Updated: May 16, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1916 23rd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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True Scape Design Landscape Contractor
True Scape Design is a Seattle innovator in landscape architecture, landscape design, and installation. Specializing in modern design and new construction, True Scapes also brings cutting edge style to more traditional arenas, ranging from complete remodels to isolated landscape updates.
Servicing modern spec builders and several development companies, we're familiar with providing a cost-to-value ratio satisfying both the requirements for outstanding design as well as a positive return on investment. Whether preparing a property for market, or working with established residential clients for a custom long term environment, True Scapes has the know-how and experience for the best possible outcome.
Typical projects include site inspection, development of working architectural drawings, appropriate permit acquisitions, materials estimating and procurement, field work and follow up. We strive to take the typical worry out of projects, and to maintain above bar services in the greater Seattle area.
From BuildZoom: True Scape Design, 1916 23rd Ave S, Seattle, WA (Employees: Brett (Chip) Burnside, Burnside, Brett Chip Trevor, and Christopher Hynek) holds a Construction Contractor, General license and 7 other licenses according to the Tukwila license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 128,670 Washington licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring True Scape Design, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
True Scape Design Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
True Scape Design Contact Information
Phone Number: (206) 240-2822
Address: 1916 23rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Landscape improvements including a multi-sport court patio walkway and a low deck 12 above grade
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24 127387 GA
Status:
final
Fee:
$752
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Jacobs_eca backyard landscape improvements including replacing existing timber wall with block wall replacing wood fence adding a paved patio and pergola removing existing apple tree and adding new plants
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
6754251-CN
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,453
Permit Type:
Add/alt
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Zumwalt_landscape remove retaining structure and construct retaining wall/rockery and exterior decks accessory to a single-family residence per plans
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
6786011-CN
Status:
filed
Fee:
$2,269
Permit Type:
Add/alt
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Miller_eca construct site improvements for existing single family residence per plan
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
6778676-CN
Status:
filed
Fee:
$1,413
Permit Type:
Add/alt
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Brian marr residence landscape construct deck patio retaining wall and other site improvements to an existing house per plans
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
6743690-CN
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,473
Permit Type:
Add/alt
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Zhu_landscape construct patios walkways and decks for single-family residence per plan. eca exemption under 6762131-ex
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
6762496-CN
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,295
Permit Type:
Add/alt
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Landscaping in row
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2001-164
Status:
final
Fee:
$209
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Establish use as and construct north single family residence per standard plan 6483419 and per plan. (establish use as and construct three new single family residences per standard plan 6483419 review and processing for 3 a/p's under 6494241)
Valuation:
$242,481
Permit #:
6500847
Status:
Permit Issued
Fee:
$3,491
Permit Type:
Single family du...
Building Type:
N/A
Establish use as and construct middle single family residence per standard plan 6483419 and per plan. (establish use as and construct three new single family residences per standard plan 6483419 review and processing for 3 a/p's under 6494241)
Valuation:
$242,481
Permit #:
6500846
Status:
Permit Issued
Fee:
$3,491
Permit Type:
Single family du...
Building Type:
N/A
Establish use as and construct north single family residence per standard plan 6483419. ( establish use as and construct three new single family residences per standard plan 6483419 review and processing for 3 ap’s under 6491911)
Valuation:
$233,220
Permit #:
6500969
Status:
Permit Issued
Fee:
$3,233
Permit Type:
Single family du...
Building Type:
N/A
Establish use as and construct south single family residence per standard plan 6483419. ( establish use as and construct three new single family residences per standard plan 6483419 review and processing for 3 ap’s under 6491911)
Valuation:
$233,220
Permit #:
6500968
Status:
Permit Issued
Fee:
$3,233
Permit Type:
Single family du...
Building Type:
N/A
Construct alterations to existing appartment units to install stacked washer and dryer in existing closets install new cabinets remove murphy beds and addition closet to existing bedroom 18 units total subject to field inspection stfi
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
6335641
Status:
Permit Closed
Fee:
$1,772
Permit Type:
Multifamily
Building Type:
N/A
Construct alterations to existing appartment units to install stacked washer and dryer in existing closets install new cabinets remove murphy beds and addition closet to existing bedroom 18 units total subject to field inspection stfi
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
6335630
Status:
Permit Closed
Fee:
$1,772
Permit Type:
Multifamily
Building Type:
N/A
Majerus-pool decks ret wall fence pergola patio plants, outdoor space improvements including retaining walls walkways and patio at-grade decking shipping container pool fencing lawn and planting areas
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2023-0084
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,298
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Establish use as single family residence and construct one family dwelling with attached garage per plan (establish use as multifamily structure and single family dwelling and construct one two family dwelling and one single family dwelling with attached garage/review & process for 2 ap's under #6349505)
Valuation:
$395,243
Permit #:
6358626
Status:
Permit Issued
Fee:
$5,631
Permit Type:
Single family du...
Building Type:
N/A
Construct (se) single family residence w/attached garage per plan. (establish use & construct (3) single family residences, existing single family residence to remain) review & process of (3) ap's under 6337154
Valuation:
$217,821
Permit #:
6342878-CN
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,916
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Construct (ne) single family residence w/attached garage per plan. (establish use & construct (3) single family residences, existing single family residence to remain) review & process of (3) ap's under 6337154
Valuation:
$217,821
Permit #:
6342877-CN
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,916
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Construct (nw) single family residence w/attached garage per plan. (establish use & construct (3) single family residences, existing single family residence to remain) review & process of (3) ap's under 6337154
Valuation:
$226,271
Permit #:
6337154-CN
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,189
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Establish use as and construct west (east for associate) single family residence with parking beneath structure per plan (establish use as and construct two single family residences with parking beneath
Valuation:
$159,913
Permit #:
6312304
Status:
Permit Closed
Fee:
$3,940
Permit Type:
Single family du...
Building Type:
N/A
Construct north duplex (units c & d) per plan (establish use as townhouses and construct 2 new duplex structures with attached garages/review and process for 2 ap's under # 6366933).(south units live/work per src 101.2 exception)
Valuation:
$530,318
Permit #:
6366933
Status:
Permit Issued
Fee:
$9,711
Permit Type:
Single family du...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TRUESSL887PD |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Construction Contractor, General |
| Class | Limited Liability Company |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | TRUESSL887PD |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
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Inactive License
| License # | ALLIAL*829DA |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Landscaping |
| Class | Corporation |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
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Inactive License
| License # | ALLIAL*829DA |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
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Inactive License
| License # | LEADCCL960QT |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
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Inactive License
| License # | LEADCCI841C4 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
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Inactive License
| License # | UNITDPR914C4 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
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Inactive License
| License # | STANDRL857DP |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
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BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Mid-Century Ins Co |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Wesco Insurance Co |
| Bond Value | $6,000 |
249
Permits
- Building permit records show that True Scape Design has worked on 249 permitted projects.
True Scape Design Employees
BB
Brett (Chip) Burnside
Secretary
BT
Burnside, Brett Chip Trevor
Secretary
CH
Christopher Hynek
Partner/Member
DB
David Biddle
Partner/Member
EC
Erik Cullen
Partner/Member
JB
Jamie Breidford
Partner/Member
MN
Moreno Garcia, Noe
President
NG
Noe Garcia
President
NG
Noe Moreno Garcia
President
QB
Quinn Borseno
Partner/Member