Ben Phillips is a general contractor and owner of PHILLIPS design LLC. Ben and his crew specialize in residential exteriors, remodeling and repair. - Siding and exterior trim repair and replacement. - Deck repair and replacement. - Exterior structures, gazebos, fences, trellis etc. - Door and window replacement. - Concrete flatwork, patios, sidewalks, etc. Ben and his crew have a good name in Thurston County because they are committed to quality workmanship and customer service. To set up an appointment call - (360) 951-1393 or email - phillipsemail@comcast.net
"Phillips Design was painting the exterior of neighbor's house. Because of an injury, I had been unable to finish staining a portion of one side of my house tha I had begun the previoius summer.. So, I wandered next door and spoke with one of the painters, Jude. Jude said it was something they could handle and took a look. He said he would have his father, Ben, send me a bid. Within two hours I received the bid, which was reasonable, and accepted it. I had the stain on hand and the next day day the job was started and completed. The cedar siding was weathered and took more coats than expected,. However, Jude kept at it and stayed until 6PM on a Friday evening to get the job done right. His commitment to perfection was admirable. The match to the previous work than I had done was spot on. I highly recommend Phillips Design."
Vance L on April 2025
Ben Phillips is a general contractor and owner of PHILLIPS design LLC. Ben and his crew specialize in residential exteriors, remodeling and repair. - Siding and exterior trim repair and replacement. - Deck repair and replacement. - Exterior structures, gazebos, fences, trellis etc. - Door and window replacement. - Concrete flatwork, patios, sidewalks, etc. Ben and his crew have a good name in Thurston County because they are committed to quality workmanship and customer service. To set up an appointment call - (360) 951-1393 or email - phillipsemail@comcast.net
"Phillips Design was painting the exterior of neighbor's house. Because of an injury, I had been unable to finish staining a portion of one side of my house tha I had begun the previoius summer.. So, I wandered next door and spoke with one of the painters, Jude. Jude said it was something they could handle and took a look. He said he would have his father, Ben, send me a bid. Within two hours I received the bid, which was reasonable, and accepted it. I had the stain on hand and the next day day the job was started and completed. The cedar siding was weathered and took more coats than expected,. However, Jude kept at it and stayed until 6PM on a Friday evening to get the job done right. His commitment to perfection was admirable. The match to the previous work than I had done was spot on. I highly recommend Phillips Design."
Vance L on April 2025
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
GreenSun Construction offers experience and expertise in providing a custom solution to your building requirements. For thirty years we have concentrated on giving our clients a rewarding experience in building and remodeling with an emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.
"They did a good job working through unforseen difficulties. We are very pleased with the final project."
Steve F on January 2025
GreenSun Construction offers experience and expertise in providing a custom solution to your building requirements. For thirty years we have concentrated on giving our clients a rewarding experience in building and remodeling with an emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.
"They did a good job working through unforseen difficulties. We are very pleased with the final project."
Steve F on January 2025
Your satisfaction is very important to us. 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.
"If I could do minus on the stars I would give a -5 stars. This company is horrible and Skylar Jump is rude beyond beleif. He came out and did the bid for the job, and he told me what it would cost me. 1/2 down and the other 1/2 upon completion of the job. They installed new drywall but did not make it flush at the corners, leaving big gaps and putting in large gouges. He and his crew left garbage all over the yard, stole materials and left my house compromised and exposed to the elements. Also damaged some of my vintage furniture from the Hoquiam Castle. So no replacing those. He was calling me and his crew inappropriate names and telling me that I don't listen, constantly interrupting me and told me that my family member who is an expert in siding doesn't know anything and started dising people. Also will not give you a receipt for money paid and will not give you a break down of the job. Also, when picking up materials from Home Depot, he will charge materials for another job onto your account. Do not hire this company unless you want to punish yourself and lose your money."
Kim L on November 2024
Your satisfaction is very important to us. 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.
