I am writing this update because Jason Lear sent a message to myself and husband, Tom Schabarum…read morestating that we had been maligning him for two years. This is one of his many misrepresentations. I wrote one honest review posted here, on Yelp, and on Angie's List. And now this update. Jason says that his firm repeatedly told us that they told us our ideas were too expensive. That is an out and out lie. We still have the interview questions in which we specifically stated our budget and in which Jason Lear responded in writing that his firm could accomplish doing what we wanted within that budget. We did make suggestions about what we wanted in our house. We also make it clear that we did not know how much items cost and we were depending on experts to let us know that. Well, they let us know after they designed the house. Then expected us to pay again to redesign the house. Jason Lear's firm designed a house that included a green roof and triple pane windows. We had never heard of triple pane windows or a green roof before meeting them so we did not request those expensive items. When we asked to have them removed, we were told that that would be more design cost. Jason Lear's own project manager came to the house two months into the project and asked why we weren't tearing it down because it was too expensive to fix. We learned a very expensive lesson dealing with Batt & Lear.

We had a great experience working with Batt and Lear on a kitchen remodel in our mid-century home…read more We interviewed several design/build firms, but ultimately we really hit it off with Jason. He was very knowledgeable about the design period of the house, and I liked that he took my concerns about lead and asbestos seriously and carefully explained their process for abatement. The design meetings with Jason, Jan and Holly were fun and they took our feedback constructively. I felt like they really listened to how we used the space. When it came time for the remodel to begin, working with Greg and Wayne and the rest of the construction team was awesome. There was fantastic communication - they answered all questions promptly, provided updates on the schedule, and held weekly meetings with me to cover details and get feedback. They were very considerate about being in the house, cleaning up, asking permission to move things, etc., and they even offered to work around our toddler's nap schedule! I also really appreciated that the whole team hustled to get the project done and finished right on schedule, because I was very pregnant and had a baby due within a week of completing the project. Initially, we had wanted to remodel both our kitchen and bathroom, but it became clear pretty early on that we couldn't afford to do both. Jason was upfront about what both projects would cost, and so we decided just to focus on the kitchen remodel. As other reviews have noted, they are not cheap, but you get what you pay for and the end product was absolutely worth it. The design and construction quality are incredible, and I appreciated that they paid a living wage and worked hard to donate a fair amount of our old kitchen to other homes, as well as make sure elements of our new kitchen were sustainably sourced. Ultimately, we love our new kitchen and wouldn't change a thing. The design fits in perfectly with the rest of the house and we have received endless compliments on it. We would definitely hire Batt + Lear again.

Henry and the team at 68 Construction & Mechanical did an outstanding job replacing my old furnace…read moreand installing a new AC system at my home. From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and easy to work with. They took the time to explain everything clearly, showed up on schedule, and completed the job with great attention to detail. The quality of their work really shows, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free. I'm extremely happy with the results and the improved comfort in my home. Highly recommend Henry and his team if you're looking for reliable and skilled HVAC work!

Highly recommend 68 constitution & mechanical. They help install new siding and replaced our deck!…read moreWe're supper happy with the workmanship and how details set our place apart

This company has changed my perspective on general contracting for homes. I used to live in this…read morehouse and it looked NOTHING like it does now. Not only is everything remodeled and looking beautiful, I do not even recognize this home. If you are looking to redo your kitchen, living space, dining room, or even bathrooms (and many more) than I highly suggest you check out Spaces General Contracting. The team is very knowledgeable, respectful, and will absolutely create your dream home. Spaces General Contracting is the future of design and culture!

Highly recommend this company! I wanted to have an additional bedroom to an existing house, but…read moreunfortunately, we didn't go forward with the project due to a sudden change of plan on my end (family stuff). Scott and Trace were great and very professional. They're engaged to your project, replies to your messages fast and very detailed. All I had was a very basic plan/layout, no design whatsoever, and they helped me out a lot with options and / or ideas that would also help me minimize my total cost. Trace did wonderful when he visited my home for a consultation. He is knowledgeable and detailed, and he was using such quite advanced tools!! I'm very confident that they would've pulled off the project very well. Great people, great company! Thank you again for a wonderful experience throughout the process.

James (owner) did a fantastic job on our home's earthquake retrofit. He was professional the whole…read moreway through: the first visit, the engineering, the work itself, and the permits. He's kind, personable and knows his stuff, and it's obvious he takes pride in the work. The Pacific Northwest is due for an earthquake and we wanted to know our house was in good shape. When he finished, he walked us through everything he'd done, including the wall and beam holding up our bedroom and the connections securing the house to its foundation. We'll sleep a lot better knowing the home is in good shape. I would highly recommend James to anyone looking at structural retrofits for their home in the puget sound area.

As a household manager who has interviewed many vendors and coordinated a range of home projects,…read moreStronghome Seismic truly stands out for the clear communication and the care James brings to his work. He kept me updated at every stage, followed through on what he said he would do, and handled the entire process with professionalism and real accountability. After getting three bids, I'm confident we made the right decision. I would absolutely work with him again and recommend him without hesitation.

