We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Very professional and efficient. We had a great experience!"
Samantha S on March 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Very professional and efficient. We had a great experience!"
Samantha S on March 2024
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"RT Total Lawn made the process from inquiry to installation easy. Sara responded to my Angie’s request, answered a few questions, then came out with owner Rafael to do an estimate. We discussed drip vs in ground irrigation, agreed on a fair price then the work was scheduled and completed quickly. When done, RT’s crew did a thorough clean up and Rafael and Sara came back to do a walk through. I am 100% satisfied and look forward to working them on other projects. Great to find a local business that does quality work and cares about customer satisfaction. Highly recommend!"
Linda M on May 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"RT Total Lawn made the process from inquiry to installation easy. Sara responded to my Angie’s request, answered a few questions, then came out with owner Rafael to do an estimate. We discussed drip vs in ground irrigation, agreed on a fair price then the work was scheduled and completed quickly. When done, RT’s crew did a thorough clean up and Rafael and Sara came back to do a walk through. I am 100% satisfied and look forward to working them on other projects. Great to find a local business that does quality work and cares about customer satisfaction. Highly recommend!"
Linda M on May 2025
SMIT CONSTRUCTION is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. My name is Jason Smit, a General Contractor and I am the sole owner and member of Smit Services, LLC. I have been doing construction related tasks in residential and commercial settings since the late 1980s. I look forward to discussing and completing your projects!
"Jason was a great handyman! He came and installed security cameras after a break in attempt on my home. Then, recommended I install a motion detector light which I called him to help with and a yard light timer. Great with communication, straightforward, kind, and honest! Highly recommend working with him"
Kieryn W on January 2025
SMIT CONSTRUCTION is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. My name is Jason Smit, a General Contractor and I am the sole owner and member of Smit Services, LLC. I have been doing construction related tasks in residential and commercial settings since the late 1980s. I look forward to discussing and completing your projects!
"Jason was a great handyman! He came and installed security cameras after a break in attempt on my home. Then, recommended I install a motion detector light which I called him to help with and a yard light timer. Great with communication, straightforward, kind, and honest! Highly recommend working with him"
Kieryn W on January 2025
Lakefront builders , specializes in Dock builds , Dock repairs and Dock Rebuilds . We also specialize in Pile repair and installation. Lakefront builders LLC has been in the industry of underwater construction since 2012 and is not limited to just Dock work. We have extensive history in all types of construction and building projects.
"Great work. Dock looks great and I'm happy with the results"
Dave G on January 2024
Lakefront builders , specializes in Dock builds , Dock repairs and Dock Rebuilds . We also specialize in Pile repair and installation. Lakefront builders LLC has been in the industry of underwater construction since 2012 and is not limited to just Dock work. We have extensive history in all types of construction and building projects.
"Great work. Dock looks great and I'm happy with the results"
Dave G on January 2024
Modernized Exteriors is Washington’s Best Decking ,Siding, Windows, and roofing Residential contractor. We specialize in quality and customer service and we take pride in every job we do.
"Modernized Exteriors did a fantastic job with my deck reconstruction, gazebo rebuild, and installation of deck lighting! I selected M.E. from four contractors whom I had contacted. M.E. did two things right in that process. First, they did a phone consultation in order to give a ballpark estimate for my deck. They wanted to do a phone consult before coming out, because potential customers may drop their idea once they hear how expensive a project is going to be. M.E. does not send salespeople out to give estimates; the owners come out themselves. They were guarding their time, and I was impressed by that. The second thing they did right in the bid process was they were the only contractor to show me photos of their previous work. There are some outstanding examples that you can see on their website. I accepted M.E.’s bid, paid a 1/3 deposit, and given a schedule estimate for 6 to 8 weeks. Because of snowy weather in the Seattle area in late December/early January, my project did not actually begin until 10 weeks after my deposit. My project took about two weeks. Homes here in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle are a tight fit – as I put it – and I was a bit impacted by the need for a dumpster in my driveway (for old deck removal – my garage was inaccessible), and the need for a porta-potty for the crew on my curb strip. The inconveniences were well worth it, as my new deck looks spectacular! I only gave Modernized Exteriors four stars because I wanted you to read this review. As my project was underway, the crew was identifying additional work items that they deemed necessary in order to do the project correctly. For example, my old deck had a platform for my hot tub, and a wooden gazebo to cover it. We determined due to deterioration of the hot tub platform that the hot tub needed to be moved, and the platform rebuilt. This was an unforeseen need. As well, a considerable amount of soil and debris underneath the old deck needed to be removed, and the undergirding frame rebuilt. Perhaps naively, I was verbally assenting to these additional work items without inquiring about additional cost. Neither was this information volunteered by the contractor. The upshot is that my project went nearly 28% over the original estimate. By my opinion, exceeding a bid is a problem for one bit reason: The situation becomes indistinguishable from a contractor that deliberately low-balls an estimate in order to win business. I do not believe that went on here, because I could see that the additional work items were not foreseeable when the project was bid. All told, I would have agreed to the additional work even if the original bid had been updated. I value a job done right, and I have every expectation that my deck will last, and be beautiful for decades. The reader will have to decide whether the amount of surprise billing at the conclusion of the project was more the contractor’s fault for not updating the estimate, or mine for not asking about it. Congrats again to Modernized Exteriors for a job well done, and I do definitely recommend their services!"
