Better Builders Awarded Best of Houzz 2026

Best of Houzz - Powered by Houzz Pro awards highlight innovation among home design and construction professionals

Seattle, WA, USA February 25, 2026 – Better Builders of Seattle, WA has won a “Best of Houzz - Powered by Houzz Pro” award for Service on Houzz®, the leading all-in-one software platform for construction and design. The West Seattle–based design-build firm, known for its client-focused approach and quality craftsmanship, was chosen by the millions of homeowners who comprise the Houzz community from among more than 3 million active homebuilding, remodeling, and design industry professionals.

Best of Houzz is awarded annually in four categories:

• Design: Honors professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community.
• Customer Service: Honors professionals for their overall rating on Houzz and positive client reviews for projects completed in 2025.
• Innovator: Honors professionals who win Best of Houzz Service, manage their projects with Houzz Pro software, and are Houzz Pro Certified to provide a best-in-class client experience.
• Photography: Honors architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular among the Houzz community.

“Best of Houzz 2026” badges appear on winners’ profiles as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help more than 70 million homeowners and home design enthusiasts on Houzz identify popular, top-rated home professionals for their projects.

“This recognition really belongs to our clients,” said Pete Baughman, Owner of Better Builders. “We believe remodeling should feel collaborative, transparent, and thoughtfully planned from day one. To be recognized for service means homeowners feel supported and cared for throughout our process, and that’s something our entire team takes seriously. We’re grateful for the trust our clients place in us and proud to serve the Seattle community.”

“The Best of Houzz awards are a symbol of trust for homeowners when they are choosing professionals for their projects,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “This year’s winners showcase outstanding creativity and service, with many embracing Houzz Pro software to support top-tier project execution. We’re honored to celebrate their success.”

You can see more of Better Builder’s work on Houzz here.

About Better Builders Seattle

Serving West Seattle and surrounding neighborhoods, Better Builders is a full-service design-build firm dedicated to guiding homeowners through home remodels and custom builds with experience and integrity. Led by owners Pete Baughman and Bill Babb, the team acts as a trusted advisor throughout the entire journey, from early feasibility conversations through final construction. Their structured systems and client-first mindset help ensure every project is thoughtfully planned and professionally executed.

About Houzz

Houzz, the leading platform for construction and design, empowers industry professionals and homeowners with the tools they need to make every project a success. The company’s cloud-based, AI-powered project management and design software, Houzz Pro (houzz.com/pro), helps pros win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their businesses efficiently and profitably. Houzz Pro also provides pros and their clients with 24/7 access to project information, 3D visualizations and financial tools. Using Houzz, people can find ideas and inspiration, hire professionals and buy products. The Houzz platform is used by more than 3 million construction and design industry professionals and over 70 million homeowners and home design enthusiasts around the world. Houzz and Houzz Pro are available on the web and as top-rated mobile apps.

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