--- title: "Buffalo Bungalow — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/buffalo-bungalow-pfvwus-pf~218221793 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~218221793.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Buffalo Bungalow" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b1634bbe039f2757_3541-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "549 Winspear, Elma, New York 14059, United States" latitude: 42.834 longitude: -78.6343 phone: "(716) 864-6785" website: http://mybuffalobungalow.com rating: 5 review_count: 45 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 66 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Buffalo Bungalow Original Houzz profile: [Buffalo Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/buffalo-bungalow-pfvwus-pf~218221793) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Elma, NY - **Serves:** Buffalo, Amherst, Hamburg, West Seneca, Lancaster, Clarence, Orchard Park, Lackawanna, Depew, Eggertsville, Elma, Alden, East Aurora, Harris Hill, Williamsville, Marilla, Elma Center, Clarence Center, Town Line, Strykersville, Bowmansville, Cowlesville, South Wales, Spring Brook, Wales Center, West Falls - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (45 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2015–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - Offers Custom Work Buffalo Bungalow is a custom home builder, that puts a strong emphasis on not just creating a home, but a lifestyle. Each home is custom tailored to your families individual needs. Blending periods and styles to create that one of a kind family home. Buffalo Bungalow is a family owned and operated company. No stranger to residential home construction, the owners have been involved in the industry since 1995. From dreaming and designing, to planning and building, to final fit and finish we do it all in house. We personally meet with each and every client to tailor the home to their specific criteria, and build the dream . ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - New Home Construction - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Flooring Installation - Garage Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Porch Design & Construction - Custom Home Bars - Tile Installation - Roof Replacement - Window Installation - Shower Installation - Siding Installation - Laminate Flooring Installation - Drywall Installation - Demolition - Wine Cellar Installation - Foundation Construction - Sliding Door Installation - Attic Restoration - Trim Work - Shed Design & Construction - Masonry - Structural Engineering - Roof Repair - Brick Masonry - Wainscoting - Fireplace Installation - Stone Masonry - Subfloor Installation - Siding Repair - Metal Roofing - Skylight Installation - Wheelchair Ramp Installation - Site Preparation - Gas Fireplace Installation - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Buffalo - Amherst - Hamburg - West Seneca - Lancaster - Clarence - Orchard Park - Lackawanna - Depew - Eggertsville - Elma - Alden - East Aurora - Harris Hill - Williamsville - Marilla - Elma Center - Clarence Center - Town Line - Strykersville - Bowmansville - Cowlesville - South Wales - Spring Brook - Wales Center - West Falls ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Buffalo Bungalow | | Address | 549 Winspear, Elma, New York 14059, United States | | Phone | (716) 864-6785 | | Website | http://mybuffalobungalow.com | | License Number | GNC17-10038915 | | Followers on Houzz | 66 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — Buffalo Bungalow ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Buffalo Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/buffalo-bungalow-pfvwus-pf~218221793) - **Website:** http://mybuffalobungalow.com - **Phone:** (716) 864-6785 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - BBB, house service award 2015,2016,2017 - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2015–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 45 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 49.0 - Communication: 49.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — lisab2362, May 2026** > We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience building our custom home with Buffalo Bungalow. From the very beginning, Derek and his team made what could have been a stressful process feel exciting and manageable, especially since we were living out of state during the entire build. > Derek’s communication was exceptional. He was always patient, responsive, and willing to answer our questions, and we had a lot of questions! Even from miles away, we always felt informed, involved, and confident that our home was in good hands. > The quality of the craftsmanship and materials exceeded our expectations, and we were incredibly impressed with the subcontractors Buffalo Bungalow works with. Everyone involved clearly cared about doing quality work and bringing our vision to life. Derek also offered thoughtful design suggestions along the way that made our home even more beautiful and functional than we imagined. > What stands out most, though, is Derek’s patience, kindness, and genuine commitment to helping us build our dream home. He cared about getting things right and making sure we were happy. We had absolutely no issues during the process, despite being out of state, which says so much about the trust Buffalo Bungalow earned from us. > We are so grateful to Derek and his stellar team, especially Brian and DJ, for building a home we absolutely love. Without hesitation, we wholeheartedly recommend Buffalo Bungalow to anyone looking for a home builder who’s honest, invested in the building process every step of the way, and most importantly, true to his word. **★★★★★ — Patrick DeMarco, Nov. 2025** > Buffalo Bungalow recently built a lake home for me as a second home and they did an amazing job and most importantly within the timeframe they committed to finishing. Derek the owner was not only great to work with he was solution oriented. The quality aspect and creative execution was spot on. I felt that financially they were honest and stood by their word throughout the entire process. I would definitely build another home with them!! Highly recommend using this company!! A+ grade. **★★★★★ — Robin Grover, Nov. 2025** > My husband and I contracted with Buffalo Bungalow to build a seasonal home for us. We expected this to be a very daunting task given that our primary residence was several states away, but this was not the case. Derek, and