#seattle home contractors

[seattlefoundat]

Living in Seattle, WA, brings with it a unique set of challenges, 

particularly when it comes to maintaining the integrity of your home's foundation. From chimney problems to sinkholes & voids, and foundation settlement and sinking , homeowners must be vigilant in identifying and addressing these issues to ensure the safety and stability of their properties.

One of the most common concerns for Seattle homeowners is chimney problems. Due to the region's frequent rainfall and fluctuating temperatures, chimneys are susceptible to moisture intrusion, leading to the deterioration of masonry materials. This can result in visible cracks, leaning chimneys, or even complete collapse, indicating underlying foundation issues that require immediate attention.

[powerbuildersconstruction]

Home Remodeling Contractor in Seattle

Power Builders Seattle Remodeling Services

At Power Builders, we have worked tirelessly to create an improved home renovation system to give you a better overall experience.

Our contractors are skilled and experienced to take on any project and we always provide the highest quality work.

[jvbcontractor]

Best Home Remodeling Contractors Seattle | Jvbcontractors.com

Looking for the Best home remodeling contractors in Seattle? Jvbcontractors.com is the best consrtruction company online that provides Cost-effective home renovation. Check out our site for more details.

https://jvbcontractors.com/home-additions/

[harleyrrojar]

Top-Tier Home Renovation Contractors In Seattle, WA

Rainier Custom Homes offers top-tier home renovation contractors in Seattle, WA. Their expert team specializes in high-quality renovations, providing tailored solutions for your dream home transformation. Call them at (360)-802-0981!

[northwestpremiumhome]

Interior Remodeling Seattle

NorthWest Premium Home specializes in top-tier interior remodeling in Seattle, offering a blend of sophistication and functionality. Elevate your living spaces with our expert craftsmanship, tailored to your vision. From conceptual design to flawless execution, our team transforms homes, ensuring the highest quality materials and meticulous attention to detail. Experience the epitome of luxury and comfort as NorthWest Premium Home brings your interior dreams to life, redefining elegance in every corner. Your home, our expertise – where innovation meets timeless design in the heart of Seattle.

[rainiercustomhomes-blog]

Expert Home Remodeling Contractors in Seattle WA

https://www.rainiercustomhomes.com/remodeling/ - Rainier Custom Homes is the name to trust for home remodeling contractors in Seattle, WA. Our extensive experience in the industry has allowed us to create timeless, elegant living spaces for our clients. Contact rainiercustomhomes.com for more information!

[satanic10]

Master Bath Bathroom in Seattle Photo of a mid-sized minimalist master bathroom with a doorless shower, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a built-in sink, quartzite countertops, and white countertops.

[caelstyx]

I wanted to highlight examples of actions I've seen people organize to protest the genocide happening in Palestine.

[ID: A tweet by Demilitarize Western Mass @demilitarizewma that reads “BREAKING. We're blockading all vehicle entrances to the L3Harris facility in Northampton, MA. L3Harris is one of the largest weapons contractors in the world, and they profit from war, the prison industry, and the violent occupation of Palestine..” End ID]

[ID: A tweet by Rebecca Pierce @aptly_engineerd that reads “Happening now: Jewish emergency protest blockading the San Francisco Federal building in solidarity with Gaza and calling for a ceasefire and end to US complicity in the occupation of Palestinians.” End ID]

[ID: A tweet by Jewish Voice for Peace @jvplive that reads “JEWS SAY: STOP THE GENOCIDE OF PALESTINIANS! Over two-thousand Jews protested in front of the offices and homes of elected officials in NYC, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle, Indiana, Florida, and Los Angeles to demand action to prevent the genocide of Palestinians..” End ID]

Last thing I wanted to highlight was this message from Palestinian-American Author Nadia Shammas. You can read the full thread on twitter.

[ID: A tweet by Nadia Shammas @Nadia_Shammas_ that reads “I want to hear non-Palestinians to hold the same faith in their heart as we do that Palestine will be liberated. I dream of a world where, when it’s too painful to keep faith, I can rest knowing they’ll believe it just as hard for me, that they’ll carry it for me just as firm"]

[cheahup]

Craftsman Porch Small arts and crafts front porch concept

[seattlefoundat]

"Seattle Foundation Repair" offers expert solutions to strengthen structures and safeguard homes. Trust us for reliable foundation repairs in Seattle, WA.

