Updated: Jun 30, 2026
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Schlecht Construction Inc
Schlecht Construction Inc. has served the Pacific Northwest since 1965, specializing in commercial and industrial construction throughout Washington and Oregon. The company originated in Spokane and Longview, Washington, founded by the Schlecht family and later led by Larry Schlecht, who built the firm into a prominent general contractor recognized for progressive management and large-scale development projects. In 2019, Curtis Wharton and Tim Smith acquired the company and continue its legacy, operating under the name Schlecht | Wharton Construction, Inc. The firm manages all phases of commercial and industrial building projects—from concept to completion—placing a strong emphasis on cost-efficiency and functionality. Schlecht Construction integrates traditional values with modern construction technology and carefully selects subcontractors and suppliers for reliability. This approach supports a high rate of repeat business and long-term client relationships across the region.
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Phone Number: (360) 254-5474
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Schlecht Construction Inc
Quality
98
84th percentile
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Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Schlecht Construction Inc has worked on at least
3.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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Building Permits by Schlecht Construction Inc
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North shore circle to west; basement and main floor (south side) remodel. basement: move laundry room to old office old laundry room to become new office bedroom remodel basement bathroom to now be office/bedroom bathroom. move electrical panel to new location (new laundry room) addition a new sauna room in basement. main floor extend the south wall to the edge of the existing patio/d... see more
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
499-25-003105-STR
Status:
applied
Fee:
$1,281
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Completion of walls and roof over existing concrete foundation walls at freestanding garage
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
192-23-001242-STR
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,213
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
New 4200 sq.ft. addition to existing facility - ivr number = 192000033741 ~ ivr phone = 1-888-299-2821
Valuation:
$360,948
Permit #:
192-BLD2013-00142
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,382
Permit Type:
Addtion
Building Type:
N/A
Metal framed building for a maintenance shop (80 x 88') - ivr number = 192000020949 ~ ivr phone = 1-888-299-2821
Valuation:
$190,000
Permit #:
192-BLDR06-040
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,637
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel church - reduce sanctuary and increase lobby areas; reduce lower level auditorium and increase classroom sizes; restore balcony on both sides; new exterior mechanical platform on east side; ada upgrades bathrooms and parking lot; modify chimney; mechanical upgrades
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2006-139775-000-00-CO
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Miscellaneous
Equipment garage (60 x 120") dry building
Valuation:
$185,000
Permit #:
192-BLD2004-00496
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,388
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
New 22, 400 sq. ft. warehouse - ivr number = 192000032199 ~ ivr phone = 1-888-299-2821
Valuation:
$1,815,693
Permit #:
192-BLD2012-00096
Status:
final
Fee:
$16,748
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Pre-engineered steel building & foundation for storage (5, 040 sq. ft.) 42 x 120 - ivr number = 192000021748 ~ ivr phone = 1-888-299-2821
Valuation:
$74,144
Permit #:
192-BLDR06-067
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,113
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Pre-engineered steel building & foundation for storage (3, 750 sq. ft.) 50 x 75 right - ivr number = 192000021751 ~ ivr phone = 1-888-299-2821
Valuation:
$55,608
Permit #:
192-BLDR06-069
Status:
final
Fee:
$774
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Pre-engineered steel building & foundation for storage (3, 750 sq. ft.) 50 x 75 left - ivr number = 192000021750 ~ ivr phone = 1-888-299-2821
Valuation:
$55,608
Permit #:
192-BLDR06-068
Status:
final
Fee:
$774
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
New chip building to replace moved chip building - ivr number = 192000032570 ~ ivr phone = 1-888-299-2821
Valuation:
$115,170
Permit #:
192-BLD2012-00163
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,733
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
24 x 36 pole building (engineered) - ivr number = 523100015836 ~ ivr phone = 1-888-299-2821
Valuation:
$8,986
Permit #:
523-L-1218
Status:
final
Fee:
$193
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fire sprinkler permit. dry system - ivr number = 192000021560 ~ ivr phone = 1-888-299-2821
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
192-BLDR06-062
Status:
final
Fee:
$463
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
100 amp panel & 8 circuits (l-1218) - ivr number = 523100026850 ~ ivr phone = 1-888-299-2821
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
523-E06-0192
Status:
final
Fee:
$79
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision 4/2403 - addition engineering detail to fix headroom over stairs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2000-195774-REV-01-CO
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
Row/attached housing
Revision 4/2403 - addition engineering detail to fix headroom over stairs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2000-195772-REV-01-CO
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
Row/attached housing
Revision 4/2403 - addition engineering detail to fix headroom over stairs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2000-195771-REV-01-CO
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
Row/attached housing
Revision 4/2403 - addition engineering detail to fix headroom over stairs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2000-195766-REV-01-CO
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
Misc yard improve...
Revision 4/2403 - addition engineering detail to fix headroom over stairs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2000-195762-REV-01-CO
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
Row/attached housing
Revision 4/28/03 - convert portion of garage to bathroom and home office
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2000-195772-REV-02-CO
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
Row/attached housing
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| License # | 63484 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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| License # | 63486 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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| License # | 63485 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2015. Check the current license status of Schlecht Construction Inc with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
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BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | North Pacific Ins Company |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | 27 - Contractors Bonding & Ins Co |
| Bond Value | $20,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Wa State Workers Comp |
17
Permits
- Building permit records show that Schlecht Construction Inc has worked on 17 permitted projects.
Schlecht Construction Inc Employees
HB
Halbert, John Bryan
Corporate Officer
SA
Schlecht, Anna
Corporate Officer
SL
Schlecht, Larry
Schlecht, Larry