Serving Mountlake Terrace, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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"I had a new colourbond roof and gutters installed by this company. I can't believe the difference it has made to my home.The service and quality of workmanship was amazing.I have recommended to all my family and friends."
Serving Mountlake Terrace, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
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"This company we hired to do a lot of our remodeling fr kitchen to flooring to all bedrms and bathrooms remodeling , deck total remodeling and even our shedâ ¦. This is a SUPER CLASS A+++ company, trustworthy, dependable and PROFESSIONAL and even to the point of being on call everytime we have problems with our furnace and maintenance⠦⠦ We love them to do the work in all our houses and even our rental homes.. Most impt is theyâ re honest and will recommend whatâ s necessary and not like other company who are dishonest and will leave you and not respond after doing their jobs but A &M General Construction, not only Dependable and Professionals , theyâ ll treat you like a family to them!! Pls call me if you need more info..,Thank you!!"
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Serving Mountlake Terrace, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"Tom Lee completed our projects professionally, efficiently and excellently done. Tom put together two projects, one was a four drawer file cabinet and a 71" tall kitchen pantry metal cabinet still in the boxes. I highly recommend Tom for all our projects."
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Serving Mountlake Terrace, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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Small jobs welcome
"Did a great job repairing rot on my chimney box. I trust these guys!"
Serving Mountlake Terrace, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"SUPERB CRAFTSMANSHIP, SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, ALWAYS ON TIME, EXCEPTIONALLY CONSCIENTIOUS!! DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND HIRE R&J BUILDERS. YOU WILL BE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. AAAAAAA++++++++++"
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Serving Mountlake Terrace, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"It was outstanding. He provided the fence immediately."
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Serving Mountlake Terrace, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"The Communication with Northwest Builders was exceptional. They listened attentively to our ideas, contributed creative suggestions, and managed the project with utmost care. The paver installation was completed on time, within budget, and the final outcome has exceeded our wildest dreams. Our family and friends can not stop admiring our new patio and walkway, and we find any excuse to spend time outdoors. Thanks to Northwest Builders, our outdoor space has become a true oasis"
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Serving Mountlake Terrace, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Escapes did a great job installing two fences for me. Dan was easy to communicate with before the work started. The week of the work, the installers showed up by 9am every day and worked straight to 5pm, only stopping for lunch. Tanner made sure to ask me questions along the way so that the fence would meet my expectations. They did a thorough job removing the chain link fence that was very overgrown with ivy. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to have a fence installed."
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Serving Mountlake Terrace, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"ROOF4LIFE did an amazing job on our deck and fence projects. They provided ideas and suggestions that we hadn’t even considered, and delivered more than we expected. Projects were completed based on our time frame, and had all wrapped up before we expected. The carpenters they employ are outstanding, willing to listen to our needs, and over-delivered. I would not hesitate to call them for future projects."
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Serving Mountlake Terrace, WA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"Worker did a great job planning and implementing changes to my fence gate."
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