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Buddha Builders logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE

Buddha Builders

Kirkland, WA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #16Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 48 pergola contractors · 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pergola contractors (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Buddha Builders is better than 96% of pergola contractors.A
96
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Buddha Builders is better than 94% of pergola contractors.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Buddha Builders is better than 99% of pergola contractors.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Buddha Builders is better than 100% of pergola contractors.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Buddha Builders is better than 100% of pergola contractors.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Buddha Builders is better than —% of pergola contractors.–
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Customers hired Buddha Builders for 8 kinds of job.

Buddha Builders for masonry installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.4
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 92/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Masonry installation”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#1 / 2

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Masonry installation”

TravisLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

We asked Colby and his team to turn our steep backyard into a fun, beautiful, usable space and they did not disappoint. Colby and his team are super easy to work with, very transparent, and knew exactly what we needed. We could not be happier with the end product!

Masonry installation+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
Saskia1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Colby of Buddha Builders works with great heart and integrity. He’s creative, competent and efficient. I wholeheartedly recommend him. Brilliantly and compassionately, he saved the day after another company botched, then abandoned my driveway project. During his estimate visit, he noted what needed to be…

Concrete pouringExterior structural repairsMasonry installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kyong3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

After wanting to install a retaining wall for over 20 years, Colby and his crew made that possible. I love my new retaining wall and I wish I hadn't waited so long! It turned out much better than what I had envisioned. I appreciated Colby's helpful suggestions, attention to detail, and work ethics. His crew…

Masonry installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
jason3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Colby was great to work with! Started when he said they would and transformed our outdoor spaces into beautifully livable and functional gathering places. What started as a simple lawn project, Colby was able to identify other design aspects that elevated all the elements in a straight forward approach. What was…

Building designMasonry installationPatio construction+ Quality+ Professionalism

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 64%Reasonable 29%Overpriced 7%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Landscape installations8—
Stone masonry7—
Patio construction7—
Custom landscape design5—
Retaining wall design4—
Patio design4—
Garden design4—
Masonry installation4—

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