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Emerald City Chimney Inc

12804 NE 125th Way
4.64(
294
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Approved Pro

Emerald City Chimney Inc

12804 NE 125th Way
4.64(
294
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
190 local quotes requested

Emerald City Chimney Inc - Your Trusted Chimney Sweep in King County WA. We offer top-notch chimney maintenance and repair services. Contact us today for a professional and reliable solution to your chimney needs.

"Friendly, reasonable quote, very thorough in tuckpointing brick home, cleaned up well. Would definitely use again."

Ronda M on June 2023

Emerald City Chimney Inc - Your Trusted Chimney Sweep in King County WA. We offer top-notch chimney maintenance and repair services. Contact us today for a professional and reliable solution to your chimney needs.

"Friendly, reasonable quote, very thorough in tuckpointing brick home, cleaned up well. Would definitely use again."

Ronda M on June 2023


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Harley Exteriors Inc

22122 20th Avenue SE
4.43(
518
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Harley Exteriors Inc

22122 20th Avenue SE
4.43(
518
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
360 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Harley Exteriors is a local home improvement company providing premium energy-efficient replacement windows and doors near you in the PNW. We install in residential homes all throughout the Puget Sound Area, from Blaine, Bellingham, Seattle, Snohomish, Woodinville, Bellevue, Kent, Tacoma, Olympia, and surrounding areas. Since 2002, having completed over 21,000 jobs, we’ve become an award-winning window replacement company, earning the Angi Super Service award for the last 12 consecutive years, along with our A+ rating with the BBB. Our exclusive Olympic Series LX windows and patio doors are manufactured right here in Washington State, ensuring you with better quality and quicker service. Our windows and patio doors (with built-in dog door options) give you modern performance along with ageless design, both reducing your home’s energy loss and improving its look and value. Perfect for PNW weather, our windows and doors equip your home with our low U-factor glass, keeping it well insulated. Our low-E coating, multi-pane UV-filtering glass and multi-chambered natural looking Euro-vinyl frames drastically reduce air leaks, heat transfer, and sound transmission year-round. That way your home stays weather-sealed all year, every year, for a lifetime. All products are backed by our transferable Lifetime Warranty, giving you peace of mind and dependability for years to come. That's what we're committed to, and that’s why our motto is, “if you’re gonna do it, do it right.”

"The windows look amazing and definitely add to the street appeal. The salesman went over all the options and made the purchase was easy. Financing was just as easy! Install team was on time and were super nice. Replacing the one window that was damaged was easy to schedule. The replacement company was great to work with. They arrived on time and worked quickly. We have already noticed a difference in maintaining a constant temperature and no more drafts. Great company to work with!!!"

Michael K on January 2023

Harley Exteriors is a local home improvement company providing premium energy-efficient replacement windows and doors near you in the PNW. We install in residential homes all throughout the Puget Sound Area, from Blaine, Bellingham, Seattle, Snohomish, Woodinville, Bellevue, Kent, Tacoma, Olympia, and surrounding areas. Since 2002, having completed over 21,000 jobs, we’ve become an award-winning window replacement company, earning the Angi Super Service award for the last 12 consecutive years, along with our A+ rating with the BBB. Our exclusive Olympic Series LX windows and patio doors are manufactured right here in Washington State, ensuring you with better quality and quicker service. Our windows and patio doors (with built-in dog door options) give you modern performance along with ageless design, both reducing your home’s energy loss and improving its look and value. Perfect for PNW weather, our windows and doors equip your home with our low U-factor glass, keeping it well insulated. Our low-E coating, multi-pane UV-filtering glass and multi-chambered natural looking Euro-vinyl frames drastically reduce air leaks, heat transfer, and sound transmission year-round. That way your home stays weather-sealed all year, every year, for a lifetime. All products are backed by our transferable Lifetime Warranty, giving you peace of mind and dependability for years to come. That's what we're committed to, and that’s why our motto is, “if you’re gonna do it, do it right.”

"The windows look amazing and definitely add to the street appeal. The salesman went over all the options and made the purchase was easy. Financing was just as easy! Install team was on time and were super nice. Replacing the one window that was damaged was easy to schedule. The replacement company was great to work with. They arrived on time and worked quickly. We have already noticed a difference in maintaining a constant temperature and no more drafts. Great company to work with!!!"

