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- Surelock Homes Inspection Co.Most thorough and comprehensive home inspection we have ever had done. He knew his stuff! Cost includes extras such as well gpm
- Matvey Foundation RepairWe had a dip in our Family Room floor that had started soon after we moved into our brand new house many years ago. After contacting an independent Structural Engineer to learn that we had no major structural issue, we contacted Matvey for the actual fix. Gardner was the person that came out for the estimate and we found him professional, knowledgable and personable. The job expanded to another area of the house that we didn’t anticipate but it was an obvious problem after he pointed it out. They ended up putting several floor jack supports and three steel beams underneath floor joists to give them additional support. Contractors are super-busy around here but we got lucky and they started the work almost immediately. Their workers were clean and respectful. They laid down paper from the front door to the crawlspace entrance and cleaned up at the end of each day. Chris, the foreman, was also very pleasant and clearly communicated what they were doing and the “trade-offs” we needed to consider as they reinforced the subfloor. We needed to have them come out once after the initial job was done to adjust an area around a beam and they did so rather quickly. We also greatly appreciated Gardner’s extra effort to answer our questions after the work was done and to help facilitate the resolution of a couple of outstanding items. Matvey has a transferable warranty on their work which will help when we go to sell the house and made us feel we made the right decision in having them do the work
- ESG DesignThe communication was excellent! I really felt comfortable working with Eli and ESG. He went the extra mile to ensure my questions were answered. I would definitely hire ESG again.
- L & L Construction Services IncWe interviewed at least a half dozen companies before meeting Ray with L&L. We instantly liked him and was impressed with his genuine friendliness and professionalism. He came in totally prepared...taking notes, making measurements, listening to what we wanted and needed, and providing us choices of various products along with recommendations .He actually had product samples along with colors etc. We presented him with a complicated task of having to jack up the main floor and a 26ft wall of windows to replace the main structural foundation sill plates above the basement wall that had been leaking for years unbeknownst to us prior to purchasing the home even 15 years ago...replacement windows had no flashings etc therefore allowing rain water to back flow over the top of the concrete foundation and down inside the walls flooding the downstairs living area and rotting the main wood structure. He was able to tackle that along with double waterproofing it all before he then began the large deck. The deck itself was very detailed. Building a deck these days is far more detailed and complicated than just slapping up the 2X6 structure and nailing the boards on top. Every deck board needs 100% end support so you really need to double think each joint/connection. Our deck was 36X18 with 3 sections and picture framed around each therefore adding to the complicated framing plus we had some angle cut edges. The crew ( himself; his son and 1 other worker) worked for days preparing the area with taking down the old deck and jack hammering out 6 tons of concrete...and hauling it all off also. All in all it was a long and difficult job through a week of heat and another week of rain. Every day I told them how impressed I was with their professionalism ; talent and ability. Every day they totally picked up and cleared the area. They were on time every day. When they left for the day they made a point of telling us that they were leaving for the day. I'm worn out now even just thinking of all they did and just how friendly and nice they all were. We couldn't be any happier with their work... and I'm probably the first to admit I can be very particular with all. You can rest assured that the job will be done correct and to the best of their ability... and these days what is also important is that L&L is a family business and you're not feeding a large corporate company. You will be happy with your choice if you choose Ray at L&L. :) They were the BEST!!
- Matvey Foundation RepairThe crews were extremely professional and kept the work area clean and neat. After they were all done, you could hardly tell they were there at all. Everything was put back as it was, and they even added beauty bark to the work area.
