The Great Wide Open

deck cleaner, garage builder, excavator,

About us

The Great Wide Open has an excellent reputation building in San Juan County for the past six years, almost exclusively on Henry Island. My work there has been for a small community of friends and neighbors I’ve known most of my life, where honesty and professionalism is vital to my business. Recently moving to San Juan Island I'm now open to work other than on Henry. I specialize in unique builds including saunas, decks, outdoor furniture, and gardens constructed with locally reclaimed lumber, but am no stranger to new construction. I also remodel decks, roofs, and outbuildings, and enjoy building walking paths through beautiful forests. Interested to hear what you need built!

Business highlights

8 years of trusted experience

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

CreditCard

Reviews

5.07 Reviews
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Showing 1-7 of 7 reviews

Ian T.
01/2025
5.0
I live in, and was primary owner / builder on a remodel addition to an old 1970’s A-frame on Henry Island near Roche Harbor. Brian was on time, focused eager to work and stay late if needed. He brought a huge amount to the table on this very tricky custom build. He did an awsome job in all respects. And was a pleasure to work with. He listened to what my vision was, offered suggestions for design, and was critical in executing the project. I trust Brian to get the job done right no matter how “custom” or complicated a design or location.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$150,000

Catherine R.
01/2025
5.0
Framed and roofed small outbuilding including wood stove chimney. Excellent artistic touches for island style.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Alan B.
01/2025
5.0
Brian did a meticulous job of pulling down and replacing our deck, using stronger and better materials. We’ve had many positive comments from friends and relatives about the quality, looks, strength, and rigidity of the new deck. Brian is flexible and easy to work with. We started with a simple design and he was able to transfer that design to reality quickly and efficiently. We highly recommend him and would use his services again anytime.
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Gordon H.
01/2025
5.0
Bryan has been caretaker of our property for several years and has undertaken or overseen several home improvement projects plus a building demolition and rebuild. He has always been attentive to our needs and accommodating to our schedule. He’s very trustworthy, a good communicator and a resourceful problem solver.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Eric O.
01/2025
5.0
Great Wide Open did a great job! On time and on budget!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Barbara W.
01/2025
5.0
Open spaces replaced my fathers' deck on the Straits side of Henry Island. My fathers wife had chosen the replacement materials and patterns. She is an exacting employer with finance as well as procedures and she could find no fault with Open Spaces. Years later, I now own the house with my niece and nephew. Remembering Open Spaces I called and they were generous to meet me on Henry Island without a confirmed job for consult. The house, though well built, was suffering from lack of maintenance. I am the opposite of my fathers wife; I have neither her resources nor her laser-like focus. I had a list of concerns and a limited income. Open Spaces helped me with priority and budget. I was off island for their jobs. They sent photos of progress and roadblocks, choices that I would have to make. The security and quality of my experience was great. It is a relationship I value and would highly recommend. I am still lacking in social media but if Open Spaces wishes to share their p
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terry k.
01/2025
5.0
They manage all aspects of our vacation home and property. Over the past 3yrs they’ve performed several small to large projects, cleaning and restraining home, repairs, water system upgrades, construction, french drains and small tasks to prepare the property for summer arrival. Pays great attention to detail and very trustworthy. They are an absolute pleasure to work with!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$30,000

    Contact information

    PO Box 4312, Roche Harbor, WA 98250

    http://www.thegreatwideopen.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Sunday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    GREATGW775OG
    Trade License Locale
    WA
    Trade License Expiration
    12/07/2025
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    deck cleaner,
    garage builder,
    excavator,
    pressure washer,
    Outdoor Kitchen Builder,
    basement contractor,
    pool cleaning service,
    custom furniture,
    closet designer,
    mulch delivery service,
    dock builder,
    handyman service

    FAQ

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Sunday: Closed

    The Great Wide Open accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
    Yes, The Great Wide Open offers free project estimates.
    No, The Great Wide Open does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, The Great Wide Open does not offer a senior discount.
    No, The Great Wide Open does not offer emergency services.
    No, The Great Wide Open does not offer warranties.

    Contact information

    PO Box 4312, Roche Harbor, WA 98250

    http://www.thegreatwideopen.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Sunday:
    Closed