We worked with Armada on our new construction home and honestly had a really positive experience…read more From the start, communication was solid. We always knew what was going on, and anytime we had questions, they were quick to respond. Our project manager kept everything moving and helped us stay on schedule, which we know isn't always easy with a full home build. They also spent a lot of time walking us through material options and giving input when we needed it, which made a big difference in how everything turned out. If you're building a new home in Bellevue and want a team that communicates well, stays organized, and actually helps guide you through the process, Armada is definitely worth checking out.

Firstly, let me say the _quality_ of their work is great (design, and build). However, the speed…read moreand the communication about that speed is why I am giving such a low rating. Our project is ongoing. Our original time estimate was somewhere around 8 weeks. Due to some failed inspections and needing to rework things (some of which could have been avoided, but others which were due to my house being very old may not have been avoidable), we are already beyond our original 8 week estimate and are not looking to be finished even by the end of August at this point. I get it, delays can happen. However, two things are unforgiveable: 1) there has been so much wasted time - weeks have gone by with zero progress being made on the project, where some things could've been handled while waiting for inspections on other things. 2) I have to constantly seek out explanations for delays and status updates rather than Armada being forthright and communicative on their own.

I contacted City Construction Solutions after discovering a water issue in my crawl space that had…read morecaused damage to several support posts. They came out and did a very thorough inspection of the entire crawl space, identified the source of the water problem, and documented several posts that had been damaged and rotted. They helped restore the water management system in the crawl space and completely replaced all of the damaged posts. I also really appreciated that they documented the work and provided photos after the project was completed so I could clearly see everything that had been done. I worked with Eric, Oleg, Sergey, and Lee throughout the process, and everyone was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I'm extremely happy with the service and the final result. I would definitely recommend City Construction Solutions to anyone dealing with crawl space or structural issues. 10/10 experience.

We had an extremely stressful experience working with this company on our foundation repair…read moreproject. The project caused enormous anxiety and depression for our family. Nearly 5 months after construction, our house still makes loud, concerning noises. Since construction began, many new cracks appeared throughout the house and old cracks became significantly wider. Floors shifted unevenly, causing basement flooring to pop up, tiles to lift, and grout to crack. After spending over $90,000, several areas of the foundation are still settled more than 3.5 inches. Initially, they told us they would lift the house to a practical level, but once work started they strongly discouraged lifting. Many risks and limitations were never disclosed during the inspection phase. By then, we had already spent tens of thousands on permits and deposits and could not realistically withdraw. After repeated insistence, they finally agreed to lift only the west section for an extra $1,500 to lift 3 piers, while the remaining 16 piers were stabilization only. During lifting, one hydraulic jack slipped off a pier, causing a massive bang that shook the house like an earthquake. Shortly afterward, we found a new foundation crack and existing cracks widened dramatically. The permit process was also a disaster. They ignored reviewer comments despite my reminders, causing extra review fees. Our permit alone cost nearly $5,000. Our foundation remained excavated and exposed for about 3 months before backfill due to polyurethane foam delivery delays and city concerns while we continued living in a dangerous construction site. Workmanship was poor and materials appeared substandard. Several piers were visibly installed crooked. We later hired two separate foundation repair companies to inspect the work after seeing so many new cracks, and both immediately pointed out that multiple piers were not installed straight. I suspect the cracking was caused either by improper pier angles or careless excavation planning. They excavated beneath all pier locations at once, including dangerous corner areas where excavations nearly met under the foundation. The drainage system was also poorly installed. Multiple caps were missing initially. Despite several promises to bring them later, they never did, so we bought and installed them ourselves. The drain lines contain standing water even during summer, with water levels nearly flush with the cleanouts, indicating improper slope and high clogging risk. One critical corner originally supposed to receive support coverage was ultimately left unsupported after a design change related to chimney removal, and they never informed us. That area had already been excavated for tieback installation and lacked vertical support. Had they communicated properly, we could have relocated a pier from a more stable section to support that corner. The steel parts used were raw iron with poor corrosion resistance. Heavy rust appeared on some piers within just two weeks. Costs were also far higher than represented: - Structural engineering was estimated below $3,500 but base cost alone was $4,500 plus about $1,000 per revision. - Geotechnical costs reached $6,500 plus $3,000 for special inspection. - Mid-construction they informed us of an additional $5,500 load testing fee (discounted from $7,000). Throughout the project they repeatedly demonstrated unfamiliarity with Seattle permitting and inspection processes, causing additional inspections and extra costs billed to us. At times it felt like we were paying for their tuition while our home was the experiment. This project caused severe financial, emotional, and structural damage to our home. Aware! Reviews are not all real! See my screenshot, gonna report to WACP!

