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    4.7 (28 reviews)
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    Services - Building Buddies

    Bathroom remodeling

    Bedroom remodeling

    Floor installation

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    Kitchen remodeling

    Remodeling

    Tile installation or replacement

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    Jacques T.

    Jason and his team are nothing short of miracle workers. I basically handed him a 100-year-old, leaky, poorly renovated bathroom the size of a closet and asked him to make it feel like I was staying at a 5-star hotel. I wasn't sure how the rebuild should be done, but I had a few ideas. Jason was an excellent sounding board. I laid out my top priorities and how I thought they could be handled. He was easy to collaborate with, and whenever we hit practical limits to my vision, he was honest, clear, and quick to propose workable alternatives. His team showed up when they said they would and cleaned up every day, which made a big difference while living in the house during the job. They were also accommodating and able to work around four other projects I was managing in the house at the same time. The project did run a little longer than expected, but it was a negligible trade-off for the result: a bathroom that genuinely feels like something out of a magazine. What started as a plan to gain a bit of space and fix aging plumbing ended in something much better. I actually love taking showers again. Jason and his team delivered, big time. Only thing left now is saving enough to get him to do the rest of my house.

    Tiled floor, cabinets, faucets, and toilet
    Tiffany Y.

    Building Buddies remodels bathrooms, kitchens, and other rooms. Building Buddies remodeled one of my full bathrooms in 2024 (see my previous review for details) and another full bathroom and a half bathroom in 2025. Building Buddies has a Facebook page, so through Facebook Messenger, I contacted the owner Jason to ask for estimates. He soon came to my house to view the proposed work, and he promptly emailed me estimates. Jason himself performed the remodeling of my bathrooms. He communicated about when he would arrive each day, and I thought that his work looked like a high quality. My attached photos show some of his work--tiled floors and installed bathtub, cabinets, toilets, faucets, and light fixture. (A different business installed the countertops and sinks, and I must still finish the painting and a few mirrors.) I have not yet used the bathtub, but overall my husband and I feel happy with our new bathrooms, and we will definitely consider hiring Building Buddies in the future to remodel our other bathroom, kitchen, and basement.

    We couldn't be happier with the work that Jason and his team did in completely remodeling both our first and second floor bathrooms! Both bathrooms were too small and next to bedrooms with some extra space. Building Buddies came in and literally tore down a wall in each bathroom, then rebuilt the walls to allow for creating two spa-like bathrooms. Jason's idea to raise the height of the ceiling in one of the rooms was a game changer. We feel like we're taking a bath at the Four Seasons! On every front, Jason exceeded expectations: Creative solutions to challenges (he fixed a leak coming from the roof so he could continue working), great communication (we weren't in town while he was working, but he didn't miss a beat), more than reasonable pricing, and an outstanding final product. We wouldn't want anyone else to do this kind of work on our home! Building Buddies built a lifelong customer!

    Floor, shower and new paint

    Jason and his crew were amazing! They tore out my old shower, flooring and basement ceiling from a water leak. The new shower and flooring are beautiful and the replaced ceiling looks as if nothing happened. The work was completed in a timely manner and he communicated throughout the process.

    Kitchen remodel

    Jason and his team did a great job on our kitchen remodel. He did a really great job offering advice when we didn't know what to do and was very flexible with the stuff we really wanted. His crew were all very friendly and turned our kitchen into a space we can hardly believe is ours. I would highly recommend Building buddies for your next project!!

    Don't mind my mess in the corner.

    I LOVE my kitchen! We even added on a few things as the remodel was happening and it turned out perfectly. I have twice the amount of space and everything is gorgeous.

    They did a fantastic job at a reasonable price remolding are master bathroom.. Jason was great to deal with and always kept in prompt communication.

    Hired Building Buddies for a tub to shower conversion. I did my research and was pleased with all of the five star reviews. When I met with Jason I made sure to tell him how important it was that this job get done swiftly as I only have one bathroom. I was assured on multiple occasions that it was a 3 to 4 day job. The job started on a Wednesday and was not completed by Friday so I had to wait until the following Monday for them to continue. So this was five days without a working shower. Five days turned into 14 days and the job was still not close to complete due to excuses like weather and broken materials that had to be re-ordered (I never saw photos or evidence. I believe materials didn't get ordered at all creating more delays. 2/3 of the project was paid up front so not ordering all materials prior to the start is unacceptable). I tried to be as patient as I could. I understand that things happen in projects. But there was also no communication. I asked several times for a promised date of completion and received vague "a couple days" answers. There were days where I would wait until 10 AM to ask if anyone was coming that day just to be told different reasons for why no one was going to show up. And work was only being completed for 3 to 4 hours a day when there was someone here. I can forgive a lot with good communication and a little hustle on the back end, but there was absolutely no urgency to complete this project. No apologies. No promises to get it done by a specific day. So on day 14 after paying for 2/3 of the project, I put an end to the relationship. The quality of work that was done was acceptable. I believe his worker, Jack, was going everything he could but was under the direction of a boss who simply didn't care about my project or me. I'm incredibly disappointed and have a bathroom and a house that is in shambles as I struggle to now get this done on my own. The picture is what was accomplished after 14 days for a 3-4 day job. After my bad experience I searched further and found that he used to go under JRL Remodeling which has nothing but one star reviews on Houzz and Yelp many for the same reasons I state here. I guess after a certain number of bad reviews he just changes the name of the company and starts over. As for business saying I never paid, I am happy to share images of cashed checks. Why make an outlandish lie that can easily be proved false? All tools were returned. But if you're going to lie and say I didn't pay, why not lie about everything. Buyer beware, please.

