We had a 21-year-old Rheem water heater that was still doing okay but had never been serviced, so…read morewe didn't want to push our luck. I got four bids. The Rheem estimate from the big box store was ridiculous; the teaser price went up by 50% once they actually itemized the install. Emerald City's came in comparable to our usual plumber, but with the added benefit of getting another Rheem instead of a different brand and adding an automatic shut-off in case of leaks. Emerald City partners with McClendon Home Services for the water heater installs. Jesse and Aaron were on time and professional. Jesse checked our meter at the street and explained why we didn't need an expansion tank and, in fact, why having one could unnecessarily increase our water bill. We now have a 10-year parts-and-labor warranty and peace of mind. We also got an estimate for windows, but unfortunately Emerald City doesn't currently provide exterior painting services. We still might loop back with them in the future for first-floor windows where we could paint the trim ourselves. Overall, we're happy with the communication, customer service, and value.

Emerald City won the bid to replace 41 windows on our house. On the plus side, we installed Milgard…read moreUltra windows and are very happy with them. They look nice and the low-E panes on the south side of the house made a huge difference this summer. The estimate was two weeks for the job, and then did finish on time. On the negative side, they didn't do a good job cleaning up afterwards. Besides the trash left in the yard, I picked up around 3 dozen (I started counting after the first handful) screws and nails from the driveway. They keep showing up because they left so many in the yard. We've had two flat tires (although it is hard to directly state it is from the window install, it is likely). I also found one screen that didn't fit right. I reached out to the project managers about the issues but never heard back. Watching them install the windows, I suspect they will hold up well this winter when it rains, but won't know for sure until a full season has passed.

Burien Glass was very easy to work with. They came recommended by our tile setter. They scheduled…read morean appointment to view and measure the job then got me a very reasonable quote the next day. Frameless shower glass was ordered and a week or so later they made arrangements to come install everything. For ascetics we decided to not install a small seal connecting to door side wall. Eventually we decided it would be best to have that seal. I called Burien Glass and they arranged a installer to stop by and install it free of charge. I shoulda tipped him. This is a quality company that earns your business. I will be using them again too. Eric, Lake Forest Park

Burien Glass made me the gridded custom shower door of my dreams! I called Rusty and he was so…read morefriendly and accommodating. He sent me a quote same-day. He ordered all the parts, communicated well and installed within two weeks. His prices are very competitive and his craftsmanship and customer service were 10/10. Can't recommend Rusty and Burien Glass enough!

Very pleased with the fence set Top Rail built for our condo parking lot. Not their biggest job I'm…read moresure but they went out of their way to satisfy us after a hiccup with the project and easily earned our five star respect here. Thank you to John and his crew.

Like so many in the Seattle area, a portion of our old wooden fence came down during the strong…read morewindstorms this past Spring. We immediately got to work collecting bids to get the full fence repaired as the rest of it was in pretty bad shape anyways. Among 3-4 firms we contacted for bids, Top Rail Fence really stood out from the start - clear communication, super responsive, reasonable price and very flexible in working around our busy schedule. John and team lived up to the positive first impressions by delivering a fantastic end result - the new fence looks great, is super solid (no small feat given the hill our property is built on) and was put up on time and on budget. We couldn't have asked for anything more from Top Rail Fence, and highly recommend them for your fence needs.

If you are looking for quality work at a fair price, hire Josh + Team. We would recommend them 10…read moreout of 10 times! We couldn't be happier with our kitchen and living room remodel. The space is totally transformed and feels brighter and more welcoming. They worked efficiently and were incredibly helpful in answering all of our questions and providing recommendations on appliances, cabinets, and countertops. The team opened up the kitchen wall, put in a support beam, installed a new sink, cabinets, stove vent, flooring, and tiling. The work is top quality and was completed on an efficient timeline. As non-handy people, it's wonderful to know what you are getting and that Josh will take the time to explain things that are probably extremely obvious. Josh is very responsive, friendly, and honest. And it was a pleasure to work with the whole team - Josh, Jake, and Amber. Everyone is really kind and thoughtful and we loved having a small, local team do the work. We will trust Josh on all of our house renovation needs going forward and couldn't recommend him more highly.

Josh did a fantastic job on my full kitchen remodel! It was a big size kitchen with a very tight…read moretimeline and we were out of town the whole time, but we trusted Josh. He and his crew worked days and night to get it done with such high quality and attentive details. We love our kitchen! He also did my guest bathroom, next will get him to do my master bathroom if he can fit me in his schedule:)

They are fast at replying and I got me a quote, but it was about three times higher than anyone…read moreelse.

Carlos did a great job & had availability that matched with my schedule. The cost for my drywall…read morerepair was a good value for quality work. Thank you Carlos & Rivera Construction.

I recently hired Sound Painting Solutions to paint a few rooms and the results were more dramatic…read morethan I anticipated. They gave me some ideas for the finish, protected the floors and furniture, and the trim lines really turned out well

Wasn't sure about the whole "canvas drops" thing until I saw them way better than the usual plastic…read morethat ends up sliding into a pile. The guy spent a good while on that cabinet door, sanding it by hand even though it was just a small warp. Caught a glimpse of the paint can, some Sherwin-Williams stuff, and yeah, the room looks brighter without that cheap flat finish from before. He even left the leftover paint, which is nice cause I always forget to note the color code.

