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Value Max Construction LLC

5.00(
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Value Max Construction LLC

5.00(
22
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
76 local quotes requested

Here at Value Max Construction we specialize in both interior and some exterior remodeling. These are some high quality services that our family owned and operated company provides: Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Kitchen Cabinets Painting Flooring Interior & Exterior Painting Deck Restoration Tile and more. At Value Max Construction, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest service standards. Our core values, which include honesty, quality, punctuality, reliability, and cleanliness, are the foundation of our business, and we believe that they are essential for ensuring our clients' satisfaction. By adhering to these values, we are confident that we will not only meet but exceed your expectations and help to increase the value of your valuable home.

"I had an excellent experience working with Value Max Construction. Roman, the owner, was incredibly professional, honest, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire project. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I was comfortable with each step before moving forward. The team delivered high-quality work with great attention to detail. They showed up on time, worked efficiently, and kept the area clean. You can really see the pride they take in their craftsmanship. Roman and his crew went above and beyond to make sure the final result was exactly what I wanted. I’m extremely happy with the outcome and would definitely hire them again. If you’re looking for a trustworthy construction company that provides great service and even better results, Value Max Construction with Roman is the way to go!"

Quynh D on November 2025

Here at Value Max Construction we specialize in both interior and some exterior remodeling. These are some high quality services that our family owned and operated company provides: Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Kitchen Cabinets Painting Flooring Interior & Exterior Painting Deck Restoration Tile and more. At Value Max Construction, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest service standards. Our core values, which include honesty, quality, punctuality, reliability, and cleanliness, are the foundation of our business, and we believe that they are essential for ensuring our clients' satisfaction. By adhering to these values, we are confident that we will not only meet but exceed your expectations and help to increase the value of your valuable home.

"I had an excellent experience working with Value Max Construction. Roman, the owner, was incredibly professional, honest, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire project. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I was comfortable with each step before moving forward. The team delivered high-quality work with great attention to detail. They showed up on time, worked efficiently, and kept the area clean. You can really see the pride they take in their craftsmanship. Roman and his crew went above and beyond to make sure the final result was exactly what I wanted. I’m extremely happy with the outcome and would definitely hire them again. If you’re looking for a trustworthy construction company that provides great service and even better results, Value Max Construction with Roman is the way to go!"

Quynh D on November 2025


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DP Palmer Painting & Restoration

4.95(
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DP Palmer Painting & Restoration

4.95(
66
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
70 local quotes requested

DP Palmer Painting & Restoration has been proudly offering design, restoration, and painting services in Seattle, Bellevue and Renton areas for many years. Our priority is the satisfaction of our clients, so we always take the time to ensure you are satisfied with the design of your space before starting any work. Our licensed, insured, and bonded painters and designers have years of experience in small and large painting projects in Seattle. They enjoy working closely with clients to ensure each project is perfect down to the last detail. When hiring DP Palmer Painting & Restoration for your interior and exterior painting, wall restoration and commercial design area painting needs, we ensure that the experience is completely hassle-free. We will personally empty the spaces to be painted with the utmost care, packaging fragile objects and doing all of the heavy lifting for you. You can rest assured that your floors and carpets will be well protected and that our professional painters will work diligently to ensure the quality of their work. We will never rush a residential or commercial painting job. We will use top quality paint and tools to complete the contract to your specifications. We will never leave any tools, stains or materials behind that you must clean up. We will always stand behind our work and satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Additional contact name - Suzanne Hinton. Additional email - [email protected].

"Larry took on the incredibly ambitious project of renovating our 1914 Craftsman home, repainting the exterior, expanding the primary bathroom, refinishing floors, decking, stairwells, expanding and updating the kitchen, updating electrical and heating systems to modern standards, and so much more.The project is almost complete, but we were so excited that we wanted to write the review anyway! Throughout the process, Larry and his crew worked tirelessly to get things done, always focusing on quality and making sure we were happy with the work. Even partway through the project, neighbors were already commenting on how much they loved his color choices, and how much he and his crew cared about the project. Even given how large the project was, Larry and his crew tackled it head-on and got it done; he really brought out what made this home so special to us. We're really happy to have had the chance to work with Larry, and are really appreciating how wonderful our new home is thanks to him and his crew."

