We have been researching a backyard remodel at our home for over 2 years. I have had quite a few companies come by for a quote and ideas and our family never really clicked with any of them, in addition pricing was quite high. Buddha Builders had just completed a few projects in my neighborhood this past year, and the outcome was beautiful. So, we called Colby the owner and he stopped by for a quote, and ideas. The great thing about Colby is he had some really great ideas to add to our ideas and together we put together a beautiful plan. Colby's team started work within a few days after planning. Things came together fairly quick, and in the end, there was one sub-contractor that made a mistake during the install. Without hesitation Colby brought in a different crew and quickly had things fixed and moving again. During the whole process we were either in contact with Colby, or his newly hired (at the time) co-worker Marcus, who is also awesome and easy to get a hold of. There are two other guys on Colby's awesome team that stand out, they are Chuy who is a master at wood work (installed and custom cut Ipe wood decking in photo) and Freddie who does seal coating and pressure washing. We are extremely picky people to work for, and in the end our backyard turned out absolutely gorgeous. A perfect addition to our home, everyone loves the work!!! Thank you, team Buddha Builders, for a job well done! read more

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Buddha Builders We had a wonderful experience with Colby and his team. They were able to turn our mediocre back yard into a space which we simply can't spend enough time enjoying. We went from a small concrete slab, to a lit, raised stone deck, and a separate hillside firepit area on what was previously an unusable hillside covered in ivy. Buddha Builders also removed our small front step and gave us a huge, stepped porch with accent lighting and enough room for furniture and space to relax and look out at and enjoy our neighborhood. We met with several contractors, and the first time Colby came to our house we knew he understood what we wanted to make the most of our house's exterior spaces. Within just a few meetings, we had a very satisfactory budget and schedule finalized. Once work began, it was a (good) whirlwind. The crew showed up, not too early, everyday (including Saturdays), and worked until evening, getting the project done by the promised date - in our case, the 4th of July, and we were able to use it that weekend! They were professional, kept disruption to a minimum (jackhammers and plate compactors aside, haha), and worked with us to accommodate those times I need quiet (I work full-time from home.) Our project manager was consistently communicative, and when we had questions - or ideas for slight changes to the original plan - he either had immediate answers, or let us know he would do his homework and get back to us ASAP rather than try to just give us a quick answer or tell us what we wanted to hear. Despite a few change orders (which we initiated with a few add-ons/tweaks), when it came to pay the final invoice, we only needed a single conversation to confirm we were on the same page. We wrote the check, and that was that. An unusually easy settling-up in my experience with large projects. The result was even more beautiful than we had envisioned, and nearly a year later we are still raving about the project - and the contractor! After having furnished everything and spending a few months with it last summer, we cannot wait to get an entire Spring/Summer out there! If you are considering a similar project, be sure to contact Buddha Builders for consultation. We feel lucky to have found them. read more

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Buddha Builders LLC just installed the most amazing landscape light system I've been wanting for many years. My last three homes only had flood lights which don't artistically highlight all the beautiful aspects of the exterior property and landscaping. In the NW we get lots of dark nights. In the past, I would purchase stand-alone solar lights that provide some level of lighting, but they typically run out of battery before midnight or not turn on at all in the fall, winter, and spring due to the lack of sunlight. This year I made the decision to contact a few lighting companies and ended up with Buddha Builders LLC. The owner of the company quickly walked my property and together we build a custom design from his expertise and my vision. I quickly learned that my vision did not come close to what was possible with the light technology Buddha builders was utilizing. Their service was top notch! They came the next day and knocked out the project in 48 hours. I can now control light zones, select any color for each light (Great for holidays), light temperature, schedule on/off timing, and much more. Every night my wife and I dim the lights in the house so we can appreciate the beauty of landscaping in the evening through the windows. It's a game changer. I wish I did this with my other homes. I leave the front lights on all night since lighting is the #1 solution for home security. Since the install, so many neighbors in the community commented on my beautiful landscape lighting and asked what company did the design and installation. With great thanks and appreciation, I said "Buddha Builders LLC". I highly recommend them for landscape light and all their areas of expertise! read more

