Fred-Alex is a perfectionist in a good way. He installed an outdoor TV on the side of my house…read morewhich included electrical, concrete, siding, and precise measurement. My house kept throwing curveballs at Fred-Alex - such as the wall being concrete and hollow - and whereas others may have gone the quicker route Fred-Alex took the time to engineer the best possible solution even if it meant waiting on specialty anchors. The results are incredible. I'll certainly use him again!

Fred did a spectacular job replacing my clunky over the range microwave/hood with a sleek new hood…read more The job turned out to be more complicated than expected because of several issues - some extensive cutting through my cabinets to make room for the new hood, no studs in my wall where they needed to be, a pipe being behind the wall where the screws needed to go, the vent on my new hood not matching the one in my house. I think a lot of people who are less experienced than Fred might have given up or would not have been able to complete the work. Fred is so creative and was able to come up with an elegant solution to each of the problems that came up during the job. He is very communicative and was clear at every step along the way. Because of these issues, the job took longer than expected but Fred made sure that it was completely correctly regardless! Not only that, he went above and beyond. He pointed out that the stop gap on my sink should face towards the sink in case of overflows, and even helped me out to take apart an ice machine bucket that I had been struggling with for weeks due to a stripped screw. I would highly recommend Fred for any job that you have. He is not only creative and experienced at what he does, but is also very friendly, kind, and honest. My job occurred during covid times, and he made sure to wear gloves and a mask as he worked as well. If you have a job, definitely reach out to him! There's almost nothing he cannot do :)

I recently had GeRoy Construction do some wood repair work on the fascia board of my house. I…read moreinitially thought the entire board would need to be replaced, but Joe and Rex determined that the wood rot wasn't as prevalent as I had thought, and they recommended repairing, sealing, and giving the wood a good thick paint cover (a considerably less expensive job!). I really appreciated their honesty and found their pricing to be very comparable. They were speedy, very friendly, and cleaned up so that I never knew they were there - except of course for my clean new fascia board. Additionally, I am a real estate agent and have hired GeRoy Construction to handle several handy-man type projects for my clients (again - very thorough, honest, and price competitive.) Have also recommended them to clients/friends to handle bigger remodel projects. Have heard nothing but good things!

I had a few projects I needed help with in my condo, and was connected by a friend to Rex and his…read moreson Joe to help...it was a great experience from start to finish on every level. They were able to help me drywall my kitchen ceiling and match it to the remainder of the condo; they installed base boards and new door frames for the entire condo; and they removed the mantle and TV area above the fireplace and re-framed it with studs so I could upgrade the TV. Super excited. Their price was super reasonable and they very efficient and clean...I highly recommend them for any home improvement project.

We had our Master bedroom/bathroom and guest bathroom done by Mike and Jason. They were on time all…read morethe time, paid attention to details and very clean. They cleaned up after at the end of each work day.which means a great deal since we have small children. They were super friendly to my kids who always curious to see what they were doing. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a contractor. He is A ++ !

Urban Build reconstructed our living room and front porch this past late summer/early fall. Our…read more1908 house had gone through some unfortunate late mid-century re-modeling stripping its original character and cluttering it with junky finishing and inefficient design. Mike Dolge, Jason, and James helped us re-build the front half of the house to be a more open, larger feeling living area with clever and charming built-ins that add needed storage space while preserving flexibility. They were able to blend building back in some Craftsman detail with a more modern, lighter sensibility that makes it feel like we added SF. Of the many compliments that we've received, my favorite is "it looks like this is the way it was always supposed to be," even though it looks and feels very different. We are so pleased with how it came out. Mike is creative, an excellent listener and had many good suggestions as to how to improve the space in the way that we wanted in a cost-effective manner. Both Jason and James, who did the majority of the work, are highly skilled carpenters who care about quality. We're kinda particular (my husband is a designer), so they had to do alot of checking in with us and problem-solving to get what we wanted. The whole crew are nice guys who were kind to my children and careful with clean-up. Mike also hires excellent subs who built a beautiful re-purposed madrona floor and tiled fireplace that Jason finished with the most gorgeous mantle of madrona. Highly recommend.

I had Ryan do some minor work during the pandemic and decided to reach out to him again for a…read morerecent project involving a leak. The leak ended up being related to bathtub plumbing instead of an actual pipe leak (got lucky). It took some detective work but he ultimately was able pinpoint it based on a bit of trial and error. He also helped cut out a previously walled up window in my garage. Like previous reviews, he does do a good job explaining what he's doing and even giving tips in the event I encounter something similar. He charges by the hour but doesn't waste time. Towards the end I consulted him on a potential for further garage remodeling and he's pretty honest about cost/scope of work/time needed on some ideas I had. He's not afraid to refer others in his network who can charge less or do a better job then he can (that's rare). Overall, he gives me honest feedback, doesn't over promise delivery of work, comes on time, works smart and quickly, and is pretty laid back.