Chris G on March 2025

DP Palmer Painting & Restoration has been proudly offering design, restoration, and painting services in Seattle, Bellevue and Renton areas for many years. Our priority is the satisfaction of our clients, so we always take the time to ensure you are satisfied with the design of your space before starting any work. Our licensed, insured, and bonded painters and designers have years of experience in small and large painting projects in Seattle. They enjoy working closely with clients to ensure each project is perfect down to the last detail. When hiring DP Palmer Painting & Restoration for your interior and exterior painting, wall restoration and commercial design area painting needs, we ensure that the experience is completely hassle-free. We will personally empty the spaces to be painted with the utmost care, packaging fragile objects and doing all of the heavy lifting for you. You can rest assured that your floors and carpets will be well protected and that our professional painters will work diligently to ensure the quality of their work. We will never rush a residential or commercial painting job. We will use top quality paint and tools to complete the contract to your specifications. We will never leave any tools, stains or materials behind that you must clean up. We will always stand behind our work and satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Additional contact name - Suzanne Hinton. Additional email - [email protected].

"Larry took on the incredibly ambitious project of renovating our 1914 Craftsman home, repainting the exterior, expanding the primary bathroom, refinishing floors, decking, stairwells, expanding and updating the kitchen, updating electrical and heating systems to modern standards, and so much more.The project is almost complete, but we were so excited that we wanted to write the review anyway! Throughout the process, Larry and his crew worked tirelessly to get things done, always focusing on quality and making sure we were happy with the work. Even partway through the project, neighbors were already commenting on how much they loved his color choices, and how much he and his crew cared about the project. Even given how large the project was, Larry and his crew tackled it head-on and got it done; he really brought out what made this home so special to us. We're really happy to have had the chance to work with Larry, and are really appreciating how wonderful our new home is thanks to him and his crew."

Chris G on March 2025


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Earths Element

4.90(
10
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Earths Element

4.90(
10
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
59 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They were on time and worked quickly. I felt the price was reasonable and plan to have them quote my next project. They were polite and cleaned up after the installation was completed. Good job!"

Linda Z on August 2025

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They were on time and worked quickly. I felt the price was reasonable and plan to have them quote my next project. They were polite and cleaned up after the installation was completed. Good job!"

Linda Z on August 2025


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Five Star Bath Solutions of North Seattle

5.00(
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Five Star Bath Solutions of North Seattle

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
82 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

At Five Star Bath Solutions, we focus solely on the bathroom so you can get the best experience possible. Specializing our work means that we have more time to focus on each project and much more experience in doing that type of remodeling. We are experts in Shower and Tub Conversions, Bath Remodel, Bath & Shower Combo, New Shower Safety & Accessibility Walk-In Baths.

At Five Star Bath Solutions, we focus solely on the bathroom so you can get the best experience possible. Specializing our work means that we have more time to focus on each project and much more experience in doing that type of remodeling. We are experts in Shower and Tub Conversions, Bath Remodel, Bath & Shower Combo, New Shower Safety & Accessibility Walk-In Baths.


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Evergreen Home Exteriors

3.76(
17
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Evergreen Home Exteriors

3.76(
17
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Customers say: Quality work
170 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

At Evergreen Home Exteriors we are all about our customers. Our philosophy is simple. We give customers the kind of experience we ourselves would want. Everything we have learned about customer service has been from our experience as customers and feedback from our customers over the past decades. We have developed a seamless communication system that allows our customers constant access to their project, no matter what phase of the process they are in. If you are tired of the mediocre service that has become the new normal, then give us a try! We will make you a customer for life!!

