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Avatar for Tall Pines Construction
Tall Pines Construction
1020 108th Ave NE
4.67(
70
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Approved Pro
Tall Pines Construction
1020 108th Ave NE
4.67(
70
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
63 local quotes requested

We are experts in kitchen, bathroom and complete house remodeling. Located in Bellevue and serving the Eastside and Seattle, our five professional crews each have their own specialized skills to deliver a quality transformation in any area of your home, inside or out. Our RESIDENT DESIGN CONSULTANT will assist you step by step with design, color selections and choosing materials for your project. We will meet you at or even pick you up and take you to our "contractor only" suppliers, ELIMINATING THAT OVERWHELMING FEELING OF NOT KNOWING WHERE TO START. We do all we can to make remodeling easy. As practice makes perfect, our team of friendly and experienced installers are among the best craftsmen in the Seattle area and for your piece of mind, all of our employees have passed criminal background checks. Please see our project photo's displayed on Angies List or visit our website at www.tallpinesconstruction.net

"We were so pleased with the quality of work performed by Tall Pines Construction on our large, extensive bathroom remodel that we hired Tall Pines to install new flooring--engineered acacia wood--throughout our entire home (except for the bathrooms). It was a huge job, but we're so glad we did it. The floors look like a work of art. While doing the floors, Tall Pines also changed all our floor boards and interior trim around windows and doors to give our house a sharp new appearance and feel. The crew were a delight to work with and to have in our home. Late August while having some siding work and shingle replacement done on our exterior, rot was discovered in two areas. We called Tall Pines, and they quickly came out to the house, assessed the damage and repaired it before the rains set it. We believe in relationship building with service companies.Tall Pines is a company you can work with for the long run. We highly recommend them."

Margie O on November 2023

We are experts in kitchen, bathroom and complete house remodeling. Located in Bellevue and serving the Eastside and Seattle, our five professional crews each have their own specialized skills to deliver a quality transformation in any area of your home, inside or out. Our RESIDENT DESIGN CONSULTANT will assist you step by step with design, color selections and choosing materials for your project. We will meet you at or even pick you up and take you to our "contractor only" suppliers, ELIMINATING THAT OVERWHELMING FEELING OF NOT KNOWING WHERE TO START. We do all we can to make remodeling easy. As practice makes perfect, our team of friendly and experienced installers are among the best craftsmen in the Seattle area and for your piece of mind, all of our employees have passed criminal background checks. Please see our project photo's displayed on Angies List or visit our website at www.tallpinesconstruction.net

"We were so pleased with the quality of work performed by Tall Pines Construction on our large, extensive bathroom remodel that we hired Tall Pines to install new flooring--engineered acacia wood--throughout our entire home (except for the bathrooms). It was a huge job, but we're so glad we did it. The floors look like a work of art. While doing the floors, Tall Pines also changed all our floor boards and interior trim around windows and doors to give our house a sharp new appearance and feel. The crew were a delight to work with and to have in our home. Late August while having some siding work and shingle replacement done on our exterior, rot was discovered in two areas. We called Tall Pines, and they quickly came out to the house, assessed the damage and repaired it before the rains set it. We believe in relationship building with service companies.Tall Pines is a company you can work with for the long run. We highly recommend them."

Margie O on November 2023


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Classic Remodeling NW Inc
9502 19th Ave SE
4.54(
41
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Approved Pro
Classic Remodeling NW Inc
9502 19th Ave SE
4.54(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
46 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

At Classic Remodeling NW. Inc. our mission is to build lifelong family relationships with our clients, co-workers and community neighborhoods through the remodeling process. Our guiding principles are those of commitment, honesty and personal accountability through a high level of communication and respect for one another. We can build or remodel any part of your house to make your dreams come true! Communication is a tool we use every day to make sure we know what you want. We keep your home neat and clean the entire time we are working and make sure that your satisfied. With Classic Remodeling NW Inc., you are not just a customer, you are family. Our team gets to know you personally so we can make sure your dream will come to life and you will be more than satisfied with the results, and the cost! We build our team on "Honesty, Ethics, and Morals". Let us show you the Classic Remodeling NW Inc. difference!

