the dust as well as could be hoped. Seriously, it looked like an operating room at one point. Several of the neighbors have been in to see the results, and all agree it's impossible to believe the new window, ceiling, and recessed light fixtures are not original to the house. The same goes for the exterior - perfect match. We like Better Builders's approach to the job, giving a guaranteed price rather than an estimated subject to change. These guys are the cream of the crop. I would definitely do business with them again. read more

In summary, Better Builders had poor communication, with my 6-8 week job turning into over 6 months and my having to call regularly for updates. They were just too busy for good service, taking weeks to provide a bid. During the job, numerous mistakes were made that affected the quality, things were broken, I got excuses, and had to take some of the work on myself. But ultimately, dishonest billing practices trying to turn a bid into a T&M, exaggerated time cards, and double charges to make up for the mistakes were all disappointing tactics. The cleanup was also poor leaving me with a lot of debris and needing to hire cleaners due to the stretched out job. They even cleaned up their paint in my bathroom sink. Things could not have gone more poorly for us compared with the other yelp reviewers who got a prompt bid, service, and quality. I'm wondering if any of them are related. We just can not recommend Better Builders and in fact, because of the issues, and because Bill did not make it right given the opportunity but instead left us hanging with an incomplete job to this day, his company was taken off the preferred builders list at the referral service that recommended him. His focus is not on the customer but on his bottom line so I'd beware. These are problems with the approach and not just with 1 or 2 jobs. read more

I requested an estimate on getting my stairs replaced. I was told that the job would not require a permit, that it would be done to code, and that it would take one week. I signed with them. After 3.5 weeks, I was left with a staircase that did not meet code and a huge pile of garbage (including rusty nails) in my yard. Further, I discovered that a permit was required. I was told that corners were cut "to protect the company" and that I did not get to choose which codes I wanted to follow. When I threatened a lawsuit, the owner pleaded with me to settle with him out of court, and promised that he would be willing to work with me to "make things right." We agreed that I would not have to make the final payment. When I contacted him again later with further things that needed to be done in order to "make things right," he had his attorney send me a series of bullying letters. The best advice that I can give you is to not even get involved with these guys. read more