Seattle HomeWork

It’s such waste of time working with them.
At first I asked if they could install the range hood in my kitchen. No response for 2 weeks. I had to send another Email to ask. Then they said they wouldn’t do this unless I remodel the kitchen.
Several months later I did need to remodel the kitchen so I told them my detailed plan and asked again. Then no response for two weeks again. I had to send another Email. They replied saying they wouldn’t do this either, with no reason provided.
If they cannot make enough money from you, they’ll leave your request alone, keep you waiting, neither accept nor decline, until you ask again.

Just had these guys do a kitchen, bath and family room remodel. We were really concerned because we wanted to remove two walls to expand the kitchen and make the dining and family room part of the space. They gave us instant feedback and cost analysis on installing a hidden beam into the ceiling and it worked great. Like all remodeling projects there were a lot of decisions, but they let us know what and when they needed things to complete the project. We are very happy with the end result. The space is great for entertaining there’s so much more natural light.
Thinking of having them install an outdoor covered patio next so don’t take up all their time.
We bought another new home on the East side and had these guys do a similar remodel as the last one but with a custom stairs and deck. Again they listened to our ideas and created and built a design that was better than we imagined. Makes it so much easier when you know what to expect from your contractor.

Greg and Doug did a kitchen remodel for us that included a down-​to-​the-​studs demo of the original kitchen and opening up a wall to create a sitting room off the kitchen.
They did a fantastic job and we couldn’t be happier with final result. We did go over budget a bit, but mostly because we requested a few additional, unplanned changes. And, get this, THEY FINISHED ON SCHEDULE! That’s right, you heard it here — on time. We so appreciated this considering we were using a make-​shift kitchen in our living room for 6 weeks. And staying on schedule did not mean that they cut corners or sacrificed quality. They attended to every detail and were very clear communicators along the way. There were no surprises because we were constantly discussing what was happening and what to expect next. Unlike many contractors, Doug and Greg do a good bit of the work themselves and, therefore, have more control over the schedule; it’s a beautiful thing. Plus, they are visionaries and have great ideas and offer helpful suggestions along the way. They’ve been in the business long enough to know what works and what doesn’t. On top of all this, they’re really great guys and fun to work with. If you’re looking for some terrific contractors — Doug and Greg are the guys for you!

Had these guys do extensive new construction on our house. We had a designer prior to contacting them, but once we reviewed our vision with them we finalized design with them. I guess that is one of the best things we found of working with them was they not only listened but had some great ideas. It is our 3^rd construction project and we wish we would have discovered these guys earlier. Also have extensive knowledge in green building which really helped with all the «green labels» out there now.

We finally took the plunge and moved forward with our kitchen, bath and basement remodels. Our neighbors mentioned these guys as reliable contractors and we liked the work they did on their kitchen remodel so we called them. After multiple meetings and reviews of our «sketches» and ideas, we signed the contract and really got to know these guys and their work.
It was great. Lots of decisions but now we are living in the homes we always wanted. It was actually fun to watch it happen. I don’t know how we would have done it without their help. Thanks guys!

These brothers are pretty cool. Doug and Greg are great to work with, listen and provide recommendations that are reasonable and accurate. Good clean work and respond well when called. I had them install a professional hood and lighting over the counter. Once I save up, they will be remodeling the master bath next. Good job guys. See you again soon.

We recently purchased a home and hired these guys to remodel our home including a new roof, gutters, skylights, electrical and plumbing upgrade, furnace, refinished wood floors throughout the house and a new kitchen. What we really liked about these guys is that they listened to our ideas and then used their experience to improve upon our ideas. Our new home was a classic 1906 home with to many walls and doors and they moved a wall and expanded a doorway from the dining into the living room giving the kitchen and the ajoining rooms a whole new feel with lots of natural light and flow. We also appreciated the quality of their subcontractors. The crew who refinished the wood floors and staircase exceeded our expectations. Basically they did the job they said they would on a stated budget and were just good people to be around.

Renovating a house or apartment can be, and all-​too-​often is, a nightmare. No-​shows, cost overruns, poor oversight, many do-​overs, the list goes on and on. NONE of that happens with Seattle HomeWork! My condo in Belltown needed a complete renovation: new floors, new appliances, countertops, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, tiling, paint, woodwork, the works. These guys busted out the old stuff in a day and got the debris to the dump, constantly cleaned up after themselves, kept in touch with the building staff to make sure the work was in compliance with the regulations, evaluated and supervised the subcontractors, offered good opinions on decorating choices without being domineering, worked hard and fast and maintained a robust sense of humor and enjoyment throughout the experience. They don’t low-​ball the bid and then hit you with big bills. They bring years of experience to assess the costs and top-​notch skill-​sets to get the job done not only right but elegantly. Worth every penny in terms of time, workmanship and trustworthiness. You can feel safe handing over the keys and letting them do the job right. Once the project was finished, I had a beautiful new apartment that got snapped up the minute it was listed on the rental market. Thank you, Seattle HomeWork!

I reviewed Seattle Homework before but am updating the company since they have completed two more projects for me. I am a very picky client because I studied briefly studied architecture and am a professional engineer and therefore very detail-​oriented. I’m not a building professional but I do know how important it is to work with a company that is focused on communicating well and being realistic about budgets and scheduling. That said, I just had Doug and Seattle complete a third whole-​house remodel for me and am again extremely happy with both the process and the results.
I purchased a new home in late 2009 and after interviewing numerous contractors I chose Doug because of the knowledge he shared when we initially discussed the project, the very positive references he provided, and because I simply liked the guy. So glad I did. Six months later I had a completely remodeled residence and have enjoyed it ever since. Since that time I have had Doug complete two other whole-​house remodels for two very nice rental homes I purchased. He offered a lot of very valuable design and cost insight and managed the whole process so I could focus on family and my own 60 hour work weeks. He’s a real pleasure to work with. Give him a call.

These guys are great and we really benefited from their experience. After years of waiting to remodel our Ballard home we finally took the plunge and started contacting builders to give us estimates on remodeling our kitchen and two bathrooms. We had lot of ideas but were not sure about the costs and what we could really afford. A friend suggested we contact Doug and we are so glad she did. We discussed a lot of options with Doug and he made a lot of suggestions about different ways we could update all three rooms and stay still on budget. It was really helpful working with the same person to define design details and then have the same person do a lot of the work and manage the sub-​contractors. I definitely appreciate the advantages of working with an experience and small company to get what you want and stay on time and on budget. Give these guys a call!

Nothing is harder than finding the best contractor/​builders in Seattle, so for me, finding Doug and Greg Howes, brothers extraordinaire, of Seattle HomeWork, was like being a grubby goldminer who finally located the motherlode! From their first job on the house nearly 20 years ago to the most recent, it’s been nothing but quality, absolute reliability, total honesty, an amazing array of skill, and an ethic of «work hard, work well with precise attention to detail, and make the result as perfect and strong as it can be.» What’s amazing is that they have been completely consistent over all these years in doing not just great work, but– and this is a fact– the best work. I watched them turn a truly ratty detached garage into a study with a bathroom, and when it was finished it was a solid, charming, and beautiful, not to mention comfortable, space. And this wonderful little building is what sold the house some years later – or maybe it was the renovated kitchen, or the added room, or the deck, or… These two are warm, funny, highly competent and intelligent people who I look forward to knowing for another twenty years. Highest recommendation from me to you!