- Matvey Foundation RepairMatvey did an excellent job from beginning to end. They worked with me to develop an affordable solution to my concrete wall issues and completed the work on time and as promised. They stuck to their scheduled appointment to conduct an assessment and provide a quote and their workmen worked hard to complete the job to quality standards and on time. I have had a lot of contractors working over the past year on the home we recently purchased and Matvey is one of only two of about six contractors that I will ever deal with again. They are honest, work quickly and provide quality products and work to ensure best value for the money. I am considering another project and will definitely give them the first opportunity to bid it. Thanks Matvey
- Matvey Foundation RepairThis was an absolutely wonderful experience. As a new homeowner, I wanted to learn more about my property and their Angie's List deal was a perfect opportunity to identify and potential for long-term foundation issues, drainage concerns, and potential options for repairing and / or replacing some of my older concrete slabs. At the scheduled time, two very cheerful Matvey engineers arrived and we started taking a look around the exterior of the house. As we started looking around the exterior, they took the time to talk to me about any potential concerns I had, areas to which I might like to have special attention given, and generally got to know me and my house. Looking at the concrete slabs, they were able to identify options for re-leveling those that had shifted over time, noting the areas of some slabs that might be more problematic than others. Examining my drainage, they verified that the current arrangement was largely adequate; the one area that was of concern was identified and explained in quite a bit of detail, and they indicated what the proper resolution would be (which I could handle myself). Completing the exterior analysis, they expertly identified a few areas that they suggested be monitored for any shifting, providing me with the monitoring devices and instructions for installing them properly. The interior analysis involved taking measurements of all ceilings to identify any shifts in the structure of the house - they took a good number of measurements from both levels. They also thoroughly inspected the lower level for any signs of water penetration. I would note that I was both surprised and very pleased to discover that they were both very pet-friendly people. Having completed their measurements, they summarized the result of the visit and were merrily on their way. Within a few days, I had estimates for the identified issues and a report that detailed the examination and findings. It was an absolute pleasure to meet both the engineers, get to know them, and have them perform such a careful and professional analysis of our home. Thanks to them, we have exactly the information we were hoping to get and will definitely be utilizing them in the future. Thank you both so much
- Matvey Foundation RepairMatvey Construction has been an incredible help to us and our building. We're a multi unit co-op building with a leaking and basement and a small budget. We carefully selected a contractor and paid a lot of money for a repair that ultimately did not fix the problem - so frustrating. Second time around, thankfully, we were referred to Matvey Contruction. Mat has patiently addressed all of our questions and explained every step of the project along the way both to our Board and also to the actual building tenants at a building-wide meeting. He's spent many evening hours in long meetings with us explaining the details, and maintained clear communication with us throughout the length of the project. Now their project is complete, and he has continued to help us with (no cost) advice and guidance as we address another problem that was uncovered as part of the water analysis. Basically this firm was and is extremely upfront and trustworthy, and truly acted with our best interests at heart. In the vast and often confusing world of selecting a construction firm, they are one of the best. I would work with them again in a heartbeat and recommend them to anyone
- ESG DesignEli was efficient, clear in all communications and got the work done within a reasonable time. Highly recommend!
- Sabco Consulting Engineers IncI am so grateful to have had the privilege to work with Khalid now in behalf of several clients. He has decades of experience and I feel confident leaning on his expertise for my personal investments as well as referral source. I particularly appreciate his ability to simply communicate complex findings effectively but conversationally. Trust me, I work with many "experts" in my line of work consulting and representing clients in their Real Estate transactions and Khalid is the real deal. He provides peace of mind when questions of structural integrity arise. Thank you Khalid for always making yourself available to answer my questions and for taking such good care of customers
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Additional DBA - A M P Concrete. 3-5 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. May contact through email or phone. Full-Service general contractor specializing in concrete, masonry work, and general construction.
"The owner of the company is working really hard. He tried his best to help me figure out the problem and he did a hands-on inspection of the job that needs to be done."
Matvey Foundation Repair, Inc. specializes in foundation repair, concrete lifting, retaining wall repair, and sloping floor repair. We provide permanent solutions for residential and commercial customers. We also offer waterproofing and concrete floor coatings. A Design Technician will come to your home and explain exactly what is going on after a detailed inspection process. Once they gather all their information, the tech will sit down with you and give you the exact price for a permanent s..
"Concrete slab raised several inches and leveled. Trench drain installed. No mess left behind."
We are the go to for specialty concrete repair, waterproofing, and injection based repairs. This includes sea wall repair, elevator pit waterproofing, cold joint, foundation, and basement waterproofing/repairs. We also offer soil stabilization, asphalt repair, crack repair, ground penetrating radar scans, and thermal imaging scans. WE DO NOT DO CRAWLSPACES.
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"The service was excellent. They were on time. They came in early. It is very important that they're attentive and respectful."
Structural Engineers servicing the greater Seattle area. We also provide general civil engineering and permitting services. No one can match the quality and price of our services. Licensed Professional Engineers. Call us for a free quote and initial consultation at 425-999-4230 or email us at contact@ModernoEngineering.com. More details at www.ModernoEngineering.com
"We bought an old home and needed a structural engineer to assess what condition the house was in so we knew what we could feasibly remodel. We were admittedly ignorant to the whole process. When Felipe came out for the inspection, he was professional, friendly, and happily answered our uninformed questions. We didn't know what to expect in the structural assessment report, but upon receiving the report, it was unquestionably worth the money. I am doing a bit of the remodeling myself and he has been an invaluable resource allowing me to ask questions as I progress through the remodel. I would recommend his services to others, and will certainly use his services again in the future.
Rainy Day Basement Systems specializes in crawl space moisture control, basement waterproofing, crawl space structural repair, and sump pump installation in northern King, Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties of Washington State.