[powerbuildersconstruction]

Seattle Remodeling | Power Builders

Your Go-To Home Remodeling Contractors

For any Seattle remodeling project, Power Builders is one of the top names to consider.

Right from high-quality staff and services to fair pricing, we have an excellent track record to showcase.

We always provide the highest quality work. Hire the best remodeling contractors In Seattle.

[jvbcontractor]

Best Home Remodeling Contractors Seattle | Jvbcontractors.com

 Transform Your Seattle Home with JVB Contractors: Your Premier Renovation Partner

Looking to enhance your Seattle home with top-quality renovation services? Look no further than JVB Contractors, your trusted local construction company dedicated to delivering excellence in every project we undertake.

Unmatched Expertise, Unrivaled Results

At JVB Contractors, we boast over a decade of industry experience, solidifying our position as one of the leading construction firms in the USA. From residential remodels to commercial renovations, our portfolio showcases our commitment to superior craftsmanship and client satisfaction.

Why JVB Contractors?

1. Proven Track Record: With a history of successfully completed projects spanning various scopes and scales, we have garnered a reputation for reliability and excellence. Our track record speaks volumes about our dedication to delivering on our promises and exceeding expectations.

2. Skilled Team: Behind every successful project is a team of skilled professionals. At JVB Contractors, we;ve assembled a roster of architects, engineers, project managers, and craftsmen who bring expertise, passion, and creativity to every job site. With their collective talent and commitment, we turn your renovation dreams into reality.

3. Commitment to Quality: Quality is the cornerstone of our business. We adhere to rigorous quality assurance protocols, utilizing premium materials and innovative techniques to ensure durable, aesthetically pleasing results that stand the test of time. When you choose JVB Contractors, you’re choosing excellence from start to finish.

Comprehensive Renovation Services

From revitalizing your kitchen to refreshing your bathroom or expanding your living space with home additions, JVB Contractors offers a comprehensive suite of renovation services tailored to your needs. Whether you;re seeking modern design solutions, custom cabinetry, or sustainable flooring options, we have the expertise and resources to bring your vision to life.

Customer-Centric Approach At JVB Contractors, we prioritize customer satisfaction above all else. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, we collaborate closely with you to understand your goals, preferences, and budget constraints. Our transparent communication, attention to detail, and dedication to exceeding your expectations ensure a seamless renovation experience from conception to completion.

Contact Us Today

Ready to elevate your Seattle home with JVB Contractors? Take the first step towards realizing your renovation goals by contacting us today. Whether you're envisioning a sleek modern kitchen, a luxurious bathroom oasis, or a functional outdoor living space, we're here to turn your dreams into reality. Trust JVB Contractors for exceptional craftsmanship, unparalleled service, and transformative results. Your perfect home awaits

[intercrusroofing]

Seattle Roofing Company Specializes In Installing And Maintaining Roofs

It's important to keep your roof in good shape because it's your home's first line of defense against the weather therefore here is Seattle roofing company. However, not every roofing contractor wants what's best for you. There are a few red flags that your roofer might be trying to scam you:

Estimates that are way too low: Everyone likes a deal, but if a roofing quote seems too good to be true, it probably is. They might give you low quotes to get your business, but then they might add extra fees or skimp on the work later.

Not having the right licenses and insurance: In Seattle, reputable roofing companies should have all the right licenses and insurance. It's a big red flag if your contractor can't show proof of these credentials. You could be held responsible for any accidents or damage that happen during the project if you don't have the right licenses and insurance.

Techniques of High Pressure: Be wary of contractors who try to rush you into signing a contract by using techniques of high pressure. If you hire a reliable Bellevue roofing company, they will give you all the information you need to make an informed choice without being pushy.

Using Cheap Materials: Some dishonest contractors may try to save money by using cheap materials that won't last. Make sure the materials being used for your roof meet industry standards and always ask about their quality.

Lack of a Written Contract: Never agree to do work without first having a written contract that spells out the exact details of the job, the materials that will be used, the due date, and the cost.

