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February 2024 by Clint Sanderson
My wife & I decided to remodel our backyard for 2023. We had a small deck just big enough for our family and a quaint backyard with no patio. Our goal was to double the deck and add a large partially covered patio where we could add a hot tub, TV, and fire pit. We wanted to take a very underutilized area and create a new space our family could enjoy with friends & family too.I did some research and with some rough drawings and notes I made on my iPad, I called the top 4 builders in the metro on Monday morning. My wife & I met with Demir and Austin at Better Builders on Wednesday and we had detailed drawings and an itemized bid by Friday. Wow! Before pulling the trigger I waited to meet with the other three Inferior Builders. After weeks of waiting for consultations and designs it was clear who was earning our business.From the initial consultation, design, choosing materials, and scheduling to demolition, construction, finishing and follow through, we had open lines of communication via phone, text, email, and on site visits. Demir & Austin exude professionalism and that’s what we received start to finish. Everything was covered: engineered plans, permits, demolition, construction, electrical, stone work, irrigation & landscaping. I didn’t have to piece together the project with a handful of subcontractors and that was refreshing.We can’t thank Austin enough although I’ve tried. He served as foreman on the project and did an incredible job. Any last minute changes, concerns or complaints were met with consideration and grace. He’s a fantastic listener and problem solver. He kept us in the loop with everything going on and we can’t imagine anybody doing a better job than him. He’s well respected by his crews and it shows in their work. They’re happy, often listening to music, singing and laughing. It was refreshing to see. Thanks again Austin!!!We can’t recommend Better Builders enough. It truly was a better building experience.
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January 2024 by Jason Bell
Excellent serviceProfessional and knowledgeable staffKept job site clean at all timesStayed on scheduleProject manager and company owner were available for questions 24/7Better Builders were not satisfied with our project until we were satisfied with our final product.
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January 2024 by Thomas Truex
We feel fortunate to have had Better Builders recommended to us by another builder for our screen porch. From the first meeting with Keaton in Better Builders showroom to the completion of the project, it was a very positive experience. Everything went the way we were told it would and it was finished on-time or even earlier. Anyone looking to do a deck or screen porch will have a hard time finding a more professional, customer service oriented organization than Better Builders.
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January 2024 by Thomas Peterson
Better Builders provided a high quality product and a great construction experience! Austin helped us step by step through our deck remodel. He communicated with us daily and explained the process thoroughly. Triple A
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December 2023 by Chris Mayo
We are beyond pleased with our deck and the service we received from Better Builders of Iowa! They helped us out of a poor situation with another contractor, and surpassed our expectations! All of the staff and crew were professional and answered all of our questions. The finished results are amazing! Thank you Better Builders!!
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December 2023 by Kayla Johnson
Can not say enough good things about Better Builders and their entire team! They have outstanding customer service and attention to detail that will not be matched by other residential contractors! They exceeded our expectations and we could not love our outdoor space more!