"As the GC for my own full home renovation, I was looking for a turn-key company that I could outsource and trust to handle the exterior work for my house (new house wrap, siding, and window/door installation). I was really optimistic about this company because they were a Hardie-certified installer. I hired them to install about 30 top-of-the-line Andersen windows, several exterior doors, and install all new Hardie siding and trim. Unfortunately things went south on day 1 and continued to spiral out of control. In a nutshell, I had three different project managers assigned to me throughout the project, and neither of them came on site once the project started (until the very end, and the last project manager was awesome... kuddos to him!). The first crew that came on board were subcontractors, not Evergreen employees. When they started to install my windows, I knew immediately that they did not know how to properly flash a window sill (they had gaps in the Vycor flashing, didn't wrap the sill properly, etc. etc.). I called this to the PM's attention but nothing was done. The crew installed all windows in one day, not properly flashed. Crew was retrained and came back to "fix" them, but still didn't properly flash them. Meanwhile, they were taping the seams on our house wrap in the rain, when the house wrap was wet, so nothing stuck and had to be redone. Fortunately this crew was let go and I was told they were going to bring their "in-house" crew to finish. The next crew was awesome and they ended up removing all windows and reinstalling them. In total, each window was installed three times! As a result, some of the nail flanges and seals were broken. I called this out to the PM and owner of the company but did not get a response. From this point on, the crew that stayed on did a good job and was pleasant to work with (but I found out they were also subcontractors, not "in-house" employees as I was told up front). The delivery of a few windows and doors were delayed by about three months, which was my responsibility. I told all project managers about this upfront, including the first project manager before the project started. He said it was okay and that we could start the project and hold back a specific percentage amount of the project payment until they arrived so they could return to complete it at a later time. He and I agreed and the project moved forward. When the owner of the company, Jon Jordan, found out about the window/door delays, he was irate. His brother/GM and PM (who were both very polite and professional) called me and tried to negotiate a higher partial payment percentage rate which was absolutely frustrating to me. I explained to them that I had suffered for months through the project with extreme errors and redos, which caused mental angst, and that we had already agreed on a percentage on day one. Nonetheless, I was willing to increase the partial payment a little bit just to wrap things up. The owner followed up that evening by texting me in an aggressive, threatening tone. He said my only options were to allow them to finish the project immediately (which was impossible because we didn't have the remaining windows or doors), or pay them in full immediately and they would return after the doors/windows arrived a few months later. Otherwise he would sue me and put a lien on my home. He and I hadn't even spoken prior to that, and it was shocking to get such an aggressive text from a guy who never even heard my side of the story… I proposed to the owner that we cease the contract immediately, and that I would pay them for all work completed at that point. We agreed on how much work was remaining, and removed that amount from the contract price. We cancelled the contract, he had his remaining materials picked up and that was that. Again, I was hopeful for this company and wanted to have a great experience, but due to the poor project management experience, inexperienced subcontractors who caused damage and significant delays, and a sue-happy, angry owner who lacked professionalism and compassion, I could never re-consider hiring, let alone recommend, this company for any type of contracting work."

Josh T on November 2023

At Evergreen Home Exteriors we are all about our customers. Our philosophy is simple. We give customers the kind of experience we ourselves would want. Everything we have learned about customer service has been from our experience as customers and feedback from our customers over the past decades. We have developed a seamless communication system that allows our customers constant access to their project, no matter what phase of the process they are in. If you are tired of the mediocre service that has become the new normal, then give us a try! We will make you a customer for life!!

