Updated: Apr 20, 2026
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Address
5606 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98136
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Better Builders is a premier Seattle builder of quality custom homes, remodels and commercial tenant improvement projects. Our company is known for delivering exceptional quality and value on time and within budget. We do this through our extensive network of experienced and trusted building professionals, which has been cultivated over the past 19 years.
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From BuildZoom: Better Builders, 5606 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA (Employees: Bill Babb, Brock Maybee, and Chris Cody) holds a Construction Contractor, General license and 5 other licenses according to the Tukwila license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 109 ranks in the top 5% of 128,670 Washington licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Better Builders, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Better Builders Contact Information
Phone Number: (425) 626-0707
Address: 5606 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Radd - 2018 irc - poquiz residence - adu - construction of attached 622 sf adu to single family residence. proposed adu is in existing 450 sf detached garage and adding 172 sf in breezeway to connect to existing residence. total area of construction = 622 sf. approved revision #1: expand r-3 area by 176 sf. no new expansion of roof area. total area is 798 sf
Valuation:
$110,328
Permit #:
BLDG-2021-05043
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,671
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Type: mechanical single family class: addition to structure, , mechanical permit for bsf21-06359 armour: addition 12'-0 x 21'-10"; addition to expand the kitchen and update 1 bathroom off the master suite
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MSF21-07820
Status:
final
Fee:
$286
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Type: plumbing single family class: addition to structure, , plumbing permit for bsf21-06359 - armour: addition 12'-0 x 21'-10"; addition to expand the kitchen and update 1 bathroom off the master suite
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PSF21-07817
Status:
final
Fee:
$143
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Terada side sewer new addition in rear yard of existing single family home. permit 6570556-cn. connect new footing drains and new downspouts drains to existing downspout drain that connects to existing sanitary sewer at the house. 1 new and 1 existing patio drains connecting to footing drains. addition bathroom drain in addition to connect to existing sanitary sewer at cleanout in rea... see more
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
6738349-SS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,074
Permit Type:
Addition/alteration
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Type: building single family - bsf class: alteration to structure or system fox residence: replace (2) doors w/new in same locations. replace (1) window w/new in same location & addition gs fireplace to media room documents: plans: bsf18-01448 approved plans.pdf
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BSF18-01448
Status:
Issued
Fee:
$307
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A single family residential addition to existing structure none project involving (1 duct work only 1 exhaust fan with duct) 20 100779-br
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
20 119599 BK
Status:
final
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of kitchen living room family room 2 bathrooms 3 bedrooms. also vaulting ceilings. and finishing garage. no mechanical electrical or plumbing included
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22 113869 BU
Status:
triage
Fee:
$4,358
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition and remodel - jarvis
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2022-05163
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of range hood and ducting/ventilation. includes electrical and mechanical. does not include plumbing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
18 103003 BT
Status:
final
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct alterations to the main level of the existing single family residence subject to field inspection (stfi). revised 11/29/16 to addition second floor bathroom - k. crofford
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
6560313-CN
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,905
Permit Type:
Add/alt
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Tree strike repair - replace all trusses (approx 25) roofing replace sheetrock ceiling living room bathroom kitchen. revised scope of work includes addition of 126 sq ft bathroom and closet. ***********approved to demolish phase only
Valuation:
$53,748
Permit #:
B16-0009
Status:
READY TO ISSUE
Fee:
$1,584
Permit Type:
Repair
Building Type:
Single family res...
Type: building single family class: addition to structure, , armour: addition 12'-0 x 21'-10"; addition to expand the kitchen and update 1 bathroom off the master suite. plumbing permit: psf21-07817 mechanical permit: msf21-07820
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BSF21-06359
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,354
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sewer alterations. keep permit open for future ling if by emswiler. ksd 11-6-13. evaluation/certification recieved and approved. proceed with lining after adding r/w work. drainage component must be added to final permit.ksd 12-18-13. mdc recorded 20131223001072. 12/24/13 jcb; addition drainage row and lining per emc
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
6380741
Status:
Permit Closed
Fee:
$922
Permit Type:
Single family du...
Building Type:
N/A
Type: building single family class: repair, , werner stair repair: project includes demolition of a code non-conforming interior stair and construction of a code conforming interior stair
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BSF22-00686
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,431
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct interior non-structural alterations to first floor of the existing single family residence subject to field inspeciton (stfi)
Valuation:
$64,000
Permit #:
6597475-CN
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,364
Permit Type:
Add/alt
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Stfi - construct interior alterations to basement of existing single family residence, subject to field inspection stfi
Valuation:
$87,000
Permit #:
6554481-CN
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,590
Permit Type:
Add/alt
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Wilcox 1175 drainage and footing drains for addition to existing formerly combined side sewer. associated building permit 6703966-cn. sanitary work not included
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
6749669-SS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
Addition/alteration
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Construct alterations to basement of existing single family residence subject to field inspection (stfi)
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
6583199
Status:
Permit Issued
Fee:
$1,618
Permit Type:
Single family du...
Building Type:
N/A
Construct alterations to main level of existing single family residence per plan and subject to field inspection
Valuation:
$54,000
Permit #:
6479813-CN
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,128
Permit Type:
Add/alt
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Construct interior and exterior alterations to existing single family residence per (stfi)
Valuation:
$24,000
Permit #:
6556467
Status:
Permit Closed
Fee:
$617
Permit Type:
Single family du...
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | BETTEB*895RL |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Construction Contractor, General |
| Class | Limited Liability Company |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company, Partnership |
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Verified License
| License # | BETTEB*895RL |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company, Partnership |
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| License # | BETTEB 895RL |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, General |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company, Partnership |
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Inactive License
| License # | BETTEB*015M6 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company, Partnership |
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Inactive License
| License # | BETTEB 923N9 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, General |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company, Partnership |
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Inactive License
| License # | MRCRERR867M5 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company, Partnership |
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109
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Atlantic Cas Ins Co |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Cbic |
| Bond Value | $12,000 |
79
Permits
- Building permit records show that Better Builders has worked on 79 permitted projects.
Better Builders Employees
Bill Babb
Founder/Owner
Brock Maybee
Project Manager
Chris Cody
Project Manager
David Chong
Lead Carpenter
Eli Hare
Production Manager
Emily Soderberg
Assistant Sales Manager
Fred Munoz Duran
Lead Carpenter
Joel Borroel
Carpenter
Josh Ayers
Estimator
Pete Baughman
Owner/Project Developer
Victor Espinoza Duran
Carpenter