My deck needed to be replaced and I decided to go with a TimberTech composite so I looked for…read more"approved" builders on the TimberTech website. I contacted 3 of them and received quotes, including one that advertises extensively as being experts in outdoor spaces. I still had reservations and got two more quotes, including one from CREX construction. Anthony with CREX came out and met with me to discuss materials and discuss the project and asked enough questions so that the entire project would be well thought out. His follow up with the design work, dropping off extra samples, and communication was head and shoulders above the others so I went with CREX. What WASN'T head and shoulders above the rest was the price- CREX was right in line with the market and the other four quotes. I've owned a home for 30 years and have worked with dozens of contractors and various projects. Anthony wasn't just a face for the business to get signed bids up front and then disappear only to send in inexpensive and inexperienced workers. Anthony was there onsite with his foreman, Juan, and they both did an amazing job! Every board cut and every detail was precise and exactly as I had hoped. I was very impressed with CREX.

​Anthony and his crew are great people to work with. Anthony, as a general contractor, is…read morepersonable and an excellent communicator--qualities that are incredibly important. When issues inevitably arise, he works diligently to resolve them and keeps you well-informed throughout the process. ​Our project involved a water-damaged utility room that was also due for an update. As our only downstairs bathroom and the one guests would use, we wanted it to be both functional and welcoming. We particularly appreciated Anthony's ability to create his own drawings, which helped us visualize the final product. His woodworking experience was a big reassurance that the custom elements would look great. He sources quality products at fair prices and achieved a seamless match between the built-in components and our purchased cabinet. ​We're very happy with the outcome and look forward to tackling our upstairs bathrooms and kitchen with Anthony's team next.

Brandon did a bunch of drafting for a large home in Bellevue that I'm remodeling. Outstanding work,…read moreprompt, and very professional. If you need as-builts, drafting, design and architectural, work he's your man.

From the owner: Cascade Home Design offers Residential Home Design Plans for Custom Homes, Spec Homes, Remodels &…read moreAdditions, ADU's, Garages, Shops etc. CHD works with several Licensed Architects and Structural Engineers to provide your project with the needed for Permit Submittal and Construction.

I recently needed measurements for my kitchen remodel and called on Michael. I couldn't be happier…read morewith the result, a very detailed kitchen plan, showing the measurements and position of countertops, appliances, sink and storage. This plan will help me determine the materials I need to purchase and how much I need. Michael was quick and efficient. Would highly recommend.

Michael is great resource for our commercial real estate company. He responded to our request for…read morespace plan drawing within minutes and scheduled our appointment in a timely manner. He was very communicative and provided high quality PDF and CAD drawings of a commercial building that we have listed. We highly recommend him and would love to work with him again. Michael is a true professional who takes pride in his work.

In 2010, as I was approaching sixty years of age, I found an amazing old (and run-down) homestead…read moresite near the southern tip of Puget Sound, and began imagining a house and studio. I've been a designer and fabricator of furniture and sculpture for over forty-five years, so it wasn't difficult to start developing ideas. As I dreamed I began looking around for assistance with the process, and found Artisans Group. I didn't go to Artisans Group looking for an industry-leading eco-home. I came because I saw a couple of their projects and loved the clean modern style Tessa Smith and Randy Foster were putting together. They were realizing designs that seemed to me to be far beyond what other design/build groups were creating. Architecture has been a fascination most of my life, and what I saw in the lines and volumes Tessa was producing was a natural feel for proportions, for minimal and unique details, for the flow of life patterns in a home, and particularly for the play of light, natural and artificial, as it enhances and defines spaces and the experience of living. With Tessa and Artisans I got all of that plus a great experience of collaboration in design, and a house that always surprises me--because it is somehow more "me" than I would have designed by myself. It's a "world house," designed with details and technological solutions that are distinctly European and soundly ecological in a way that just makes sense. The house stays at comfortable temperatures with the air always fresh while using a tenth of the energy of my last house. The biggest surprise was when I moved in and found the experience to be more physically comfortable than I would have--or could have--imagined. The house seems to have its own body temperature, and wears like a glove. The Jewel Box (as we nick-named it during the design process) was designed to be a home and gallery. It has become a museum of my life's work and remains so comfortable and inspiring that I stay home wondering why I would want to be anywhere else. Artisans did it right, and I moved in a month before that sixtieth birthday. Over eight years later I'm still daily grateful that I get to live here. I love this place. -Don Freas (donfreas.com)