"I am a repeat customer, so I knew the carpenter, Joe, coming in. I started by using their design contractor. I gave her the colors and ideas (beach theme, ceramic wood-look floor tiles), and she pulled the rest together. Invaluable because I can't trust my own taste. They removed a square shower in the corner and a set of shelves next to it, and glassed in that end of the room for a full shower. We put tile down along the whole room, with a recessed shower pan, and a linear drain against the wall. Joe built-in medicine cabinets, and trim all around the room, per my design pictures. The subs included a glass door guy, the plumber, the tiler, painter, and the countertop slab tiler. We also had some work done in our hallway. They removed the single boob light from the middle, and installed two recessed lights on either end, along with putting two switch boxes on either end of the hallway. Joe built a floor to ceiling cabinet in a 13” dead space at the end of the hallway, which included a laundry hamper on tracks, cubbies, and shelves. And then on a whim, I asked to have our old hallway linen cupboard doors replaced to match the new ones. We had two leaks during and after, but one reason I would use them again, is how they handled both times. One was a leak from the plug on the toilet supply. We found it on a Saturday morning, and I ended up waking up our carpenter with my text. He came out and figured it out and fixed it by 1. The other one was after everything was done and cleaned up, and we had paid for everything. The basement bathroom ceiling, fan, and wall below the master was wet one day, and we realized a joint in the pipe from the master toilet to the stack was slowly dripping between the two rooms. I texted Joe again, and he referred me to our GC, who came out with a plumber and fixed it. They had to make a hole in the downstairs drywall, so he has been coming back regularly to put three layers of mud on the new drywall. I was so sure that they would regretfully find that it wasn't their fault and we would have to deal with the cost and bother of finding a plumber and carpenter. Start to finish, it took about four months, but three weeks of that was the initial tile order, and another three for an incorrect tile order."

JOELLE B on March 2019

At Classic Remodeling NW. Inc. our mission is to build lifelong family relationships with our clients, co-workers and community neighborhoods through the remodeling process. Our guiding principles are those of commitment, honesty and personal accountability through a high level of communication and respect for one another. We can build or remodel any part of your house to make your dreams come true! Communication is a tool we use every day to make sure we know what you want. We keep your home neat and clean the entire time we are working and make sure that your satisfied. With Classic Remodeling NW Inc., you are not just a customer, you are family. Our team gets to know you personally so we can make sure your dream will come to life and you will be more than satisfied with the results, and the cost! We build our team on "Honesty, Ethics, and Morals". Let us show you the Classic Remodeling NW Inc. difference!

"I am a repeat customer, so I knew the carpenter, Joe, coming in. I started by using their design contractor. I gave her the colors and ideas (beach theme, ceramic wood-look floor tiles), and she pulled the rest together. Invaluable because I can't trust my own taste. They removed a square shower in the corner and a set of shelves next to it, and glassed in that end of the room for a full shower. We put tile down along the whole room, with a recessed shower pan, and a linear drain against the wall. Joe built-in medicine cabinets, and trim all around the room, per my design pictures. The subs included a glass door guy, the plumber, the tiler, painter, and the countertop slab tiler. We also had some work done in our hallway. They removed the single boob light from the middle, and installed two recessed lights on either end, along with putting two switch boxes on either end of the hallway. Joe built a floor to ceiling cabinet in a 13” dead space at the end of the hallway, which included a laundry hamper on tracks, cubbies, and shelves. And then on a whim, I asked to have our old hallway linen cupboard doors replaced to match the new ones. We had two leaks during and after, but one reason I would use them again, is how they handled both times. One was a leak from the plug on the toilet supply. We found it on a Saturday morning, and I ended up waking up our carpenter with my text. He came out and figured it out and fixed it by 1. The other one was after everything was done and cleaned up, and we had paid for everything. The basement bathroom ceiling, fan, and wall below the master was wet one day, and we realized a joint in the pipe from the master toilet to the stack was slowly dripping between the two rooms. I texted Joe again, and he referred me to our GC, who came out with a plumber and fixed it. They had to make a hole in the downstairs drywall, so he has been coming back regularly to put three layers of mud on the new drywall. I was so sure that they would regretfully find that it wasn't their fault and we would have to deal with the cost and bother of finding a plumber and carpenter. Start to finish, it took about four months, but three weeks of that was the initial tile order, and another three for an incorrect tile order."