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October 2023 by Ling Wong
We wanted to replace out wooden deck with material that would be more durable and easy to clean composite deck. We chose Better builders since they installed a large trex deck / deck cover with infrared heaters for my oldest daughter in 2021. This year they installed a trex deck for my other daughter. I was impressed with the workmanship of both builds, so we went with Better Builders. Originally i just wanted a basic build, but decided to add "lighted" posts and to finish off the build with LP siding. I'm glad I did not skimp on the build. My neighbors are impressed.Services: Deck installation
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August 2023 by jim OConnor
This company did an excellent job replacing our deck. To some it seemed too expensive but when they saw the quality of the materials used and the quality of the work performed they said it was well worth what we paid. I agree. Thank you Better Builders !!Services: Composite decks
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August 2023 by Neil Johnson
We utilized Better Builders to replace our existing deck as part of a much larger backyard project. It started as just a railing replacement but after our initial assessment they had recommended (correctly as it turned out) replacement of the deck boards as well. Materials were excellent and very competitively priced based on our other estimates. The crew worked hard and were there the days they said they would be. There were even additional joists that needed replacing that they did without necessarily charging me for. They fixed a lot of previous mistakes in the original deck and the end product looks amazing. Couldn’t have been more satisfied. I would highly recommend Better Builders to anyone.Services: Composite decks
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August 2023 by Rod Warren
We have done a few projects around our home the last couple of years and no one has been more responsive, on top of things, and professional than the team at Better Builders. For our deck replacement, Keaton was our point person. He walked us through the design build last Fall and we decided to wait until this year to make a decision. Keaton was in contact early this Spring and offered timelines on when they could be on the job right upfront. He offered excellent suggestions on how to make our new deck nice and different. Once the team arrived, they did everything from building the landing to framing and building the new deck in a matter of days. Their team approach meant that the right craftsmen did the right part of the project. When we had a couple of questions, Keaton was once again quick to respond and was onsite frequently. We could not be happier with the product and it was great to be working with professionals that reached out to us before we ever reached out to them. They come with our highest recommendation.Services: Fence building
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August 2023 by Terry M
Needed to remove an old wooden deck and a dilapidated screened porch room and replace them with a new Trex deck with new supports and an attached 3-seasons room built from the bottom up. The room was attached to our 100+ year old home in the Waterbury area. Electrical work was needed to get power to the new room to the breaker box located diametrically opposite to where the room is. Better Builders did an exceptional job on the entire project, which also included removing two roofs (one over the screened porch room and the other over our bathroom and part of the kitchen) and adding one single roof. The construction crews were professional, on-time, and hard working. The electrician worked magic. The heated porcelain tile floor was laid with care and looks beautiful. The project team was very helpful when "hiccups" occurred, which was expected working on a home this old. They also used their expertise to recommend materials that would be best suited for a 3-seasons porch, and were not very restrictive on places to get floor tile. All-in-all, this was a great addition for us PLUS the cost was very close to budget (within 2%). The project manager was on site quite often and kept us informed by text, email and phone calls during the 6-weeks of planning, construction and clean-up. In two words, the work they provided was a job WELL DONE, and we would use them again.Services: Deck installation
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August 2023 by Gail O'Connor
Kept us updated on everything going on as our deck was being replaced and if they ran into any issues. Very professional and the deck looks amazingService: Deck replacement
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June 2023 by Joyce Ritchie
WOW! Better Builders did fantastic job. Very satisfied on the job. The crew was professional, very polite, and they cleaned up after themselves! Demir kept us informed of any problems and how they solved them. Would use them again!
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March 2023 by Brian Donaldson
We had a wonderful experience working with Better Builders on our deck re-build and patio enclosure project. I came to them with some basic ideas, and they turned that into a visual design that aided in material, product, and color selections throughout the process. They broke down the design phase into simple steps that simplified the decisions I needed to make along the way. Once the design was finalized, they took a methodical project management approach to execution of the work. I received regular updates on work completed, what was happening next, when to expect people at my house, etc. I never had to wonder "where are we on this project" because I was kept well-informed. Our project was led by Austin, who was phenomenal at ensuring the right contractors and materials were at our house at the right time to keep the project on schedule. He also managed all the city inspections to ensure we were compliant every step along the way. My favorite part about working with Better Builders was that they consistently did what they said they would do. I never had to make a follow-up call or track anyone down. They always showed up when they said they would and were very professional throughout the entire journey. I can't recommend them highly enough. I wish I could use them for all my house projects.Services: Deck installation
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October 2022 by Kimberly Burrier
Better Builders is an extremely organized and professional company that gives daily updates via email and phone/text on progress during the project and details on what to expect and how to prepare for them to be working at your house. They answered our questions right away. We even had the owner come check on the deck (halfway during project) on a Saturday, to make sure with the heavy rains we were having, that the under deck roof was leak proof— and it was! Great quality!Service: Deck remodeling