Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Bellingham Bay Builders is a 2018 award winner for home contractors in Washington!
Whether the time has come to remodel your home or you’re interested in building your own custom home in Bellingham, there’s no better home contractors to turn to than Bellingham Bay Builders.
Bellingham Bay Builders has earned dozens of online reviews with an average rating of 4.65 stars, a wonderful Rating Score™ of 94.50 and a 2018 Top Rated Local award for being ranked among the top 10 home contractors in all of Washington!
Here’s just one of the many five-star reviews they’ve received from their happy clients:
“Bellingham Bay Builders (BBB) built our dream home, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience and the outcome. We enjoyed every step on the journey, and we recommend them without any reservation. The team at BBB is first class. Every person involved in our job provided outstanding workmanship with the highest level of professionalism, integrity and care. It is rare to find a company like BBB that matches its interest in exceeding customer expectations with a strong belief in giving back to the community and creating ownership opportunities for its employees. Working with BBB to build our new home was a gratifying experience for us. We received all the support and guidance needed throughout the project. They are a wonderful group to work with, and we highly recommend meeting with them to discuss your project.” – Michelle D
Not Your Average Home Contractors
As you can see from the above review, Bellingham Bay Builders is not your typical home contractor, but according to Dave Brogan, a member-owner at Bellingham Bay Builders, what really makes them different is the fact that they are a worker’s co-op.
Because most of the employees at Bellingham Bay Builders are also owners of the business, they are bought in to the business’s success on a deeper level.
We asked Dave why they do what they do at Bellingham Bay Builders and how they work to make the world a better place. Here’s what he had to say:
“Our goal is to plan and build enduring structures in concert with our community and our shared environment.”
Dave also shared the company’s guiding principles with us:
We believe that a vibrant business supports the personal development of the workers. We believe in designing and building structuctures to meet our clients’ practical and aesthetic needs while adding value by focusing on:
- Durability
- Energy efficiency and water conservation
- A healthy indoor environment
- Maximizing financial equity
- Sustainability
- Comfort
We believe in democratic decision-making and a fair distribution of profits. We believe that successful and satisfying relationships are based on honest and respectful communication, clear objectives and accountability. We believe in seeking opportunities to use our talents for the enrichment of our community through charitable work. We strive to reduce our environmental impact through conscientious business practices, thoughtful design and building with respect for our limited natural resources. We recognize value in cultivating an inclusive workplace that appreciates and celebrates people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We recognize and appreciate:
- The good will of our clients
- The beauty and abundance of our Pacific Northwest home
- The camaraderie and friendship of our coworkers
- The opportunity to express ourselves creatively through our craft
We believe in providing long-term work and living wages through well-considered growth and reinvestment in our company. We support and admire the courage it takes to question assumptions. We believe in working with community members to create a shared prosperity, a healthy local environment and strong community organizations. We pursue our work because it brings us joy and satisfaction.
Building Success By Listening
Dave credits Bellingham Bay Builders’ strong online reputation to the fact that they really and truly listen to their customers and work to give them what they’re looking for.
“It’s just that simple.”
In addition to building their business by maintaining their powerful online reputation, the team at Bellingham Bay Builders get their name out there by giving back to their community. All of the owners have a yearly stipend to help local, charitable causes in the community. Bellingham Bay Builders is also a key sponsor of green building and smart growth, and their aim is to help the sustainable building community.
We asked Dave what advice he has for other business owners looking to grow their business and build their online reputation. Here are his words of wisdom:
“Focus on your customers and employees, and listen to them both.”
Congratulations to the team at Bellingham Bay Builders for being a 2018 Top Rated Local award winner, and thank you so much, Dave, for taking the time to speak with us!
If you’re interested in learning more about Bellingham Bay Builders and what they have to offer, visit their website today!
