We had friends that had amazing renovations for 2 separate properties by Brian. We bought a condo that needed a massive amount of work done and Brian was our guy! We gutted the kitchen-dining area and created a gorgeous open dining-kitchen space. See before and after pictures. read more

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Happy returning customer here. We've been working with Brian for 8 years and can't say enough great things. They are busy but if you can get in he'll be honest and straightforward, he also knows what good quality should look like. Thanks Brian and team! To the unhappy people who couldn't get him to work on your job, my sympathies to you but this is simply the state of the construction market right now. We tried to get some other bids on our complete bathroom and kitchen renovation (in total 2 baths) and we had several other contractors tell us that our job was too small as they had too much business. It was really frustrating. read more

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Now, it's the rental property that Cobalt tackled, and I'm here to tell you that they did a fantastic job restoring the century-old house into something worth buying as an owner-occupant! They did such a great job in currying favor with the neighbors by being considerate and tidy, they managed to do the renovation without any damage to the mature landscaping and gardens we'd spent a decade on, and I almost want to buy another fixer for Cobalt to rehab for us! read more

We used Cobalt Construction for a major remodel of our Wallingford Bungalow. From the start, the experience working with Brian and his team was great. He was thorough in his bid process and spent the time to make a complete bid so we could make a good decision. We had a good feeling when he got one of his subcontractors to come by as the electrical part of our job was extensive. We had considered working with his contractor on a separate job and knew they were quality. Brian takes the time to understand what his customers want and listened to us. He was also not afraid to offer his advice when we asked. He has a great team behind him and Brian was often on site working with them. Our remodel consisted of moving an interior stairway to a newly created outside entrance. This enabled a kitchen, bathroom and bedroom remodel as well as making a larger deck outside. At the same time, we were able to legalize a basement ADU apartment. Along the way, we had some unforeseen issues and Brian helped us get through them with a minimum of cost and anxiety. We ended up a few percent above his initial bid - however, we had added additional scope to the project that made this cost more than fair. I know I would call them first on my next remodel! Go with Cobalt if you want a high-quality remodel at a fair price. read more

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We just finished a basement remodel, and we're extremely happy with the process and the results! Brian and Kyle were always very responsive whenever we had questions, and were also great at updating us on what was coming up. This was especially important when Covid-19 hit, and we really appreciated how they came up with a contingency plan (accessing our basement through a window instead of coming through the house). We always felt like we knew what was going on, and had control over the decisions. The end result was all that we expected! We have an old house and a basement with a bunch of quirks, and they worked through all of them (the crazy electrical wiring, the corroded drain pipe, the very unlevel floors). We would absolutely use Cobalt again and recommend them to any of our friends. read more

Good luck getting Cobalt to come out and bid a job. I had a similar experience as Rebecca M & from the amount of likes she received, it seems this is common. We were told Cobalt is not bidding jobs at this time. Apparently they are scheduled out through the end of time? The Yelp reviews also seem contrived and/or from industry folks/friends of Cobalt. There seems to be a pattern in the language/terminology used. Gives me an icky feeling. Ah well, we heard back from a few other contractors and will move ahead with our renovation, without Cobalt in the mix. read more

As an interior designer, working with responsible, attentive, clean, skilled contractors is vital to my business. Cobalt Construction is one of my preferred general contractors for their value, quality of service, and their ability to create a clean and safe environment for the families living through the renovation. Brian and his team are attentive to details to ensure the designs are executed as planned, on time, and within budget. read more

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We recently finished a large home remodel project through Brian and the Cobalt Construction crew. Let me start by saying that we had talked to many friends and heard horror stories about the remodel process in general; however, working with Brian, Rob, and his crew has been nothing short of amazing. When Brian decides to take you on as a client, he really commits himself to making sure your needs are met. Brian provided us with a detailed budget and kept us informed about costs as we navigated through the project. Not only is Brian a great guy, he is intelligent, thoughtful, kind, generous, responsive, and we consider him a friend. He takes pride in his work and goes above and beyond. For example, he spent countless hours on a Saturday scraping wallpaper from the inside of my closet so that I had a space to put my clothes when I got back from vacation. In addition, he surprised my husband for his birthday by adding a pocket door to our hallway when others had told us it would be impossible without ripping out the wall. We've been happily surprised over and over again. Another great thing about Brian and his crew is that they make you feel like you're the only client they are working with. Of course they have other projects going on simultaneously, but they make you feel important by paying specific attention to your needs. Brian's whole crew is incredibly respectful and always friendly to our whole family. When I pull up to the house my boys roll down the window and yell, "Hi Brian, Miguel, and Rob!". My kids love picking up donuts and coffee for the crew. Rob actually took the time to carve wooden wizard wands for my boys - it was really thoughtful and my boys were thrilled. Now that our project is complete, I still find myself reaching out to Brian if we have any home related issues. He is always responsive and never leaves us hanging. Honestly, you can't go wrong hiring Cobalt Construction...but book them early! They are in demand due to their excellent customer service and hard work. read more