"If I could do minus on the stars I would give a -5 stars. This company is horrible and Skylar Jump is rude beyond beleif. He came out and did the bid for the job, and he told me what it would cost me. 1/2 down and the other 1/2 upon completion of the job. They installed new drywall but did not make it flush at the corners, leaving big gaps and putting in large gouges. He and his crew left garbage all over the yard, stole materials and left my house compromised and exposed to the elements. Also damaged some of my vintage furniture from the Hoquiam Castle. So no replacing those. He was calling me and his crew inappropriate names and telling me that I don't listen, constantly interrupting me and told me that my family member who is an expert in siding doesn't know anything and started dising people. Also will not give you a receipt for money paid and will not give you a break down of the job. Also, when picking up materials from Home Depot, he will charge materials for another job onto your account. Do not hire this company unless you want to punish yourself and lose your money."
Kim L on November 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
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
Licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor serving Thurston County and surrounding areas. Contact for a free quote and we also offer financing. Quality construction at affordable prices with 30+ years of experience.
"Patrick came back to repair the cracks in our patio slab. He did amazing work and it should last for a long time. He does what he says and stands behind his work. 100% satisfaction here."
Meg G on May 2025
Licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor serving Thurston County and surrounding areas. Contact for a free quote and we also offer financing. Quality construction at affordable prices with 30+ years of experience.
"Patrick came back to repair the cracks in our patio slab. He did amazing work and it should last for a long time. He does what he says and stands behind his work. 100% satisfaction here."
Meg G on May 2025
Carlisle Classic Homes has been in business since 2002, serving the greater Seattle area. CCH specializes in remodeling and new construction by building quality healthy homes with flexible designs and a conscience toward building green. It is our highest priority to build and maintain lasting relationships with our clients by providing them with a product that they will love. We work on all phases of construction and architectural styles from craftsman to contemporary, ramblers to midcentury modern, and we are fully versed in using the latest building techniques and materials. We also provide energy efficiency auditing and estimates to help us establish how we can best serve you.
"We worked with Carlisle on a large remodel of our home, and can't recommend them enough. The entire team was extremely professional and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of! As in most home remodels, there were some ''surprises" we discovered along the way, and they were so helpful in problem-solving, giving options that helped us minimize the impact on the budget while keeping true to the end product. We are so happy we went with Carlisle and found them to be trustworthy, knowledgeable, and communicative every step of the way."
meghan l on October 2024
Carlisle Classic Homes has been in business since 2002, serving the greater Seattle area. CCH specializes in remodeling and new construction by building quality healthy homes with flexible designs and a conscience toward building green. It is our highest priority to build and maintain lasting relationships with our clients by providing them with a product that they will love. We work on all phases of construction and architectural styles from craftsman to contemporary, ramblers to midcentury modern, and we are fully versed in using the latest building techniques and materials. We also provide energy efficiency auditing and estimates to help us establish how we can best serve you.
"We worked with Carlisle on a large remodel of our home, and can't recommend them enough. The entire team was extremely professional and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of! As in most home remodels, there were some ''surprises" we discovered along the way, and they were so helpful in problem-solving, giving options that helped us minimize the impact on the budget while keeping true to the end product. We are so happy we went with Carlisle and found them to be trustworthy, knowledgeable, and communicative every step of the way."
meghan l on October 2024
Val's Handy is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 7 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Great service Thank's"
Maxim L on January 2025
Val's Handy is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 7 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Great service Thank's"
Maxim L on January 2025
When you need an exterior remodeling contractor to help enhance the curb appeal and functionality of your home, Honest Home Solutions is the team you can count on to deliver the quality service experience you deserve. Offering the best materials and products in the industry, we go above and beyond to ensure your home has the finest solutions possible. From siding and roofing to custom decks and windows, our remodeling experts can help with all your exterior projects with the professionalism and attention to detail you can trust
"The deck built off my back porch is amazing. On time cost effective just all around happy."
Tony D on February 2024
When you need an exterior remodeling contractor to help enhance the curb appeal and functionality of your home, Honest Home Solutions is the team you can count on to deliver the quality service experience you deserve. Offering the best materials and products in the industry, we go above and beyond to ensure your home has the finest solutions possible. From siding and roofing to custom decks and windows, our remodeling experts can help with all your exterior projects with the professionalism and attention to detail you can trust
"The deck built off my back porch is amazing. On time cost effective just all around happy."
