You will be satisfied with your experience!…read more We recently completed a large foundation project with Groundworks in Edmonds, WA -- a roughly $70,000 job involving permits, engineering reports, and significant structural work. Given the scope and importance of the project, I wanted to share a complete and thoughtful perspective. Overall Experience From intake through execution, the experience was strong. The consultation was detailed, the proposed solution was clearly explained, and the permitting and engineering process -- which took a couple of months -- was handled smoothly with consistent updates. The crew worked efficiently, and the quality of the foundation work itself was solid. The Consultation & Planning Our home sits on a steep slope, and an addition at the back had begun to settle. Groundworks sent out Jerry for the initial consultation, and he was excellent. Jerry was knowledgeable, energetic, and charismatic, and he took the time to clearly walk us through the problem, the proposed solutions, and what a job of this scale would realistically involve. He explained the engineering considerations in plain language, answered questions thoroughly, and helped us understand both the risks and the long-term benefits of doing the work properly. From an intake and planning standpoint, we felt confident moving forward. The Project The scope of work was extensive and involved foundation reinforcement along the entire back of our house, as well as drilling and post installation outside of the foundation to properly support a failing rear addition. Because much of this work needed to be performed beneath and adjacent to our back deck, deck access was required. We discussed these access needs ahead of time, and I even removed the top decking myself to reduce labor costs, based on our shared understanding of what would be necessary. A Miscommunication (and What Happened Next) While I was out of town during part of the work, a miscommunication occurred on site regarding what deck changes were permitted. As a result, the deck was dismantled more extensively than any of us had anticipated. This was understandably frustrating -- not because anyone did something wrong, but because the situation was genuinely complex and confusing. It was a conversation that perhaps should have been extremely clear about what was happening, but it wasn't -- and it wasn't the fault of any single party. Once the issue was identified and elevated, senior leadership stepped in, and this is where Groundworks truly distinguished itself. Leadership Response & Resolution We ultimately worked directly with Nathan Malsch, the General Manager, who was professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to making things right. Initially, we discussed a 50/50 split on replacement lumber for rebuilding the deck. Nathan went well beyond that agreement. Groundworks purchased more than enough lumber for a full deck rebuild, had it delivered directly to our home, and even provided a Milwaukee impact driver/screwgun set along with Milwaukee bits to help with reconstruction! That level of ownership was frankly unexpected and deeply appreciated. It wasn't just about compensation -- it was about leadership taking responsibility and ensuring we felt supported after a frustrating situation. Final Takeaway Large foundation projects are complex. What ultimately matters is how a company responds when challenges arise. Based on the quality of the work, the professionalism shown during consultation, and the accountability demonstrated by senior leadership, I feel confident recommending Groundworks. We ultimately walked away satisfied and appreciative of the effort made to ensure we were truly taken care of.

Exactly the result we were looking for. The workers were on time, informative and went above and…read morebeyond. They worked efficiently and steadily until the job was done. Would definitely recommend this company and the service they provide.

Misha and Slavik came to day to finish up--too cold last week and snow... did a great job slab…read morejacking my garage floor...some final touches to make it look better... Very satisfied.... Professional, competent, and left the garage cleaner than when they arrived!! Highly recommend

They never performed the promised work, and never gave me a refund. They are no longer accredited…read moreby the Better Business Bureau, have changed their location to Woodinville. I'm guessing new reviews are phony. In 2025, they likely performed promised work, but not now.

Your one stop for House Lifting and House Moving!…read more So you want to move a house from Kent to Orcas Island? These are the guys to do it for you. I've worked with them many times over the past 6 years or so, ever since a house move in Columbia City (to Seward Park). They have a inventory of beautiful old houses slated for demolition that they will sell you (for $1 or so) if you pay for them to move the house to your lot. The moves can vary widely in price, and you will need to pay for the "wire costs", or all the cost of temporarily relocation overhead lines during the house move (usually done in the wee hours during weekends). Moves frequently cost over $100k and involve barges. Contact them via their website, or their Seattle rep Jeff McCord, and presto, a classic old home can be yours!

We first had Nickel Bros move a house for us in 2002 from Bainbridge Island to Miller Bay. They did…read morea superb job and we had that house for many years. In 2008 Nickel Bros had a house that was a perfect match for a lot we bought a few years earlier on Bainbridge Island. The house was huge at 60 feet wide, 70 feet deep, with a garage attached and a 20 ton chimney in one corner. The move went smoothly, even though the lot was very challenging. We'd recommend Nickel Bros to anyone looking to recycle a house. Geoff and Candace Daigle, Bainbridge Island, Washington.

