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Avatar for Norsk Design Build
Norsk Design Build
14963 Northeast 95th Street
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Norsk Design Build
14963 Northeast 95th Street
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

Norsk Design Build offers the Seattle area the best of design, technology, craftsmanship, people and our unique design-build remodeling process to create the home of your dreams. We design your home remodeling project with care to engineer out surprises. From the moment you say "What if...", we seamlessly turn ideas into workable solutions, and build beautiful lifestyle spaces for today... and for tomorrow.

"Awesome experience -They had a great attention to detail"

Jared W on July 2020

Norsk Design Build offers the Seattle area the best of design, technology, craftsmanship, people and our unique design-build remodeling process to create the home of your dreams. We design your home remodeling project with care to engineer out surprises. From the moment you say "What if...", we seamlessly turn ideas into workable solutions, and build beautiful lifestyle spaces for today... and for tomorrow.

"Awesome experience -They had a great attention to detail"

Jared W on July 2020


LWC, Inc.
24654 208th Avenue Southeast
4.69(
37
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Approved Pro
LWC, Inc.
24654 208th Avenue Southeast
4.69(
37
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

Lake Washington Construction, Is a premium general contractor than specializes in remodels and additions but also has the capability and resources to build a custom home or garage. We also enjoy small jobs like, siding, decks, doors and windows, weather damage and just about any home related project. We do most Jobs in house with our w2 employees. the only subcontractors we use are on the larger jobs where the city requires a specialty license.

"Denis was very responsive to communication regarding the job of repairing dry rot in structure supports. The job was done quickly, on schedule, and the area they repaired looks great even though they had to take off siding and remove an exterior door to get to the repair. I would definitely hire them again!"

Tanya R on January 2021

Lake Washington Construction, Is a premium general contractor than specializes in remodels and additions but also has the capability and resources to build a custom home or garage. We also enjoy small jobs like, siding, decks, doors and windows, weather damage and just about any home related project. We do most Jobs in house with our w2 employees. the only subcontractors we use are on the larger jobs where the city requires a specialty license.

"Denis was very responsive to communication regarding the job of repairing dry rot in structure supports. The job was done quickly, on schedule, and the area they repaired looks great even though they had to take off siding and remove an exterior door to get to the repair. I would definitely hire them again!"

Tanya R on January 2021


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Honeycomb Construction
618 146th Avenue NE, #64
4.81(
37
)
Approved Pro
Honeycomb Construction
618 146th Avenue NE, #64
4.81(
37
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
240 local quotes requested

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


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Iron Earth Construction LLC
115 West Hill Street
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Iron Earth Construction LLC
115 West Hill Street
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 local quotes requested

We are 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our

"Very accommodating and great service and product"

sally k on September 2023

We are 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our

"Very accommodating and great service and product"

sally k on September 2023


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GASHIN EMPIRE LLC
5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
GASHIN EMPIRE LLC
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
153 local quotes requested

Hey Seattle! We are a crew of very skilled pro's and we remodel or build add-ons to the houses. We are very experienced in kitchens, bathrooms and in major house repairs. I am very good at finding a right solution at your budget and still bring best results. We use high end tools to keep been best in everything. For past years, since 2004, we have collected many skills and knowledge regarding renovating and building. In the past we have worked on windows, bathrooms, kitchens, steam sauna's, flooring, paint and drywall, roofing and siding, concrete work and repairs, staircases and stair rails, ada versions and much more! all reviews for my profile are real, and by my real clients. Have fun at your remodel, with Gashin

"Ilya and team were great! Communication was timely and constant. Ilya is a hard hard worker and made our master bathroom amazing. He took out our tub and single shower and installed 2 shower head bathroom with heated flooring, floating vanity, and another light above the shower. He is respectful of our home and a dog person for sure! He left everything nice and neat and went through thoroughly to ensure he did not leave any dust or debris past his working hours. Would recommend to friends and family! Easy, much cheaper than our other quotes and he did it all within our agreed upon timeline! Please use GASHIN and support local!"

Maiya L on February 2024

Hey Seattle! We are a crew of very skilled pro's and we remodel or build add-ons to the houses. We are very experienced in kitchens, bathrooms and in major house repairs. I am very good at finding a right solution at your budget and still bring best results. We use high end tools to keep been best in everything. For past years, since 2004, we have collected many skills and knowledge regarding renovating and building. In the past we have worked on windows, bathrooms, kitchens, steam sauna's, flooring, paint and drywall, roofing and siding, concrete work and repairs, staircases and stair rails, ada versions and much more! all reviews for my profile are real, and by my real clients. Have fun at your remodel, with Gashin

"Ilya and team were great! Communication was timely and constant. Ilya is a hard hard worker and made our master bathroom amazing. He took out our tub and single shower and installed 2 shower head bathroom with heated flooring, floating vanity, and another light above the shower. He is respectful of our home and a dog person for sure! He left everything nice and neat and went through thoroughly to ensure he did not leave any dust or debris past his working hours. Would recommend to friends and family! Easy, much cheaper than our other quotes and he did it all within our agreed upon timeline! Please use GASHIN and support local!"

Maiya L on February 2024


Squire Creek Construction
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Squire Creek Construction
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
230 local quotes requested

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


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PNT LLC Remodeling
12512 Northeast 134th Place
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
PNT LLC Remodeling
12512 Northeast 134th Place
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
148 local quotes requested

Your Vision is Our Mission for any and all your Remodeling Needs. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Tim was easy to work with, quality work for a fair price and our laundry room and master bath turned out amazing. I look forward to hiring Tim and PNT for future projects. We have a very high level attention to detail and their entire team exceeded our expectations thank you PNT."

