"We had Near Me Roofing Company re-shingle my 2 story house. The crew was professional , clean and on time. On our first day, it started to rain and they were happy to re-schedule to another day of the week. We were very satisfied with the finished product and would recommend them."
"Vic and his team did a great job remodeling our bathroom. I appreciated the consistent communication and problem solving throughout the process. It was our first big project so it was really helpful to have Vic walk us through the process and help figure out some hiccups along the way. The team did quality work and I would definitely hire them for other projects in the future."
"Iconiq Construction put in our LVP floors and they did such a nice job. Everything looks really good, they were nice to work with, and we?re just so happy how it turned out."
"Scott is very knowledgeable about construction and many facets of remodeling and carpentry. He is open and approachable. He is hardworking, responsible, and transparent in his communication. I loved the final product and would hire him again for any future projects."
"Project scope- renovate the office (including taking down walls), redoing the entire staircase (replacing carpet with wood, new rail design), converting space to wine closet/room, updating master bathroom, mudroom and basement, updating light fixtures throughout home, new baseboards. Kelly and his team were amazing and I would recommend them to anyone who wants quality work. They were very communicative throughout the entire process- from picking out products and materials (to which they referred me to a store that gave great pricing), approval and change orders from the original project scope. Friends and family were so pleased with the results and I couldn't have asked for better! On a side. note, Kelly is (or was) a firefighter with Snohomish County; I believe in supporting our local businesses and this was the icing on top of an amazing chocolate cake!"
"Iron Earth is the complete deal. They took down an 70 yr old garage that had seen much better days and replaced it with an exciting new garage and RV Port with a storage loft.
Dan Faris and his crew did a marvelous job of tackling every step of the process; from planning, permitting, design, teardown, removal of old garage and every facet of the build.
Unlike some contractors I've experienced in the past, he listened to our wants and needs. Discussing what could and couldn't be done while providing the details. I knew they were offering us to be partners in the process, not telling us what the project would be like others had. The team was professional and reliable i knew I could trust them in every facet. Iron Earth Construction and Dan Faris will be my go to for future projects, as I know I can rely on them."
"Japheth was professional in setting and keeping appointments. He was very communicative during the process letting me know the next steps and work schedules. He performed quality work and even did some things to ensure the deck has a long life. He protected the materials on site (from rain) and maintained a clean work area. I would use him again on future projects."
"While I did not hire this company ultimately, I remained very impressed that they came to the site fully prepared (they did a ton of research on my property) and were ready to go day one had we chosen to go with them. In the end, we only decided to go with another contractor due to their existing familiarity with the current neighborhood we were in however, Empirevue are a top notch professional company judging by our initial interaction and I will be reaching out to them again for our other projects"
"All the work was on time and to satisfaction! The crew was kind and professional! I would definitely use this company again for all my home improvements!"
To qualify as a guest house, a structure needs to meet your local building code requirements. In some locations, a guest house must be a separate residence from the primary home. In other locations, you may be able to connect the two buildings and still call the second building a guest house. However, a structure doesn’t often need a minimum size to qualify as a guest house.
Depending on your structure, you may not need planning permission. Major excavation, anything that changes the external appearance of your home, or any construction that will affect your neighbors will need planning permission. However, no planning permission is required if you’re just converting an existing space into a root cellar.
Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.
The difference between a pole barn and a stick-built barn is in the construction. Large poles in the ground provide support for pole barns. For stick-built barns, 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 lumber (known as sticks) create a frame around load-bearing beams. Stick-built construction is far more popular for residential homes. Pole barns are more cost-effective because they require fewer materials and less labor.
Technically, most states allow tiny homes, but it depends on the definition of tiny and whether the structure is permanent. Zoning laws regarding home size and construction are significant factors. For instance, a tiny home may be legal as a recreational vehicle in most areas, but you may only install it on a property if it complies with building and zoning codes.
The Startup, WA homeowners’ guide to storm shelter services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
When you’re looking to make a safer space for your family during storms, tornado shelter costs may come to mind. See how much you can expect to pay here.
What is a storm shelter? It can keep you safe during a tornado, hurricane, or other weather event. This guide will introduce you to the different types.