JOELLE B on March 2019


URBAN REMODELING - RENOVATION
15548 BOTHELL WAY NE
4.38(
24
)
Approved Pro
URBAN REMODELING - RENOVATION
15548 BOTHELL WAY NE
4.38(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
16 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

General Contractor in Seattle, WA that works on kitchen & bath remodeling, basement remodeling, commercial cabinetry, flooring, fencing, finishing, deck construction, home designing, handyman service. Urban Renovation has a myriad of services to fit all budgets. No job is too big or too small. LICENSE: #URBAN 940BF.

"Excellent experience, very high quality work. The team of two professionals arrived right on time, clearly understood the project, and completed the work effectively and promptly. We would use them for future projects and recommend to anyone with a residential need."

Caroline K on February 2023

General Contractor in Seattle, WA that works on kitchen & bath remodeling, basement remodeling, commercial cabinetry, flooring, fencing, finishing, deck construction, home designing, handyman service. Urban Renovation has a myriad of services to fit all budgets. No job is too big or too small. LICENSE: #URBAN 940BF.

"Excellent experience, very high quality work. The team of two professionals arrived right on time, clearly understood the project, and completed the work effectively and promptly. We would use them for future projects and recommend to anyone with a residential need."

Caroline K on February 2023


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ATG Built
8230 S. 192 St.
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
ATG Built
8230 S. 192 St.
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

ATG Built has been a trusted authority in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling throughout the Greater Seattle area for over 11 years. Our expertise extends to a wide variety of services, catering to full home renovations, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and additions. Our comprehensive offerings includes securing permits, design, structural changes such as wall removal and beam installation, layout modifications, roofing, siding, staircase enhancements, heated floor installations, electrical work, mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, and the installation of custom or budget-friendly builder-grade cabinets and countertops. We take care of every aspect of your project, illuminating often overwhelming experience of coordinating with multiple contractors. Our one-on-one approach with each customer ensures that every detail is precise to industry standards. Prior to commencing your remodel, we offer a complimentary onsite estimate conducted by our project manager that helps to determine the necessary scope of work for your project. Following the onsite assessment, we encourage you to schedule an appointment in our showroom, where you can explore our selections. Our staff will guide you through the entire remodeling process, offering a various selections of stone, tile, and cabinet samples tailored to your project needs. In-house designers are available to assist you in making selections within your budget. Additionally, we specialize in in-house fabrication and installation of custom kitchen countertops, islands, vanities, and more. Our experienced team ensures a seamless project progression, addressing your inquiries and coordinating critical project tasks. ATG offers competitive and budget-friendly pricing, ensuring that your renovation goals are within reach. We look forward to working with you, and transform your dreams into reality. Additional phone number: (253)290-1963.

"Atlantic Tile & Granite did a great job on our kitchen countertops and island in our old house in 2013, so we had them to do the countertops and island for our newly built house (2023) as well. Once again, the outcome was nothing less than fantastic."

Scott W on August 2023

ATG Built has been a trusted authority in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling throughout the Greater Seattle area for over 11 years. Our expertise extends to a wide variety of services, catering to full home renovations, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and additions. Our comprehensive offerings includes securing permits, design, structural changes such as wall removal and beam installation, layout modifications, roofing, siding, staircase enhancements, heated floor installations, electrical work, mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, and the installation of custom or budget-friendly builder-grade cabinets and countertops. We take care of every aspect of your project, illuminating often overwhelming experience of coordinating with multiple contractors. Our one-on-one approach with each customer ensures that every detail is precise to industry standards. Prior to commencing your remodel, we offer a complimentary onsite estimate conducted by our project manager that helps to determine the necessary scope of work for your project. Following the onsite assessment, we encourage you to schedule an appointment in our showroom, where you can explore our selections. Our staff will guide you through the entire remodeling process, offering a various selections of stone, tile, and cabinet samples tailored to your project needs. In-house designers are available to assist you in making selections within your budget. Additionally, we specialize in in-house fabrication and installation of custom kitchen countertops, islands, vanities, and more. Our experienced team ensures a seamless project progression, addressing your inquiries and coordinating critical project tasks. ATG offers competitive and budget-friendly pricing, ensuring that your renovation goals are within reach. We look forward to working with you, and transform your dreams into reality. Additional phone number: (253)290-1963.