"As the GC for my own full home renovation, I was looking for a turn-key company that I could outsource and trust to handle the exterior work for my house (new house wrap, siding, and window/door installation). I was really optimistic about this company because they were a Hardie-certified installer. I hired them to install about 30 top-of-the-line Andersen windows, several exterior doors, and install all new Hardie siding and trim. Unfortunately things went south on day 1 and continued to spiral out of control. In a nutshell, I had three different project managers assigned to me throughout the project, and neither of them came on site once the project started (until the very end, and the last project manager was awesome... kuddos to him!). The first crew that came on board were subcontractors, not Evergreen employees. When they started to install my windows, I knew immediately that they did not know how to properly flash a window sill (they had gaps in the Vycor flashing, didn't wrap the sill properly, etc. etc.). I called this to the PM's attention but nothing was done. The crew installed all windows in one day, not properly flashed. Crew was retrained and came back to "fix" them, but still didn't properly flash them. Meanwhile, they were taping the seams on our house wrap in the rain, when the house wrap was wet, so nothing stuck and had to be redone. Fortunately this crew was let go and I was told they were going to bring their "in-house" crew to finish. The next crew was awesome and they ended up removing all windows and reinstalling them. In total, each window was installed three times! As a result, some of the nail flanges and seals were broken. I called this out to the PM and owner of the company but did not get a response. From this point on, the crew that stayed on did a good job and was pleasant to work with (but I found out they were also subcontractors, not "in-house" employees as I was told up front). The delivery of a few windows and doors were delayed by about three months, which was my responsibility. I told all project managers about this upfront, including the first project manager before the project started. He said it was okay and that we could start the project and hold back a specific percentage amount of the project payment until they arrived so they could return to complete it at a later time. He and I agreed and the project moved forward. When the owner of the company, Jon Jordan, found out about the window/door delays, he was irate. His brother/GM and PM (who were both very polite and professional) called me and tried to negotiate a higher partial payment percentage rate which was absolutely frustrating to me. I explained to them that I had suffered for months through the project with extreme errors and redos, which caused mental angst, and that we had already agreed on a percentage on day one. Nonetheless, I was willing to increase the partial payment a little bit just to wrap things up. The owner followed up that evening by texting me in an aggressive, threatening tone. He said my only options were to allow them to finish the project immediately (which was impossible because we didn't have the remaining windows or doors), or pay them in full immediately and they would return after the doors/windows arrived a few months later. Otherwise he would sue me and put a lien on my home. He and I hadn't even spoken prior to that, and it was shocking to get such an aggressive text from a guy who never even heard my side of the story… I proposed to the owner that we cease the contract immediately, and that I would pay them for all work completed at that point. We agreed on how much work was remaining, and removed that amount from the contract price. We cancelled the contract, he had his remaining materials picked up and that was that. Again, I was hopeful for this company and wanted to have a great experience, but due to the poor project management experience, inexperienced subcontractors who caused damage and significant delays, and a sue-happy, angry owner who lacked professionalism and compassion, I could never re-consider hiring, let alone recommend, this company for any type of contracting work."

Josh T on November 2023


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Builder Land LLC

5.00(
19
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Builder Land LLC

5.00(
19
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

We, Edward and Poul Stolyarenko, father and son, are the founders of Builder Land LLC. We share 42 years of collective construction experience between the two of us. We operate our family business in Great Seattle Washington state where we put a lot of hard work and passion into improving people's lives through turning their dreams and vision into reality and providing them a home that they love spending time in and a space that is more functional. Our values are integrity and honesty. We are fair in our project assessment and estimating. We strive to provide excellent communication and to always exceed your expectations. We take pride in our work and want every project to be a masterpiece. We hope to get the chance to work with you and help improve your home. Call or text us directly at (949) 562-8531 or email today to chat about your project!

"Builder Land did an amazing job with my project! I can't recommend them enough-very pleased with their work and the experience working with them! I have a small business that I wanted to add a shower and have the existing bathroom remodeled. From the beginning Edward took the time to hear all the details of the project and understand them, he also was very helpful with offering ideas when I was unsure of some of the design details. He has a good eye for excellence and didn't miss a detail. Edward and his crew were very professional, personable, respectful and cleanly. Within 48 hours of committing to the project he started the demo and it didn't stop until it was fully done in the projected time. 10/10 recommend going with Builder Land!"

