Coming from Europe, I had a clear vision of the contemporary style I was looking for in my house. We met with multiple builders and soon realized that they did not have a foundation in or understanding of the contemporary design elements we desired. All of their houses appeared to be cookie cutter and were lacking in imagination with little to no use of new materials and no willingness to think out of the box to deliver something different. I remember being told how inconvenient, impractical or infeasible it would be to incorporate some of the materials and details. We couldn't believe that we knew more about contemporary materials and design than these builders. When we met Aaron from Dream Builders, we knew we had finally found the right builder for us. He understood what we needed and wanted and was the best choice for us to achieve our contemporary vision. We had seen some of the houses he had previously designed and noticed how he was way ahead of the other builders regarding use of different types of material and willingness to explore new ideas. Every little detail in his houses is really contemporary. Finally, something different from the rest! Every house Aaron designs is unique; no one house looks like another because Aaron is committed to not only meeting the individual needs and desires of each homeowner but also to continual learning and exploration of new materials and ideas. This approach signifies how much passion he has for his job. When we met him, he spent hours listening to us to understand our needs and wants. As he listened, he shared some additional ideas that we loved and we felt we could trust him. In fact, although we already had in mind what we wanted, we followed his advice, and we are happy we did. I loved how honest he was throughout the design process. I hate when people just say yes to your ideas even if the idea is terrible. Aaron won't do that. He will partner with you and explain why an idea won't work and will offer alternative options. This process helped me to feel confident that I was doing something I wouldn't regret. Working on this project with him was fun, enjoyable, and stress-free. He took care of every little detail and immediately attended to every little problems that arose along the way. Whenever we reached out for updates or with questions, he answered immediately and was always very clear in his explanations. There were a few times when I was interested in using materials that are hard to obtain in this area. I was ready to give up but Aaron always found a solution. Any other builder would have pushed for something easier and more convenient but Aaron didn't do that -- he was always open to new ideas and materials and tirelessly worked to access the materials we desired. He thought out of the box to deliver what I had visioned. I was blown away by his imagination and patience. My friends told me I am the only person that was sad when it was all over. Everything is perfect, not only the style but also the quality of the work. He doesn't use cheap materials, the craftsmanship is impeccable, and each attention is given to every small detail. I never leave reviews but he deserves it. Every day, I wake up and love what I see in my house and it makes me happy. If you want the best house in this area, don't hesitate to call him, you won't regret it. read more

If you are considering Aaron Magula and Dream Builders as a contractor... RUN! That recommendation is based on our direct and substantial experience doing business with this company. In the Fall of 2010 we decided to build a custom house and signed a contract with Aaron Magula of Dream Builders LLC in Richland Washington. It started out as a joyful, exciting thing. Didn't end up that way. Dream Buster would be a better name for this business judging from our experience. To date we have paid him over $185,000 on a $260,000 plus contract. He stopped working on the house in May of 2011 and we have been in mediation/arbitration/litigation since. It's a long story and the details are in our blog if you're interested: http://dreambuilder-nightmare.com The short version is that he had his concrete company (Flatline Concrete) pour a stamped concrete floor and they basically butchered the job. That's not just our opinion- we have had a number of decorative concrete experts evaluate the floor provided by Dream Builders and they have all said it was below industry standards. (Actually- their responses were more like "Holy crap!). Anyway, Magula's response to our dissatisfaction was to send an email claiming "It's fine the way it is." and ceasing work on the house. As of May 2012 (close to a year since Dream Builders ceased work on the house) we have experienced financial costs exceeding $20,000 related to the delay. We can't even begin to describe the emotional cost and stress it has brought into our lives. The floor still isn't fixed and we still don't have a house. (A fairness note: There are many completely unaffiliated companies called "Dream Builders" around the country that might do great work as far as I know-- you'll need to figure those out yourself). On the positive side: We learned a LOT about the process of building a house and about how builders operate so we decided that with our site and blog (http://dreambuilder-nightmare.com) we're going to try to do something positive with our negative experience. Many builders are great- they work with integrity and a sincere desire to produce a quality product. But there are a few builders out there that don't seem to operate that way-- apparently including Aaron Magula based on our experience. We're hoping that our story will save some of you from the pain, disappointment and financial hardship we have experienced. Here it is-- A quick outline of "learn from our mistakes" from our blog... things I wish we had known at the outset: 1) NEVER assume that a builder is going to act with integrity no matter how they come across before you sign the contract. (But don't assume that they won't either-- there are a lot of good builders out there). Aaron Magula came across as very principled and quality oriented, but our experience certainly didn't support that impression. 2) Have everything, and I mean everything, spelled out in great detail in the contract and specifications. There are builders association and other web sites that give suggestions for what to include in a contract. 3) Make SURE an attorney looks over the contract before you sign and make sure you have protection and recourse for worst case scenarios. Just do it-- Compared to your total outlay, it's an insignificant amount of money for the legal advice and will provide potentially invaluable protection in case things head South. A reputable builder should have no problem with that. If they do- RUN. 4) Have EVERYTHING spelled out in the Specifications. They can be vague and open to interpretation. They can be a source of lots of additional costs and can be a source of friction with your builder if you are interpreting them differently. There will undoubtedly be additional costs for things that you thought were included, but the more detail you have in the Specifications, the fewer surprises you will run into. 5) Don't dismiss the warnings about the stress involved too lightly. The horror stories you hear are grossly understated. OK-- As far as our story goes... Check our blog (http://dreambuilder-nightmare.com) or our Angies List review of Dream Builders Homes LLC of Richland Washington. The take home lesson we learned regarding Aaron Magula and Dream Builders: 1) Confidence is not competence. 2) Watch out for people who confuse knowing how something is done, with knowing how to do something. 3) There are builders who apparently don't accept responsibility for mistakes. 4) We had NO idea how badly a stamped concrete floor could be done. 5) Owners are generally in a weak position if the builder is being unprincipled. (Do #3 above!!!) Words of advice for Aaron Magula and Dream Builders: 1) Learn to accept responsibility for your mistakes. 2) Stick to building spec houses- from our experience, everyone would be happier if you worked solo. 3) Look up "hubris". read more