Very satisfied. With service...beautiful fence …read more Thank You. Abbas..so organized And professional...

So glad we found this place! Definitely quick service. Took 10 minutes- if that. Fixed a MCM chair…read morefor me. The metal broke and now it's good as new! Thank you!

Those guys worked so hard removing the sod from my back yard. They were great. You know, everything…read moreis clay around here. There were a few areas where I didn't want plants disturbed and they totally honored that. The price was very fair and I'm so glad I hired them for my job. I now have a beautiful vegetable garden where raccoons once roamed and rolled my lawn searching for grubs. And, p.s. communication was excellent.

We hired Lee's General Landscaping to do a total yard cleanup + clear a bunch of plants and…read moreinvasive species from our perimeter, then add medium bark to suppress regrowth. Our assigned estimator Kimball came by for the initial walk through on July 3rd. We walked the property and I pointed out areas that we wanted cleared and bark added to suppress new growth. He left us with a video of him walking the property and shortly thereafter we had an estimate. My wife and I reviewed it, and wanted to see what it would cost to add landscaping fabric and rocks to some of the areas on the initial estimate. I responded to Kimball and he asked for a Google image of the home with the areas we wanted the work done marked. I then sent him the requested materials via a color coded aerial image. Kimball then asked to come out for a second look to make sure his measurements were correct. I was unable to accompany him for that walk, but he did do the checkup. We had a second open ended estimate shortly thereafter showing what the added rocks and fabric would run per square yard. We then decided on just doing bark (simplest install) - no landscaping fabric or rocks, but in all of the same areas marked on the aerial photo. To be doubly safe, I sent him a second aerial photo marking where we wanted the bark. Kimball's final estimate included a breakdown of what 4 yards, 6 yards, 8 yards or 10 yards bark would cost to procure and install. He told me that they would start at 6 yards with our property per his assessment, and if more were needed, they would request the additional amount day of the job. 7/25/26. The day of the job. Lee's arrived, I walked the grounds with the foreman and they got to work. Late in the day, I got a call from Kimball saying that the 6 cubic yards of bark he'd ordered wasn't enough to cover everything and that they needed another 2 cubic yards to the tune of several hundred dollars to complete all areas we wanted covered. I agreed to the up charge and Lee's crew completed the job. About 10 days went by, and our very nice looking yard started to sprout weeds all over the place. Naturally, I was expecting to see obvious weed growth here and there pop up, but this seemed like a lot. Regardless, I got to work pulling the weeds every 3-4 days or so, added some more bagged bark I purchased from Carpenitos here and there, and as I tackled each section of the yard on various days. Then, they exploded. By the 6th week, we were overrun and I couldn't keep up. I did some checking, and found that for successful weed suppression, you need at least 3-4 inches of bark coverage to prevent light from reaching the newly cleared topsoil. Lee's quote stated they they lay down "at least 2-3 inches" of bark - not the gold standard 3-4 inches, but fairly adequate. So, I got out there with a yardstick and started measuring. Low and behold, most of the front and back yard had as little as 1/2 an inch to 1.5 inches bark coverage. The areas I'd hit with bags as I weeded were barely pushing 2 inches, which means they too were initially VERY thin. I then photo'd the explosion of overgrowth and sent it to Lee's general email with a concerned message attached. Kimball replied to the message, but he refused to acknowledge any error had been made on his part or Lees in terms of the estimated coverage vs. completed work. Ultimately, he refused to remedy the situation without charging us thousands of dollars more. We went back and forth multiple times via email, and he would not budge - not even to cover labor only to rake back, and remove the overgrowth. He also refused to connect me to a senior manager or owner - eg: a 3rd party in the company whom could objectively review the situation, stating that he was a manager and partial owner and in charge of our estimate. We were charged over $3200.00 after tax for the job. It will likely cost us thousands of additional dollars to remedy the overgrowth resultant of Lee's error, and for which they refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility. I'm personally kinda shocked considering their reputation and long standing place in the community. We used their services for lawn mowing and occasional yard work in Seattle many years ago without issue. My how times have changed.

I contact NW Premier Fence through the Yelp app to request and estimate for 55' of fence. They…read moreresponded quickly and came out to the house the same day. We discussed what we wanted and a proposal was provided within 2 hours. The price was reasonable as I had gotten a proposal from another fence company. They were able to schedule to have the fence built in the same week. The only issue was that the crew showed up later than what we were told, but they did show up and complete the project as promised and built a beautiful fence.

These guys are a solid business and very easy to communicate with. A portion of my backyard fence…read morewas knocked over because of strong winds one evening. They were able to book me the earliest appointment, two days after the incident. They showed up to my place on time and in the cold snow! They charged a reasonable price compared to other bigger businesses within the area. I will definitely work with Dennis and Alex for future fence work.

Hired from handyman service. Needed minimal drywall patching post electrical work. The worker…read moreshowed up an hour late and with no drywall, mud or tape. Left for an hour to go to Home Depot and buy it. Four hours later really sub par work was half done. He said he would come back after lunch to finish & charge for another half day. I said no thank you. The quality was poor, the service slow & very expensive.

Gaspar's implemented exactly what I envisioned, thought of things I didn't think of in the planning…read morestage and came in on time, just before the holidays. I will absolutely use them for my next projects. Top quality, accessible and Tyler was the best communicator and project manager to work with. Thanks everyone!