Michael K on January 2023


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Rodriguez Brothers

5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

Rodriguez Brothers

5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
146 local quotes requested

Carpentry business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Very professional and did a great job."

Pooja J on December 2024

Carpentry business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Very professional and did a great job."

Pooja J on December 2024


Kings Custom Builders LLC

11010 Harbor Hill Dr NW
4.00(
4
)
Approved Pro

Kings Custom Builders LLC

11010 Harbor Hill Dr NW
4.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
2104 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

We are a Veteran Owned and Operated company that values integrity in all we do, no less than excellence in our craft and community building. Our focus is mainly in residential home remodel, additions, and repair. Jobs such as interior and exterior structural additions and remodels, structural repairs due to unforeseen incedents, concrete construction, new construction framing and finish work and much more. We have over 10 years of residential building experience and are hungry for any opportunity to work with the right clients! Our goal is to become The your contractor in the residential construction industry in our community!

"Jesse and the crew did a great job, worked long hours to get the job done and communicated effectively and professionally. Quality work!"

Joe B on November 2024

We are a Veteran Owned and Operated company that values integrity in all we do, no less than excellence in our craft and community building. Our focus is mainly in residential home remodel, additions, and repair. Jobs such as interior and exterior structural additions and remodels, structural repairs due to unforeseen incedents, concrete construction, new construction framing and finish work and much more. We have over 10 years of residential building experience and are hungry for any opportunity to work with the right clients! Our goal is to become The your contractor in the residential construction industry in our community!

"Jesse and the crew did a great job, worked long hours to get the job done and communicated effectively and professionally. Quality work!"

Joe B on November 2024


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Superior Glass Installations Inc.

8612 56th Ct. W.
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro

Superior Glass Installations Inc.

8612 56th Ct. W.
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
124 local quotes requested

Our company does retrofit window replacement. We have been in business since 1990.We have a 5 star rating and thousands of satisfied customers. NO SALESMEN! You'll deal directly with me the owner. You'll get a better product for less money. With windows it's all about heat loss and they measure that with what they call a U-Factor, the lower the number the better. Being a PUD approved contractor they require a U-Factor of .30. We can get that number down to a .21 for open windows and .18 for non opening windows. A third better but does not cost a third more. And if you live where there is a lot of noise it will almost eliminate it coming through the windows!

"Mike Smith is a very nice and with rich experience guy. He gave me a lot of good advice. His workers worked professionally and cleaned up all the work areas. I am very satisfied with the job. And I will refer him to my friends."

Johnny L on March 2025

Our company does retrofit window replacement. We have been in business since 1990.We have a 5 star rating and thousands of satisfied customers. NO SALESMEN! You'll deal directly with me the owner. You'll get a better product for less money. With windows it's all about heat loss and they measure that with what they call a U-Factor, the lower the number the better. Being a PUD approved contractor they require a U-Factor of .30. We can get that number down to a .21 for open windows and .18 for non opening windows. A third better but does not cost a third more. And if you live where there is a lot of noise it will almost eliminate it coming through the windows!

"Mike Smith is a very nice and with rich experience guy. He gave me a lot of good advice. His workers worked professionally and cleaned up all the work areas. I am very satisfied with the job. And I will refer him to my friends."

Johnny L on March 2025


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2FL Enterprises, LLC

2267 E 14th Street
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Approved Pro

2FL Enterprises, LLC

2267 E 14th Street
New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
752 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

At 2FL we set our standards of quality, customer service, and value to the highest degree and we have the ratings and reviews to prove it! 2FL windows and siding has recently introduced a revolutionary new patented replacement window installation and products that withstand hurricane force wind driven rain. 2FLs process passes the stringent pressure tests required for condominium owners without replacing costly siding or installing exterior trim. Our reputation for quality products and engineered installations is unparalleled in the industry because we integrate the windows to the siding to create a secure building envelope. Our lifetime no leak guarantee on replacement windows and siding will guarantee you protection for a lifetime. VPI, Cascade, Certainteed, James Hardie, Malarkey, Kaycan, Vinyl siding, Fiber cement siding, vinyl windows, wood siding, Composition roofing, Metal roofing, flat roofing Window replacement, siding installation, roofing installation, gutters Listings should read 2FL Windows and Siding.

