The Buckingham Group
About us
Recipient of the November 2015 National Association of Home Builders Remodeler of the Month. The Buckingham Group is an award winning, full service design-build company providing interior and exterior remodeling services for existing homes. Founded in 1981 we are recognized as one of the pioneers and current leaders in residential design-build remodeling in the Tulsa metropolitan area. The scope of our work includes, kitchens, bathrooms, home entertainment rooms, home additions, whole house remodels, historic renovations, exterior transformations, outdoor kitchens and window and door replacement. For 35 years our focus has been on creating successful remodels by carefully evaluating the needs of an individual and in providing, sensitive, cost efficient and appropriate solutions for their existing homes. Our ultimate goal is to not only create spaces that are award winning in their appearance, but that dramatically improve the quality of our clients living for not only today, but ultimately with the long life demands of the user in mind. Our experienced full-time, in-house staff provides comprehensive design and construction management in a one-stop shop that has a reputation for excellence in design and cutting edge construction management technology. Our commitment to superior products and quality workmanship, in combination with our in-depth knowledge of the remodeling process, enables us to provide a fixed price contract and an area leading three-year warranty on our craftsmanship. Our firm has been featured in a broad spectrum of multimedia outlets including: Tulsa People Magazine, The Tulsa World, Oklahoma Home & Garden and Channel 11 News. Edward Kaplan is an engineer & served two terms as President of The Home Builders Remodelers Council. He was awarded the HBA 2011 Remodeler of the Year. He was Chairman of the Tulsa Preservation Commission that developed the current preservation ordinance. He has been awarded two US Patents.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Residential remodeling including: design, basements and outdoor living spaces., bathroom remodels, construction management, handicapped accessible rooms, historic renovations, kitchen remodels, major exterior and interior renovations, master suites and closets, room additions, whole house remodels
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"As the owner of The Buckingham Group, it is important that both my company and I meet the expectations of our clients in two distinct areas: project design and construction of their remodel. Accordingly, it is not our policy to refuse to undertake a client's wishes, but rather to look at the overall project and blend our knowledge with their requests to develop their design. We have a long record of success in using this approach, but certainly do not claim to be perfect in everything we do. It is apparent that we missed the target with this client's design and I want to personally apologize for not meeting their needs. Consequently, I would be more than happy to complete the design of their floor plan to their satisfaction at no additional charge. With respect to the potential cost of a project, when I can offer a reasonable estimate prior to the start of the design phase, I am more than happy to provide this information. On the other hand, if I don't feel that a number that I could provide would be reasonable, I defer until we are further into the design phase of the project. This practice has served us well for over 38 years. When I visited this client's home, I did not feel comfortable in giving them a number at that time due to the complexity of their project and advised them accordingly. When the floor plan was reviewed with them, a projected cost of $125,000 was provided."
I would definitely recommend The Buckingham Group to anyone considering and an addition to their home or a remodeling project.
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Second, the process of construction was remarkable. We appreciated the detailed plan, specific estimates, and posted schedule for the work so we could plan around what would be happening every day. We can’t say enough about Ed Kaplan and his project manager. The on-site foreman was attentive to all of our ideas and concerns during the execution of the project. He developed an ambitious project calendar and kept to it with the rare exception of a few weather-hindered days. Both the on-site foreman and Ed were accessible and responsive to our communications during the weeks of construction. We were also impressed that Ed sought solutions that were as low cost as possible. For instance, the need to have the space heated and cooled was solved in a way that was more cost-effective than what we had planned.
Third, the final product speaks for itself. The word that comes to mind is “excellent.” Our new addition is better than we dreamed.
We found someone we could trust, someone who was not only talented but honorable. We found someone who would not only design our project well, but carefully oversee its completion from start to finish. We found in Ed Kaplan someone who takes true pleasure in doing things well and with integrity. We highly recommend The Buckingham Group and wish we had another project to pursue just to see them work their magic.
Anyway, once we decided to go forward, Ed came out an met with me and sent a proposal. We were then given drawings, made some changes and we are EXTREMELY happy with the results. The first round of drawing were nice, but I had an image in mind of what I wanted, so I sent Ed a photo and he worked the elements into the design beautifully! At this time, we are not going forward because we may move out of state, BUT if we stay in Tulsa, we WILL have the Buckingham Group do the renovation.
In my past and quot;before motherhoodand quot; life, I was an Interior Designer and handled large multi-million dollar projects. Ed is the first and only person in Tulsa that I would want to handle a construction project for me. He has all his own subs and I would even go as far to say that I would leave town when he was working on my house and know that it would be done well...... I DO NOT say that lightly. We have renovated nearly the entire interior of our home and there is only one other person I can give this type of review to and he is a painter!
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