You've visualized the perfect design for your home over and over. Now it's time to make the dream a reality! Whether you're looking to create a more minimalist feel or a more stylistically-driven interior living space, Sound Hart Builders can get you there through our defined, turnkey, full-service remodeling process. We'll manage the project from A-Z, including sub contractors and material providers. Allowing you the freedom to keep up with your busy life. Sounds Hart Builders specialize in an all-in-one approach to home improvement: We coordinate all aspects of your project. We manage design. We handle the permitting process. We work closely with skilled professionals of every trade. We complete post-job cleanup. The vision you have for your home remodeling project can come to life faster and easier than you imagined. Sound Harts experienced professionals have spent 15 years helping Washingtonians turn their spaces into dream homes that reflect their personalities!
"I had a great experience with Sound Hart LLC! He helped me assemble a piece of furniture last minute and was incredibly flexible, efficient, and respectful. He was also very kind and easy to communicate with. Overall, a smooth and positive experience—I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend his services!"
Monique S on May 2025
You've visualized the perfect design for your home over and over. Now it's time to make the dream a reality! Whether you're looking to create a more minimalist feel or a more stylistically-driven interior living space, Sound Hart Builders can get you there through our defined, turnkey, full-service remodeling process. We'll manage the project from A-Z, including sub contractors and material providers. Allowing you the freedom to keep up with your busy life. Sounds Hart Builders specialize in an all-in-one approach to home improvement: We coordinate all aspects of your project. We manage design. We handle the permitting process. We work closely with skilled professionals of every trade. We complete post-job cleanup. The vision you have for your home remodeling project can come to life faster and easier than you imagined. Sound Harts experienced professionals have spent 15 years helping Washingtonians turn their spaces into dream homes that reflect their personalities!
"I had a great experience with Sound Hart LLC! He helped me assemble a piece of furniture last minute and was incredibly flexible, efficient, and respectful. He was also very kind and easy to communicate with. Overall, a smooth and positive experience—I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend his services!"
Monique S on May 2025
Aspira Concrete Solutions, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. We insist on a job well done and emphasize treating our customers like family. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Nick and his team are great people and do great work. I highly recommend them for any concrete job you need."
Michael C on July 2024
Aspira Concrete Solutions, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. We insist on a job well done and emphasize treating our customers like family. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Nick and his team are great people and do great work. I highly recommend them for any concrete job you need."
Michael C on July 2024
Rubens Landscape & Asphalt, Inc, has been in business since 2008 and has over 20+ years of experience! We specialize in all your Residential & Commercial Improvement project needs, and guarantee you a job well done! We expertly provide a wide range of services, you name it we are you professionals! We strive to exceed the building owner's expectations each and every time, and get the job done the way you want it. We work in a timely fashion and always pay attention to every critical detail. Proudly serving Ferndale, WA & surrounding areas. Free estimates. Call today and be treated with the utmost Courtesy and Respect!
"Eddy has been great to work with. He gave us frequent updates and alerted us to anything new that they uncovered during inspection. A very nice and knowledgeable crew!"
Brenda W on December 2023
Rubens Landscape & Asphalt, Inc, has been in business since 2008 and has over 20+ years of experience! We specialize in all your Residential & Commercial Improvement project needs, and guarantee you a job well done! We expertly provide a wide range of services, you name it we are you professionals! We strive to exceed the building owner's expectations each and every time, and get the job done the way you want it. We work in a timely fashion and always pay attention to every critical detail. Proudly serving Ferndale, WA & surrounding areas. Free estimates. Call today and be treated with the utmost Courtesy and Respect!
"Eddy has been great to work with. He gave us frequent updates and alerted us to anything new that they uncovered during inspection. A very nice and knowledgeable crew!"
Brenda W on December 2023
Gaspar Services is locally owned and proudly serves Northwest Washington. We strive for excellence in everything we do and believe in providing first rate customer service. We value honesty, integrity, reliability and fine craftsmanship. Gaspar Services is pleased to be a multi-service home and business improvement company. We can help with just about all of your home needs. We can be reached by phone or email at: 360-540-8326 team@gasparservices.com
"Johnny gave me a quote for a challenging clean-up from a vehicle fire. He returned a few hours later with pair of extra hands and got it all loaded and hauled away for a reasonable price within 3 hours. I will definitely use their services again! Thank you, GasparServices."
Jacell B on February 2025
Gaspar Services is locally owned and proudly serves Northwest Washington. We strive for excellence in everything we do and believe in providing first rate customer service. We value honesty, integrity, reliability and fine craftsmanship. Gaspar Services is pleased to be a multi-service home and business improvement company. We can help with just about all of your home needs. We can be reached by phone or email at: 360-540-8326 team@gasparservices.com
"Johnny gave me a quote for a challenging clean-up from a vehicle fire. He returned a few hours later with pair of extra hands and got it all loaded and hauled away for a reasonable price within 3 hours. I will definitely use their services again! Thank you, GasparServices."