Tony D on February 2024
At Evergreen Home Exteriors we are all about our customers. Our philosophy is simple. We give customers the kind of experience we ourselves would want. Everything we have learned about customer service has been from our experience as customers and feedback from our customers over the past decades. We have developed a seamless communication system that allows our customers constant access to their project, no matter what phase of the process they are in. If you are tired of the mediocre service that has become the new normal, then give us a try! We will make you a customer for life!!
"As the GC for my own full home renovation, I was looking for a turn-key company that I could outsource and trust to handle the exterior work for my house (new house wrap, siding, and window/door installation). I was really optimistic about this company because they were a Hardie-certified installer. I hired them to install about 30 top-of-the-line Andersen windows, several exterior doors, and install all new Hardie siding and trim. Unfortunately things went south on day 1 and continued to spiral out of control. In a nutshell, I had three different project managers assigned to me throughout the project, and neither of them came on site once the project started (until the very end, and the last project manager was awesome... kuddos to him!). The first crew that came on board were subcontractors, not Evergreen employees. When they started to install my windows, I knew immediately that they did not know how to properly flash a window sill (they had gaps in the Vycor flashing, didn't wrap the sill properly, etc. etc.). I called this to the PM's attention but nothing was done. The crew installed all windows in one day, not properly flashed. Crew was retrained and came back to "fix" them, but still didn't properly flash them. Meanwhile, they were taping the seams on our house wrap in the rain, when the house wrap was wet, so nothing stuck and had to be redone. Fortunately this crew was let go and I was told they were going to bring their "in-house" crew to finish. The next crew was awesome and they ended up removing all windows and reinstalling them. In total, each window was installed three times! As a result, some of the nail flanges and seals were broken. I called this out to the PM and owner of the company but did not get a response. From this point on, the crew that stayed on did a good job and was pleasant to work with (but I found out they were also subcontractors, not "in-house" employees as I was told up front). The delivery of a few windows and doors were delayed by about three months, which was my responsibility. I told all project managers about this upfront, including the first project manager before the project started. He said it was okay and that we could start the project and hold back a specific percentage amount of the project payment until they arrived so they could return to complete it at a later time. He and I agreed and the project moved forward. When the owner of the company, Jon Jordan, found out about the window/door delays, he was irate. His brother/GM and PM (who were both very polite and professional) called me and tried to negotiate a higher partial payment percentage rate which was absolutely frustrating to me. I explained to them that I had suffered for months through the project with extreme errors and redos, which caused mental angst, and that we had already agreed on a percentage on day one. Nonetheless, I was willing to increase the partial payment a little bit just to wrap things up. The owner followed up that evening by texting me in an aggressive, threatening tone. He said my only options were to allow them to finish the project immediately (which was impossible because we didn't have the remaining windows or doors), or pay them in full immediately and they would return after the doors/windows arrived a few months later. Otherwise he would sue me and put a lien on my home. He and I hadn't even spoken prior to that, and it was shocking to get such an aggressive text from a guy who never even heard my side of the story… I proposed to the owner that we cease the contract immediately, and that I would pay them for all work completed at that point. We agreed on how much work was remaining, and removed that amount from the contract price. We cancelled the contract, he had his remaining materials picked up and that was that. Again, I was hopeful for this company and wanted to have a great experience, but due to the poor project management experience, inexperienced subcontractors who caused damage and significant delays, and a sue-happy, angry owner who lacked professionalism and compassion, I could never re-consider hiring, let alone recommend, this company for any type of contracting work."
Josh T on November 2023
At Evergreen Home Exteriors we are all about our customers. Our philosophy is simple. We give customers the kind of experience we ourselves would want. Everything we have learned about customer service has been from our experience as customers and feedback from our customers over the past decades. We have developed a seamless communication system that allows our customers constant access to their project, no matter what phase of the process they are in. If you are tired of the mediocre service that has become the new normal, then give us a try! We will make you a customer for life!!
