I hired this company to complete an as-built and a build-out, and the experience has been nothing…read moreshort of frustrating. My main contact, Joe Pascua, has been completely unresponsive and constantly procrastinating on the project. At first, they claimed they couldn't start until they received more information once they got it, they added another four weeks to the schedule. After I submitted payment, communication became sparse and inconsistent. Joe repeatedly promised updates and completion dates that never materialized. This ongoing lack of communication and follow-through has cost me hundreds of dollars per day in delays, and continues as I have yet to receive the finished permit-ready drawings. I would strongly caution anyone considering this company they do not deliver on their commitments or communicate in a timely manner. If you don't have money to waste stay away.

Hands down the best experience I've had with a company! Joey Pascua was a pleasure to work with,…read moreand to be frank, he deserves a raise! He was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and offered advice when the government was illegally trying to hold us up on our project. They by far have the best prices in the industry, and a company has never looked out for my interest the way these guys did! They did a wonderful job on our shop inspection, and the home design they are doing for us is coming along beautifully. I can't recommend them enough, whether you need an architect, structural engineer, designer, or anything in between, whatever your home needs are go to these guys! They will take good care of you! P.S. If you see this same review for Rueppell Home Design/Design Build NW, it's because the companies are related and I wanted to give these wonderful guys a shout out everywhere I could!

Assessed my needs and professionally and promptly addressed them. Would highly recommend!read more

From the owner: Custom residential and commercial architecture.read more

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.

Eli from ESG Design has been exceptionally helpful. My retaining wall project sits in a critical…read morearea in Medina, and I had zero experience with this type of work, which dragged out the permit process. Eli not only led the design, but also guided me throughout the process with the kind of advice you'd expect from a friend. He's resourceful, knowledgeable, and consistently responsive. I wouldn't have been able to move this project forward without him. Truly appreciate his support.

Eli is a godsend! I stumbled across Eli's business while desperately trying to help my mother…read morerebuild her home after a total fire loss. I was nearly ready to give up when I found him. After our initial consultation, I knew he was the right man for the job. He became our PM, engineer, architect, permit expert, et al. He had a monumental task before him; including sorting out all the environmental issues, correcting/recreating work done by other contractors, finding solutions for issues neither of us had previously dealt with, etc. He saved us so much time/money. We now have an approved King County permit in hand and ready to build! This is entirely due to Eli's creativity, expertise and skill. We wholeheartedly recommend ESG Design. Eli, thank you!

outstanding customer service and technical ability. flexible to the needs of the project.read more

From the owner: Straightline Services has been in business since January 2001. We provide general design and…read moredrafting services to the Pierce County area. We provide drafting services for building permits, remodeling, garages, decks, and more general drafting needs. Call us today for more information!

Be very careful with this company and get everything in writing! If you get a price quote on paper…read moremake sure it includes design and construction if that is the intent of the project. BCRA came in extremely over-budget and had hidden fees that were never disclosed to us when we accepted their bid vs. other builders. Construction pricing came in at $739,540.20 when the budget was $450,000.00. This put them 64.34% over budget. They had us stuck between two enormous fees. If we stayed with them we had to pay a $38,400 management fee, which did not exist with other builders, and if we left them for another builder they were charging extra (or removing a discount) for the design fee, putting us at $18,800 for a basic single-family residence! The details are below. My wife and I met with BCRA, and two other builders, for home construction price quotes and they all came in at "Cost Plus 14%." BCRA told us they could provide the same "Cost Plus 14%" as the other contractors, but they offered the advantage of Design AND Build. This sounded great and we signed our design contract with BCRA with the verbal agreement that they would Design and Build. What we didn't know at the time was that BCRA was not disclosing their "full" pricing to win the construction contract. BCRA had two separate contracts (design and construction) and they had management fees that were undisclosed to us and were not made apparent until we received construction pricing months later. Unfortunately, this wasn't fair to us or the other builders that had bid for our project and did not have a management fee. We quickly discovered that they had locked us into their services at a much higher rate than the other builders because of management fees and on top of that they charged a large fee, or in their view remove a discount, for taking the design business elsewhere. This "undisclosed construction management fee" ($38,400) was never disclosed to us when we were comparing builders. Plus, BCRA was charging the agreed upon "Cost Plus 14%" on top of this. They locked us in by having us sign the design paperwork with the intention of having us sign the construction paperwork down the road. Our lender even said these fees were incredibly high and abnormal. We went back to one of the other original bidders and they said, "In 20+ years of building homes in they had never seen such a management fee for a single family residence." This is where the unconscionable contract occurred. We were forced to either pay this "construction management fee" or pay a huge fee to obtain the plans ($9,200+$9,600) and take our business elsewhere. This would bring the total cost of design services to $18,800.00 for a single-family home! All of the pricing aside, the actual designs that were done were not very good for the price we paid. We have since visited with other architects that provide more comprehensive artwork and models to help visualize your new home. We made several attempts to meet with management and their President to resolve our issues and they both refused to meet unless the architect that we had issues with was present. In what business does the President or manager refuse to meet with an upset customer unless the person they have a complaint against is present? BCRA's President was hotheaded, irate, rude, and condescending when discussing our situation. BCRA is not a company that I trust or would ever do business with again.

From the owner: Architecture + Interior Spaces, Engineering + Science, Planning + Resource Management, Visual…read moreCommunication + Strategy

Farm Shed used Ross for our new tractor shed/brewery and it was a fantastic experience. Plan wise…read morehe sketched a concept and 6 months later we had him put it to paper with little to no changes needed. He was quick and got the engineering done for us as we were on a time crunch. I would refer anyone I know who is building or making additions to Ross and his team.

They were great to work with, fast, flexible and very conscientious. I had my plans within days…read more Thank you!!

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.

A friend and I decided to visit this coffee shop on Christmas Eve, drawn by its charming…read morereputation. The interior was cozy and inviting, with a surprising touch--beautiful cutting boards displayed and available for purchase. While the craftsmanship was impressive, the prices felt a bit steep. We arrived around 10 AM, and I'm not sure if it was because of the holiday or just the timing, but most of the food options were already gone. The remaining baked goods, quiches, and hand pies looked appealing, though the prices ranged from $4-$10, which seemed a bit high. I opted for a carrot cake muffin. It was good--solid in flavor and texture--but I'm not sure it justified the $5 price tag. My friend ordered a flat white and described it as decent but unremarkable. The shop itself is quite small, and the layout wasn't the most intuitive. It wasn't clear where the line started, and since they preferred to keep the queue from spilling into the building lobby, customers were crammed into a tight space. Parking was another challenge, as most of it was limited to street parking. Overall, while the experience had its highlights, and probably would've been better maybe not on a holiday.

Wren and willow Inc lied and manipulated our 250k project, it got so bad we had to fire these guys…read moreafter they had already huge delays in our home remodel, many days they left my whole family in the cold , amongst other things like us having to fire them for un safe practices, (drywall screws holding cabinets) very unsatisfied with this company and lack of quality , and I'm sure they will reply with more lies later , as they did on Google reviews..

Motionspace was the third architect we worked with on a basement and kitchen remodel. They were…read morealso the best. They were incredibly professional, had great insight, and worked closely with our structural engineering firm. We just finished our remodel and couldn't be happier with the final product.

Nazim and Motionspace were asked to work quickly and meet a nearly impossible deadline required for…read moresubmittal. They met for a site-walk within 48 hours of the request. They worked quickly and made the permit process painless. They met our needed budgets for permits and we look forward to a continuing business relationship.