"Atlantic Tile & Granite did a great job on our kitchen countertops and island in our old house in 2013, so we had them to do the countertops and island for our newly built house (2023) as well. Once again, the outcome was nothing less than fantastic."

Scott W on August 2023


Avatar for Gravity Builders Llc
Gravity Builders Llc
17422 108 Ave. SE
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Gravity Builders Llc
17422 108 Ave. SE
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
217 local quotes requested

We specialize in homebuilding and complete yards transformations

"Did a great job. Would definitely hire them again. Had driveway and back patio replaced. Great customer service and got the job done ahead of schedule."

Stacy D on May 2025

We specialize in homebuilding and complete yards transformations

"Did a great job. Would definitely hire them again. Had driveway and back patio replaced. Great customer service and got the job done ahead of schedule."

Stacy D on May 2025


Avatar for GREEN BUILDERS LLC
GREEN BUILDERS LLC
24516 SE 246th St
4.96(
24
)
Approved Pro
GREEN BUILDERS LLC
24516 SE 246th St
4.96(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

Green Builders LLC is a locally owned remodeling company based in Maple Valley, WA, specializing in custom kitchens, bathrooms, decks, and home renovations. We're known for quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and personalized service.

"I could not be happier with the work done by Green Builders on my home. They were always detail oriented and yet worked in a timely and efficient manner. The quality of their work was outstanding. The crew was friendly and left a spotless worksite every day. Communication was excellent throughout the whole process. I will definitely hire them next time I need work done. I highly recommend Green Builders."

Jane S on March 2025

Green Builders LLC is a locally owned remodeling company based in Maple Valley, WA, specializing in custom kitchens, bathrooms, decks, and home renovations. We're known for quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and personalized service.

"I could not be happier with the work done by Green Builders on my home. They were always detail oriented and yet worked in a timely and efficient manner. The quality of their work was outstanding. The crew was friendly and left a spotless worksite every day. Communication was excellent throughout the whole process. I will definitely hire them next time I need work done. I highly recommend Green Builders."

Jane S on March 2025


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Builder Land LLC
965 Westridge Way NE
5.00(
19
)
Approved Pro
Builder Land LLC
965 Westridge Way NE
5.00(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

We, Edward and Poul Stolyarenko, father and son, are the founders of Builder Land LLC. We share 42 years of collective construction experience between the two of us. We operate our family business in Great Seattle Washington state where we put a lot of hard work and passion into improving people's lives through turning their dreams and vision into reality and providing them a home that they love spending time in and a space that is more functional. Our values are integrity and honesty. We are fair in our project assessment and estimating. We strive to provide excellent communication and to always exceed your expectations. We take pride in our work and want every project to be a masterpiece. We hope to get the chance to work with you and help improve your home. Call or text us directly at (949) 562-8531 or email today to chat about your project!

"Builder Land did an amazing job with my project! I can't recommend them enough-very pleased with their work and the experience working with them! I have a small business that I wanted to add a shower and have the existing bathroom remodeled. From the beginning Edward took the time to hear all the details of the project and understand them, he also was very helpful with offering ideas when I was unsure of some of the design details. He has a good eye for excellence and didn't miss a detail. Edward and his crew were very professional, personable, respectful and cleanly. Within 48 hours of committing to the project he started the demo and it didn't stop until it was fully done in the projected time. 10/10 recommend going with Builder Land!"

Micaela B on January 2023

We, Edward and Poul Stolyarenko, father and son, are the founders of Builder Land LLC. We share 42 years of collective construction experience between the two of us. We operate our family business in Great Seattle Washington state where we put a lot of hard work and passion into improving people's lives through turning their dreams and vision into reality and providing them a home that they love spending time in and a space that is more functional. Our values are integrity and honesty. We are fair in our project assessment and estimating. We strive to provide excellent communication and to always exceed your expectations. We take pride in our work and want every project to be a masterpiece. We hope to get the chance to work with you and help improve your home. Call or text us directly at (949) 562-8531 or email today to chat about your project!

