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New Era Remodeling & Rprs LLC

BZ SCORE: 106

New Era Remodeling & Repairs, LLC is family-owned and operated and was founded by David Sabet in 2008. David has been in the home remodeling and repair business as well as in construction and the environmental engineering business since 1987 and has a master’s degree in science. We are proud to celebrate our 14th year of offering home remodeling and repairs in our service areas here. From the... (more)

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Mountain Peak Construction

BZ SCORE: 105

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At Mountain Peak Construction, we offer remodels for both kitchens and bathrooms. Our team also specializes in bath, cabinet, flooring and siding installations. Whether you’re looking to update a bathroom, refresh your kitchen, or need full-service remodeling support, we’re here to help. Be sure to check out our remodeling blog for ideas and inspiration on kitchen, bath, and flooring upgrades... (more)

TRC

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Treasure River Const in

BZ SCORE: 101

4.0 Total projects

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Infinity Construction Company

BZ SCORE: 104

The Big Island- 19 feet Long- Seats 8 Olympia WA

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Hr Construction & Design LLC

BZ SCORE: 103

With years of experience in the industry, Your journey to a stunning home begins here. we bring a wealth of knowledge to every project. We understand that each home is unique, and our designs are tailored to reflect your style and needs. Our commitment to excellence shines through in every detail, ensuring lasting beauty and functionality in "Transforming Homes, and Transforming Lives". At HR... (more)

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Weatherguard Exteriors

BZ SCORE: 117

11.0 Siding projects

86.0 Other projects

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Infinity Roofing & Siding Inc

BZ SCORE: 116

38.0 Siding projects

486.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Roofing epermit. 603 E Central Ave, Spokane, WA, 99208). Tear off and recover 22 squares on a pitched roof residential house

PBC

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Polar Bear Construction

BZ SCORE: 100

39.0 Total projects

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C&G General Contractor LLC

BZ SCORE: 100

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Peter Braun

BZ SCORE: 98

3.0 Total projects

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Crosswater Construction

BZ SCORE: 91

WHO

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William H Olson Inc

BZ SCORE: 97

Notable project: (Mechanical permit. 14913 SE Greenpark Cir, Vancouver, WA, 98683).

JAM

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J A Morris Construction Llc

BZ SCORE: 111

4.0 Home additions

73.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Preliminary site plan review. 14007 NE 3rd Ct, Vancouver, WA, 98685).

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CCI

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C&H Construction Inc

BZ SCORE: 111

9.0 New constructions

97.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Building (commercial). 6811 Lakewood Dr W, University Place, WA, 98467). Repair fire damage & replace roof trusses in units 53, 60, 61, 62, 63

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Detrays LLC

BZ SCORE: 111

17.0 New constructions

326.0 Other projects

Notable project: (3611 I St NE, Unit 180, Auburn, WA, 98002). Clayton the river mhp space 180: mobile home set up, clayton the river mhp space 180: mobile home set up

HTS

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Hughes Tree Service

BZ SCORE: 110

14.0 Landscaping projects

25.0 Other projects

OSG

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O S G Dozing Llc

BZ SCORE: 110

46.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Commercial plumbing. 4825 100th St SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499). Lakewood industrial park northwest building #28 -underground plumbing for fire sprinkler system

MCI

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McMeekin Construction Inc

BZ SCORE: 97

MSI

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Mc Squared Inc

BZ SCORE: 108

23.0 New constructions

24.0 Patios

Notable project: (Residential. 10009 N Fay Pl, Hauser, ID, 83854). Scanned 1801 sf habitable 556 sf garage 411

NCI

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Nyco Construction Inc

BZ SCORE: 107

Residential general contractor

CCC

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Comcast Cbl Cmnctns Mngmnt

BZ SCORE: 107

135.0 Total projects

GBC

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Gritton Building Company, Inc

BZ SCORE: 107

31.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Submittal documents. 15420 E Meridian Ave, Puyallup, WA, 98375). Commercial bathroom remodel

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Treewalker LLC

BZ SCORE: 107

22.0 Landscaping projects

57.0 Other projects

SCS

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Snell Crane Service, Inc

BZ SCORE: 107

72.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Row use. 744 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA, 98402). Barricade permit for a crane. 6/11/16 (saturday) from 9 am to 4pm. **do not let traffic back-up to intersection or stop on tracks. uniformed officer required for flagging against signal. **notify sound transit and pierce transit

OTC

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Olympia Tree Care

BZ SCORE: 106

15.0 Landscaping projects

45.0 Other projects

Recent Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels

98501

Residential

Multi-Residential Work

Please see the pictures. I was going to do it myself, however need it completed sooner than I would be able to complete. I have already bought 2, 2x4's for the floor stud. Need sheetrock and then where the sump pump is, want to build a cabinet/small shelving unit with doors. Need room to access the sump pump for maintenance or issues. Looking to get quote to include carpet and concrete staining/finishing. Want to evaluate both options for flooring. Also, the room is 11 x 15 and what I'm looking for is is either quote for carpeting it or staining the concrete If you are interested in this project, please reach out. Thank you!

98506

Multi-Room Remodel

1. Renovate and overhaul 1988 kitchen. Retain existing footprint, plumbing locations, and shape. Custom cabinets. Minor sheetrock work to move part of one wall. 2. Renovate and rebuild ugly 1988 lavatory. Remove fiberglass tub enclosure and replace with step-in shower. New vanity needed. 3. Remove wall-to-wall carpet on main floor and replace with tongue-and-groove oak floor (real wood floor, not laminate). If you are interested in this project, please reach out. Thank you!

$5-$20K

98513

Residential

Bathroom Remodel

Two bathrooms. House was repiped. Water damage was in one bathroom. New shower pan and tub have been installed by plumbers. We now need hardiplank siding installed for bath and shower walls, tile or acrylic shower walls, drywall repair, a toilet reinstalled in one bathroom, vanities installed in both bathrooms (we purchased from Home Depot). Wanting to start asap Available this week to speak to contractors. If you're interested, please reach out. Thank you!

$5-$20K

98501

Residential

Kitchen Addition

We have a door into the kitchen that is no longer used so I’d like to replace it with a window (looking onto deck) and in that corner, I’d like a cabinet under a countertop with electrical plus so I can put some small kitchen appliances there. Please reach out if you can help. Thank you.

$1-$5K

98501

Residential

Home Improvement Work

See first entry. Siding repair (LP applied in 1992) and smaller areas of T-111, flashing, and caulk as needed. Replace thermopane window ~3X5, 8' fence section, and 4' entry gate. Please reach out if you can help. Thank you.

Residential

Handyman Work

Seeking handyman services. If interested, please get in touch with me. Thank you!