You can't sue the contractor legally if they don't do what they said they would do without a contract. Avoid falling for shady roofing contractors by being careful and doing your research. This will help you get the good roofing your home deserves.

[harleyrrojar]

The Best Home Renovation Contractors in Seattle WA

Rainier Custom Homes offers the best home renovation services in Seattle WA. They provide the best quality to their clients for their custom home requirements at a reasonable cost. Contact rainiercustomhomes.com to know more!

[utterlyimpossible]

Seattle Craftsman Porch Idea for a tiny front porch in the arts and crafts style with decking and an addition to the roof

[scarlettohairdye]

Home Ownership Was a Mistake

This is for @trickybonmot, who may or may not use some of these stories in a fic.

Okay. So.

In the year of our lord 2010, my wife and I were lucky enough to be gifted $20k by my parents, which in those days (given it was a historically low point for real estate prices in Seattle) was enough for a down payment on a house. It was an astounding confluence of luck and privilege that led to us being homeowners, because if they gave us the same money now it would go precisely nowhere.

Anyway, it was not enough money for a large house, or a fancy house. We looked at a lot of places, only some of which were move-in ready (and one of which was absolutely just a tear-down) and eventually settled on our current place, which is a 1910 bungalow with a detached garage that was finished and turned into a studio.

Was it the most aesthetically pleasing house when we bought it? No. The walls were white, the carpet was light beige, and the paint had seen better days. That said, it was move-in ready and the owner was pretty desperate to sell, so we took it!

The inspector let us know that some of the wiring was still the old knob-and-tube, so we'd want that updated sooner rather than later, but it looked pretty good. About half the outlets were grounded, so it didn't stop us from plugging in three-prong appliances. We just had to use more extension cords than maybe we'd prefer.

The Electrical

The first big house thing we paid for was to have the entire place rewired. Our circuit breaker was a mystery, we didn't have enough outlets, and we were tired of being stuck with specific layouts of our stuff due to the lack of grounded outlets. We were expecting about half the wiring to be up to code, and the rest would need an update.

Spoiler alert: HAHAHAHAHAHA.

The rewiring took about a week, and every morning the electrician sat down with us and told us what new fire trap he'd uncovered.

"Yeah, so the knob and tube wiring going to the lights in the ceiling? Knob and tube gets hot when it's running, and yours is under three layers of insulation."

"You know how you thought your outlets were grounded? They weren't, actually, the ground wire just went elsewhere into the house and wasn't connected to anything."

"So there's wiring in your crawlspace? Whoever put that in nailed some sheets of wood paneling over it, so we had to rip the wood paneling out to access it."

I think the job was about $15k when it was done, we had many many more outlets, and our house was no longer one bad day from lighting itself on fire. Victory, I guess?

The Studio Window

This was leaking a bit, and we knew it was leaking when we moved in. (South facing walls get all the weather in our region.) We were not handy enough to replace it ourselves at the time and we also didn't have money because I got laid off shortly after we bought the house and was making my living doing costume commissions. Solution: Trade costuming work to an acquaintance who did carpentry.

The window, we discovered, was not so much a finished window as it was a single sheet of glass sandwiched between some boards.

Badly.

The carpenter was not entirely she that she was qualified for the job, but she did manage to remove the single sheet of glass and replace it with a window that was insulated and actually capable of opening. She used caulk around it. It was way better than we had before. Maybe someday we'll have both studio windows replaced by a contractor who actually does windows, but this is not that day!

The Siding

The cedar shingles were no longer cutting it at a certain point, so we had the house resided. (Houses are money pits, in case you didn't know.) This was a $30k job (MONEY PIT!) and had several layers of badness.

Bad: Our house had no insulation. It was cedar shingles over the original siding, with nothing in between that original siding and our INTERIOR WALLS. There was occasionally a newspaper. Our PM asked if we wanted insulation? And we said yes, please!!! We did not have a lot of time to think about insulation or research the best type, so it's just sheets of the pink fiberglass stuff in there, but it exists and we have it now!

Worse: Underneath our laundry room was a horrorshow. The laundry room is an addition that was added to our house probably sometime in the 50s? And, uh...

