Find a general contractor in Seattle, WA

Find general contractors in Seattle, WA

Find general contractors in Seattle, WA

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Top 10 general contractors in Seattle, WA

Homeowners agree: these Seattle general contractors are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
TBH Sterling Inc.

TBH Sterling Inc.

5.0(4)
20+ years in business
Serves Seattle, WA
Jessica P. says, "We've completed two projects with Dave Maxum and TBH Sterling and have been impressed with not only the quality of their work but ability to stay on time and on budget. I believe part of that is upfront they provide a realistic timeline and budget so for both projects we had a realistic understanding of what the project entailed. " Read more
Estate Renovations Llc

Estate Renovations Llc

4.2(6)
14+ years in business
Serves Seattle, WA
Anonymous says, "They contacted me via text/email. However, we've decided to go with another referral route. " Read more
Russell

Russell

Serves Seattle, WA
Hey there! Welcome to Russell, your go-to handyman extraordinaire in Kirkland, WA! Whether your doors are creaking like a haunted house or you need a brand-new installation, I've got you covered. With just one dedicated employee—yours truly—I bring personalized, reliable service straight to your doorstep. Think of me as your friendly neighborhood problem-solver, ready to tackle any door dilemma or handyman hiccup with a smile. Let's make your home improvement dreams come true, one door at a time!
Aleman General Contractor

Aleman General Contractor

9+ years in business
Serves Seattle, WA
Founded in 2016, Aleman General Contractor, located in Kent, WA, is dedicated to providing high-quality landscaping services, including lawn irrigation, retaining walls, pavers patios, wood fences, landscape & design, exterior & interior remodeler. They pride themselves on delivering excellent customer service and ensuring client satisfaction. The team is committed to completing every job to the highest standard and won't leave until it's done right. They also offer emergency services and utilize eco-friendly practices. For your convenience, they provide free estimates and speak both English and Spanish.
Nothing Too Big Concrete

Nothing Too Big Concrete

6 hires on HomeGuide
11+ years in business
Serves Seattle, WA
We give our customers great workmanship and keep them satisfied with our products. Been during concrete work for over 25 years. We do all type of concrete work. From slaps, driveways, steps, sidewalks, retaining walls, foundations work, and etc. We have great referrals.
Evergeeen Construction Group

Evergeeen Construction Group

5.0Exceptional(10)
13 hires on HomeGuide
11+ years in business
Serves Seattle, WA
Edward Q. says, "Fast and efficient. Good, great. Great. ******,,,*,,,,*****"""""""**********""""**"***"*********""********,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. And great!" Read more
Bald Eagle Remodeling

Bald Eagle Remodeling

2+ years in business
Serves Seattle, WA
Welcome to Bald Eagle Remodeling! Family-owned business specialized with interior and exterior design and remodeling!
E C Hardwood Flooring

E C Hardwood Flooring

11+ years in business
Serves Seattle, WA
European Custom Flooring,is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installations-repairs ,sanding-refinishing-staining for all phases of your hardwood flooring project. We're very timely with our work and we never lose attention to detail so call today! We're ready to help you! Helping my customers saving alot of money by installing/refinishing/restoration the hardwood floors !!!
Hen`s Dry Servises

Hen`s Dry Servises

33+ years in business
Serves Seattle, WA
At Hen's Dry Services, we are your trusted partners for all your home improvement and property management needs in Renton, WA. With a team of 10 dedicated professionals, we specialize in a wide array of services including drywall repair, exterior and interior painting, demolition, general contracting, and deck remodeling. Whether it's tile installation, fence repair, or a complete bathroom remodel, we handle each project with precision and care. Our goal is to enhance your living spaces while ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. Let us bring your vision to life!
The Kitchen & Bath Upgrade

The Kitchen & Bath Upgrade

3+ years in business
Serves Seattle, WA
At The Kitchen and Bath Upgrade, we are committed to offering a stress-free remodeling process, with a focus on exceptional customer service, professional installation, and high-quality products.

Your General Contracting questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

How much do local general contractors charge?

General contractors charge 10% to 20% of the total construction cost, known as "cost-plus." Some building contractors charge a flat fee based on the project but rarely charge an hourly rate. Home improvement contractors pay on your behalf for all materials, subcontractors, services, and permits.

What does a residential general contractor do?

Licensed general contractors manage and coordinate the entire building process. A general contractor estimates the job, provides the materials and tools, and hires specialized subcontractors for the construction work. Remodeling contractors can perform electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, or build a house

Why use a general building contractor?

A general contractor saves you time, resolves any problems, and ensures the construction follows code requirements. General contractors have a network of experienced, licensed, and insured subcontractors to properly build any project. Home contractors also source all the materials, tools, and permits and pay for them on your behalf.