ZCE provided all permit documents for our new construction. Al provided most cost effective…read moresolutions to meet the permit requirements. We definitely recommend their services.

This company spent 4 hours sanding my house, did not cover areas paint might splash, this is…read more about a (2,200 square. ft house) NO PRESSURE WASH, just STARTED PAINTING. They nailed down wood in front of eggresion windows, ( code says need to be removable in case of fire) copper piping under deck taken out - part of copper had not been loaded in their vehicles. I was working & could not respond to my family member that was overseeing the painters. They installed new wood to cover deck area so I would not notice copper & water faucet gone!! House? No caulking, wood blemishes very visible. employees never reponded when ask to stop painting. One Sunday morning I came home with groceries, a person who was not speaking english, would not let me in gate. I was being told I cant come in yard. He had painted the door. (Not to be painted) I called Zackery, shared what was going on. He would be there right a way. Hours later he arrived, I Felt taken advantage of, Zackery had my money in his pocket & responding at his convenience only. Through this project removing copper, rushing through a job, no one checking in on job site, permanently nailing down eggresion windows & working on unplanned Sundays to paint? weekend paint days. When I discussed this, with Zackery, he was the same nightmare his companies work is. His response to me was "you have a contract & I will uphold you to that as a "BUSINESS MAN" should. Trying to locate him for mediation purposes? Had numerous addresses and several personal financial issues. Zackerys behavior about his clients is not favorable. I never was reimbursed for the copper, damage, or lack of work. I did hire a person that made sure he did not arrive on my property again.

I am so pleased with my experience with Hedlund Painting. I contacted Zakary to repair trim /…read morebanister damage from an anxious puppy, as well as paint my kitchen cabinets and walls. I could not be happier with the result. Micah, the project manager, was on-time, detail-oriented, and caring in my home. I really appreciated how he stayed on top of the project, and that it completed on time. I also want to credit the MASTERFUL painter/carpenter, Jesus, who painted our kitchen to PERFECTION and MASTERFULLY repaired our trim / banisters. I could not be happier with the outcome. Jesus was meticulous, skilled, polite, on-time, and a general delight to have in our home. I could not recommend Zakary, Micah, and Jesus enough - I will definitely be reaching out to Hedlund again for future home projects.

Top notch service!!! If you need a superb general contractor for big or small jobs these are your…read moreguys.

I have had a wonderful experience working with Anthony and his team at Hammers That Care. Hammers…read morethat Care has worked on at least four different medium-sized projects for us, and each time, the work was completed quickly, with fair pricing, and the outcome looked good and functioned correctly. From installing new bathroom vents and a kitchen hood (plus some demo and added tiling) to adding a drain grate in front of our house with a full French drain on the side and backyard to prevent flooding all of the projects we've worked on together have been successful and worked beautifully. Unlike other companies, Anthony and Hammers That Care shows up whether the jobs are big or small because they care about establishing an ongoing collaborative relationship. I will continue recommending Anthony and Hammers That Care to others because of their exceptional work and wonderful customer service.

Akiva left us with a remarkable bathroom remodel!!! We could…read morenot be happier with his communication or quality of work.

Scheduled an appointment weeks ago with BB Builders, I have had several texts from them and had…read morerearranged my schedule for the estimate. The morning of the estimate schedule they sent me a text, not a call nor any other positive method of contact that this job is out of their service area. Something that should have been identified on the initial call or soon after, not the morning of. Unfortunately I leave Sunday so finding a professional to do the job will have to wait. If this is an indication of their level of service and professionalism I absolutely would not recommend.

I highly recommend Dimitry of Structural design shop, for many reasons. Previously, I worked with…read moreanother residential structural engineer regarding some concerns I was having about a new house I purchased. I needed some additional information from that engineer, but after a month of trying to reach him, I finally gave up and put calls out to new well-reviewed structural engineers. Out of the six I contacted, Dimitry was one of only two who actually got back to me, and within a timely manner. I was very impressed with his knowledge and his ability to translate everything into laymen's terms that I could understand. Additionally, he spent an extremely long amount of time on my property, looking at everything and pouring over the construction plans. I felt confident that he was considering everything before giving his opinion and suggestions. Lastly, I found his rates more than reasonable, especially for the amount of time he spent on my property and his level of expertise. I highly recommend Dimitry and Structural Design Shop if you are in need of a knowledgeable, experienced residential structural engineer.