Micaela T on January 2023

We, Edward and Poul Stolyarenko, father and son, are the founders of Builder Land LLC. We share 42 years of collective construction experience between the two of us. We operate our family business in Great Seattle Washington state where we put a lot of hard work and passion into improving people's lives through turning their dreams and vision into reality and providing them a home that they love spending time in and a space that is more functional. Our values are integrity and honesty. We are fair in our project assessment and estimating. We strive to provide excellent communication and to always exceed your expectations. We take pride in our work and want every project to be a masterpiece. We hope to get the chance to work with you and help improve your home. Call or text us directly at (949) 562-8531 or email today to chat about your project!

"Builder Land did an amazing job with my project! I can't recommend them enough-very pleased with their work and the experience working with them! I have a small business that I wanted to add a shower and have the existing bathroom remodeled. From the beginning Edward took the time to hear all the details of the project and understand them, he also was very helpful with offering ideas when I was unsure of some of the design details. He has a good eye for excellence and didn't miss a detail. Edward and his crew were very professional, personable, respectful and cleanly. Within 48 hours of committing to the project he started the demo and it didn't stop until it was fully done in the projected time. 10/10 recommend going with Builder Land!"

Micaela T on January 2023


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Mr. Handyman of SE Bellevue

4.69(
297
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Mr. Handyman of SE Bellevue

4.69(
297
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
259 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Mr. Handyman takes great pride in providing the best service in the industry. We do it by answering our phones, scheduling on-time appointments, providing the best skilled employee technicians in the area and guaranteeing our work. No Subcontractors. Over 70% of our work is provided to repeat and referral customers including many Angie’s List customers. We look forward to earning the privilege of being your regular home repair, maintenance and improvement company. Locally owned and operated.

"Helpfully diagnosed our issue."

Elizabeth P on February 2021

Mr. Handyman takes great pride in providing the best service in the industry. We do it by answering our phones, scheduling on-time appointments, providing the best skilled employee technicians in the area and guaranteeing our work. No Subcontractors. Over 70% of our work is provided to repeat and referral customers including many Angie’s List customers. We look forward to earning the privilege of being your regular home repair, maintenance and improvement company. Locally owned and operated.

"Helpfully diagnosed our issue."

Elizabeth P on February 2021


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EC Hardwood Flooring

5.00(
92
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EC Hardwood Flooring

5.00(
92
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

We stand out by professionalism obtained with each job that I performed in the last decade. My customers are very satisfied with the finish product that results from my attention to details and passion that I have for woodwork. After I complete the job, more satisfaction arises by leaving the house dust free, using dustless machines/equipment.

"George and his team did a great job. Very knowledgeable, professional, and skilled."

Zach W on July 2025

We stand out by professionalism obtained with each job that I performed in the last decade. My customers are very satisfied with the finish product that results from my attention to details and passion that I have for woodwork. After I complete the job, more satisfaction arises by leaving the house dust free, using dustless machines/equipment.

"George and his team did a great job. Very knowledgeable, professional, and skilled."

Zach W on July 2025


Excel General Contractor, LLC

4.86(
76
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Excel General Contractor, LLC

4.86(
76
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 local quotes requested

Excel General Contractor is a full service home remodeling and construction contractor. We offer a high level of customer service while maintaining fair pricing. Our team is small enough that you get individualized attention but big enough to get your project done effectively and efficiently. We do all projects from small repairs and renovations up to designing and building you a complete new custom home.

"Nate allowed me to order my bathtub myself, which was nice. Lowe's failing to deliver when promised, was not. This delayed the start, and although it did take longer than I expected, everything came out great. They did not charge me extra after the water damage was exposed, which was a relief. One of the other estimates I got from a general contractor was for 3x as much, AND they planned to add on after the wall was opened. The bathroom specialists wanted 150% of what we paid, and I think we ended up with better results."

Christopher B on March 2025

Excel General Contractor is a full service home remodeling and construction contractor. We offer a high level of customer service while maintaining fair pricing. Our team is small enough that you get individualized attention but big enough to get your project done effectively and efficiently. We do all projects from small repairs and renovations up to designing and building you a complete new custom home.