Common projects to hire a licensed general contractor are home, bathroom, kitchen, and basement remodeling.

How do I find a good general contractor?

Start by searching our list of construction companies near you. After finding contractors in your area:

  • Get at least three estimates from building contractors to compare.
  • Ask for references and to see a portfolio of their past work.
  • Verify their insurance, worker’s compensation, and bond guarantees.
  • Call references, read their reviews, and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
  • Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
  • Ask for a full itemized contract in writing in case of a dispute.
  • Avoid making large payments upfront. Come up with a payment schedule for work completed.

What questions to ask a general contractor before hiring?

Ask these questions upfront before hiring:

  • How long have you been a general contractor?
  • How many similar projects have you built?
  • Can you provide me with a list of references?
  • Can I see your portfolio?
  • Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
  • Have there been any lawsuits against your company?
  • How do you handle damages that happen on the job?
  • Who's the project manager?
  • What qualities do you look for in subcontractors?
  • What hours do you and your crew work?
  • How long will the project take?
  • What permits do I need, and will you obtain them?
  • What does your warranty policy include?
  • Can you provide me a written estimate or contract with a breakdown of all costs?
  • What is the structure of the payment agreements?
  • Do you offer in-house financing?
  • What do I need to provide to get started?

Do general contractors need insurance?

A general contractor assumes responsibility for the project and should be licensed and insured. Ask for a potential contractor's license number and proof of insurance before hiring. Ask your local building department for licensing requirements, then verify the licensing on the state's licensing board website.

Reviews for Seattle general contractors

Recent success stories from people in the Seattle area.
Franz L.
TBH Sterling is the best contractor I've hired in the past 20+ years. Dave and his team provided excellent customer service: maintaining the project on time, communicating effectively, taking responsibility when issues arose, and producing an exemplary remodel for our home at a reasonable price point.
TBH Sterling Inc.
Chris S.
Kevin Dale presented himself well and seemed to have the experience to do our job. The scope of work was fairly large as we were renovating a 1948 house, including vaulting the ceiling. We were on a time deadline and needed the project completed in a timely manner. The beginning went well with the demo. We had an architect involved for sizing the beam needed for the vault. The day that the beam was to go in, we found out that there was an old oil furnace directly where the support needed to be. We had to rush to find someone who could remove the furnace. After that, the framing seemed to go well. That's where things fell apart. We were to have the house rewired and apparently the electrician that Kevin had hired took another job and because building was in high gear, he had trouble finding someone to do the job. Several weeks went by with no work done. The wiring was finally done, but at present, when you use a waffle iron in the kitchen, it blows a circuit. (We had even had the service upgraded to 200 amp, so there is plenty of available power.) We had to have the main water shutoff in the house moved and now the shutoff doesn't shut off the water. The date for completion was supposed to be July 31 and since notice needed to be given to a current landlord, I asked Kevin about a completion date and he said that to be on the safe side Aug. 15 would probably be better. Our arrangement was to install all of the trim and do the painting. Since we were flying out to do this, we needed prior notice of when this would be available to be done. The date that was given ended up being about a month earlier than it was ready. Because the ticket had been bought, Kevin agreed to install the trim in compensation. Sounds good, but he used his framing carpenters to do it. Not the same skill set. He also used them and new workers for the drywall taping and mudding. It took weeks and many call-backs to get most of it in at-least presentable condition. There were so many other annoying things involved. In mid September, when he was given a day and time to correct a list of things or forfeit a (small) amount of the last payment, He and his crew showed up at 4 PM that day and then was miffed that he was going to lose that money because he couldn't get everything done that day. We tried to work with Kevin, but he often would not respond to emails and just seemed to ignore criticism. There were weeks in the last month (a month and a half after the original completion date) when his crew would be there for 4 hours out of the entire week. This turned out to be a very stressful remodel and I would advise people to avoid Estate Renovations.
Estate Renovations llc
Kathie F.
These guys were awesome did a great job got it fixed and did an inspection to show me where we may have other issues that may need attention. I will be calling them when we are ready to tackle other issues in our home. The home is 122 years old so yes we are going to have issues
Evergeeen Construction Group
Jonathan S.
John did an amazing job remodeling my kitchen, finished in time, full of kindness and respect to us. Highly recommended. Looking forward to hire him again
Lux Finishing LLC
Wilson R.
John and his crew did an amazing job taking on a big major remodeling project that consisted of the rooms and bathrooms in the house. From start to finish they communicated, we’re very detailed with their work and made sure everything was perfect. If you need any type of remodeling done to your home then they are the perfect fit.
J&C CONTRACTORS, LLC
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