Skagit Building Salvage is one of my favorite places to go when I want to be inspired to do…read moresomething cool to my house, yet get overwhelmed by the sheer number of ideas I come up with and end up leaving empty handed. Seriously, with everything from building materials to kitchen appliances to rusty mannequins, this place almost has it all. And if you're super creative, you'll probably come up with an idea for that rusty vintage doorknob or segment of a bowling alley lane. For me, I just like to wander the place (don't miss the huge outside yard too!), dream of the day I'll be creative enough to renovate my entire home using "found" materials, and leave with money in my pocket. It's sort of a fun way to spend a couple of hours on a lazy Saturday!

The window and door selection is the best I have seen at a salvage yard in Western WA, and I have…read morebeen to them all. I recently purchased 9 large windows, great price, great quality and gorgeous! But the best part was the service--every single person was helpful and kind!

Another windstorm and another portion of my fence just blew over. I can either take over an hour to…read moreget my lumber at the big box stores, or I can go to Mount Vernon Building Center and have them get everything ready to go for me, all I have to do is tell them what I need and they get it. Super hady location away from the congested part of Mount Vernon, and I never have to wait for someone to help me, and if there is a part that my contractor tells to get and I have no idea what it even is, they always put two and two together for me and send me home with the right thing. Another business that makes Mount Vernon a wonderful place to live, even when it gets windy!

I needed to construct five large windscreen/privacy panels in my garden, the primary component…read more being RUSTY corrugated metal. After multiple conversations with the salesperson at MVBC regarding the project, and considering the products available, the order was placed for my untreated metal panels, which I was assured would rust quickly. The materials were delivered in a timely manner, but construction was delayed due to months of bad weather. When we were finally able to complete construction we discovered that the panels were galvanized - exactly what i did NOT want, which is why I went to MVBC for this special order instead of just buying far lest costly galvanized roofing panels at any big box store. When I contacted MVBC to discuss the matter, she confirmed that she ordered galvanized panels because that was the only option. None of which was mentioned to me in our several earlier conversations, and her only other comment was "Well, I'm no expert on metal." {!!). Well then I recommend you put someone on the order desk who DOES know what they're talking about, because I now have five huge problems on my hand that I did not create and no way to solve.

The donation center where we drop off have no patience and very rude. She didn't care if I was…read morethinking. She was yelling at me to see what you do. Sorry I don't function fast. I need to think before I do any thing

From the unusual to the extraordinary can be found here. Today I found some useful tools and new…read moreboard games and an assortment of screws and nails. I also found a recumbent exercise bike that I had been looking for a long time. I always have a grand time just browsing this unique thrift store.

August 2021 I'm a…read morefive star rated contractor. I recently tried this lumber yard by giving them two of my new construction homes. I gave them a competitive bid from another company but cautioned the agent to read the sent plans and compare pricings and contents. He ignored the plans and began sending me materials based on another lumber yard's quote. He missed over $8,000 of lumber he was supposed to bid on and deliver. Every few days I was sending a runner to buy materials they missed delivering at twice the quoted price. This lumber yard gives you partial quotes not knowing construction and lean down the needed materials only to have to send more later...it's an old lumber yard ploy. When I complained to the owner he never returned back with a resolution but instead sent a "post dated" notice to lien which legally was to be sent "upon ordering materials" and is now void and mute. I will never use this company again and the agent is inept and did not follow instructions...His comment was "we do this all the time"

Great prices, great crew, great product, excellent deliveries. Well-stocked inventory.read more

Under new ownership. Great group of people! For those who have given bad reviews due to quality…read moreconcerns. Please recognize what cedar is not. It is not a man made pc of composite material. It's not stainless steel. It is naturally made where some of the "defects" are either accepted or cut out to your own specifications. It's not all the same color. Tannins do bleed through the finish but the tannins are what makes Cedar naturally decay resistant. Cedar is naturally decay resistant, light weight and the look of which is incomparable.

Five years ago we had Spane build us a 40x60 pole building with a loft. BEST INVESTMENT WE EVER…read moreMADE! Not only were they about a third less than their competitors, they also used higher quality materials, and finished the job quickly! And, they dot every "i" and cross every "t" so there are no surprises from the county or whathaveyou. YAY! Every suggestion they made has been something we now would not want to live without, how cool is that? I may not know a great deal about construction, but my husband does and he sings their praises to everyone and anyone. I can assure you, this is the company you want to hire. They are honest and straightforward, with well-trained, dedicated employees. You might notice, I am a big fan!

