The builders on this year’s tour work across the Puget Sound region throughout King and Snohomish Counties. Each remodeler is a member of the Remodelers Council of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, so you can rest assured that they are licensed, trusted, and adhere to a code of ethics.
Learn more below about the remodelers and ADU/DADU builders who have homes on the tour this year!
For the past 25 years, April Bettinger has carved out for herself a respected niche in the construction industry. Her father was a custom homebuilder in this area during the 70s and 80s, so she grew up watching and learning about excellent customer service and what it takes to build a high-quality project.
Throughout her career in construction, April has held key roles in finance, budgeting, customer service, team building, and sales management, preparing her to own and operate her own company.
She founded Nip Tuck Remodeling in 2010 on the heels of the recession with a vision and determination to create a construction company with extraordinary craftsmanship and a focus on professionalism. She is driven to make a difference in the construction industry and leads her company with vision and purpose.
Nip Tuck Remodeling has won annual awards for design and service both locally and nationally.
Our philosophy is simple. Create great experiences & outcomes with the projects we build, the clients we serve and the people that work here. Since 2002, Carlisle Classic Homes has built a reputation for quality outcomes. Learning from the thousands of projects we’ve been a part of – we know what makes a project great. Our clients benefit from a method that is understandable, predictable and fully transparent.
Since 1980, CRD Design Build, a family-owned small business, has been leading transformative home renovations in the greater Seattle area. Guided by our dedication to excellence, we specialize in a collaborative process that blends form with function, creativity with context, and style with sustainability, all guided by our motto "Don't Live with It. Love It.®”
Our founder pioneered the design-build approach in Seattle in the 1990s, seamlessly integrating architectural design with construction to ensure your vision aligns perfectly with your budget. With over 40 years of expertise passed down through generations, we redefine remodeling by emphasizing integrity, creativity, and craftsmanship, providing enjoyable experiences and exceptional results.
If you're ready to transform your house into a home that truly reflects your lifestyle, let our family at CRD Design Build guide you through a remodeling journey where dreams become reality.
In 2010 Kurt Harjo founded Harjo Construction. We are an award-winning design-build firm located in Ballard. We’ve completed over 300 home renovation and construction projects in Seattle and around the Puget Sound and are committed to transforming homes and improving lives.
After growing up in construction, Kurt started this company to provide Seattle homeowners with top-notch craftsmanship backed up by great people and a culture of service. In his spare time, he enjoys competitive mountain biking, playing volleyball, cooking, and hanging out with his wife Meghan, and two kids, Koen and Anna.
For over 50 years, Seattle homeowners have trusted Gaspar’s Construction for design, handyman, and remodeling projects large and small. We’re a vibrant, woman-owned business building on our track record of success with creative inspiration, to bring your values home.
In 1999 Joseph Irons founded Irons Brother Construction, a firm that has been well-respected as a leader in the design-build industry for the past 25 years. Guided by the company’s mission—to inspire creative and custom designs with exceptional building experience, their professional team treats your home like their own. With a combined 150+ years of building experience, they are committed to providing high-quality craftsmanship and superior customer service using safe and responsible work practices.
Sockeye Homes is a remodeler/builder providing AWARD winning quality at a LOWER PRICE®. Tod Sakai, President of Sockeye Homes, founded the company and team on this very mission.
Sockeye Homes is the Most Awarded Company by the Building Industry Association of Washington, and the only company to offer a fixed price and fixed time frame package program for both kitchen and bathroom remodeling. With multiple styles and fixed price points to choose from, Sockeye Homes makes the remodeling process simple, fun, fast, and affordable. In addition to its package offerings, Sockeye Homes offers a full custom construction side to its business for custom homes, additions, and remodels.
Schulte Design Build is an award-winning residential remodeling contractor based in the Ballard neighborhood. Since 2001, Todd Schulte, founder, and owner, along with his crew of professional craftspeople, have been providing the highest quality residential renovation and construction services to the Seattle, Washington area.
Our mission is to turn apprehension into advocacy through performance. Knowing actions speak louder than words, we accomplish this through a defined process. We offer a unique approach to Design/Build remodeling that focuses on the process required to develop a script. Performance is enhanced by ensuring the entire cast and crew are selected before work begins.
Michael and Traci Tenhulzen have developed a unique process based on accountability. Establishing and maintaining expectations from the initial concept all the way through production is the key to each successful residential remodeling project. Each crew member is accountable to the standards of our key traits: Professionalism, Integrity, Creativity, and Trust.
VanderBeken Remodel is more than just your typical design build firm. As a family-owned business with a background in education, we bring a unique perspective to residential remodeling. Our team consists of compassionate educators, design, and construction experts who are on a mission to revolutionize the remodeling experience.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to process efficiency and extreme customer service, infused with warmth and care, and we specialize in transforming spaces to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. At VanderBeken Remodel, our fundamental values—gratitude, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and integrity—drive everything we do.
From start to finish, you can trust us to deliver exceptional results, backed by a culture of excellence, collaboration, and boundless creativity.
Lifelong friends, Aaron Mounsey and Trevor Johnson owned separate painting and contracting companies and were consistently working together on various jobs. In 2014, They joined their forces and established Blackwood, initially operating from a small warehouse with only 6 employees and delivering 4 homes during that first year. Their shared vision was to address the unmet demand for well-designed, high-quality housing that met the needs of Seattle's growing, diverse population.
As housing demands have risen, Blackwood has expanded to become a company with over 50 employees, delivering more than 100 homes annually. Blackwood's design aesthetic is inspired by the Pacific Northwest region and its natural environment. Our work reflects a modern and trendy style while maintaining a unique architectural profile that fits well with the area's landscape.
We also place a strong emphasis on community and strive to give back whenever possible. Blackwood has two primary goals: to construct homes that exceed market standards in terms of quality and to outpace our competition.
Our attention to detail and expert craftsmanship allow us to execute projects with precision, delivering quality homes efficiently. We believe that getting it done well and getting it done quickly can coexist, and we compromise nothing in achieving our objectives.
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Laura and Doug Elfline co-founded Mighty House Construction with a commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative residential construction services while prioritizing sustainability and the well-being of both people and the planet. Doug’s extensive expertise and passion for continuous learning ensure that their team and trade partners consistently meet the highest standards. Meanwhile, Laura’s skill in managing operations guarantees that homeowners are well-informed, communication is seamless, and project schedules are both clear and achievable.