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Brian and his crew are committed to customer satisfaction and are as good as it gets when it comes to home remodeling. We completely gutted and remodeled the second floor of our house, to include moving walls, adding closets, and even adding a bathroom. Brian provided us with an accurate initial bid, and a realistic timeline for completion. Every dollar amount added to the original bid was authorized by my wife and/or myself, and most of these additions were cosmetic and were our own ideas, not based on shortfalls in Cobalt's initial bid. Every member of his crew was professional and even friendly, and we quickly felt comfortable having them working in our house--we even gave Rob a key to come and go when we weren't at home. If you value accuracy in the bid process, realistic timelines, and top-notch customer service, then go with Cobalt construction. read more

I have been lucky enough to have had Brian and his crew complete two separate projects for me one inside and one outside. Not only were his estimates accurate and his workmen friendly and professional, but the work was excellent and completed on time. I cannot recommend them highly enough. However because they are so awesome I recommended that you get on their calendar early. So far they have completed two closet remodels, replaced all of my sliding glass doors, and completely rebuilt the most amazing deck you have ever seen. Really just a great group of guys who will listen to you and complete your project to perfection. read more

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Finding a great contractor is hard, and once I realized I needed professional help I started procrastinating my project (getting load bearing walls removed around my horrible galley kitchen). I asked everyone I knew and only heard horror stories about their contractors... I had already removed the drywall, but I got frustrated in not being able to find anyone I liked to do the real work. So I gave up and lived with exposed electrical and 2x4s surrounding my kitchen for 11 months. No joke! Finally, I found Brian and Cobalt Construction through Yelp. All the great reviews made me suspicious at first (I'm just a skeptic). Too good to be true? I know now that it's not! Brian and his team are fantastic, they're great at what they do, professional, and really good guys. Everything was always explained to me in detail, so I knew what to expect when they were working. And Brian was full of good suggestions, things I wouldn't have thought of, like adding 2x4s to the wall horizontally where my cabinets attach. I didn't do much in the way of price comparisons, so they may not be the cheapest solution. But I doubt they're the most expensive either. If you're looking for someone who does the job right that you'll enjoy working with, Cobalt Construction is definitely the way to go. I wouldn't hesitate to contact them again for another project, and in fact I've got a few other things on my list :) read more

Remodel experts! These guys are responsive. How many contractors show up when they say the will? Seriously, I have never met one before Brian. Quick, friendly service. A team that speaks English both literally and by using language a non-contractor can understand! They leave your house clean when they are done. Their subs are top notch as well. There are plenty of cheaper options out there, but you really do get what you pay for! For a reasonably priced remodel, give them the opportunity to submit a bid. You'll be glad you did! read more

Cobalt Construction just replaced our front door- our previous door was drafty. Brian recommended high quality materials, and his team that came out to replace it were quick, efficient, and made sure to check in with us. They were professional, prepared, and respectful of our home. Even though our project was small change compared to the full remodels they often do, they fit us in and completed the work and made it look phenomenal. When we are ready for a full remodel Brian & Cobalt Construction are who we'll trust. read more

These guys do solid work. Very professional and super easy to work with. Good contractors are hard to find and I'm lucky enough to have found these guys. I will definitely recommend them to friends and family. read more

They did it again! Cobalt Construction just Remodeled our office. They were on time and on budget. Brian had some great suggestions and took the time to listen to what I needed, providing solutions that increased the use of the space. Now we have Cobalt lined up to do the addition on our house. It's great to work with a contractor we can trust. read more

It's hard to find a good contractor on yelp. We found Cobalt Construction on Angie's List and swore we'd post here if they were as great as they sounded. They are! Or I guess I should say "He is!" because the company is owned by a guy named Brian and he handles every project personally. It was such a relief to find a contractor who is so up front, so clear and professional, and incredibly capable. We basically had him remove the entire back porch of our 1910 craftsman and rebuild it from the ground up to include a full bathroom and laundry nook. The project just wrapped last week and it is exactly what we hoped for! Brian totally got my vision. It flows seamlessly from the rest of the house and people have commented that you can't tell it's an addition. Mission accomplished! I should also mention that I am a SAHM with two young children, and was so pleased with the crew and subcontractors Brian sent to my home. These people had to work while we were there, and every single worker that came through was extremely polite and professional. My son idolizes Rob, Brian's right hand man, and I'm pretty sure we're going to have to create projects just to get him back over for a visit. Oh right, and the money. Cobalt Construction wasn't the lowest bid we got, but we went with them because of the quality of work we saw on their website and the glowing reviews we read on Angie's list. We are extremely satisfied with the work done and are very thankful we chose Brian. Happy customer! read more