After getting multiple estimates, I went with Tony's midrange price and am very pleased with the…read moreoutcome - a new slab for outdoor work space and walkway with slight ramp to an accessory building. They worked quickly to have it set before a rain storm, and it turned out great. I work inconstruction and am of an age where concrete is too much for me to take on - so glad for Tony and his team to do the work!

3 Guys Construction expertly demolished and re-created my backyard patio.  After I had removed my…read moredeck that covered the patio, I discovered that the concrete patio that was there had several cracks and trip hazards, and did not even have steps from the back door. I met with several companies to discuss what needed to be done for replacement. The meeting that I had with Tony was effective as we discussed details and pricing of the project.  I received a well-written proposal within hours of meeting with him.  I ultimately decided to go with 3 Guys Construction and I'm glad that I did.  I am extremely happy with the finished product, as well as the easy communication with Tony since my first contact.   I could not have asked for a better experience.  If you are need of concrete work, I recommend 3 Guys Construction.

We wanted to give our home a more modern appearance that would better match the character of our…read moreneighborhood. After meeting with Aharon and MNBE Construction and Development LLC, we hired them to replace the siding and update the exterior of our home. Throughout the process, Aharon demonstrated great vision, creativity, and attention to detail. In addition to the exterior renovation, I shared some concerns about the size of our kitchen and the need for an additional bedroom. Aharon came up with an innovative solution that included expanding the kitchen and adding an ADU to the property. We were so impressed with his ideas, professionalism, and knowledge that we decided to hire MNBE Construction and Development LLC for a second project to design, permit, and build our ADU. The planning and design process has exceeded our expectations, and we are extremely pleased with the proposed layout and overall concept. We are confident the finished project will be amazing. We highly recommend Aharon and his team to anyone looking for a contractor who truly listens, thinks creatively, and delivers outstanding results

We had MNBE Construction renovate our basement, including two bathroom remodels, and they did a…read morefantastic job. Everything turned out clean, modern, and just how we hoped. Aharon was great to work with--super organized, easy to talk to, and always on top of things. The whole process went smoothly, and the team delivered high-quality work without delays or surprises. We were so happy with the results that we've already booked them to redo our third bathroom soon. If you want a contractor who's reliable, skilled, and easy to work with, MNBE is a solid choice.

We love that we have found our go-to contractors in Seattle. After working with the Get Happy team…read moreto purchase our home in 2022, we were excited to hear they were starting to get into contracting work. We first worked with them for a kitchen remodel in 2023 and are still blown away by the work they were able to do for us! We removed an old wall and created a kitchen island to open up our space, set up a custom coffee bar, and fully ripped out all old finishings/etc! They were able to match the old arches of our 1927 to bring the character into our modern kitchen that we love about our house. They were extremely communicative about any changes, challenges, or delays. We even went on a long vacation during the project and we felt completely at ease knowing they were progressing on the kitchen while we were away. We recently brought Sadie, Medardo, and Gerardo back in for some plumbing, drywall, and electrical upgrades that became a bit of an upstairs project. Their work is exceptional every time and we know we will continue to work with their team in the future. Highly recommend!

Matt, Juan, Marta and the entire team at Happy at Home Contracting are absolutely top notch. We did…read morea full main floor renovation on our house and the entire thing got done in 4 months. That included taking out walls, refinishing floors, new baseboards, doors, paint, new kitchen and two bathrooms. Any home project is going to have materials delayed or changes in cost. These things did come up during our project but I was put at ease because they would proactively communicate what was going on and gave us the opportunity to make a decision on how to move forward. Communication is so important and they are great at it. It is RARE to have such a good experience with a contractor - do yourself a favor and hire them.

We used MTB for a major (down to the foundation) remodel and we could not be happier with the…read moreresults! Scott and Craig took to the time to listen to what we wanted and brought our project in on time. They were on top of every detail and were fun to work with. We feel very fortunate to have a MTB built home - thanks MTB!

I had Scott provide an estimate for a $100k full kitchen remodel. I worked with my own structural…read moreengineer and architect to acquire a permit for removing a load-bearing wall (as Scott said he couldn't manage that portion of the project: "We don't have time right now to do the drawings for the permit. You will need to get someone else to sort that out."), and once I had the permit, Scott sent over a contract. The contract included a clause stating "all claims and disputes between the parties arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration" which I didn't feel comfortable with. I suggested removing that clause, and Scott insisted on it remaining in the contract as written. I accepted and asked Scott if he would like me to sign electronically or on paper. At that point I didn't hear from him for one week despite multiple emails and phone calls. After a week, he emailed me saying the negotiation (despite my accepting the original contract in the end) was a "big red flag from me and I don't think we can do the job for you." Overall I found this interaction to be incredibly unprofessional, especially since we had been in communication for multiple months and intended to start contraction in just a few weeks.