"Builder Land did an amazing job with my project! I can't recommend them enough-very pleased with their work and the experience working with them! I have a small business that I wanted to add a shower and have the existing bathroom remodeled. From the beginning Edward took the time to hear all the details of the project and understand them, he also was very helpful with offering ideas when I was unsure of some of the design details. He has a good eye for excellence and didn't miss a detail. Edward and his crew were very professional, personable, respectful and cleanly. Within 48 hours of committing to the project he started the demo and it didn't stop until it was fully done in the projected time. 10/10 recommend going with Builder Land!"

Micaela B on January 2023


Avatar for Lopez Bros Construction
Lopez Bros Construction
PO BOX 58094
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Lopez Bros Construction
PO BOX 58094
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

We’re committed to remodeling and to serving you with quality and value. We'll come to you, listen to your needs and wants, and then come back to you with a logical, feasible plan that works for you. Our first-time customers continually become our long term customers time and time again, choosing us for all their remodeling needs. Call us today, and see what our commitment to quality is all about! We may not be related, but you’ll feel like we’re family. Our team is highly skilled and has years of experience. Most of all: they love planning, designing, and building and care about your project. We bring value to every interaction, and our customers love us. We promise to always provide value and outstanding service, regardless of your lifestyle need, design preference, or budget constraint.

"Highly recommend Lopez Bros Construction for any remodeling and major home repairs. We completed major home repair and remodeling, including bathroom shower repair and remodeling, Kitchen and Living Room ceiling/internal skylight enhancements, Interior and Deck Painting, and Basement Remodeling. Ray has been always going above and beyond in delivering the results. He will make sure the details and end results are perfect. His team's integrity is unquestionable, responsiveness and quality are top notch. Given the multiple projects he's dealing with, his crew still manage to get the repairs and remodeling done on time, as promised. I would hire Lopez Bros Construction again for my next project."

August W on June 2021

We’re committed to remodeling and to serving you with quality and value. We'll come to you, listen to your needs and wants, and then come back to you with a logical, feasible plan that works for you. Our first-time customers continually become our long term customers time and time again, choosing us for all their remodeling needs. Call us today, and see what our commitment to quality is all about! We may not be related, but you’ll feel like we’re family. Our team is highly skilled and has years of experience. Most of all: they love planning, designing, and building and care about your project. We bring value to every interaction, and our customers love us. We promise to always provide value and outstanding service, regardless of your lifestyle need, design preference, or budget constraint.

"Highly recommend Lopez Bros Construction for any remodeling and major home repairs. We completed major home repair and remodeling, including bathroom shower repair and remodeling, Kitchen and Living Room ceiling/internal skylight enhancements, Interior and Deck Painting, and Basement Remodeling. Ray has been always going above and beyond in delivering the results. He will make sure the details and end results are perfect. His team's integrity is unquestionable, responsiveness and quality are top notch. Given the multiple projects he's dealing with, his crew still manage to get the repairs and remodeling done on time, as promised. I would hire Lopez Bros Construction again for my next project."

August W on June 2021


Avatar for LJB Designs
LJB Designs
111 Market St NE
4.25(
4
)
Approved Pro
LJB Designs
111 Market St NE
4.25(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
41 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Locally owned and operated since 2004, LJB Designs LLC provides both commercial and residential building design for custom homes, assisted living facilities, apartment buildings, and MUCH more. LJB Designs LLC specializes in custom building design, providing a preliminary layout based on each client's initial vision, and then making requested changes to ensure complete satisfaction on the finished product. We design the site plans, floor plans, section plans, and reflective sealing to show how the building is constructed, and then coordinate with the consultants that handle the structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical aspects prior to submitting for a building permit. All consultations are provided FREE of charge. Call LJB Designs LLC TODAY! Lacey,WA;South Bay,WA;Tumwater,WA;Lamberts Corner,WA;South Bay,WA;

"Was not a simple house to have built, the design had way to many errors. Elevation was not to scale and once built it started to show, that it was not to scale. If you like looking at A post out your window or a gutter in front of your window. Then this is the team for you. Fascia from gable almost touching the door trim. Just a mess. Luckily the framers could fix some of it. They did a quick redesign of the roof."