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The quality of Aaron's homes are amazing. Take a walk through anyone of his houses and the quality speaks for itself. Not to mention he is as fair and reasonable as it gets. Ask anyone of his home owners how they like there house. read more

My name is Derrick Harris. My wife Ashley and I had our house built by Dream Builders ( Aaron Magula). Building a house is stressfull no matter who you build with. There will be mistakes, small delays and other unexpected things happen. In our eyes its how your builder handles those things is what sets him or her apart from the rest. In the case of Aaron Magula you can be rest assured he will do the right thing. Aaron built our close friends house Jay and Jen Gardner. They couldnt say enough about Aaron. How he was always willing to come over and help them whenever they had a question or an issue. I also asked the Robinsons how there experience was whom Aaron also built for. They had similiar things to say about him. That he did what was right and fixed any problems promptly. He also did a few extra things for them as he did with us at no additional charge. Aaron tells the truth and does whats right. Aaron also is passionate and loves what he does. No one has as much creative vision as he does. Building and designing houses is his gift in life and it shows. I have yet to see the same house built by him. Each house is creativily and carefully designed . Its taylored to your taste and style. We challenged him with new thoughts and ideas. If he hasnt done it before he figures out not only a way to do it , but how to do it correctly. He takes the time out that is required to make it happen and make you happy. Ivan who is Aarons finish guy is fantastic. His craftsmanship is like nothing I have ever seen. He is a perfectionist and will not let anything be poorly done. On top of that he is one of the nicest and genuine people I have ever met. Danny and is crew with Flatline are super guys. They honestly do the best concrete work I have ever seen and they are always willing to help. Silverline plumbing and electric are also a great set of subcontractors. We had a few little snags with some things and they were here to repair them as soon as Aaron asked. Fabian with three rivers landscaping did a beautiful job. Fabian and his crew are so easy to work with and they will do anything you ask. Tony and gustavo do beautiful tile and they are both very nice and polite. Tony also gifted me and Ash a concrete custom wine bottle holder. Tony had to have wrist surgery during our build. Despite this he finished an incredible one of custom concrete vanity sink for our sons bathroom. Since Tony had to have wrist surgery and Aaron promised us concrete counters and a custom one piece master bath vanity sink, he took it upon himself to do them. They turned out incredible. See I read the other gentlemans review below and realized after reading and looking at his site that it appears he made a decision on stamped concrete floors and ultimately changed his mind for some reason. He wanted someone to blame so he does what we all do and that is blame someone else. Which is always easier in life. We have concrete floors and they are awesome! If Aaron or his future clients ever want to come by and look at the workmanship of our house they are more than welcome. Ashley and I can only wish Aaron, his family, and workers much more success in the future. We are very satisfied and happy with our new house. Thanks Aaron. read more