Updated: Mar 27, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
106 N Peoh Ave, Cle Elum, WA, 98922
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Merle Construction
Merle Inc. was founded in 2004 by Merle “Jeff” Schafer. He sought out Cle Elum as our home base because he wanted to build unique homes that showcase the beauty and entertainment of four distinct seasons.
From BuildZoom: Merle Inc, 106 N Peoh Ave, Cle Elum, WA (Employees: Merle Schafer, SCHAFER, MERLE JEFF, and SCHAFER, MERLE JEFFREY) holds a Construction Contractor, General license and 2 other licenses according to the Tukwila license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 122 ranks in the top 1% of 128,670 Washington licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Merle Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Merle Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (509) 852-7695
Address: 106 N Peoh Ave, Cle Elum, WA 98922
Merle Inc Cle Elum
Quality
122
99th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Merle Inc has a BuildZoom score of 122, which places them above 99% of 128,670 contractors in Washington.
Activity
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24 projects
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2025 |
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30 projects
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2024 |
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28 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Merle Inc has worked on at least
82.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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15 projects
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New Constructions |
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9 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
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3 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Merle Inc mostly works on
new construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
A single family residential repair or replacement none project involving (1 fireplace insert - gas 1 dryer exhaust duct 1 water heater - tankless 1 stove or cooktop 1 gas piping only (no fixtures) 4 bathroom fan 1 kitchen fan 1 whole house fan 1 duct work only 1 furnace
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24 111554 BK
Status:
final
Fee:
$613
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel the existing kitchen living and dining room. changing a few windows on 2 exterior walls. *add on plumbing **add mechanical
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25 106098 BU
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,680
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$668,126
Permit #:
BP-22-00928
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,338
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-22-00852
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-22-00831
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-22-00632
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-22-00510
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-22-00310
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-22-00197
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-22-00053
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-21-01113
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-21-01069
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-21-01033
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-21-00760
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-23-00729
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-23-00330
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-22-01031
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP-22-00085
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Potter- remodel mechanical inc - plumbing sep, interior alteration to the kitchen and master bathroom. replacing cabinetry flooring and appliances
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2023-1485
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,195
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2-story addition to existing single family residence. addition 2nd story covered deck. minor remodel work in existing living space
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23116171RBP
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,423
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Merle Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | MERLEI*956P7 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Construction Contractor, General |
| Class | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
Verify this license's status for Merle Inc at the The City of Tukwila, WA.
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License Not Verified
| License # | MERLEI*956P7 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of October, 2021. Check the current license status of Merle Inc with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
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Inactive License
| License # | MERLEIC863N6 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
- According to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for Merle Inc at the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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122
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Granite State Insurance Compan |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indem Co |
| Bond Value | $12,000 |
147
Permits
- Building permit records show that Merle Inc has worked on 147 permitted projects.
Merle Inc Employees
MS
Merle Schafer
Partner/Member
SJ
SCHAFER, MERLE JEFF
Governing Persons
SJ
SCHAFER, MERLE JEFFREY
President