Gary G on February 2022
Modernized Exteriors is Washington’s Best Decking ,Siding, Windows, and roofing Residential contractor. We specialize in quality and customer service and we take pride in every job we do.
"Modernized Exteriors did a fantastic job with my deck reconstruction, gazebo rebuild, and installation of deck lighting! I selected M.E. from four contractors whom I had contacted. M.E. did two things right in that process. First, they did a phone consultation in order to give a ballpark estimate for my deck. They wanted to do a phone consult before coming out, because potential customers may drop their idea once they hear how expensive a project is going to be. M.E. does not send salespeople out to give estimates; the owners come out themselves. They were guarding their time, and I was impressed by that. The second thing they did right in the bid process was they were the only contractor to show me photos of their previous work. There are some outstanding examples that you can see on their website. I accepted M.E.’s bid, paid a 1/3 deposit, and given a schedule estimate for 6 to 8 weeks. Because of snowy weather in the Seattle area in late December/early January, my project did not actually begin until 10 weeks after my deposit. My project took about two weeks. Homes here in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle are a tight fit – as I put it – and I was a bit impacted by the need for a dumpster in my driveway (for old deck removal – my garage was inaccessible), and the need for a porta-potty for the crew on my curb strip. The inconveniences were well worth it, as my new deck looks spectacular! I only gave Modernized Exteriors four stars because I wanted you to read this review. As my project was underway, the crew was identifying additional work items that they deemed necessary in order to do the project correctly. For example, my old deck had a platform for my hot tub, and a wooden gazebo to cover it. We determined due to deterioration of the hot tub platform that the hot tub needed to be moved, and the platform rebuilt. This was an unforeseen need. As well, a considerable amount of soil and debris underneath the old deck needed to be removed, and the undergirding frame rebuilt. Perhaps naively, I was verbally assenting to these additional work items without inquiring about additional cost. Neither was this information volunteered by the contractor. The upshot is that my project went nearly 28% over the original estimate. By my opinion, exceeding a bid is a problem for one bit reason: The situation becomes indistinguishable from a contractor that deliberately low-balls an estimate in order to win business. I do not believe that went on here, because I could see that the additional work items were not foreseeable when the project was bid. All told, I would have agreed to the additional work even if the original bid had been updated. I value a job done right, and I have every expectation that my deck will last, and be beautiful for decades. The reader will have to decide whether the amount of surprise billing at the conclusion of the project was more the contractor’s fault for not updating the estimate, or mine for not asking about it. Congrats again to Modernized Exteriors for a job well done, and I do definitely recommend their services!"
Gary G on February 2022
We are a local Pacific Northwest company based within the Seattle metropolitan area, our number one goal is your 100% customer satisfaction and future recommendation. We’re a family values based business and have been in the industry for over 18 years specializing in outdoor carpentry, building custom decks, patio covers, gazebo’s and enhancements to make your home complete.
"The cedar porch floor was replaced with Azek porch flooring, the original cedar railing around the porch was replaced with a composite railing from Timbertech and a new railing up the walkway from the street was fabricated and installed by Ty, a subcontractor used by Country Carpenter. Ronnie, Country Carpenter's owner, was very professional. He was quick to make an appointment for the estimate, was clear about the timeline of the project, was very knowledgeable about materials and the building process, kept in communication concerning the project details and checked the site regularly to see that the project quality was up to his standards. The porch and surrounding railing installation were delayed at one point because the debut of the railing color was delayed by 18 months due to Covid. We decided to change the color of the flooring and the railing as a result. Ronnie had already purchased the flooring, but graciously agreed to exchange it for the new color we had requested. In short, I'd highly recommend Country Carpenter for the quality of the work provided, as well as the professionalism of Ronnie, his employees, and his subcontractors."
William W on July 2021
We are a local Pacific Northwest company based within the Seattle metropolitan area, our number one goal is your 100% customer satisfaction and future recommendation. We’re a family values based business and have been in the industry for over 18 years specializing in outdoor carpentry, building custom decks, patio covers, gazebo’s and enhancements to make your home complete.
