We had the pleasure of working with Travis, Jason and crew from Woodcrafters on a kitchen/main floor remodel of our mid-century home. We talked with other companies, but ultimately chose Woodcrafters as there was an immediate level of comfort and communication style that put us at ease. I appreciated the time Travis spent up front really understanding what the project entailed, as well as the time spent educating us on common issues that tend to arise, and how we might address those. Once the project started, having the weekly meetings was really helpful and the ability to access their online project management tool allowed me to track progress, document decisions, view timelines and budget, etc. We were really happy with the quality of work. One of the main features of our project was replacing an outdated pony wall with a decorative, wood partition wall that fit the era of the house. Based on a photo, they were able to design and construct a beautiful wall that has become a focal point. The crew was friendly, considerate (as we were living in the basement during remodel) and responsive. Overall, really happy with Woodcrafters and looking forward to using them when we tackle the basement! read more

I first met Travis when I was doing landscaping work and needed a small project done by a carpenter. That was over 8 years ago. I was so impressed with his work and his thoroughness and knowledge, not to mention is extremely professional demeanor, that I hired him to do some major repairs on my home over the years. On one occasion, in order to reconstruct a dry-rotted balcony deck, he and his crew had to tear up the ceiling in the living to replace the beams. I trust him to the extent that last year when I was in Europe, he managed to complete several small repairs on the house. He kept in touch and updated me about the projects and when I returned, everything was perfect. I have recommended Travis to all of my friends who need work done on their homes. Paula Lustbader Professor of Law, Seattle University School of Law read more

Woodcrafters designed and built an incredible basement remodel for us. The space we had for them to work with was super small (20 ft by 16 ft). They did an amazing job converting this hard to use space into a bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry room. Everyone on their team had a wonderful enthusiasm and passion for our project and were patient and thorough every step along the way. With a 100+ year old house, of course, there were things that came up along the way that surprised us all. Woodcrafters fixed all of them making our house not only with more useable space, but much safer and durable. We had weekly meetings to review the budget and discuss details which meant no "surprise" costs or last-minute fixes were required. The space turned out great and they were so great to work with. Even our barky dog feel in love with them. Highly recommend!!! read more

We rebuilt our 1928 pseudo-craftsman that had suffered from an un-permitted addition in the 1970s (i.e. none of the new construction was reflected on city plans--and much was below code). We tore down the back of the house, tore the rest down to the studs and pretty much started from scratch--went through two architects and one other contractor before finding Travis of Woodcrafters (we found him as he was building a house a couple blocks down the road). Loved the collaborative and transparent process. We almost doubled the square footage of the house, added two bathrooms and a bedroom, moved the stairs connecting the first, second and third floors, added a porch, re-did the entire layout of the house including full kitchen, added fireplace, etc., etc. More than just a "remodel". Basically built an entire new house. We have a fantastic house and while no construction project is completely without some bumps, this was as good as anyone could have hoped for--we finished on time and on budget. The best part was that we were able to design the house to meet our needs and aesthetic, with Travis' help regarding his experience, and the reality of our existing foundation and infrastructure (that last part was a key aspect of why our prior architects weren't the right fit--they had grand plans that our foundation wouldn't support or that disregarded plumbing or other structural realities). We couldn't be happier with the finished product. Overall, loved working with Travis and the entire Woodcrafter's crew. Great experience. And while they weren't the cheapest bid--they were definitely the best value from a price/quality, perspective. read more

We recently moved into a 1962 split level in Maple Leaf and the broker on the sale recommended Woodcrafters for the extensive renovations that were required before moving in. This turned out to be excellent advice, as Travis and Charles (the project manager) did a great job from start to finish. The work included demolition and replacement of an old deck, total rebuild of three bathrooms, moving walls, refinishing floors, and repairing rot and other existing issues that came to light in the course of the renovations. Travis was extremely conscientious and transparent with the bidding, budgeting, and communication surrounding the project. We routinely got updates on the work in progress and were notified of any potential variations up front. There were close to a dozen change orders and everything was done by the book, with review of costs and alternatives prior to any work being done. Charles brought a similar level of care to the job site. His work was great and the house was kept in very clean condition--with everything that could be damaged wrapped or covered--throughout the months-long job. There were a number of occasions where we would come by at 6:00 or 7:00 and Charles would still be at work. We've been in the house since Christmas and we're still noticing some of the nice detail he put into the trim. The last point to note is that Woodcrafters were very adaptable and able to easily resolve problems that arose in the course of the work. Of course there will be some unexpected issues in a big project and these guys were exceptionally flexible in working out good solutions. Between some clever plumbing and wiring reroutes and framing out some new walls, they were able to transform a downstairs office/workroom into a real guest bedroom. If that wasn't enough, they were cheerful and accommodating throughout the work. There's no question they'd be the first call when and if we need to do more work. read more