Dmitriy is a godsend. We're so grateful to have found him. We had a pretty complex problem surface…read moreright in the middle of demolition for a small entryway project, and our current structural engineer suggested we demolish the entire front of our house from roof to foundation -- an overwhelming and baffling suggestion. I reached out to Dmitriy in a panic and he was available to swing by practically the next day and immediately come up with a series of far more nuanced, elegant solutions that actually took into account the age of our house and the scale of the project. After his initial site visit, he was able to get detailed structural sketches to us in under 3 days. In a city where structural engineers are routinely turning down projects or quoting weeks or even months-long turnaround times, that in itself was a miracle. You can tell he works hard and definitely knows his stuff. I wouldn't hesitate to reach out if you need an extremely smart and impossibly responsive pro to swoop in and save your ass, like we did! Thank you so much again, Dmitriy.

I had a WONDERFUL experience with Oleksandr and his team at Kovch Construction!…read more There were over a dozen huge holes in my walls after doing a full plumbing repipe in my new house, so everything needed drywall patches, mud, paint, and texture. There were also holes through the backs of the cabinets under every sink. I collected a LOT of estimates. Most people wanted over twice what Oleksandr quoted - and didn't have the glowing positive reviews he has, especially noting the quality and cleanliness of his work. Spoiler warning: the other reviews were right! Oleksandr and his team were so polite and professional (including punctual and communicative!). Whenever I asked a question or pointed out something important to me (like carefully covering the brand-new mini-split to protect it from drywall dust, or making sure my gecko's heater was safe near the plastic sheeting), they listened carefully and made sure I was satisfied with the answer. That's a big deal for someone with schema about "not bothering people". There were a LOT of little touches that proved they cared and respected my property. I felt comfortable and secure leaving my house for three days while they worked. The other companies I asked told me they "couldn't repair" the sink cabinet holes, despite the fact that I kept the removed pieces which had pretty clean edges. One guy insisted he would only repair them with plywood, but most said I would just have to live with the holes. Oleksandr set my expectations that he could reinstall the pieces, but they might not look perfect. That was fine by me! And yet, they actually ended up FAR better than expected. They fixed the drywall, replaced the cabinet pieces, and sealed the edges - sure you can see the cabinet repairs if you look for them, but in ambient lighting, the under-sink patches are pretty well unnoticeable. The quality of the finished wall work totally blew me away. You would never have known there were holes everywhere. I absolutely marveled when they were done - walking around my house with my mouth agape, like I'd never been in a house before. I'm not exaggerating - I'm so, so pleased. They even smoothed out the ugly screw pops in my stairway! These pros left my place EXTREMELY clean considering how horribly messy drywall dust is. What little I found after they left couldn't even count as being "dusty" (and not a SPECK was on the mini-split). And they remembered to put the carpet protectors back on my sofa feet when they moved it back into place, and very kindly checked the exact placement of my home theater speakers (of utmost concern to me). This kind of project is super stressful for anyone, and especially for a first-time homeowner. It's rare and difficult to find businesses you can trust in this world. I'm so grateful to Oleksandr and his team for making this process so easy on me, and with fantastic results - it couldn't have gone any better even if I'd paid twice as much. I'll definitely call Kovch Construction next time I need anything they do, and I'll gladly recommend them to everyone who mentions a similar project to me!

Kovch Construction completed a drywall installation (over some pretty old and uneven framing),…read morefollowed by taping, texture and paint. Upon meeting Oleksandr, I was immediately impressed by his professionalism and friendly attitude. He came to look at my project in person, gave me a high-level estimate on the spot (which I of course would not hold him too, but it was nice for transparency). He provided me a detailed quote via email the following day as promised, and the price was very reasonable for the job I was asking them to do. They arrived every day at 9am sharp, as they said they would and completed in 3 days (also as promised), and it looks perfect! Looks like they installed it over brand new framing. Good drywallers can make it look like its perfect behind those old walls and these guys did it expertly! Will absolutely use this company again.