They responded quickly to my inquiry. They are very knowledgeable in what they do. We had a new…read morefrench drain installed. Worked was done in a day. Very professional.

Had a large, obtrusive puddle forming in my driveway every time it rained, which would stay there…read morefor several days during the winter, and which was also blocking the pathway to my back door. Paul at Allied worked with me over the course of four months figuring out the best way to deal with the problem. The solution was a channel drain that would lead to my existing gutter drainage system. Because of the topography of my existing driveway, I assumed that there would still be a fair amount of puddling even after the drain was installed and that I would just have to live with it. In the days just after the install however, it rained quite a bit, and the drain worked pretty much perfectly. The puddling has been reduced by about 95%, and the water that does collect is shallow enough to handle easily. After the rain stops, the remains evaporate after a few hours. The small lake that I used to have to walk around is gone. The guys who did the install were professional and very courteous and Paul was very knowledgeable and patient in response to my many, many questions and emails leading up to the install. Would definitely recommend Allied for any project, large or small.

Thomas at Wu Construction was wonderful to work with. I was the buyer's agent on a transaction…read morewhere he had completed post repairs under the house for the seller. After closing, we asked him to take a look at a couple of posts that were touching the soil. Even though this was not part of the original scope of work, he went ahead and replaced those, along with a few others they found needed attention. That kind of good faith and professionalism was truly appreciated. Thank you, Thomas. Your integrity and willingness to go the extra mile did not go unnoticed. I would definitely reach out to them in the future.

Always pleased with their work. Have used them a couple of times over the years. They were…read moreknowledgable and professional.

We have done several projects with SDA and they are always willing to accommodate our needs and…read morerequests. Really affordable and provide professional drawings and details. We had an urgent deadline and they were able to get back to us with a proposal before noon. Really friendly and care about their clients and work. We will be using them in the future.

I contacted SDA two weeks ago to get plans drawn up for a basement window addition. I completed…read moreand submitted their required form, and sent an e-mail asking how I could pay my deposit and when we could get scheduled. I never heard back. I e-mailed them a week later and they acknowledged they lost track of my form. (However, because of that, they were willing to fast track my project, so that was nice.) They later called me asking what dimensions the window needed to be, how far off the ground it needed to be, and how wide the window well needed to be. This seemed odd to me, being that they are in fact that design engineer. They told me this is something that would need to come from my contractor. When I talked to my contractor (who's been great), he said this is information that always comes from the engineer and while he's familiar with some of the general requirements, it's the design engineer that knows all the specs. I called Chris at SDA back and told him my contractor and interior designer were more comfortable with relying on the engineer's knowledge of local permitting requirements. Chris interrupted me mid-sentence and said "Ok well I can't help you then" and hung up on me. How an engineer isn't familiar with basic, local permitting requirements is beyond me and is quite scary. Be wary.

We had pest and ant problems in a 1930's home we recently purchased. It had been vacant for some…read moretime. Part of the solution was to redo the crawl space. Andy Construction gave us a very reasonable quote for removing what was there and installing the vapor barriers, replacing spotty floor insulation, sealing cracks and new access doors. The crew was courteous, on time, and left no mess. We haven't seen a mouse since and the ants are getting under control. Our floors and home are so much warmer! We heartily recommend Andy's Construction.

I highly recommend Andy Construction!…read more I've used Andy Construction several times over the years at different places I have owned. Andy has done a variety of work for me. At my most recent home, he did foundation work, drainage work including exterior drainage, and work on my sump pump. Andy always responds quickly to my messages. Some businesses always want to do work for you, regardless whether it's needed. One thing I've noticed about Andy is that his professional advice often includes telling me that I don't need something done instead of trying to make money off me. That's the kind of honesty people always wish they could find in a business and an individual. In fact, just today, I texted him with a concern I had about whether an issue needed any attention. I sent him some pictures and videos and he told me that there was nothing to worry about. No cost for that at all!

north cascades concrete treated me like family. I had multiple other bids but felt they were worth…read morethe money. They were prompt, clean and orderly, and got my project done on schedule. They left me with a beautiful product that i will use daily for years to come. Brandon talked me through every step of the process. gold star service.

Professional, friendly and honest. The stains on my…read moredriveway were removed as best as could be done.