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Buddy Buildings

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,012 reviewed · 139 listed · Scored from 90 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(90) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Multi-Level & Elevated DecksOutdoor Living Spaces & PergolasScreened Porches & Covered DecksCustom Deck Design & Build
Buddy Buildings
Services
Multi-Level & Elevated Decks, Outdoor Living Spaces & Pergolas, Screened Porches & Covered Decks
Reviews
90

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report fast quotes, on-time arrival, and work done efficiently with no surprises once the price is agreed. Staff names like the team and the team appear throughout, paired with professional demeanor and responsive messages at every project stage.

Owner Buddy is on-site daily, and the crew handles everything from deck work to pergola installation to porch repairs without subcontracting layers. Clients praise the polite, skilled team for finishing projects ahead of schedule and leaving jobsites clean.

Praised for
  • responsive communication
  • on-time completion
  • skilled crew
  • fair pricing
  • clean jobsite
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Best for: Homeowners wanting fast, transparent deck and outdoor projects without corporate middlemen.

Strengths

  • Owner on-site daily, no subcontracting
  • Fast turnaround and on-time delivery
  • Fair upfront pricing with no hidden costs
  • Responsive communication throughout project

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.87 average across the 44 multi-level & elevated decks businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 97
Review volume 85
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How quickly can Buddy Buildings start my project?
Most clients report getting an onsite visit and estimate immediately after calling, with work starting the same week of contact.
Will the price change after I agree on it?
No. Reviewers confirm upfront pricing with no hidden costs or surprises added once the final price is agreed.
Does the owner oversee the work?
Yes. The owner is on-site every day and does not subcontract, so the same crew that quotes your job builds it.
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Last updated 2026-07-21