"I was unhappy with the fact that he was unable to give me a full appraisal of the situation and an estimate of the costs at the time of the first appointment"
JP Jones Engineering is a small structural engineering firm located out of Tacoma, WA providing structural design for homeowners, contractors, and architects. Structural services provided are for residential remodels, bearing wall determination/removal, additions, new residences, and light commercial design. Jordan Jones is a fully licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Washington state specializing in structures. He has been a Tacoma local his entire life and enjoys gardening and spending ..
"Very responsive, quick turnaround time. Would certainly use again. Thanks,"
"'Quality work done on time."We can pour your concrete job into any type of shape or design. We can help you construct your project to have curves, slopes, and any other design elements that you wish. We can also add other design elements such as a special design finishing work or coloring. If you can dream it, we will pour it
"A1-NW Partners recently completed a foundation for my house addition. The owner Tom was fantastic and was always providing great communication during the project. If you're looking for a concrete company with great customer service with competitive pricing I highly recommend A1-NW Partners."
Phone # (206) 450-9714 Charlene K. Smith (Char) is a Washington State licensed Architect and DesignWorks NW provides complete building design, permit and construction document services for property owners, developers, and contractors throughout the Puget Sound area. We have a thorough understanding of the current complex building and zoning codes, building permit submittal requirements and permit fees specific to each regulatory agency. We’ve mastered the building permit submittal processes f..
"We hired Char to help us design an addition to our home in Burien, WA. Our addition adds a 300 sq. ft master suite to our 1100 sq. ft house. Char built our trust quickly. She listened carefully to our concerns, and used her own creativity to make huge improvements to our original plans. Our project wouldn’t have looked the same without her input. Char incorporated very specific requests from us concerning noise reduction, and went above and beyond to research many solutions for us to choose from. Char communicated her schedule clearly, we always knew exactly what she was working on, her deliverables, and what we would discuss in our next meeting. We never had a meeting that wasn’t useful. Char helped us navigate the Burien permit process, making sure the drawing package was complete enough to pass the first time. She reached out to specific city officials ahead of time to anticipate any issues before permit submittal. Char created very detailed drawings and has exceptional drafting skills. She added more detail than required at every stage of the design to help us make critical decisions earlier in the process. Our hired GC complimented Char’s drawing package when we put it out for bid, saying it was better than many that he’s seen. We also hired Char to meet with contractors and review estimates. She was able to help us navigate what was a reasonable price and weed out any weird or misleading estimates. In summary, Char has been a fantastic resource for us and has helped make our first major home improvement project much less daunting.
A family run business specializing in custom decks. We are certified installers of low maintenance products such as Azek and TimberTech, and we install natural wood. Our second specialty is kitchen remodeling during the winter months. From 3D design to completion, we have the attention to detail needed for a successful project. Our goal is to understand your project requests so we can assist with design and material options that best meet your needs
"You can stop looking, you have found an honest builder with pride in workmanship. I looked for months for a deck builder I felt would do a good job. Several of them were from Angies list and they were not interested in what I wanted, they were interested in what they could sell me. I talked to them about the fact that I had a mature garden and they would need to work around the plants. They told me I would have to move the plants. I wanted to know if the structure of the deck was still safe. They told me they wouldn’t know until they took the deck apart. I told them what my budget was. They had no advise or options to offer. I balked. They mansplained. I tore up their bids which were outrageous. One was for $33,000. It just isn’t that big a deck. I was really bummed. Then I found Ray. Ray came to my house and inspected the deck I had. He even crawled under it to check the structure. He answered questions. He explained the process and told me what it would cost to replace the deck I had. It was too expensive. He suggested alternative designs that would fit my budget. We talked back and forth for three weeks until we had a nice design that I could afford. He understood about my garden and assured me they could work around the plants and would be careful. He brought me decking samples, discussed pros and cons of different materials, and was patient and answered all my questions. He sent me a schematic of the deck with an estimate that listed supplies. I hired him. Ray and his son were the first contractors to work on my home that I didn’t feel I had to watch to make sure they did the job I paid them for. In fact, when they got some bad materials, they took them back to the supplier rather than just use them anyway. They finished the job at the cost we agreed on and there were no surprises. They left my property cleaner than they found it and not one plant lost its life to them. I now have a deck that is beautiful and that will outlast me. Decks are not all Ray and his son do. The next project I do on my home, this company will be the first I call.
Chumley offers expert consulting and contracting foundational repair services for basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete repair, wall stabilization and much more. We proudly serve the South Puget Sound areas surrounding the Greater Puyallup area.