"Nate allowed me to order my bathtub myself, which was nice. Lowe's failing to deliver when promised, was not. This delayed the start, and although it did take longer than I expected, everything came out great. They did not charge me extra after the water damage was exposed, which was a relief. One of the other estimates I got from a general contractor was for 3x as much, AND they planned to add on after the wall was opened. The bathroom specialists wanted 150% of what we paid, and I think we ended up with better results."

Christopher B on March 2025


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PacWest Floors & More

4.62(
98
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PacWest Floors & More

4.62(
98
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
100 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

Pacwest Floors of Bothell is more than just a flooring store. We are a smaller company with the same pricing as a larger store or chain. What that means is that you get the unbelievable pricing like a chain store, but receive the attention to detail and customer service that the larger stores sometimes struggle with. Our appointment only showroom offers a large selection of every type of floor-covering and counters. Pacwest also has the expert installation crews that they have been working with for over 20 years and the owner of the company has been in the industry for 35 years! We guarantee you will be thrilled with both the pricing and customer service!

"Check your invoices carefully. They overcharge. I had several types of work done by Pac West Floors. When I reviewed the invoices, I found several discrepancies. I was charged for Sales Tax on the Quotes and again on the invoices (double charged). I was billed for work that was not done, etc. All together overcharged $1400.00. Tried to work with them, first person - yes we owe you refund. No refund. Sent info to owner - no answer."

Delores B on October 2025

Pacwest Floors of Bothell is more than just a flooring store. We are a smaller company with the same pricing as a larger store or chain. What that means is that you get the unbelievable pricing like a chain store, but receive the attention to detail and customer service that the larger stores sometimes struggle with. Our appointment only showroom offers a large selection of every type of floor-covering and counters. Pacwest also has the expert installation crews that they have been working with for over 20 years and the owner of the company has been in the industry for 35 years! We guarantee you will be thrilled with both the pricing and customer service!

"Check your invoices carefully. They overcharge. I had several types of work done by Pac West Floors. When I reviewed the invoices, I found several discrepancies. I was charged for Sales Tax on the Quotes and again on the invoices (double charged). I was billed for work that was not done, etc. All together overcharged $1400.00. Tried to work with them, first person - yes we owe you refund. No refund. Sent info to owner - no answer."

Delores B on October 2025

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Granite Restoration questions, answered by experts

Both buffing and polishing increase the longevity of your floors by removing scratches and buildup, but they are different processes. Polishing removes the top layer of your floor, removing surface-level scuffs and scratches. Buffing your floor involves filling the scratches and scuffs with a buffing solution. No matter which method you choose, you can rest assured that both techniques will leave your floor looking shiny and new.  

You can cut granite countertops after installing them, but you need to consider the mess it will make. Dust will be everywhere, and lots of protective gear will be required. On top of that, you will need to measure meticulously to make sure the cuts you make are perfect; otherwise, you’ll be stuck having to replace the entire slab of granite, which is a much bigger job. 

Yes, baking soda does shine marble. Sprinkle it directly on the marble and let it sit for about five minutes, then wipe it clean with a damp microfiber cloth. If you’d like to make a baking soda paste, then simply mix the baking soda with equal parts water and apply it. You can also add baking soda and dishwashing liquid to a bucket of warm water and mop a marble surface.

There are a few ways to remove calcium buildup in your pipes, but the most natural option involves vinegar, baking soda, and boiling water. To use this method, pour 1/2 cup of vinegar down the drain you're trying to clear, then follow it up with 1/2 cup of baking soda. Place a rag over the drain to create a light seal and leave it for 30 minutes. Remove the rag, then pour a pot of boiling water into the drain. After the water drains, wipe everything down with a sponge.

The best practice is to reseal the counters every few months or at least once a year, depending on how much traffic your kitchen gets. If you’re handy, you can learn how to seal granite countertops or leave it to the pros if you want peace of mind that it is done correctly.

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