Better Builders

Licensed general contractor in Seattle, Washington

Washington L&I licence activeLead-Safe4.8(41 reviews)

Better Builders holds Washington L&I licence BETTEB*895RL, active, licensed since 13 Dec 2011, rated 4.8 from 41 Google reviews. Bonded for $30,000 with Contractors Bonding & Insurance Co. No complaints on the Washington L&I record.

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Report card

  • Licence activeWashington L&I #BETTEB*895RL, General. Issued 13 Dec 2011, expires 13 Dec 2027.
  • Licensed 15 yrsSince 13 Dec 2011.
  • Bonded$30,000 with Contractors Bonding & Insurance Co, since 13 Dec 2024. Washington sets the bond by licence type ($30,000 for a general contractor, $15,000 for a specialty contractor, $4,000 for an electrical contractor), so the amount shows the kind of licence, not the size or quality of the business.
  • Liability insuredFederated Reserve Insurance Co, $1,000,000, valid to 22 Aug 2027.
  • No complaintsNone on the Washington L&I record.Washington L&I record
  • Washington Commerce Lead-Safe certifiedFirm R96, valid to 5 May 2031. Required for work disturbing paint in pre-1978 homes.
  • BBB AccreditedIts BBB rating, complaints and reviews are on its Better Business Bureau profile.BBB profile Complaints Reviews

Checked against the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) register on 4 Nov 2026.

Google reviews

4.8(41 reviews)
Sarah Cummings★★★★★ a year agoView on Google

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 constructi…

S_ Eberly★★★★★ 3 months agoView on Google

We hired Better Builders to remodel our lower level living space and the results are better than we could have imagined. From start to finish, Better Builders was professional and easy to work with. The communication was clear, updates were consistent, and they showed up when they said they would. The quality of the work is excellent and the attention to detail really stood out. The demo was down to the studs and co…

Chris Gabel★★★★★ 7 months agoView on Google

We are very pleased with the overall outcome of our bathroom remodeling project. The BetterBuilders team delivered on all aspects of the project, including both the design phase and execution of the work plan. Pete provided clear guidance up front with respect to the cost, process, and work phases, ensuring that we understood all aspects of the project. Importantly, the work plan included an upfront damage/dust mit…

Paul Arthur★★★★★ 11 months agoView on Google

We had a very good experience with Better Builders on a full basement remodel including the addition of a new bathroom with shower. They were very open, honest, and personable from the start. They were very helpful in challenging our choices and decisions on our project - ultimately making the outcome even better and more to our liking. We had a very basic basement with 70s style paneled walls, concrete floor, and…

Brian Morrison★★★★★ 11 months agoView on Google

Working with the Better Builders team was fantastic. They provided white glove service to make my remodel a reality. From the earliest ideation to the final sign off they provided clear communication about timelines, options, total pricing and everything in between. I was even able to live in my place with my big dogs during the entire renovation as they kept the site spotless enough for me to walk through in the …

Read all 41 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.

Why it ranks #46 of 2,055 general contractors in Seattle

Years licensed weight 3074%
Complaint record weight 25100%
Bond weight 10100%
Google reviews weight 3582%

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