"As the GC for my own full home renovation, I was looking for a turn-key company that I could outsource and trust to handle the exterior work for my house (new house wrap, siding, and window/door installation). I was really optimistic about this company because they were a Hardie-certified installer. I hired them to install about 30 top-of-the-line Andersen windows, several exterior doors, and install all new Hardie siding and trim. Unfortunately things went south on day 1 and continued to spiral out of control. In a nutshell, I had three different project managers assigned to me throughout the project, and neither of them came on site once the project started (until the very end, and the last project manager was awesome... kuddos to him!). The first crew that came on board were subcontractors, not Evergreen employees. When they started to install my windows, I knew immediately that they did not know how to properly flash a window sill (they had gaps in the Vycor flashing, didn't wrap the sill properly, etc. etc.). I called this to the PM's attention but nothing was done. The crew installed all windows in one day, not properly flashed. Crew was retrained and came back to "fix" them, but still didn't properly flash them. Meanwhile, they were taping the seams on our house wrap in the rain, when the house wrap was wet, so nothing stuck and had to be redone. Fortunately this crew was let go and I was told they were going to bring their "in-house" crew to finish. The next crew was awesome and they ended up removing all windows and reinstalling them. In total, each window was installed three times! As a result, some of the nail flanges and seals were broken. I called this out to the PM and owner of the company but did not get a response. From this point on, the crew that stayed on did a good job and was pleasant to work with (but I found out they were also subcontractors, not "in-house" employees as I was told up front). The delivery of a few windows and doors were delayed by about three months, which was my responsibility. I told all project managers about this upfront, including the first project manager before the project started. He said it was okay and that we could start the project and hold back a specific percentage amount of the project payment until they arrived so they could return to complete it at a later time. He and I agreed and the project moved forward. When the owner of the company, Jon Jordan, found out about the window/door delays, he was irate. His brother/GM and PM (who were both very polite and professional) called me and tried to negotiate a higher partial payment percentage rate which was absolutely frustrating to me. I explained to them that I had suffered for months through the project with extreme errors and redos, which caused mental angst, and that we had already agreed on a percentage on day one. Nonetheless, I was willing to increase the partial payment a little bit just to wrap things up. The owner followed up that evening by texting me in an aggressive, threatening tone. He said my only options were to allow them to finish the project immediately (which was impossible because we didn't have the remaining windows or doors), or pay them in full immediately and they would return after the doors/windows arrived a few months later. Otherwise he would sue me and put a lien on my home. He and I hadn't even spoken prior to that, and it was shocking to get such an aggressive text from a guy who never even heard my side of the story… I proposed to the owner that we cease the contract immediately, and that I would pay them for all work completed at that point. We agreed on how much work was remaining, and removed that amount from the contract price. We cancelled the contract, he had his remaining materials picked up and that was that. Again, I was hopeful for this company and wanted to have a great experience, but due to the poor project management experience, inexperienced subcontractors who caused damage and significant delays, and a sue-happy, angry owner who lacked professionalism and compassion, I could never re-consider hiring, let alone recommend, this company for any type of contracting work."
Josh T on November 2023
Yes, a properly constructed gazebo increases your home’s value by creating an attractive and functional outdoor space. A sturdy, well-maintained gazebo elevates property appeal and enhances marketability by adding dedicated entertaining and relaxation areas. High-quality materials and expert craftsmanship directly boost curb appeal and ensure a strong return on investment.
Gazebos are stand-alone structures with a roof and floor, and many include additional amenities like electricity and full kitchens. Pergolas, on the other hand, typically attach to other structures or parts of the home. This allows pergolas to get by with minimal flooring and simple roofs made up of rafters.
In certain parts of the country, a permit is required to build a gazebo on your property, though this primarily depends on the size. For instance, smaller gazebos may not require permits, but structures larger than 10-by-10 feet will require building permits. Each municipality differs in this regard, so contact your local regulatory agency for more information.
A concrete slab provides a critical, secure foundation for your gazebo. A strong concrete base ensures long-lasting stability and enhances structural integrity, helping the gazebo withstand severe weather and support heavy roofing. A dependable concrete foundation minimizes safety risks and fortifies the overall construction of your gazebo, protecting your investment.
Hiring a professional to install your gazebo ensures a secure and durable structure. Professional gazebo installers bring specialized expertise, precise adherence to building codes, and the necessary tools and equipment to complete complex assembly tasks safely. Their skilled workmanship minimizes risks and guarantees a robust construction that outperforms a DIY approach.