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Stone By Stone Construction LLC.

21234 Capella Pl
2.33(
3
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Stone By Stone Construction LLC.

21234 Capella Pl
2.33(
3
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12 years of experience

Stone By Stone Construction LLC. is owned by Peter Warnke. Peter works with local sub-contractors who he has developed relationships with over his 12 years in the industry. Creating a consistent ongoing relationship with people in the industry allows budgets and schedules to be met on a consistent basis. We require no money down and bill projects on a completion basis once a month. If your project will be completed within a months time then you would only see one bill at the end of project. We accept credit cards but at this point offer no financing options.

"Peter took 90k from us, lied repeatedly, finished about 1/3 of the project, did not get a permit, and then abandoned the job. He didn’t pay subcontractors and has absconded with our money. Working with this crook has been one of the worst experiences of our lives."

Paula G on September 2023

Stone By Stone Construction LLC. is owned by Peter Warnke. Peter works with local sub-contractors who he has developed relationships with over his 12 years in the industry. Creating a consistent ongoing relationship with people in the industry allows budgets and schedules to be met on a consistent basis. We require no money down and bill projects on a completion basis once a month. If your project will be completed within a months time then you would only see one bill at the end of project. We accept credit cards but at this point offer no financing options.

"Peter took 90k from us, lied repeatedly, finished about 1/3 of the project, did not get a permit, and then abandoned the job. He didn’t pay subcontractors and has absconded with our money. Working with this crook has been one of the worst experiences of our lives."

Paula G on September 2023

Araz Homes Corporation North America

9411 NE HWY 99 Ste. 1
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Araz Homes Corporation North America

9411 NE HWY 99 Ste. 1
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27 years of experience

We are a company that is very diverse in our services, we offer in house financing, free estimates, and a multitude of in house services that other companies do not provide.

We are a company that is very diverse in our services, we offer in house financing, free estimates, and a multitude of in house services that other companies do not provide.

Pro Design Construction LLC

236 S 5T Ave
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Pro Design Construction LLC

236 S 5T Ave
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12 years of experience

Whether you need assistance remodeling your whole kitchen to gutting your entire house in order to start completely from scratch, we can assist you. Let one of our friendly and experienced representatives sit down with you to assess your needs, come up with a solution and determine pricing within your budget.

Whether you need assistance remodeling your whole kitchen to gutting your entire house in order to start completely from scratch, we can assist you. Let one of our friendly and experienced representatives sit down with you to assess your needs, come up with a solution and determine pricing within your budget.

Tool Belt Handyman Service, Inc

1815 Columbia Blvd
3.00(
2
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Tool Belt Handyman Service, Inc

1815 Columbia Blvd
3.00(
2
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Customers say: Terrific value
21 years of experience

Tool Belt Handyman Service offers more than 140 years of combined experience with our highly skilled and service oriented technicians. Craftsmanship and value are always our priorities. Our technicians identify themselves with picture ID badges and have undergone thorough background checks.

Tool Belt Handyman Service offers more than 140 years of combined experience with our highly skilled and service oriented technicians. Craftsmanship and value are always our priorities. Our technicians identify themselves with picture ID badges and have undergone thorough background checks.

Pro Fleet NW Inc

2157 SE 190th
5.00(
4
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Pro Fleet NW Inc

2157 SE 190th
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are the Northwest’s local roofing experts. We want to improve your biggest investment. Other websites of ours to check out: www.profleetnw.com www.getaproroof.com www.proplumbnw.com www.proplumbnw.com

We are the Northwest’s local roofing experts. We want to improve your biggest investment. Other websites of ours to check out: www.profleetnw.com www.getaproroof.com www.proplumbnw.com www.proplumbnw.com

Applied Archaeological Research, Inc.

4001 NE Halsey St. Suite 3
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Applied Archaeological Research, Inc.

4001 NE Halsey St. Suite 3
No reviews yet
29 years of experience

Applied Archaeological Research, Inc. (AAR) is a full service cultural resource management firm based in Portland, Oregon. AAR is recognized as a certified Emerging Small Business with nine full time employees. All project-level staff are highly skilled and trained professionals. AARspecializes in compliance archaeology and historic preservation. For a full list of our services and to find out more about AAR, please go our website at www.aar-crm.com.

Applied Archaeological Research, Inc. (AAR) is a full service cultural resource management firm based in Portland, Oregon. AAR is recognized as a certified Emerging Small Business with nine full time employees. All project-level staff are highly skilled and trained professionals. AARspecializes in compliance archaeology and historic preservation. For a full list of our services and to find out more about AAR, please go our website at www.aar-crm.com.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

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