his crew, made things quite seamless. He was always available to answer any questions we had and he communicated what information he needed from us in a timely manner. > We were extremely pleased with the quality of work that was done and would not hesitate to use them, or recommend them, on any future projects. A happy Buffalo Bungalow customer. **★★★★★ — Derby Home, March 2024** > Derek and his team did a phenomenal job on my custom build. He made the whole process so smooth and seamless. They were able to capture my vision and make it into a reality. The quality of the work is impeccable. I highly recommend them! **★★★★★ — HU-653073029, Aug. 2023** > Buffalo Bungalow exceeds all expectations. Derek is the easiest person to work with- always responsive and easy to connect with. When there's any issue at all, he is ON TOP of it right away. The best thing about Buffalo Bungalow is the house doesn't look cookie cutter or like stock pieces- it looks beautifully custom. It portrays true craftsmanship. We could not be happier with our house!! Everywhere we turn, there's a breathtaking view. We would work with Derek over and over again- no regrets at all!! Thank you for our dream home. We will always be grateful for your hard work! **★★★★★ — Molly Santonocito, Dec. 2022** > My husband and I just completed our new build with Buffalo Bungalow. We cannot say enough good things about this company. They were incredible to work with and their fearless leader, Derek, was always happy to answer any question we had. He eased our concerns throughout the process and made it such a wonderful experience. We are so grateful to have found such an amazing company to work with us to build our dream home. The workmanship and creativity they brought us is unmatched. I will sing Buffalo Bungalow’s praises to everyone and recommend them to anyone I know. We plan on this being our forever home but if we ever decide to build again we will 100% for sure be contacting Buffalo Bungalow!!! **★★★★★ — David, Sept. 2022** > We met Derek after interviewing a ton of different builders. The thing that was different about Derek was that all other builders talked about feelings the house would make you feel or something about the design. We knew Derek's houses looked really good so we were not worried about the looks, but instead of talking about design, Derek talked about the materials that he used and why. For our house, 6" outer walls for insulation, CoreTec Floors standard, flooring that is unique in that it doesn't warp if it gets covered in snow in construction. No one else put the time into talking about the building materials. No one else appeared to have a house this well made. We hope this is a house that will last many families many lifetimes. Also, Derek's prices were competitive as well. > > The house was great. Building is always a little stressful, doubley so when there are so many choices to be made, but Derek was great and patient through the whole process and we could not have been happier. Also, the home is truly one of a kind. We drew up a picture on a piece of paper, his architect refined it until it made sense and all the quirks were out, his designer made it look amazing, and we built it! One thing we really appreciated was his willingness to hear, 'we want to explore another option' for something and he gave a great recommendation and it worked out well. > > Can't wait to work again with Buffalo Bungalow on finishing our basement at some point. **★★★★★ — Sylvia Spelman, Sept. 2022** > We are highly pleased with the custom home that Buffalo Bungalow built for us. From start to finish, Derek was in constant contact with us and built our house to our exact specifications. We were highly impressed with each and every one of his crew and subcontractors. They were professional, respectful and seemed to enjoy working for Derek Sullivan and Buffalo Bungalow. Derek was very accommodating to any changes we made along the way, always saying "easy, not a problem". This was very reassuring. He came through as promised, and instilled the highest trust we could have in our builder. Thank you to everyone at Buffalo Bungalow for building our beautiful home and especially to Derek for being a person of integrity. The consistent quality and pride this company takes in its work is highly evident; we are relieved and thankful that we placed our confidence in Derek and Buffalo Bungalow. **★★★★★ — HU-724829784, March 2022** > When we were thinking of building our new house, there were so many options to choose from and it became overwhelming. Derek came highly recommended from someone close to us and once we spoke with him he made our decision very easy. Derek was always available for our phone calls, emails and many questions we had in the planning and building stages of the project. This was invaluable to us throughout the process . We just moved into our amazing new home this month and we couldn’t be any happier with the results! Promises delivered and the results are second to none! If you have had any thoughts of building a completely custom home in WNY, look no further because Buffalo Bungalow has exceeded our expectations and more! Thanks Derek! **★★★★★ — MS Outfitters, March 2022** > Really listened to us, especially during the design phase. Put all our worries at ease, and we had major anxiety about building. Very accepting of my partner and our LGBT lifestyle, full disclosure because Mike their carpenter is my partner. Either way no regrets and would recommend to anyone who values quality. **★★★★★ — Sarah, Jan. 2022** > Our experience with Derek and Laurie was exceptional. When we started our journey, we knew we wanted a larger house for our growing family, but we weren't even sure we wanted to build. We had family and friends who had built with some of the bigger builders in the area and they didn't seem to have the best experience. We have very specific style and we knew none of the builders we had come across in the area could really match our style, until we saw Derek and Laurie's work. Their work is modern and unique, I had not seen anything like it locally. > > I reached out to Derek, not knowing what to really expect. Derek answered all my questions over the phone and explained the process of building from start to finish. I was impressed with his friendliness, passion for his work, and his "non-salesman" attitude. I had some interaction with other builders and the conversations were almost always very business-esque. > > After we met, we talked to Derek