Sean G on October 2023

Your Vision is Our Mission for any and all your Remodeling Needs. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Tim was easy to work with, quality work for a fair price and our laundry room and master bath turned out amazing. I look forward to hiring Tim and PNT for future projects. We have a very high level attention to detail and their entire team exceeded our expectations thank you PNT."

Sean G on October 2023


Excel General Contractor, LLC
P O Box 1350
4.60(
86
)
Approved Pro
Excel General Contractor, LLC
P O Box 1350
4.60(
86
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
514 local quotes requested
50 years of experience

Excel General Contractor is a full service home remodeling and construction contractor. We offer a high level of customer service while maintaining fair pricing. Our team is small enough that you get individualized attention but big enough to get your project done effectively and efficiently. We do all projects from small repairs and renovations up to designing and building you a complete new custom home.

"Nate allowed me to order my bathtub myself, which was nice. Lowe's failing to deliver when promised, was not. This delayed the start, and although it did take longer than I expected, everything came out great. They did not charge me extra after the water damage was exposed, which was a relief. One of the other estimates I got from a general contractor was for 3x as much, AND they planned to add on after the wall was opened. The bathroom specialists wanted 150% of what we paid, and I think we ended up with better results."

Christopher B on March 2025

Excel General Contractor is a full service home remodeling and construction contractor. We offer a high level of customer service while maintaining fair pricing. Our team is small enough that you get individualized attention but big enough to get your project done effectively and efficiently. We do all projects from small repairs and renovations up to designing and building you a complete new custom home.

"Nate allowed me to order my bathtub myself, which was nice. Lowe's failing to deliver when promised, was not. This delayed the start, and although it did take longer than I expected, everything came out great. They did not charge me extra after the water damage was exposed, which was a relief. One of the other estimates I got from a general contractor was for 3x as much, AND they planned to add on after the wall was opened. The bathroom specialists wanted 150% of what we paid, and I think we ended up with better results."

Christopher B on March 2025


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Verum Construction Inc.
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Verum Construction Inc.
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

The Verum Truth-in-Building Process Delivers a Great Client Experience and a Better Result: Is it time to extend your living space into the great outdoors? Maybe you're ready to renovate that deck, build an outdoor kitchen, create a home office, add a home gym, or finally get serious about that new addition. No matter what type of home improvement project we're working on, the goal is to increase your comfort and maximize the enjoyment of your time spent at home. And as Seattle Area's best communicating construction company, we know things like increased home value, efficiency, and curb appeal are exciting bonuses.

"Verum Construction is a top notch general contractor! They have a very straight forward and transparent proposal process. There are many decisions that need to made when doing a remodel and the renderings they include really simplifies the process. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident and they even left the job site clean every day! Couldn’t be happier!"

Evan N on October 2024

The Verum Truth-in-Building Process Delivers a Great Client Experience and a Better Result: Is it time to extend your living space into the great outdoors? Maybe you're ready to renovate that deck, build an outdoor kitchen, create a home office, add a home gym, or finally get serious about that new addition. No matter what type of home improvement project we're working on, the goal is to increase your comfort and maximize the enjoyment of your time spent at home. And as Seattle Area's best communicating construction company, we know things like increased home value, efficiency, and curb appeal are exciting bonuses.

"Verum Construction is a top notch general contractor! They have a very straight forward and transparent proposal process. There are many decisions that need to made when doing a remodel and the renderings they include really simplifies the process. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident and they even left the job site clean every day! Couldn’t be happier!"

Evan N on October 2024


Avatar for Trendset One Paver LLC
Trendset One Paver LLC
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Trendset One Paver LLC
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
190 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"The team was communicative, responsive, efficient, and tidy throughout the process. I would highly recommend Trendset One Paver to anyone looking for quality work and service."

Joe C on January 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"The team was communicative, responsive, efficient, and tidy throughout the process. I would highly recommend Trendset One Paver to anyone looking for quality work and service."

Joe C on January 2025

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Shelter or outbuilding building services FAQs

You need to secure a permit for a tornado shelter when local building codes require it. A permit confirms that your shelter meets safety and construction standards to withstand extreme weather events. FEMA guidelines P-361 and P-320 establish these safety requirements. Permit costs range from $430 to $2,240. Contact your local building department to verify the necessary permits and ensure full compliance with all regulations.

Yes, FEMA will fund up to 75% of your storm shelter installation if all eligibility conditions are met. FEMA allocates funds to state authorities where strict guidelines determine approval and disbursement. Contact your State Hazard Mitigation Officer to determine your funding options and initiate the required process. Secure the necessary documentation to access this financial support.

Tornado shelters add significant value to a home by enhancing both safety and market appeal. A secure storm shelter not only increases the resale value by up to 50% of the unit cost but also provides multifunctional benefits in areas prone to severe weather. Homeowners who integrate features like a gun safe or wine cellar maximize their investment and overall home desirability.

A pre-built storm shelter delivers distinct benefits by reducing overall costs and installation time. A pre-built unit eliminates extensive on-site construction expenses and comes in a variety of sizes and materials to suit different family needs. This design flexibility provides robust protection, ensures rapid installation, and secures your home against extreme weather conditions.

The installation time for a tornado shelter depends on the type chosen. Pre-built shelters are installed in four to eight hours, providing a rapid and secure solution. Custom-made shelters or those that require land excavation demand significantly longer time, taking days or weeks due to extensive preparation, structural assembly, and precise installation to fully meet safety standards.

Space is a critical factor in a storm shelter. FEMA mandates a minimum of six square feet per person for tornado protection and ten square feet per person for hurricane safety. For example, a 5-by-6-foot shelter meets the needs of a family of five in a tornado-prone area. Extra room accommodates emergency supplies and ensures safe, comfortable movement during severe weather events.

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