Well, the siding guys pulled off the siding, took a look at what was under it, and immediately called the project manager. The project manager came out, took a look, and then called us. He said that the siding guys thought it really needed to be reinforced and stabilized before they re-sided it, which is very fair, because I think the people who built it originally were drunk when they did it. It was a fucking Wild West cowboy construction situation under there.

Yes, you heard that right: A LOAD-BEARING SHINGLE.

Our project manager also informed us that the siding guys couldn't do the reinforcement, because they're just siding guys. They don't do structural. This is very fair.

It also needed to be done by Monday so we could stay on schedule for the siding work.

We learned this on Friday.

I immediately called my general contractor dad and got his voicemail, because (I remembered belatedly) he was in Mexico getting dental surgery. There was absolutely no way we could get another contractor out to do the work over a single weekend.

It was up to us.

My wife and I (mostly my wife) went HAM on it. We rented big jacks from the tool library to prop the laundry room up while we replaced one of the entirely rotten support poles. One of the big telephone poles was so wrecked with dry rot we could kick it out of place. (It didn't even touch the BIG ROCK that was supposed to be its foundation!!! It was floating!!!) Several of the joists were also fucked, so we ran new joists alongside them and married them together. My wife dug holes while crouched in a 4' high space, filled the holes with gravel, compacted it by putting a piece of wood on top of it and hitting it with a mallet, and then installed an entire additional support system from 4x4s and deck blocks. She actually attached the support system TO THE FUCKING HOUSE, which was a big improvement from the way it was originally held on by vibes and paint.

Here's a tasty little before and after:

(Yeah, see how that visible joist at the front just... stops at the far left? There's a new joist right behind it now.)

This was completed with resounding cries of, "Good enough!" and "It's better than it was before!" The siding guys thought it was fine and sided over it. Someday hopefully we will be able to afford to tear the whole thing down and rebuild it with a properly poured foundation, but in the meantime the spin cycle on the washing machine no longer shakes the whole house. Victory?!

Ridiculous: The purple paint saga. My wife and I are lesbians who tend toward maximalism in our decoration style. Construction companies find this baffling. We paid extra to our siding company to get the extended color choices (if you order the siding with the color baked in it lasts longer, but you're limited to a particular range of colors) and spoiler alert: 90% of them are boring as fuck. We basically paid extra to have access to 400 shades of white and 400 more shades of beige. There were like three saturated colors in the whole book. Pathetic.

Anyway, we chose the one nice teal that was available and decided we'd paint the door purple, since all the purple colors were gray at best. The project manager then forgot to put in our order, and when he remembered he'd forgotten, ordering our siding through his company would have pushed back the start time by six weeks. We could still make the original start time if we ordered through a different company doing the same thing, though!

Me, immediately: And we wouldn't be restricted to your color palette, right? Him: Yeah, they can do custom colors. Me, slapping down a color card called "Fully Purple": MAKE IT PURPLE.

Bless this man, he went to the siding company and asked for Fully Purple. They told him they couldn't do that color, and also is he sure anyone wants this color? He called them on the phone and informed them yes, we did want that color, and also that he'd worked for them and he knew damn well they could do that color, they'd just have to custom mix it, so they needed to do their fucking jobs. Suitably chastened, they finally sent us a sample of the siding, and it was... okay. It was purple for sure, but a little de-saturated. Not the purple of our hearts.

I asked if they'd actually started manufacturing our siding yet or just sent the color sample. The project manager confirmed they hadn't, and if we ordered this imperfectly-purple siding now, it would be several weeks before we could get started.

"We're gonna paint," I decided, and our project manager put in the orders.

The paint store called him and said, "Hey, are you sure you want this color?" Yes, he assured them, that's the right color.

The guys doing the painting opened up the can and then called him and said, "Are you sure this color?" and he told them yes! They want that color!

At this point I told him he should just start responding with, "They're lesbians!!! Yes! They want the purple! They're lesbians!!!"

Eventually we cleared every hurdle god and the construction industry put in front of us, and now our house is Fully Purple.

It also has insulation, wiring that won't kill us, and a laundry room that hopefully won't collapse anytime soon. We got a heat pump installed that took shockingly little time and worked immediately, and our next project will be having the roof redone. Check back in to find out what fresh horror awaits us then! I think it'll be a second roof under our existing roof made of lead and asbestos tiles, probably!