Buckminster Green LLC

Buckminster Green recently refreshed our back patio. They implemented a wonderful design that included a bunch of creative solutions which made the area much nicer and more spacious. The team was efficient and communicated perfectly. All around a superb experience. Excited to work with them again.

Hiring Buckminster Green was the best decision we made for our home. Hire them only if you want the highest quality work, clear communication, attention to small details, and your project to finish on schedule. They made our house a home. We’ve been living with their work for 7 months now and we still couldn’t be any happier. They are the best.

We very much enjoyed working with the whole Buckminster team. It was our first project but they made the process understandable and easy. Kristie provided an amazing design and the team executed it perfectly. The upfront estimation for project length and price were almost perfectly on target for the reality of the project as they know old row homes well and were prepared (and prepared us) for the expected issues and included them in the estimation. Their client service is excellent, they are very responsive (even after the job was completed!). We lived in the home through the renovation and the team (Sam, Kevin and Asher) treated our home with such care and even indulged our young son who was delighted by the array of tools :) if you need to renovate an older row home if Philly, they are the best!

Did great work on our small addition. On time and on budget. Thoughtfully designed built ins to get the most out of our row home.

We were new to Philadelphia and recently purchased a home that needed some updating. We had a wonderful architect in Jibe Design, but needed someone we could trust to implement the vision! Kenny, Scott, Jim and rest of the team delivered! The project was to update the home, create a minimalist sleek design aesthetic and make the home more family-friendly. Buckminster Green was able to remodel 4 bathrooms, convert a primary bedroom that was quite large to a shared kid's room, lighten all the wood flooring, install more windows to bring in greater like and really work with us throughout the project to make adjustments as needed. They were thoughtful, timely and creative. Definitely a trusted partner!

We had a great experience working with Kristie of Buckminster Green on a redesign of two floors of our house. She was a pleasure to work with and had a great balance of guiding us with her recommendations while heeding our taste preferences. She made what can be a stressful process smooth and enjoyable. We'd definitely work with her again.

We live in a turn of the century carriage house with an industrial past as a former machine shop. Our family of three had lived in the building for over 10 years and done 2 rounds of remodeling prior to contacting Buckminster Green to engage in significant whole house remodel. Throughout the entire project (approx. 1 year) the BG team was present, worked hard, and was respectful of our home and the worksite. A clean jobsite says a lot about how much someone cares about what they are doing. Scott was our project manager and orchestrated not only the BG team of carpenters, but also a slew of additional subs. On top of that he managed us the clients. When Scott would engage with us to explain a particular strategy or solution, he communicated with clarity and patience. Never was he condescending or curt in his delivery. There were instances where we discussed issues and he convinced us that we would be better solving a problem in a way that he had envisioned, and there were other times when he remained flexible to amend the project to realize something we wanted to change. Every effort was made to accomplish the items we requested and outlined in our project. The team was so considerate that a neighbor wrote an unsolicited review of how professional BG was in their conduct when it came to notifying surrounding residents of construction activities that might have an impact on them. As with any remodel or adaptive reuse project, problems and challenges do happen. When it became apparent a sub had done inadvertent significant damage to new windows despite BG’s effort to protect them. When we notified BG of the problem, Kenny took time to understand and investigate the extent of the damage. He did not refuse responsibility, but worked with us to find a solution. BG recognized a mistake and has sought to fix it at significant expense. This all came at the end of a long process and could have had a significant impact on the relationship and left my wife and I with a lot of stress and dismay. Then end result speaks to the human character that stands behind the company name. In the end, much of the renovation process is about relationships and character qualities. Of course, the end result is important, but getting there and feeling confident and secure in that journey will almost always ensure that whatever work gets done is good work. BG upholds the highest standards in those relationships from owner to employee. I would 1000% work with BG again in the future. I spent more money with them than I have on anything else in my life and the return on investment exceed all my expectations. I am still married and I am still employed. Without BG I’m not sure I could say either of those things given the scope of our project. One of the best teams in Philly, together they made the experience enjoyable and rewarding. On top of it all, we now live in a beautiful home that will be a distinctive part of our neighborhood for many years to come.