Debbie T on December 2020

Locally owned and operated since 2004, LJB Designs LLC provides both commercial and residential building design for custom homes, assisted living facilities, apartment buildings, and MUCH more. LJB Designs LLC specializes in custom building design, providing a preliminary layout based on each client's initial vision, and then making requested changes to ensure complete satisfaction on the finished product. We design the site plans, floor plans, section plans, and reflective sealing to show how the building is constructed, and then coordinate with the consultants that handle the structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical aspects prior to submitting for a building permit. All consultations are provided FREE of charge. Call LJB Designs LLC TODAY! Lacey,WA;South Bay,WA;Tumwater,WA;Lamberts Corner,WA;South Bay,WA;

"Was not a simple house to have built, the design had way to many errors. Elevation was not to scale and once built it started to show, that it was not to scale. If you like looking at A post out your window or a gutter in front of your window. Then this is the team for you. Fascia from gable almost touching the door trim. Just a mess. Luckily the framers could fix some of it. They did a quick redesign of the roof."

Debbie T on December 2020


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DesignWorks NW
6523 California Ave SW
4.67(
12
)
Approved Pro
DesignWorks NW
6523 California Ave SW
4.67(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
17 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Phone # (206) 450-9714 Charlene K. Smith (Char) is a Washington State licensed Architect and DesignWorks NW provides complete building design, permit and construction document services for property owners, developers, and contractors throughout the Puget Sound area. We have a thorough understanding of the current complex building and zoning codes, building permit submittal requirements and permit fees specific to each regulatory agency. We’ve mastered the building permit submittal processes for residential development and our expertise extends to new construction, remodels, and additions of any type or size for Single-Family Homes, Guest Houses and Secondary Structures, Garage conversions or second story, Multi-Family Apartments and Condos. DesignWorks NW offers architectural and structural engineering services and is a City of Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (DCI) Continuously Prepared Applicant (CPA) for construction permits. This means we qualify for immediate permit submittal processing for your project in the City of Seattle, because we have contact with the appropriate staff and know the procedures that get your project approved quickly. This streamlines your building permit application by simplifying the difficult and complicated building permit submittal process. We have over 20-years experience preparing permit and construction documents for various project types and we actively listen to the Client to develop design solutions that reflect their unique requirements and ideas, with a goal of improving property value along the way.

"It went great! At the end of our project we were on time, on budget, happy and are now shopping for builders."

Nick H on July 2024

Phone # (206) 450-9714 Charlene K. Smith (Char) is a Washington State licensed Architect and DesignWorks NW provides complete building design, permit and construction document services for property owners, developers, and contractors throughout the Puget Sound area. We have a thorough understanding of the current complex building and zoning codes, building permit submittal requirements and permit fees specific to each regulatory agency. We’ve mastered the building permit submittal processes for residential development and our expertise extends to new construction, remodels, and additions of any type or size for Single-Family Homes, Guest Houses and Secondary Structures, Garage conversions or second story, Multi-Family Apartments and Condos. DesignWorks NW offers architectural and structural engineering services and is a City of Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (DCI) Continuously Prepared Applicant (CPA) for construction permits. This means we qualify for immediate permit submittal processing for your project in the City of Seattle, because we have contact with the appropriate staff and know the procedures that get your project approved quickly. This streamlines your building permit application by simplifying the difficult and complicated building permit submittal process. We have over 20-years experience preparing permit and construction documents for various project types and we actively listen to the Client to develop design solutions that reflect their unique requirements and ideas, with a goal of improving property value along the way.

"It went great! At the end of our project we were on time, on budget, happy and are now shopping for builders."

Nick H on July 2024

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FAQs for custom home building projects in Newcastle, WA

One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.

Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity. 

The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the cost to build a house ranges anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot, depending on where you build. The primary cost factors include location, size, and style of house you build.

The average cost to hire an architect for your home project ranges between $2,200 and $10,500. However, depending on location and project type, you might end up paying as little as $600 or as much as $45,000 or more. For example, the average cost of hiring an architect in North Carolina is between $1,800 and $2,000, but in California, that price tag jumps to $3,600 to $15,200

The price you pay for your architect also depends on their experience level. For example, a principal architect, the firm's owner, typically charges $150 to $250 per hour. However, an intern architect with three to five years of experience usually only charges $45 per hour. 

Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.

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