Engaged Cobalt for the first time on a small project in our 1929 home involving framing out and installing a door in our utility room / bathroom (no privacy in a bathroom isn't a great thing) as well as replacing the door to the garage. Brian responded to my email quickly, came out and asked the right questions and had a few helpful suggestions (e.g., widen doors and increase height, to allow for easier appliance moves). Brian had another employee do most of the actual work, but was very involved, visiting several times and do some work himself. I'm quite satisfied with the end product. Can't provide any insight on how competitive their prices are, but to do all the work to cut the existing walls down, frame the doors, drywall, and install the doors including priming / painting, plus all parts / materials (minus doorknobs, which I provided) was to be $2,337.82. read more

Update: Love Cobalt Construction even more. Brian and the team helped us with a basement remodel that was quite involved and front sidewalk replacement. We were moving and readying the house to rent. We knew we would be moving out of state before the project completed, yet had every confidence that our house was in great hands. As a plus, we just really like Brian and everyone on his team. We're going to miss seeing them, and will continue to use Cobalt for any future house repairs. read more

Brian and his crew suit up and show up. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone looking for a solid pro and crew to complete a major remodel. read more

We hired Cobalt Construction to create a bid for us for several projects that needed to be completed for a home we just purchased. They were able to deliver a timely and competitive bid. Plan to use them for projects that we choose not to take care of ourselves. read more

We just finished a project with Brian, and could not be happier. We own a 1921 craftsman with an unfinished basement. We had Brian do a full basement remodel, transforming my old and dark unfinished basement into a beautiful, well lit and new rec room, bedroom and laundry room. Brian was great from the beginning. He gave me a written bid with all details spec out, and always discussed any possible add-ons before they happened. Cobalt was not inexpensive, but why would you want a cheap contractor? I like to say the price was fair and I definitely got the basement I wanted. Brian made good suggestions along the way, and now we get a lot more useful space out of our home. It doesn't even feel like a basement anymore, it feels like part of the house. Brian only uses subcontractors that he knows- all of his crew and subs were outstanding and very polite and knowledgeable. I would not waste your time calling someone else, and I will definitely use Brian and Cobalt in the future again. read more

We have been delighted with the work of Cobalt Construction and Brian Tschider having hired them for several remodeling projects on our own home and referred them to numerous clients and friends all of whom have been ecstatic with their work. They're trustworthy, reliable and highly skilled, working well with architects and owners to come up with solutions that are within budget, function beautifully and look fantastic. Their motto "One Home at a Time" expresses their dedication and focus to each project. read more

We love our remodeled kitchen! This review is about a year overdue--sorry, guys. They completely demolished our '80s kitchen and then re-built it with new cabinets, appliances, lighting and backsplash. Throughout the whole process, Brian was excellent at staying in touch with us and answering questions as they came up. He kept everything on a tight timeline and got things done right. Rob did much of the installation work--great guy and really nice work! read more

Good Luck getting Cobalt to call you back! I called and did not get a response back, called again just in case they missed my message. A VERY snippy lady answered the phone, let me know they are not taking any new jobs and she could not recommend anyone. REALLY????? Maybe leave that in your voice mail. If you keep treating people the way I was treated, you will have plenty of time on your hands to take new jobs. read more

Brian and his crew do an amazing job. They have the experience to tackle anything that may come up in a remodel. The whole crew is courteous and presentable and professional. read more

Phenomenal! Fantastic! Over the years we have completed several remodel projects in our historic Montlake area home, to various degrees of satisfaction with the contractors who performed the work. When we decided to embark on another remodel project, this time a full bathroom remodel (down to the studs) we decided to try yet another contractor, hoping for a better experience than previous projects. We met with several potential contractors and upon meeting Brian, we had a good feeling about him and decided to go with Cobalt. Brian and his crew exceeded all expectations and I am now making a list of other projects that we can use them for. Cobalt will be my go to contractor.. Brian was reliable, responsive, very detailed oriented, trustworthy and fair, and an all-around great guy to work with. His crew (Rob and Julie, in particular) was also top notch. With 2 small children, we are very discerning as to who is in our house. I never gave a moment's pause, I had complete confidence as to the high quality and trustworthiness of the professionals on his crew. I found them to be not only extremely skilled and detail oriented in their trade, but also meticulously clean and conscientious of our home. As to the quality of work done in our house, incredible! Dealing with a home from the 1920s often means walls are not perfectly straight and you never know what you are going to get when you start opening up walls. Brian and his crew tackled each little challenge seemingly effortlessly, with the end result being absolutely stunning (yes, I am using "stunning" to describe a bathroom). The tile work done on the walls is so beautiful it is like a work of art (and it caused me to actually change my mind about placement of hooks on the wall as I did not want to mask a single portion of these walls!!!). They refurbished the original medicine cabinet so something that is better than what you can find as new on the market today. Sometimes I just go into the bathroom and stare at the work they did, as I cannot believe it is in my house!!! I have already passed along Brian's info to other people who are looking into remodel projects, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to hire a contractor that, in my experience, is of a far superior quality to others in the area. It was a pleasure working with them. read more