After a year of house hunting in the Olympia area to no avail, I reached out to Artisans Group to…read moredesign a home for my family. I ended up finding a not-so-perfect home in the perfect neighborhood and knew I wanted Artisans Group to help with the remodel. This proved to be the best decision I could have made. Throughout the process I always had my expectations met and exceeded, as the team at AG proved to be attentive, genuine, and innovative in their approach to the design of our home. I liked this company so much that after our home was completed, I went to work for them as a designer. Can't say enough good things about Artisans Group, as a client and designer, working with a team that is as passionate about their craft as Artisans Group makes all the difference.

We have been using Cornerstone Home Designs for nearly all of our remodel and new construction…read moreprojects. Our experience has been great and we really enjoy working with Jared!! Bergman Contracting

From the owner: Introducing Elevation Home Designs – Your Premier Home Design Partner in Pierce County!…read more We are a family-owned and operated firm that specializes in bringing your dream home to life. Nestled in the heart of Western Washington's picturesque Pierce County, we've dedicated ourselves to crafting exceptional residential new construction, remodels, and additions. Our Passion: At Elevation Home Designs, we're not just drafters and engineers; we're your partners in turning your vision into reality. Whether you're envisioning a cozy remodel or a breathtaking new construction, our passion is to transform your ideas into meticulously designed spaces that perfectly suit your lifestyle. Services: Architectural Design: Our team of expert designers will work with you to create a design that reflects your unique style and preferences. From contemporary elegance to rustic charm, we cater to all tastes. Structural Engineering: With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to structural integrity, our engineers provide the solid foundation your dream home deserves. Feasibility and Permit Coordination: We navigate the complexities of permits and regulations, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free journey from concept approval. Why Us: Personalized Service: As a family-owned business, we prioritize the personal connection with our clients, understanding that every project is unique. Your dream is our mission. Discover the difference a small, family-owned business can make in your home design journey.

Chris at Bodhi builders has done several projects for us over the years. The first on was my front…read moresteps. There were very unstable and rickety. Chris bought new hardware took the existing steps apart and put them back together, with the new hardware, and the were solid and better then ever. The next project was the "Dining room". He removed the wallpaper and scraped the popcorn ceiling. Pulled up the old carpet. Installed a new subfloor and some gorgeous black slate. He removed the old framing from the windows and doors. Replaced all the windows (eventually "all 30 windows" in the entire home) with new Pella windows. He also replaced the 3 sliding doors. He stained and put up new framing on all the windows and door. He installed my new chandelier. As mentioned above he also replace all 30 windows in the house and did all the internal framing. He introduced me to a painter and they worked together on the outside, Chris framed up the windows on the outside and painter was able to caulk and paint the exterior of the home. Other projects Chris has done for me "The Garage" Cleaning (taking all my old junk away, and there was a lot of it), adding a second floor for storage with a pull down stair case, and a slider in the in the back of the garage for easy access to the 2nd floor. He put up insulation, siding and painted the entire garage and added several new outlets. He also built a custom shed that fits next to our deck. Chris is my go to guy for advice whenever I am considering any project and he has come out to oversee work on several occasions! Highly recommended!!!