Jacell B on February 2025
At New Life Rockeries, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process.
"Recently, we faced the daunting task of addressing the maintenance needs of our homeâ a responsibility my father had lovingly managed for over four decades. After his passing, the realization that our cherished 41-year-old rockery was deteriorating was overwhelming for my mother. However, Bobby and his team approached the situation with a thoughtful plan and provided a reasonable estimate. James and his team were the ones that ended up doing the job, and their expertise in rebuilding the rockery was nothing short of remarkable. More than just revitalizing the landscape, they extended kindness and support to my mother during a difficult time, instilling a sense of hope and care in the absence of my father. We are deeply grateful for their exceptional serviceâ thank you!"
Cortnay G on August 2024
At New Life Rockeries, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process.
"Recently, we faced the daunting task of addressing the maintenance needs of our homeâ a responsibility my father had lovingly managed for over four decades. After his passing, the realization that our cherished 41-year-old rockery was deteriorating was overwhelming for my mother. However, Bobby and his team approached the situation with a thoughtful plan and provided a reasonable estimate. James and his team were the ones that ended up doing the job, and their expertise in rebuilding the rockery was nothing short of remarkable. More than just revitalizing the landscape, they extended kindness and support to my mother during a difficult time, instilling a sense of hope and care in the absence of my father. We are deeply grateful for their exceptional serviceâ thank you!"
Cortnay G on August 2024
We are a locally owned and operated, family business that values honesty and integrity. We offer a variety of General Contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels and fine woodworking, but also offer a wide range of expertise drawn from nearly 50 years of construction and milling experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to choosing environmentally friendly products wherever possible.
"3DSD was great! They were knowledgeable, responsive, and did a great job. Their pricing was fair and reasonable too."
Casey T on December 2024
We are a locally owned and operated, family business that values honesty and integrity. We offer a variety of General Contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels and fine woodworking, but also offer a wide range of expertise drawn from nearly 50 years of construction and milling experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to choosing environmentally friendly products wherever possible.
"3DSD was great! They were knowledgeable, responsive, and did a great job. Their pricing was fair and reasonable too."
Casey T on December 2024
Groundworks, formerly, Matvey Foundation Repair is the leading structural and concrete repair firm in Western Washington. We specialize in repairing residential and commercial foundations, concrete slabs, bowing/cracked basement walls, sinking floors, concrete porches, settling/cracked foundations, and other structural issues. We raise and level concrete pavements, driveways, and sidewalks. We also offer basement waterproofing. Our expert design technicians provide professional services for commercial, residential, industrial, government, and municipal applications with award-winning products and superior customer service. CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!
"Very informative. Clear and concise. Gave us many options. Daniel is a wonderful and honest person and was so helpful with our questions. The crew lead by Anthony, with Jordan, Uriel, and Richard did professional work. The finished product is wonderful and can already feel the results in the house. Would 1000% recommend. Just keep in mind it is a very messy job. These guys do the best they can to keep it clean"
Charles W on May 2025
Groundworks, formerly, Matvey Foundation Repair is the leading structural and concrete repair firm in Western Washington. We specialize in repairing residential and commercial foundations, concrete slabs, bowing/cracked basement walls, sinking floors, concrete porches, settling/cracked foundations, and other structural issues. We raise and level concrete pavements, driveways, and sidewalks. We also offer basement waterproofing. Our expert design technicians provide professional services for commercial, residential, industrial, government, and municipal applications with award-winning products and superior customer service. CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!
"Very informative. Clear and concise. Gave us many options. Daniel is a wonderful and honest person and was so helpful with our questions. The crew lead by Anthony, with Jordan, Uriel, and Richard did professional work. The finished product is wonderful and can already feel the results in the house. Would 1000% recommend. Just keep in mind it is a very messy job. These guys do the best they can to keep it clean"
Charles W on May 2025
we are a family owned license and bonded General Contracting company that takes pride in making our clients building experience as professional and positive as humanly possible. Our clients satisfaction is our number one priority. We have a team of professional craftsman at our disposal to make sure that each project is done in a timely manner never jeopardizing quality. We are able to complete projects from start to completion with our team and partners. as CEO my company can self perform every building aspect of the job from the plans and design phase down to completion. thank you for considering our company. here is a list of what our company provides design builds custom builds Excavation All forms of concrete framing professional installation of all siding from Cedar LP, Hardy plank etc. Drywall , hanging , mud , texture specialize in top quality interior finish’s custom cabinet builds
"Michael’s work is excellent quality. High attention to detail."