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    Review Highlights - Building Buddies

    Jason was always there exactly when he said he would be, which is rare these days, and never once dodged a call or text.

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    La Villa Luxe - From regular bedroom to a sanctuary1

    La Villa Luxe

    (9 reviews)

    Carrick

    BEST EVER Contractor and Designer…read more All I can tell you is that La Villa Luxe is the very best contractor I have ever had!!!!! Zach is such a great person and updated my kitchen to a WOW kitchen! The issues he had to deal with were not a burden to him...he always found a way around to make sure everything worked...EVEN going above and beyond what I contracted him to do! Zach and his team worked within my budget, showed up every day, did perfect work, had incredible patience and transformed my kitchen (Flooring, edging, on top of cabinets. Will be doing the countertops and sink area soon) and bedroom into gorgeous spaces...YES, all within my budget. Zach, the owner is there every step of the way. He is no one you have ever met because not only is he a contractor but also a designer with an amazing eye for design and for what the client wants. If you have any questions, please ask. Or call La Villa Luxe (Zach Zaid) +1 (929) 529-4840. You will not be disappointed!!!!!!!

    Zack and the team at LVL are simply amazing. Our job was extensive- most outfits would say to…read moreextensive. Well the crew from LVL has had our house for two and a half months - it was a transformation from the basement to the roof. It is beautiful. The attention to detail, the quality of the work- it is unbeatable. They put in a new French drain system and properly sealed the entire basement, creating additional living space for our teen girls.They replaced all the uneven floors and made the entire home not only much more functional- but breathtakingly gorgeous. The problem is then the left the house unfinished, never completing it. Six months later- their electrical work caused a house fire. Repeated attempts to rectify the issues failed until the owner of LaVillaLux just stopped talking to us altogether. Not the best way to do business. Really sad at the outcome.

    Bridge City Team

    Bridge City Team

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    I am so thrilled that phase I of my deck is complete. My contractor, the Bridge City Team…read more(https://www.bridgecityteam.com/), went above and beyond to deliver a first-class deck in less than five business days, even though they had to work around the bad weather plaguing the Pittsburgh region in June. The Bridge City Team provided the required documentation for HOA and helped us get through the approval process within 24 hours (after I sent the request for HOA approval to the wrong email and wasted over a week and a half). My deck seems to be more substantial, stronger and better looking than those in surrounding townhomes. The Bridge City Team even helped us regrade the back yard, which had been a stony mess as with many new construction builds. For phase II of the build, the Bridge City Team will be building a stamped concrete patio walkout under the deck, retaining wall planters at the side of the townhome as well as a gabled roof above the deck. For those in the Pittsburgh region who need to build a patio or deck, need interior or exterior concrete or masonry work completed, need to transform your interiors or install hardscape, outdoor kitchen and fireplaces, please consider using the excellent Bridge City Team. I highly recommend them

    From the owner: Welcome to Bridge City Team, your premier destination for transforming outdoor living spaces in the…read moregreater Pittsburgh area. As a company owned and operated by experienced engineers, we bring a unique blend of expertise and creativity to every project. Our expert team specializes in creating custom decks, patios, roof constructions, outdoor kitchens, and retaining walls. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for design, we seamlessly blend beauty, functionality, and durability in every aspect of our work. We take pride in being a reliable, honest, and client-focused partner, ensuring that our work is of the highest quality. We believe in fair pricing, offering competitive rates that reflect the value we provide. Discover the perfect oasis for relaxation, entertainment, and gatherings, tailored to your unique style and preferences. Experience the Bridge City difference—elevate your outdoor living space with us today.

    Sipes & Son - Kitchen remodel

    Sipes & Son

    (2 reviews)

    The Hill District

    I hired Sipes and Son General Contractors to perform a few activities: brick pointing and sealing…read morenear my front porch and garage; installing a metal pipe column to support a ceiling/floor; and removing and replacing drywall in a ceiling so floor joists could be inspected. The sales rep/owner Chad Sipes came to my house to talk about my projects. He gave me an estimate of $5,000, which I thought was a little high, but all home-improvement companies during the pandemic seem to be charging high prices. I hired Sipes and Son because they have been in business since the year 2000, they perform the services that I needed, and because they had excellent reviews on other websites such as the Better Business Bureau. The work was performed over about one month, because some of the work was for the exterior of my house, and the weather in January and February was snowy. Four workers came to my house off and on, and all of them were very courteous and professional. I feel very happy with the quality of their work. I expect the brick pointing and sealing to prevent rainwater from damaging my bricks and foundation. The pipe column and drywall were my husband's idea, and they probably were not necessary, but at least we can have peace of mind that our floor will always be sturdy. I am strongly considering hiring Sipes and Son to remodel my kitchen and bathrooms.

    I had a small job- a void space under my sidewalk was causing subsidence. Sipes & Son was the first…read morequote I got for the work. They responded quickly, and were out looking at it the day after I called. The tech was knowledgeable and came up with a solution and a reasonable quote, which was delivered in writing the next day. While I ended up finding another solution, I was impressed by their responsiveness, and they are on my list of contractors to use in the future.

    Building Buddies - contractors - Updated May 2026

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