At 2FL we set our standards of quality, customer service, and value to the highest degree and we have the ratings and reviews to prove it! 2FL windows and siding has recently introduced a revolutionary new patented replacement window installation and products that withstand hurricane force wind driven rain. 2FLs process passes the stringent pressure tests required for condominium owners without replacing costly siding or installing exterior trim. Our reputation for quality products and engineered installations is unparalleled in the industry because we integrate the windows to the siding to create a secure building envelope. Our lifetime no leak guarantee on replacement windows and siding will guarantee you protection for a lifetime. VPI, Cascade, Certainteed, James Hardie, Malarkey, Kaycan, Vinyl siding, Fiber cement siding, vinyl windows, wood siding, Composition roofing, Metal roofing, flat roofing Window replacement, siding installation, roofing installation, gutters Listings should read 2FL Windows and Siding.


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Renewal By Andersen of Washington

700 S Renton Village Pl
4.66(
533
)
Approved Pro

Renewal By Andersen of Washington

700 S Renton Village Pl
4.66(
533
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
355 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Renewal by Andersen of WA is proud to serve the window replacement and patio door replacement needs of the Seattle area. We are the window replacement division of Andersen Windows, drawing on the Andersen tradition of over 110 years of quality, innovation and craftsmanship. Our turnkey process begins with a call from you and includes a respectful in-home sales consultation, custom-manufacturing of replacement windows to precisely fit your home and installation by a dedicated team of professionals. Best of all, we stand behind our products and installation with one of the strongest warranties in the Seattle window replacement business.

"I could not be happier with the warranty work performed on our large dining room glider windows. Both Michael Donahue and Nick Baxter came up with a collaborative solution to remedy an uneven top reveal that spanned the length of our three piece large window. The original install had a few flaws that allowed both glider windows to detach fully from the top if opened due to not shimming the top window edge correctly which resulted in crowning of the whole top part of the 3 piece window. Mike and Nick came out and helped us decide on a solution that would make my wife and I happy. It took Mike and Nick a half day to redo the window. At the end I was completely satisfied as I am sure my wife will be when she comes home tonight to see the work performed. Renewal by Anderson is a top notch company that stands behind their warranty and promise and commitment to their customers. Thank you Mike and Nick for your expert craftsmanship and dedication to "make it right". Your attention to detail, cleanup at job completion, and making sure myself as a customer are happy with the final results before leaving is why I will highly recommend Renewal by Anderson to my friends and family who are in the market for Window replacement."

Wes Y on November 2019

Renewal by Andersen of WA is proud to serve the window replacement and patio door replacement needs of the Seattle area. We are the window replacement division of Andersen Windows, drawing on the Andersen tradition of over 110 years of quality, innovation and craftsmanship. Our turnkey process begins with a call from you and includes a respectful in-home sales consultation, custom-manufacturing of replacement windows to precisely fit your home and installation by a dedicated team of professionals. Best of all, we stand behind our products and installation with one of the strongest warranties in the Seattle window replacement business.

"I could not be happier with the warranty work performed on our large dining room glider windows. Both Michael Donahue and Nick Baxter came up with a collaborative solution to remedy an uneven top reveal that spanned the length of our three piece large window. The original install had a few flaws that allowed both glider windows to detach fully from the top if opened due to not shimming the top window edge correctly which resulted in crowning of the whole top part of the 3 piece window. Mike and Nick came out and helped us decide on a solution that would make my wife and I happy. It took Mike and Nick a half day to redo the window. At the end I was completely satisfied as I am sure my wife will be when she comes home tonight to see the work performed. Renewal by Anderson is a top notch company that stands behind their warranty and promise and commitment to their customers. Thank you Mike and Nick for your expert craftsmanship and dedication to "make it right". Your attention to detail, cleanup at job completion, and making sure myself as a customer are happy with the final results before leaving is why I will highly recommend Renewal by Anderson to my friends and family who are in the market for Window replacement."