constantly, asking him many, many questions and he always answered thoroughly, quickly, and in a friendly manner. He and Laurie assisted us in finding land, making sure the land was appropriate for the build, talking through the design, making design selections, choosing lighting and electrical outlet locations, and much much more. Derek was very open minded regarding some of our ideas, like putting an antique window into a wall and facilitating a fence and sod installation at the end of the build so that our dogs would have somewhere safe to run around. Design choices were abundant, we could choose any paint color, we were allowed to shop for things on our own if we wanted outside of his normal vendors, and we even brought in our own custom cabinet maker. This is unheard of according to some of our friends and families who have built. > > We spoke with Derek sometimes daily during the build, and even now several months later we still communicate. Our build took about as long as they told us it would, even during a pandemic. We have now lived in our home since October and we are very happy with the end result and would recommend Buffalo Bungalow to others with high regard. **★★★★★ — jraphaelito, April 2021** > We are so happy with our new modern duplex in the neighborhood of Larkinville in Buffalo, NY! Derek and everyone at Buffalo Bungalow were an incredible team to work with every step of the way. They listened to our story, understood our style, and were able to translate our wants and needs into an incredible final product. We wanted to be very involved throughout the process, and Derek was always very responsive to our questions and encouraging when we needed to stop by the house and check in on progress or add new ideas. Buffalo Bungalow's team is super detail-oriented and hold themselves to an incredibly high standard, and it absolutely shows in the final details and finishes. We could not be happier with the quality of materials, level of communication, planning, and support throughout the entire process. We are so proud to show off our new home, and family and friends have been blown away with how all of our planning and details have come together. We highly recommend the outstanding team at Buffalo Bungalow! ## Selected projects - [Sunrise Cove Chautaqua Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunrise-cove-chautaqua-lake-pj-vj~7733079) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 77 - [Hidden pantry modern farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hidden-pantry-modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~7652709) - Location: Highland-on-the-Lake, NY - Photos: 97 - [Lakeside Bungalow Cuba Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-bungalow-cuba-lake-pj-vj~7733089) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 65 - [2 family city infill initiative](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2-family-city-infill-initiative-pj-vj~7652689) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 100 - [model home mandolin ridge way. chautauqua lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/model-home-mandolin-ridge-way-chautauqua-lake-pj-vj~7536894) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 100 - [Mandolin ridge way. chautauqua lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mandolin-ridge-way-chautauqua-lake-pj-vj~7536889) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 60 - [Chautauqua lake vacation home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chautauqua-lake-vacation-home-pj-vj~7536879) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 68 - [orchard park oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orchard-park-oasis-pj-vj~7536883) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 100 - [Elmwood village](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elmwood-village-pj-vj~7536870) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 100 - [Evans ny](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/evans-ny-pj-vj~7406235) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 91 - [West coast inspired modern home with mid century vibes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-coast-inspired-modern-home-with-mid-century-vibes-pj-vj~7099792) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 80 - [Contemporary village beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-village-beauty-pj-vj~7255853) - Location: Buffalo, NY - Photos: 70 - [Modern farm chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farm-chic-pj-vj~7328743) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 67 - [Over the stream & through the woods](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/over-the-stream-and-through-the-woods-pj-vj~7200578) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 70 - [Sheek contemporary farm Alden Ny](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sheek-contemporary-farm-alden-ny-pj-vj~7099781) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 75 - [Quintessential North Buffalo New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quintessential-north-buffalo-new-build-pj-vj~7147321) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 69 - [west falls madern farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-falls-madern-farmhouse-pj-vj~7099759) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 93 - [Modern Chautauqua Lake Vacation Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-chautauqua-lake-vacation-home-pj-vj~7047853) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 60 - [Village Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/village-modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~7047840) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 92 - [Contemporary Home on the Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-on-the-island-pj-vj~7047365) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 80 [See all 72 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/buffalo-bungalow-pfvwus-pf~218221793) ## Ideabooks - [didimaw's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12684870/list/didimaw-s-ideas) — 79 ideas - [house](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29251190/list/house) — 4 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/didimaw) ## Community Q&A **Q: Brand and Profile of Siding** *(in Photo Questions)* Could I please ask the brand and profile/style/model of this siding? Thanks! A: georgia-pacific compass siding. d4 bayou blue --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*