"The cedar porch floor was replaced with Azek porch flooring, the original cedar railing around the porch was replaced with a composite railing from Timbertech and a new railing up the walkway from the street was fabricated and installed by Ty, a subcontractor used by Country Carpenter. Ronnie, Country Carpenter's owner, was very professional. He was quick to make an appointment for the estimate, was clear about the timeline of the project, was very knowledgeable about materials and the building process, kept in communication concerning the project details and checked the site regularly to see that the project quality was up to his standards. The porch and surrounding railing installation were delayed at one point because the debut of the railing color was delayed by 18 months due to Covid. We decided to change the color of the flooring and the railing as a result. Ronnie had already purchased the flooring, but graciously agreed to exchange it for the new color we had requested. In short, I'd highly recommend Country Carpenter for the quality of the work provided, as well as the professionalism of Ronnie, his employees, and his subcontractors."
William W on July 2021
Specializing in the exterior of most structures. New windows and doors installed or added. Decks and porches, gazebos and out door spaces, siding. Owner operated, each client gets my full attention to completion and for the life of the build. I personally have working in this line of work for over 20 years.
"They Did an excellent job reasonably priced,cleaned up promptly and yes I would definitely hire them again."
Myrna W on November 2024
Specializing in the exterior of most structures. New windows and doors installed or added. Decks and porches, gazebos and out door spaces, siding. Owner operated, each client gets my full attention to completion and for the life of the build. I personally have working in this line of work for over 20 years.
"They Did an excellent job reasonably priced,cleaned up promptly and yes I would definitely hire them again."
Myrna W on November 2024
I am highly experienced in custom construction field. I have been successfully self employed for over ten years and have on average two employees. Able to recommend reliable experienced subcontractors when needed. I have excellent references and many repeat customers that could be contacted. I work all over Western Washington. Please contact Peter Stewart 206-601 9436, squirecreekconstruction@gmail.com
"Excellent. Friendly and Very Professional. Top Quality work - love it!"
Don Y on November 2024
I am highly experienced in custom construction field. I have been successfully self employed for over ten years and have on average two employees. Able to recommend reliable experienced subcontractors when needed. I have excellent references and many repeat customers that could be contacted. I work all over Western Washington. Please contact Peter Stewart 206-601 9436, squirecreekconstruction@gmail.com
"Excellent. Friendly and Very Professional. Top Quality work - love it!"
Don Y on November 2024
Seattle Patio Covers, has provided Sunrooms, Solariums, Conservatories, Pool Enclosures, Spa Enclosures, and Patio Covers and Glass Systems to the Greater Seattle area, and Pacific Northwest since 2004.
"I was surprised it only took about 4hours total, even with the last minute change we requested. My biggest concern was not to lose indoor light. Everything turned out beautifully!"
Patt K on September 2020
Seattle Patio Covers, has provided Sunrooms, Solariums, Conservatories, Pool Enclosures, Spa Enclosures, and Patio Covers and Glass Systems to the Greater Seattle area, and Pacific Northwest since 2004.
"I was surprised it only took about 4hours total, even with the last minute change we requested. My biggest concern was not to lose indoor light. Everything turned out beautifully!"
Patt K on September 2020
Economy Fence has served the Greater Seattle, Bellevue and Everett areas with the highest quality in fence and gate options for years. If you are looking for a professionally installed fence to beautify and add value to your home, you've come to the right place!
Economy Fence has served the Greater Seattle, Bellevue and Everett areas with the highest quality in fence and gate options for years. If you are looking for a professionally installed fence to beautify and add value to your home, you've come to the right place!
You should clean your deck before sealing it. Cleaning before refinishing is critical. If you don’t remove dirt and debris, you'll trap moisture in the wood, which prevents the new sealer from working correctly and can lead to costly repairs. Whether you need to sand, power wash, or sandblast depends on your deck's condition.
Sealing and staining your deck are essential maintenance methods that protect and beautify your outdoor space. Stain adds rich color and guards against fading, while sealant fortifies the wood against moisture and weather damage. Wood type, climate, deck age, and the degree of existing damage determine whether your deck benefits from one or both treatments. Using both options extends your deck’s durability and enhances its overall appearance.
Power washing and sealing your deck costs $500 to $1,700. This process combines the removal of stubborn dirt and debris with a protective seal that preserves the wood’s integrity. Effective cleaning eliminates harmful buildup, and a proper seal prevents moisture damage and wood decay, ensuring long-term durability and reducing future repair expenses.
Your deck must be sealed every one to three years to maintain its strength and appearance. Regular sealing is essential to protect the wood against moisture, mold, and harmful UV rays. A consistent sealing schedule prevents rapid deterioration and costly repairs. Inspections should be performed annually to determine if the protective layer remains intact, extending the life of your deck.
Leaving your deck untreated compromises its structural integrity and safety. An unprotected deck rots quickly due to moisture and environmental exposure, which means that neglecting sealing results in rapid decay and expensive replacement costs of $4,125 to $11,650. Sealing your deck is essential for maintaining its durability and protecting your home.
The sealant on your deck dries within a few hours and reaches full cure within 72 hours before regular use. It is essential to wait until the complete curing period to ensure the protective layer fully sets and resists weather and foot traffic. Proper drying guarantees that your deck is fully protected against moisture and environmental damage, ensuring lasting quality.