We loved working with Travis. He's upfront & honest about the cost. Quality work and a pleasure to work with. Our fixer upper 1924 craftsman needed a lot of work. He helped us decide which projects were most feasible first & we couldn't be happier with our new kitchen!! read more

We hired Woodcrafters to do a major renovation on our 1926 Ballard craftsman. We added a second story which required structural improvements and remodeled the basement turning a concrete shell into a beautiful living space. We were very happy with woodcrafters and would highly recommend them to anyone. We liked working with Travis, the owner, because he helped us through the entire process, was patient with our ideas and gave us great advice. We had previously worked with an architect and after getting quotes from other firms, we were resigned to the fact that we would not be able to afford both the 2nd floor and the basement. However Travis made suggestions to tweak the design and he was able to deliver everything we wanted in the budget we could afford. Travis was always honest and gave us his opinion on what made sense for the house while keeping our budget in mind. He has a great eye for quality and made sure that everyone on the project kept the same standards. We had some schedule delays and one incident of water damage after a tarp blew off during a big rain/wind storm. But Travis went above and beyond to make things right and although the project took a bit longer that we had hoped, we love the end result and are very happy in our new home! We hope we will not be doing another renovation in the near future, but if we do we will definitely call Travis. read more

We hired Woodcrafters to do a second story addition. I DO NOT recommend them. Our problems with them are around dishonesty and billing practices. There are many things we are disappointed with in our experience - too much to write here. Some examples include that they didn't adequately protect our home from weather, causing damage to our home, and then they tried to charge us for the results - extra tarps, the time it took the manage the failing tarps and the damage to our first floor from the water that poured in repeatedly. They bid our job more than $100,000 less to start, once we selected them, the project cost grew and grew. First the owner misquoted us with the wrong windows - add approx. $10,000. Then the subcontractors bids came in higher, repeatedly. If we didn't agree to the cost increases then we had to change our design and forgo the look or product we had planned and submitted to them for our initial bid. The company makes 18% on top of the the total job cost - including the subcontractors work - so the incentive to find a lower price does not serve them, it takes away from their bottomline. They broke tile in our kitchen floor and replaced it with cheap and mismatched pieces and didn't tell us. They gave us an itemized bill listing work we didn't approve and work they did not do. They explained the contract to us at the start of the project, multiple times, but at the end of the job they denied saying what they said at the beginning of the project. In the end they requested approximately $13,000 more than the contract amount (which was already $103,000 over our initial bid with them). Of course, there are always two sides to every story, but I recommend you write your side of the story with another company. Incredible disappointment and regret sums up our experience with Woodcrafters. read more

We hired Woodcrafters to remodel a bathroom and install a new kitchen counter and sink. The end product looks nice and the subcontractors they hired were great; however, I would not recommend them because of the following: 1) The project was not supervised adequately by the owner; 2) the lead carpenter on the project was sloppy, often left the house a mess, rushed various steps in the project,and 3) their billing was confusing and I feel i was overcharged by $3000. Once informed of the problems, the owner argued over the billing and the quality issues. Would not rehire. read more

Travis and his crew did high quality work, were conscientious and professional, and we are extremely pleased with our remodel. We solicited several bids based on our independent architects plans (Terry Mulholland - who is extremely talented and great to work with as well). Travis was organized with spreadsheets and on-time and responsive both during the bidding phase and throughout the entire project. He also worked well with our architect to implement her vision and deal with the surprises that remodels always bring. We really appreciated Travis's ability to provide guidance and feedback about our design choices and help us make the best financial and aesthetic decision. Woodcrafter's bid was also competitive and clearly laid out, and included periodic check-in's to ensure that we were on schedule and able to make finish decisions. We also lived in our basement (with a 2 month old and 2 year old) throughout our kitchen remodel and dining room addition - which did not suck because the crew was great about protecting and cleaning up the work site. In short- highly recommend and 4 years on are pleased on a daily basis with the quality and high standard that Woodcrafters brought to our project. read more

My husband and I have a fantastic house thanks to Woodcrafters! While no construction project is completely without some bumps, this was as good as anyone could have hoped for--we finished on time, on budget and genuinely liked our general contractor! The best part was that we were able to design the house to meet our needs and aesthetic, with Travis' help regarding his experience, and the reality of our existing foundation and infrastructure. We had met with several architects that had THEIR grand plans for what our home should be, ones that our foundation wouldn't support or that disregarded plumbing or other structural realities. Travis was transparent with his costs and provided accurate quotes before any work started. This allowed us to expand the scope of our project and have confidence in the cost implications to the entire budget. We couldn't be happier with the finished product. Overall, we loved working with Travis and the entire Woodcrafter's crew. Great experience. And while they weren't the cheapest bid--they were definitely the best value from a price/quality, perspective. read more