I needed a pocket door repaired, electrical sockets repaired, light switches replaced, and a…read moreventilation fan replaced because the old one was making a loud vibrating noise. Ryan was informative, resourceful, and overall a huge help. I asked a ton of questions throughout the entire job, and Ryan was extremely patient answering everything in detail. He has a wealth of knowledge that's worth just as much as the repairs themselves! Thanks to him, not only was everything completed, but I now know a little about how to fix similar issues in the future!

Single gal here in an apartment who needed help with a few odds and ends, like a new shower head…read moreand dimmer switches and hanging a chandelier. There were a couple tricky things which they totally worked through and figured out for me! The name of Dan's business just made me remember my Dad who always used to do these things for me, and the name of his business just made me feel safe and taken care of! And they delivered! Super easy to schedule and communicate! Super clean! Hauled out the garbage and even vacuumed up! Totally recommend and would hire again!

Great job! Clear quotes and punctual. I have hired them a few times now and the positive experience…read morehas been consistent.

Christopher had done several jobs for us in the last year (fences, flooring, vanity replacement,…read morefaucets, installing ceiling fan, and more) each had been done with high quality. Very pleased with his work. Will be booking again this summer to help either a few projects I am sure.

Good so far, Christopher Trotzuk is a nice man, and I have used him several times before.read more

Fast and responsive and we're thrilled with the results. The work was absolutely flawless, and the…read moreentire process was seamless from start to finish. ​The team was professional, punctual, and kept a tidy workspace. They were careful to protect our furniture and cleaned up everything before they left. The finished drywall and texturing looks great. The new walls blend in seamlessly with the existing structure. It's clear that they take great pride in their work and are experts in their craft. ​Overall, we couldn't be happier. We highly recommend them to anyone needing drywall work. They exceeded all our expectations, and we will definitely be using them again for any future projects.

I feel a moral obligation to write this review, given the stellar reviews…read more I waited a bit to review, because I wanted to make sure I had as much information as possible before writing it. I hired the team to hang and tape/mud about 1000 sqft of drywall. I had a number of quotes, and Solution DryTex was one of the higher ones, but still within reason. I went with them because of their responsiveness and friendliness. I fired them part way through the work. I had six other drywall companies out to inspect their work - all six said it was unacceptably poor - four of them said to tear it out and start over. As they started hanging, they were doing an alright job, though slightly messier than I would've liked. As they continued, they did a few things that were absolutely unacceptable: - Extensive over-driven screws, which means the drywall will not hold well - Breaks in drywall not directly over a stud/joist, which means the drywall will flex and crack - Extremely poor shimming, meaning the drywall will be crooked - Random pieces of trash sitting behind drywall, meaning the drywall wasn't sitting level - Unnecessary breaks in drywall, which will cause more visual imperfections. - Completely crooked pieces that won't be able to made to look good, no matter the amount of mud I brought up some of these concerns, and they attempted to fix them. The fixes were wholly inadequate. Before I had a chance to circle back with regards to those fixes, they begun taping. After I saw their taping work, I promptly fired them. The taping work contained a number of major problems: - Prefill huge gaps using premixed mud, which will take weeks to dry (if ever) - Mud all over my brand new windows - Bubbled tape that won't be able to be hidden - Globs of mud used to fill an inch wide gap - Corner beads with large curves in them I messaged them repeatedly, telling them they needed to return my money, given the fact that I was going to have to redo all of their work, and they wasted thousands of dollars in material. I received no responses. The team is very nice - they're a pleasure to be around. But no amount of kindness makes up for the fact that they have no idea what they're doing. I don't feel particularly good about leaving this review, but I think it's the right thing to do - I don't want them to take advantage of others like they took advantage of me. EDIT: In response to the owner: Scope of work: Correct, the work was interrupted before it was finished. This was after trying to get poor work corrected. I have also verified with six independent teams that the quality of the work was not such that it could be made to look good and last. Site conditions: Regarding framing, the team came out ahead of the project and spent quite a while measuring. If the framing was not acceptable, then that would've been the time to say so. Client collaboration: Now you're just being strictly dishonest, because moving the cabinets was explicitly included in the agreement. And you used _one_ sheet of drywall, mostly because you used the 1/2 drywall in the wrong places and needed to make up for that fact. Quality of work and adjustments: The work was so far from professional that it could not be adequately adjusted. I have verified this with SIX different companies, to make sure I'm being reasonable in my assessment. Track record: I can't speak to this. All I know is my experience.

What an amazing team of deeply knowledgeable and caring, profoundly professional in their…read moreexpertise and efficient experts and technicians. The repairs have been performed fast at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend!

We contracted Baklinski Home Improvement to repair and remodel the shower room that had failed…read moreshower pan and leaked to the living room underneath. Prior to contacting them, I had called a few contractors that either way overpriced or had a hard time communicating. Andrew was very pleasant to talk to and we were able to negotiate a price I felt was reasonable. The proposal was detailed and I understand what the scope of the work will be. People that worked on the project were knowledgeable. They explained what they are doing and answer my questions and concerns. The project in the end concluded to my satisfaction. Overall I do recommend their service.