Call was promptly returned. Cobalt was not able to work with me on my siding project, but gave a referral, which I highly appreciate.

Cobalt just finished a 2nd major remodel on our home and we couldn't be happier. About five years ago they remodeled two of our bathrooms and this time it was our basement which included adding a new office, building a laundry/bathroom combo and updating a guest bedroom. Before starting the project we told Brian we had to have it done before Christmas as we had house guests arriving. He assured us he could do it, and as we had worked with him before we trusted him. He and his great team didn't let us down. They did an amazing job completing the whole project in 9 weeks. What we love about working with Brian is not only the quality workmanship, but he and his team are super respectful our home, and they are friendly and easygoing as well. But Brian's honesty is what we appreciate the most - if he thinks something isn't going to look good or work for your space, he'll let you know and make suggestions for alternatives. Likewise if he can save you some money on items, he'll do that. We highly recommend Cobalt. read more

I have worked with Brian and the Cobalt team on many occasions. It is very clear that Brian and all of his subs are extremely professional and know how to execute a project from the planning phase, through the construction, and ultimately finishing phase, which can be the most challenging. I know Cobalt Construction to be a professional firm that can handle very large and small scale projects. If you want your project to run smoothly, and want to trust things will be done, by a solid team of professionals, and professional sub contractors, look no further. read more

I've heard nothing but horror stories from friends working with contractors, and yet Brian and his crew have impressed me to no end. I hired him to build a huge hutch/bookcase and do a few small remodel projects at our new house, and everything has turned out even better than I imagined. You have to be patient, since they've been slammed all summer, but it's absolutely worth waiting for -- and reasonably pricec, too. I can't wait until we can Brian out for bigger remodeling projects! read more

My wife and I used Cobalt on two major remodels. About 5 years ago we remodeled the kitchen and living room in our 75 year old Queen Anne brick tudor. The job involved gutting our kitchen, removing a weight-bearing wall, installing a beam to hold up one side of the room and the floors above, and installing posts from the beam to the foundation. It also involved installing cabinets, appliances and all the lighting, plumbing, sheet rock, paint and finish work. Cobalt did a great job on this project. We subsequently sold the house and retrieved a great price in part due to the high quality of the kitchen remodel. We used Cobalt again to remodel a new house we recently bought. This job involved remodeling the master bedroom, master bathroom, master closet as well as our children's bedrooms and two other bathrooms. Brian and his crew did another fantastic job. On both jobs, the workmanship was first rate, the jobs were completed on time and on budget. Brian Tschider is an expert craftsman and a businessman with integrity. When he provides cost estimates, makes design or construction suggestions, and does work on your home, you can put your faith in them. I am not a friend, relative nor have any other motivation to write this recommendation other than I have been a highly satisfied customer on two occasions and am well situated to comment on work performed by Cobalt. I recommend Brian Tschider and Cobalt Construction without hesitation. read more

Brian and his team are amazing. Not only do they do great work, but they are GREAT to work with. I have used them for two jobs: one a major bathroom remodel, tearing it down to the studs and putting in new plumbing, heated floors, and total remodel. Second job was installing a header in my attic to be able to hang some heavy glass doors in my kitchen. Brian and his team are so darn personable and nice and easy to work with. My jobs aren't huge, but they put just as much energy and care into my jobs and I have always felt like highest priority when they are working on my house. Brian always come up with great ideas that make the job much better (like installing an electrical outlet under the vanity for hair dryer) that I hadn't thought about and all he cares about is making sure you are happy and satisfied. I refuse to use anyone else! read more

Remodeling professionals! If you have a small or a large project having a professional with multiple decades of experience walk you through the PROCESS of planning and executing is a huge value. I can say that I actually enjoyed having contractors work on my home because they had a process from beginning to end of the job. Brian and his team made my home more livable. They also made some of my honey do honey done. Thank you! read more