We have been back in our house for a few months and we could not be more delighted with the level of care and craftsmanship of the Buckminster Green team. Our house is about 130 years old and parts of the heating, plumbing, and electrical systems were past their useful lifespans. Buckminster Green brought these systems up to date and improved energy efficiency with a new insulated roof, insulated walls at the rear of the house, and air seals wherever possible. The team understood the challenges of working within the constraints of a brick rowhouse and made suggestions based on lots of experience. The house is now cozy in the winter and cool in the summer–a significant improvement for our family’s thermal comfort! The Buckminster Green team brought its attention to detail with the carpentry and finish installations. The trimwork is precise, the tile is thoughtfully laid out, and the custom cabinets are both handsome and sturdy. This all took patience and coordination–all the more challenging during pandemic conditions. We moved out of the house during construction. We had good communication with Kenny, Scott, and Carl during the process and felt confident that we were on the same page. A pleasant surprise was our neighbors' feedback. We frequently heard how tidy Buckminster Green was, how considerate they were about parking (a big topic in South Philly), and how kind they were when neighbors had questions. We have lovely neighbors and it reflects well on Buckminster Green that they value maintaining those relationships.

I picked Buckminster Green on the advice of some friends and wasn't disappointed. I worked with them to redesign my kitchen, bathroom, and home office. Overall, it came out better than I'd hoped and looks fantastic. The communication process was fantastic, as the BuilderTrend App makes it easy to communicate and they uploaded progress photos every few days so that even while I was traveling for work during the renovation, I could see what was happening.

We are very satisfied with the kitchen and bathroom project by Buckminster Green in our suburban home. Before contacting Buckminster Green, we met with several architects. None were interested in working on our project, and none had much to offer in the way of ideas to solve our problems. In one of our first meetings with Kenny, he was able to sketch out a plan that eliminated a redundant stairway and gave us more room in the kitchen. He also came up with creative ideas for storage in an older house. Practical suggestions were offered on what cabinets to buy and the like. The construction crew then translated the plan into reality. Some seven years later, the kitchen remains a very pleasant room that we enjoy. The workmanship has held up, and we plan to continue to enjoy the house. Photographs on the Houzz site give a good overview of what a Buckminster project will look like in reality.

Buckminster Green did a whole house renovation for us. It was seamless from start to finish. The first floor had to be fully gutted. We did not employ an architect. Bronwyn and Kenny drew up a plan that we then modified. That we could do the planning and execution all with one team was a big advantage, as we did not have to coordinate with an architect and a builder separately. Communication was excellent. We started work just as COVID was hitting. Buckminster Green kept us uptodate every step of the way especially as we had to stop work because of the lockdown. Our stress level was kept low because of the regular updates we were given. Kenny took care of all the myriad formalities that comes with renovating in a historical area. Permits were obtained in a timely manner. Kudos to Kenny for navigating all this through Covid Scott and his team who did the work on the house were great. They were very flexible and accommodated our changing wishlist. They had to do the construction with the rules changing constantly because of Covid but they managed it well . Buckminster Green were realistic with their budget estimate and the only additions to it was because of the changes we made during the construction Bronwyn helped us make decisions on the multiple purchases we had to make including a full kitchen,4 bathrooms ,floor tiles, paint choices etc. Her taste is impeccable and having her by my side guiding me through the process was a stress reliever. All in all I would recommend the Buckminster team very highly. I have heard of horror stories of renovations going wrong but this experience was great for us. I would not hesitate in recommending this team to anybody. You will not have to micromanage the process and can be as hands off as you want to be .

Our experience with Buckminster Green was fantastic beginning to end. The project was a complete redo of the 1st floor of our Philly rowhome (including back patio). Working with Kenny and Brownwyn on the design was everything we hoped for. They both contribute so much to process and if you do hire Buckminster Green I highly recommend using the design services. There was a tricky plumbing issue involved in the project but Kenny was up to the task and worked with the plumbers to come up with a creative solution. This type of problem solving is critical to doing a project right in a tight rowhome. We came to trust Brownwyn’s design instincts so much that when she recommended painting white our newly exposed joists in the kitchen we trusted her despite initially thinking they should be kept a dark natural wood color. Those white joists are now our favorite feature of our incredibly beautiful new kitchen and can’t believe how much better it is than our original idea! Once the project began, Scott provided us a detailed schedule of the construction process that the team managed to impressively keep up with or surpass. Working with Scott, we were easily able to add a few additional smaller projects onto the project as we went along. This flexibility is hugely helpful. Moreover, throughout the project, the team exhibited a high level of professionalism, courtesy and respect for us and our home (special shout-out to Jim and Graham). Most importantly, they delivered truly amazing work. We had big dreams for this project and Buckminster Green more than delivered. We could have found someone to do the project cheaper but as we’ve learned the hard way on previous large projects, you absolutely pay for what you get. And while this was an expensive project, we feel it was with every cent.