sarah f on December 2024
we are a family owned license and bonded General Contracting company that takes pride in making our clients building experience as professional and positive as humanly possible. Our clients satisfaction is our number one priority. We have a team of professional craftsman at our disposal to make sure that each project is done in a timely manner never jeopardizing quality. We are able to complete projects from start to completion with our team and partners. as CEO my company can self perform every building aspect of the job from the plans and design phase down to completion. thank you for considering our company. here is a list of what our company provides design builds custom builds Excavation All forms of concrete framing professional installation of all siding from Cedar LP, Hardy plank etc. Drywall , hanging , mud , texture specialize in top quality interior finish’s custom cabinet builds
"Michael’s work is excellent quality. High attention to detail."
sarah f on December 2024
Together, Evan & Ellie have over 20 years experience within the construction industry. We are recognized across Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom County & Eastern Washington as a General Contractor specializing in residential and commercial Excavation, concrete driveways, concrete foundations, Asphalt driveways & sealcoating, Land grading or clearing, hardscaping, retaining walls, drainage, and more!
"They were just wonderful to work with! We would highly recommond them they are honest, dependable hard working young people ,that have the greatest work ethics I have seen in years! Not to mention they do beautiful work!!!!!! We are so glad we found them!!! Thank You Evan & Ellie for a Fantastic Job!!!!!"
Randy m on March 2025
Together, Evan & Ellie have over 20 years experience within the construction industry. We are recognized across Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom County & Eastern Washington as a General Contractor specializing in residential and commercial Excavation, concrete driveways, concrete foundations, Asphalt driveways & sealcoating, Land grading or clearing, hardscaping, retaining walls, drainage, and more!
"They were just wonderful to work with! We would highly recommond them they are honest, dependable hard working young people ,that have the greatest work ethics I have seen in years! Not to mention they do beautiful work!!!!!! We are so glad we found them!!! Thank You Evan & Ellie for a Fantastic Job!!!!!"
Randy m on March 2025
Foundation excavation, driveway and patio preparation for concrete, site preparation for building, landscaping, structure demolition, land clearing, tree removal, tree falling, tree trimming, stump removal and grinding.
"Matt was very professional, efficient with his time, competitively priced, and amicable. He avoided many things that we discovered in the ground, even after private utility location. I would absolutely hire him again for future projects and would refer him to anyone needing an excavation operator with refined skills. Thanks, Matt! Five Stars!"
Orion E on July 2024
Foundation excavation, driveway and patio preparation for concrete, site preparation for building, landscaping, structure demolition, land clearing, tree removal, tree falling, tree trimming, stump removal and grinding.
"Matt was very professional, efficient with his time, competitively priced, and amicable. He avoided many things that we discovered in the ground, even after private utility location. I would absolutely hire him again for future projects and would refer him to anyone needing an excavation operator with refined skills. Thanks, Matt! Five Stars!"
Orion E on July 2024
Concrete steps need repair when you observe minor damage like hairline cracks, small chips, or slight surface deterioration. These issues don't compromise structural integrity. Consider replacement if you notice wide cracks exceeding 1/4 inch, significant crumbling, severe tilting, separation from adjacent structures, or exposed reinforcement materials.
Safety should be your priority—if steps feel unstable underfoot or show signs of major deterioration, consult a professional promptly for a thorough assessment.
The durability of concrete step repairs depends on several factors, including repair technique, environmental conditions, and maintenance practices. Industry professionals suggest that properly executed repairs can provide many years of service when maintained correctly.
Regular maintenance, like periodic sealing, can significantly extend repair longevity. The quality of workmanship makes a substantial difference—professionally completed repairs tend to outlast DIY attempts due to proper material selection, preparation, and application techniques.
Permit requirements for concrete step repairs vary significantly by location and project scope. Cosmetic repairs rarely require permits, while structural modifications or complete rebuilds often do. If you're changing the configuration, dimensions, or adding features like railings, check with your local building department before proceeding.
Many homeowners' associations also have guidelines governing exterior modifications. Working with experienced contractors can be advantageous as they understand local requirements and can handle necessary paperwork.
For optimal results, industry professionals recommend scheduling concrete repairs during moderate temperature periods when conditions are relatively dry. Proper curing requires appropriate conditions—extreme temperatures can negatively affect the setting process. Excessive moisture during installation can also compromise repair quality.
Planning ahead for suitable weather conditions increases the likelihood of successful, long-lasting repairs. If emergency repairs become necessary during less-than-ideal weather, specialized materials and techniques may be required to ensure proper results.