I knew my basement needed a remodel but first I had to figure out how and why water was continuing…read moreto seep in at the corner of my foundation. After spending 10k in new drainage outside of my house hoping to stop the water intrusion and finding it did not, felt defeated and had no idea where to turn next. I had heard about Chris and Bodhi Builders through some friends and decided to give him a call. Chris came out and asked if he could pull out a section of wall where the water was before we discussed my "vision" for downstairs. First thing was stopping the water. He knew right away what the problem was and it was simple - old deck flashing was allowing water to get trapped and it was making its way down the wall onto the floor! I don't know how the prior two companies missed this but needless to say, I felt so much relief because I could see the issue myself and with Chris' explanation it made it much more easy to digest. Chris and I finished the walkthrough with what I wanted to accomplish and he and his crew fit me into their schedule. Peace of mind was on the way. Throughout my time with Chris and the crew learned that the team has extensive design and build crossover with the restaurant industry apart from residential work which only adds to their artistic eye and craftsmanship. This is a well tenured group that I will bring back when I remodel my upstairs bathrooms and kitchen. I am still moving things around so my picture story is not complete but this was once a 1976 wood panel (the kind of panel that would give you slivers and that had spiders living in it) kind of basement. Thank you Chris and Bodhi Builders for bringing me into modern times! Leah M.

Jason and Adin were a pleasure to work with. As a CPA I'm very detail oriented and have very high…read moreexpectations. The project was a complete demolition and rebuild. Considering it was in the middle of the pandemic it was completed very fast. About 6 to 7 months start to finish. Costs are always hard to manage on a project like this given so many unknowns, etc. It's impossible to nail down exact costs up front, but they did a good job of providing estimates. Adin sent monthly costs updates and met with me to discuss questions. Jason and Adin were creative in coming up with a couple design solutions to issues as they came up. The end product was a showpiece house that we're very pleased with.

When I requested an estimate from Elite Northwest I did not have plans or a design. Several other…read morecontractors said they could bid but needed plans. Tomasi worked with me and my ideas and together we created a beautiful front entryway. The area was very challenging due to a slope and several trees. We now have an inviting, open, and useable entrance. We found Tomasi and his crew accommodating, polite, and always cleaned up the site before leaving daily. We are so happy with the results. Elite Northwest was competitive in price and are decent, honest people to work with. We intend to hire them again for other projects later this year.

Unfortunately I can't recommend Tomasi due to the fact that our job was never completed, and it's…read morebeen 6 weeks since we agreed to part ways, and we have yet to receive a termination agreement or refund that was promised. See full description below. We hired Tomasi back in November 2022 to demo part of our existing patio, lay a new concrete patio, and install a cover over the concrete patio section so we could use the space as indoor outdoor living space. The concrete pour happened in December 2022 after the team demo'd the existing area. They did a great job and everything went smoothly. Everything after the concrete pour is where we started having issues. The area outside our house was left a mess with concrete rubble and rebar scattered about, the porch steps hadn't been rebuilt to our previously existing porch, and our crawl space had concrete rubble and trash inside it with no new cover being built yet. We had to ask multiple times for this work to be completed, in addition to the power washing and sealing the concrete like Tomasi had promised. He didn't want to finish the job until the cover came in, which was understandable until the cover was delayed from a January arrival time to indefinitely. After months of following up with him to try and get answers about the cover, we were eventually told that it would arrive on May 2nd. We followed up a few times before and were told Tomasi was in Hawaii and would pick it up and install it when he was back, but that it had come in. Fast forward another week without updates, Tomasi told us him and his wife had come down with Covid and didn't know when they would return from Hawaii. After months of the cover being pushed off, we gave the cover company a call and we were told they had no record of our order. We've been trying to remedy this with Tomasi who claims he's still not back from Hawaii for over a month now. Tomasi gave us the option to terminate our contract, and offered a partial refund if $2,547.75 due to the cover not being completed, which we decided to move forward with on May 20. I followed up on May 24 since we still hadn't received it with no response. I checked in again on May 31 asking if he could send over the termination contract by end of day 6/1 and received a lengthy reply telling me he won't be reimbursing me for the patio cover and will not send over a reimbursement settlement (which is no longer what we asked for, we just wanted the termination agreement, plus the $2,547.75 refund he offered us due to the patio cover not being completed). I checked in again on June 7, and he said he received the agreement the past Friday and requested some things be changed, but that we should have it that day or the day after. No updates, followed up again on June 10th with no response. At this point, it's been 6 weeks since we originally requested the termination agreement, and we just want to move on. I unfortunately can't recommend Tomasi given the work wasn't completed and at this point we can't even get a termination agreement sent to us or the partial refund he offered. I will update this review if we ever hear back or receive a termination contract, etc.