"Chumley and team have done several jobs for me…all of which were fantastic. They’re highly experienced, and help to come up with common sense solutions to often complex problems. I can’t tell you how refreshing that is in an industry where it’s easy to fleece the public. These guys can be trusted to give you a fair price, and do quality work. Definitely recommend
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- ACS Seattle LLC4742 42nd Ave SW 500
Seattle, Washington 98116 - Aqueous Solutions Inc4585 S 134th Pl
Seattle, Washington 98168 - Bogman Construction Services2400 NW 80th St # 314
Seattle, Washington 98117 - Design Scales3600 East Marginal Way S 25
Seattle, Washington 98134 - DesignWorks NW6523 California Ave SW # 244
Seattle, Washington 98136 - Fossatti Pawlak Structural Engineers1735 Westlake Avenue N #205
Seattle, Washington 98109 - Halas Engineering11711 8th Ave NW
Seattle, Washington 98177 - Harriott Valentine Engineers1932 1st Ave
Seattle, Washington 98101 - J Welch Engineering LLCPO Box 28427
Seattle, Washington 98118 - Matvey Foundation Repair18915 16th Ave S
Seattle, Washington 98188 - MODERNO ENGINEERING4750 32nd Ave S
Seattle, Washington 98118 - PANGEO INC3213 Eastlake Ave E
Seattle, Washington 98102 - QUIRK943 22nd Ave
Seattle, Washington 98122 - Robbins & Co818 SW 142nd St
Seattle, Washington 98166 - Seattle Welding735 S Monroe
Seattle, Washington 98108 - SMITH & HUSTON8618 ROOSEVELT WAY NE
Seattle, Washington 98115 - SWENSON SAY FAGET2124 3rd Ave Suite 100
Seattle, Washington 98121 - WINDWARD CONTRACTING2837 21ST AVE W
Seattle, Washington 98199
- ACS Seattle LLC
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- 1 Slate Construction4013 108th Ave E
Edgewood, Washington 98372
- 1 Slate Construction
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- AMP 59 Concrete LLC34215 40th Ave S
Auburn, Washington 98001 - Azimuth Construction Group LLC607 south 301st street
Federal Way, Washington 98003
- AMP 59 Concrete LLC
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- BARN PROS INC14567 169TH DR SE
Monroe, Washington 98272 - Beyler Consulting5920 100th St SW Suite 25
Lakewood, Washington 98499 - BTL Engineering19011 Woodinville Snohomish Rd NE Ste 100
Woodinville, Washington 98072 - Burlando Home Improvement13526 SE 340th St
Auburn, Washington 98092
- BARN PROS INC
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- Cash M. Carr Technical Services9873 244th PL NE
Redmond, Washington 98053 - Chumley Structural & Foundation Repair201 W Stewart Ave
Puyallup, Washington 98371
- Cash M. Carr Technical Services
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- E R Elite Remodeling LLC2011 Adams Ave
Everett, Washington 98203
- E R Elite Remodeling LLC
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- ISLAND HAMMER LLC19351 8th Ave NE STE 208
Poulsbo, Washington 98370
- ISLAND HAMMER LLC
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- JAKE RICHARDS CUSTOM HOMES8554 122ND AVE NE #56
Kirkland, Washington 98033 - JC Enterprises Construction Services LLC13500 Bel Red Rd Ste 14
Bellevue, Washington 98005 - JP Jones Engineering711 St Helens Ave
Tacoma, Washington 98402
- JAKE RICHARDS CUSTOM HOMES
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- L & L Construction Services Inc2020 Maltby Road, #406
Bothell, Washington 98021
- L & L Construction Services Inc
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- MITCHELL ENGINEERING7821 168TH AVE NE
Redmond, Washington 98052 - MXP Consulting, Inc.PO Box 1637
Issaquah, Washington 98027
- MITCHELL ENGINEERING
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- NELSON CONSULTING ENGINEERING19221 58TH AVE NE
Kenmore, Washington 98028 - NorWest Kitchen & RemodelPO Box 5122
Lynnwood, Washington 98046
- NELSON CONSULTING ENGINEERING
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- Precision Structural Engineering250 MAIN ST A
Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601
- Precision Structural Engineering
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- RAINY DAY BASEMENT SYSTEMS INC18931 59TH AVE NE SUITE 5
Arlington, Washington 98223
- RAINY DAY BASEMENT SYSTEMS INC
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- Sabco Consulting Engineers Inc11322 34th Dr SE
Everett, Washington 98208 - SED Construction LLCP.O. Box 2822
Woodinville, Washington 98072 - SITTS & HILL ENGINEERS4815 Center St
Tacoma, Washington 98409 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN ASSOCIATES3006 Rucker Ave
Everett, Washington 98201 - Surelock Homes Inspection Co.12702 109 Ave Ct. East
Puyallup, Washington 98374
- Sabco Consulting Engineers Inc
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- Timberline Patio Covers2829 NE 3rd St #1112
Renton, Washington 98056
- Timberline Patio Covers
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- Wiese Enterprises Inc17171 128th Place NE
Woodinville, Washington 98072
- Wiese Enterprises Inc