Custom home builder · Louisville, KY · reviewed since 2012
iHow 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 69%94+65.1Reliability 31%93+28.6Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, 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.94SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#15 of 46 home buildersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 69%
5.0★★★★★20 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate P.L. Lyons Architectural Builders five out of five stars based on twenty reviews, with no owner responses recorded. Customers frequently describe the team as professional and detail-oriented, noting that projects for custom homes and renovations were completed on time and within budget. Recurring themes include clear communication, patience during design iterations, and the ability to guide clients through complex construction decisions. The high satisfaction levels reflect a focus on quality craftsmanship and a positive overall experience from planning through completion.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 20 Google reviews (19 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: February 4, 2025.
Service: Home Builder serving Louisville, Kentucky.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Star ratings
20 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars20100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 19 written reviews
100%praise
Praise27100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude830%
Would recommend622%
Speed & response415%
Quality & results311%
Communication311%
Price & value27%
Honesty & trust14%
What customers talk about
We read 19 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The expertise that Perry, Adam and Marty bring to the table is priceless.”
“I would recommend him to anyone doing a large renovation or considering building a home.”
“Adam as smart, cost effective and efficient as builders come.”
“We have done business with Architectural Builders on several occasions and must say the experience has been top notch every time.”
“From the beginning of the design with Ben to the continued “punch list” process with Adam, they both are easy to work with.”
“They helped us find a lot, develop a reasonable budget and build our dream home.”
“…o be not only friendly and helpful, but extremely competent, full of integrity, and genuinely concerned about their clients needs and expectations.…”
People customers mention
Perry8 reviews
Adam8 reviews
Ben7 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
AJLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal 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. · a year ago★★★★★
We have done business with Architectural Builders on several occasions and must say the experience has been top notch every time. The expertise that Perry, Adam and Marty bring to the table is priceless. We will be doing more business with Architectural Builders in the future. Would give more stars but 5 is the max.
Larry and Amy Jo
JackLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
P.L. Lyons is an amazing company to do business with. We are blessed to have found them.
+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Jennifer8 reviewsiTotal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Ben does a fantastic job! He is very detail oriented and a great architect. I would recommend him to anyone doing a large renovation or considering building a home.
+ Professionalism
PaulLocal Guide · 34 reviewsiTotal 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★
Perry, Adam and Ben represent the best of the best. I don’t say this lightly as I have had the privilege of working with top builders throughout the US.
Perry is a true master builder.
Adam as smart, cost effective and efficient as builders come.
Ben is the all American guy, gifted artistically, with architectural…
Rob2 reviewsiTotal 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. · 7 years ago★★★★★
Quality designs... Quality Builders! It’s great to have builders that care! Thanks
Leslie6 reviewsiTotal 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. · 7 years ago★★★★★
The team at PL Lyons is highly professional. From the planning stage to completion and beyond, they truly care and ensure you will have the highest quality home of your dreams.
We have done business with Architectural Builders on several occasions and must say the experience has been top notch every time. The expertise that Perry, Adam and Marty bring to the table is priceless. We will be doing more business with Architectural Builders in the future. Would give more stars but 5 is the max.
Larry and Amy Jo
Jack BowlingLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jack has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ben does a fantastic job! He is very detail oriented and a great architect. I would recommend him to anyone doing a large renovation or considering building a home.
Positive: Professionalism
Paul GerardLocal Guide · 34 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Paul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Perry, Adam and Ben represent the best of the best. I don’t say this lightly as I have had the privilege of working with top builders throughout the US.
Perry is a true master builder.
Adam as smart, cost effective and efficient as builders come.
Ben is the all American guy, gifted artistically, with architectural talent to boot.
I highly recommend PL Lyons.
Rob Gartman2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The team at PL Lyons is highly professional. From the planning stage to completion and beyond, they truly care and ensure you will have the highest quality home of your dreams.
John PoynterLocal Guide · 25 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ben, Adam, and Perry do an excellent job in either remodeling or building a new home. They ensure the client has the best customer service experience possible throughout the project. They are professional and engaged with the client. They truly care about the customer.
Beth Overbey3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Beth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Perry, Adam and Ben were great to work with on our home. We visited a Homerama and found a house we loved. They helped us find a lot, develop a reasonable budget and build our dream home. It was the best experience. Every step of the way they helped guide us to make great decisions that we have loved from day 1 and continue to love now.
Doug AndersonLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Doug has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I worked with P.L. Lyons to completely renovate a client’s home from top to bottom. All along the way, the team of Perry, Ben and Adam were patient and guided my client to sound decisions concerning her home. With her old house surprises abounded but we’re anticipated by P.L. Lyons and explained in very understandable terms.
I would recommend them for any building project be it new construction or complete renovation. These guys are great!
Kimberly Exe1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Kimberly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We love our dream home! From the beginning of the design with Ben to the continued “punch list” process with Adam, they both are easy to work with. Due to our energy efficient requirements are build was unique and added complexity to the custom build. Ben was a great listener and very patient through the many iterations of our custom dream home. A great team!