Normally I would contact the company directly with a complaint but they do not give an email address on their website. I was driving home on HWY 202 from Redmond to Carnation. Where 202 goes to two lanes at Sahalee Way NE the traffic slowed to 30MPH. I was 5 cars behind a truck that was going 30MPH in a 60MPH zone. There are no viable passing zones to allow people to get by this jerk. There were 30+ cars stacked up behind me and there were plenty of places for this guy to pull over and let everyone get by but instead he continued to build up angry people. He finally turned off at Rock Mountain products a little bit east of 244th way. I pulled over to see the reaction of all the people he pissed off. Half the vehicles were sounding their horns and flipping him off. If management at Buddha cares this happened early afternoon on 8/8. A person with a disregard for anyone else's time should not be driving a truck with your name on it. I counted 43 cars he was holding up. read more

You can tell based on the limited (and old) reviews for this 'company', there isn't much to go by. All I can say, Colby was a disaster. Not on time, not on budget, limited communications and his workers are not his workers, they are sub-contractors like everyone else. Colby sees himself as a smooth talker. Issues come up and he can talk his way out of it. A 1-2 week project turned into 2 months. Literally had to be home from work to keep a eye on the workers because they would start building things wrong. Wrong shape. Wrong pattern. Even wrong blocks Colby even sent two different batches of the same SKU (but they looked different). Turns out he bought one patch on clearance and confirmed this as the site he bought this from. To top it all off, after being weeks behind, micro-managing his subs, and having to stay in constant contact with him about the project, he sent his barber who looked like a steam-punk version of Mario to seal the pavers. He did it WRONG and stained them in patches. They had to rip the entire thing out and start all over again. Just save yourself the time, headache, stress and money with this clown and look elsewhere. Be sure to ask if they use their own employees are subs! read more

I wish I could give a more complete evaluation. Colby did not show up for initial consultation after I confirmed appointment. Was looking forward to meeting in person after an introductory phone call that went well. He seemed knowledgeable. read more

Buddha Builders - Patio Coverings Near Me - Sammamish, Washington

Buddha Builders brought my vision to life. They made the estimate process enjoyable, bringing knowledge and expertise to the idea I had for my patio. Always punctual from first meeting to the completion of my project, they even finished ahead of schedule! Rather than hire a larger company that is farther removed from your needs and from your community, Seattle, call Buddha Builders. They are veteran owned and operated, and have plenty of experience and insight in the industry. read more

Buddha Builders - Awesome paver patio work by Buddha Builders! - Patio Coverings Near Me - Sammamish, Washington

This team is quickly becoming the go to group for outdoor projects! I have worked with the owner for years, side by side on so many projects I can't even count. His attention to detail and perseverance to get the job done is unparalleled and I trust him and his team with any outdoor (or indoor) GC project. He has always given me the best price for the most work and I have never been disappointed. Get a quote! read more

Buddha builders helped us craft our yard exactly how we wanted it - in fact better than that. We approached Buddha builders with a pretty good idea of how we wanted our yard to look like - replacing concrete with natural looking pavers, adding gravel, incorporating our raised planter beds in the design, and creating a walkway in the garden. Colby and Tamara understood our design and provided excellent suggestions on how to execute this. There are probably very few landscape designers / builders out there who could do this job so well and within a budget. One of the tricky things in our yard was a tiny circular drain - other contractors were unsure how to handle that effectively. The crew raised the drain and carved the pavers around it perfectly. We did have the project delayed a bit, and had to communicate frequently to ensure that we got the details right. But that is understandable for a small business during Covid. The crew was efficient and respectful and did a great job not just working on the pavers but also cleaning up after their work. We recommend Buddha builders, particularly if you're looking for high quality paving and aesthetic design. read more

Buddha Builders - a patio with a table and chairs - Patio Coverings Near Me - Sammamish, Washington

Great craftsmanship, knowledgeable, and attention to detail! The crew did an excellent job transforming our backyard. Thank you! read more

Buddha Builders - an aerial view of a backyard - Patio Coverings Near Me - Sammamish, Washington

We are delighted with the experience and final outcome of working with Colby and his team. Great inputs on design, attention to detail on execution and effective communication throughout. Highly recommended! read more

Colby has been helping me with home projects for the past year. His work has exceeded my expectations. He has completed the projects on the timeline promised, which has not been my experience with any other contractor. He also completes his projects with a clear attention to quality. I highly recommend working with Buddha Builders! read more

We are currently in the middle of a project that is about half complete. We have been trying to figure out what to do with our yard for about 4 years. Colby visited us 3 or 4 times before we finally settled on a general design plan. He took to time to get to know us and understand how we wanted to use our new space so it would fit our needs and desires appropriately. As the project has progressed we have had additional requests resulting in multiple change orders to our original plan. Colby has been more than accommodating with these additions to the original scope of work. We cannot wait to begin using our new space. We will update our review when our project is complete. read more