Over the years, I've watched Spane's crews build several different buildings here on Whidbey…read moreIsland. I have some experience in the building trades and was impressed by what I saw both in the quality of work and by the simple fact that unlike many Contractors/Subs these days, when Spane's crew got started, they didn't stop until the project was finished. In early 2025 I decided I wanted to build a 30'x32' shop at my house for my own use. I got bids from 5 different contractors and I decided on Spane for three main reasons: First, in my initial and subsequent meetings with Michelle, their designer and estimator, I learned she was very knowledgeable, personable, and very easy to work with. She took me through the entire design/build process from the beginning to the end, cheerfully answered my questions and put up with me changing my mind several times during the process. Because of her thoroughness, there were no surprises from start to finish. She made it easy. Second, Spane's bid came in the lowest, but I thought it was reasonable as I had done my own estimate of materials and labor based on current costs. (Unlike some of these Contractors around here who jack their bids up to try to make a years profit from a 2 month project...) Third, and most important, over the years I had seen for myself the quality of their work and at the end of my build, my new shop is exactly what I expected and exactly what I wanted. In today's world, Spane actually understands and pursues customer satisfaction and I can't recommend them highly enough.

Horrible customer service. Ive been trying to place an order and have had sever issues with their…read morewebsite

We have a motorhome with an entry carpet that contours around our dash and seats. We needed to…read morereplace it because it was worn out. We brought our old carpet to the Flooring Outlet. We met Darrell who took us to the back to look at remnants. We chose a nice remnant and told them we needed it to be cut, shaped, bound and a rubber backing applied. It only took a few days and they were finished. They did such a great job! Our new carpet was nicer than the old one, and it even fit better! They did a great job at a very reasonable price and fast turnaround. Highly recommend!

They responded almost immediately to my request for a quote, offered a good price with 2 day…read moreavailability. The cedar 6x6 posts I ordered were excellent quality for knotty grade. They assisted with a very tight tie down in my truck which got me home. I couldn't ask for any more.

Amazing customer service. Amazing prices…read more Can't recommend enough! The staff was incredibly knowledgeable on all types of wood as well as the pricing. Email responses are lightening fast which I appreciated since I had numerous projects to take care of for clients.

We hired Mike and his team to do 4 bathroom remodels for us. One was a complete reconstruction of…read morea broken crumbling one and three were in current home. Crew was responsive and diligent with all work. Communication was good throughout all projects and we were advised of any cost changes as needed. Very quick to correct or fix anything that came up. All bathrooms are complete and look good. We appreciate the work they put in. We would use them again for any projects needed. Very friendly and knowledgeable crew.

Dec 16, 2020, Hired Mike Howard to repair structural damaged to my home caused by extensive dry rot…read moredamage. This was not a trivial job. The dry rot had compromised a main structural corner beam which supported the second story. The repair would first require building a temporary support to hold up the second story while removing the damaged support beam and replacing all of the dry rot wood. The repair process required first coordinating with a structural engineer to design a repair plan and then with the Snohomish County office to issue a repair permit. Mike was very helpful through the entire process. Mike was confident that he could perform the repair safely and within code without an engineering drawing, but suggested that the drawing would likely be required for the county to issue the permit. I decided to get the engineering drawing and Mike was right. The county flat out said that this repair required an engineering review and drawing. I told Mike I would hire him for the job, but only after I saw and understood what the repair plan entailed. Mike met with the engineer to discuss the repair job and then Mike outlined for me exactly how he would complete the repair. While listening to Mike explain the repair process it was apparent to me that he completely understood the structural design of a home. Having a contractor with this type of experience and knowledge was the only way I would go. Mike was a pleasure to work with. He answered all of my questions with integrity and no BS. I decided to take the 2 days off to watch the work performed. Mike had no issues with this. He discussed the work while it was in process and I always felt comfortable with his decisions and confidence. The work was done in accordance to the engineering drawing and the permit was signed off and closed without any issues. The images show the before and after work, minus the exterior wall board nailed up. I decided to repair the drywall and brickwork myself. Thanks for a wonderful job and experience Mike.