Wes Y on November 2019


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Above and Beyond Painting and Remodeling

16527 116th Ave SE
4.96(
27
)
Approved Pro

Above and Beyond Painting and Remodeling

16527 116th Ave SE
4.96(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
409 local quotes requested

Transform your home with the expertise of Above and Beyond Painting and Remodeling. Our team in Seattle specializes in general remodeling, painting, drywall, and more. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, we go above and beyond to bring your home projects to life. Contact us today for a consultation!

"We could not have been happier with Jesus and his team at Above and Beyond. We are inexperienced homeowners who needed a bathroom remodel. His quote was half of what the big plumbing company was asking for. He gave tons of advice and insights about various products we could use and was very easy to get ahold of. The quality of work they performed was impeccable, we don't have a single complaint. And most impressive, they did a whole bathroom renovation in only 4 days--speeding up the process because they knew we had a tight budget and tight timeline. They'll be our first call for any home remodeling needs in the future."

Natalie K on December 2024

Transform your home with the expertise of Above and Beyond Painting and Remodeling. Our team in Seattle specializes in general remodeling, painting, drywall, and more. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, we go above and beyond to bring your home projects to life. Contact us today for a consultation!

"We could not have been happier with Jesus and his team at Above and Beyond. We are inexperienced homeowners who needed a bathroom remodel. His quote was half of what the big plumbing company was asking for. He gave tons of advice and insights about various products we could use and was very easy to get ahold of. The quality of work they performed was impeccable, we don't have a single complaint. And most impressive, they did a whole bathroom renovation in only 4 days--speeding up the process because they knew we had a tight budget and tight timeline. They'll be our first call for any home remodeling needs in the future."

Natalie K on December 2024


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Evergreen Home Exteriors

11507 Steele St S
3.76(
17
)
Approved Pro

Evergreen Home Exteriors

11507 Steele St S
3.76(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2667 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

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


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Bel Red Windows & Doors

100 Andover Park W
4.85(
149
)
Approved Pro

Bel Red Windows & Doors

100 Andover Park W
4.85(
149
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
226 local quotes requested

At Bel Red Windows & Doors we give you exactly what you're looking for. We are a home improvement partner that helps you achieve your dreams from consultation to completion. We combine state-of-the-art products and craftsmanship to give you the peace of mind that comes from having a job done right. We specialize in, Vinyl Replacement Windows, Fiberglass Replacement Windows, Thermal Break Aluminum Replacement Windows, Entry Doors, French Doors & Patio Door Replacement. Additional email - info@belredwindows.com.

"We absolutely recommend Bel-Red Windows---Not just for windows but for our entire remodel, floors, trim, walls. WOW! Cory was 1000% professional, kind, trustworthy, fair, and very, very skilled! He took out a wall, and made the floor where it had been so much nicer! Moved our whole pantry, changed out our windows and doors. We feel like we moved into a luxury home! We never would have imagined out home looking this wonderful, and he made it all happen. We cannot say enough good things about his work."

ilana L on May 2024

At Bel Red Windows & Doors we give you exactly what you're looking for. We are a home improvement partner that helps you achieve your dreams from consultation to completion. We combine state-of-the-art products and craftsmanship to give you the peace of mind that comes from having a job done right. We specialize in, Vinyl Replacement Windows, Fiberglass Replacement Windows, Thermal Break Aluminum Replacement Windows, Entry Doors, French Doors & Patio Door Replacement. Additional email - info@belredwindows.com.

"We absolutely recommend Bel-Red Windows---Not just for windows but for our entire remodel, floors, trim, walls. WOW! Cory was 1000% professional, kind, trustworthy, fair, and very, very skilled! He took out a wall, and made the floor where it had been so much nicer! Moved our whole pantry, changed out our windows and doors. We feel like we moved into a luxury home! We never would have imagined out home looking this wonderful, and he made it all happen. We cannot say enough good things about his work."

ilana L on May 2024

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Seattle, WA

Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.

The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.

Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.

Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.

Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.

The Seattle, WA homeowners’ guide to wainscoting installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.