Recommended Companies & Service Providers
These referrals have been tested, and in many cases I or my associates have used these firms on our own personal homes. Please contact us if you have an exceptional referral you think should be on the list. When you work with someone from this list, please let us know your level of satisfaction so we can continue recommending them. Keep in mind that things change and people move around, so always ask for a few additional references and dont always go with the low bid. Be sure to tell them Erik sent you!
Air Duct Cleaning
Hayes Heating, Inc. 206-244-4328 Tim Hayes 206-370-0080 www.hayesheating.com
Web site has 500+ pages of purely educational material about home concerns!
Olson Power-Vac 206-782-2634 www.olsonenergy.com
Abandoned Car Solutions
Seattle Parking Authority 684-8763
Number to have abandoned cars ticketed and towed.
Alarm Companies
ADT 800-238-3009
Brinks Security 800-445-0872
Burdicks Security 206-725-6072 www.burdicksecurity.com
Appliance Repair
Appliance Service Station 206-365-9310
Dave's Appliance Rebuild 206-324-3270
Appliances
Tacoma Sears Outlet 253-752-6261
(for slightly damaged new appliances with full warranty!)
Daves Used Appliances 206-324-3270
Appraisers
Joe Russian 206-284-4282 www.residentialonly.com
Lambert Appraisal Lance 206-789-2329
Lamb Hanson Lamb Appraisal Heather 206-903-1500 www.lambhansonlamb.com
Patrick George 425-413-9211
Reams Appraisal Service Dick Reams 425-402-7892
Sound Appraisal Gary Wall 206-852-4830
Architecture & Interior Design Services
Degen & Degen 206-623-6368 www.ddseattle.com
Specializing in hospitality design
David Foster Architects David Foster 206-726-9558
Specializing in residential remodels and new construction
McHegg Design & Build Jeff & Karen McHegg 206-329-2612
Asbestos Testing
Blue Sky Testing Labs Richard Knights 206-721-2583
NVL Labs Shaista Khan 206-547-0100 www.nvllabs.com
Tests for Asbestos & Metals
Asbestos Abatement
American Environmental Construction LLC Ed Plikaytis www.aeconllc.com
800-357-2760 206-267-0746 206-523-4441 360-758-3000
Partners Construction Donny or Dan 206-999-1171 206-575-7429
Attorneys
Jonathan L. Bowman, PS 206-284-2932 www.bowman4law.com
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Domestic Partnership, Business, Escrow
Demco Law Firm, PS 206-723-2330 www.demcolaw.com
Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Business, Tax & Estate Planning
Michael DeFranco 206-721-2622
Probate & Estate Planning, Real Estate, General Practice
Auto Detailing
Island Detail Patrick McQuaid 206-324-9900 www.islanddetail.com
Idens Auto Detail Kyle 206-730-5433 www.chiprotect.com
Auto Service, Repair and Towing
A-1 Auto 206-324-1876 206-324-8158
Auto Sales & Leasing
Lexus of Seattle Bryan DeAnda 425-921-4124 206-853-0650 www.lexusofseattle.com
Brakes & Tires (Auto)
Affordable Tire & Brake Corey Bonar 206-725-7699 www.affordabletire.com
Basement Waterproofing
PermaDry Waterproofing, Inc. Jack Calvo 425-277-1990 800-584-9118 www.permadrywaterproofing.com
Specializing in basements, crawlspaces, site drains, crack repairs
Sunrise Construction Jeff Sun 206-423-2187
Bodine Construction Steve 425-778-2557 www.bodineconstruction.com
Basement waterproofing, drainage and foundation systems
Bathtub Resurfacing
Bathtub Rescue Ernie 206-763-9223
Carpet Cleaning
Black Tie Carpet Cleaning Joe 206-768-9666
Chem-Dry of Washington 877-458-8284 Website
Chaplin Carpet Cleaning 206-632-7847
Carpets & Carpet Installation
Carpets to Go 206-382-1253 www.carpettogo.com
Carpet Liquidators Inc. 206-332-0566
Ravenna Interiors David 206-525-5794
Nielsen Bros 206-783-5454 www.nbfloors.com
Catering
Northwest Catering Mary Fran 206-324-3663 www.northwestcatering.com
Seasoned in Seattle Andy 206-723-5596 www.seasonedinseattle.com
Chimney Repair & Cleaning
Emerald City Chimney Brent Rigby 206-522-0290 425-821-6136 www.emeraldcitychimney.com
Sound Chimneys Masonry & Cleaning Sharon 425-672-0946 425-576-1085 www.soundchimneys.com
Contractors, Handymen
A Aardvark Randy Nelson 206-228-2842 www.aardvarkcontracting.com
Foundation Repair & Construction
Blayden Design Build Mark Specializing in remodeling 425-271-8018 www.blayden.net
Bud Shosky 425-772-0269
Carpentry by Flynn John Flynn 425-413-1584
Carpenter Al Mungin 206-722-6296
Decorum Tom or Randy 206-604-6198
Specializing in residential remodels & additions
Kvamme Construction L.L.C. David Kvamme 206-723-5511
Matvey Construction Mat Cote 206-234-1324 www.matveyconstruction.com
Northwest Property and Development Fernando Dingler 206-850-6500 fernandodingler@gmail.com
Specializing in painting, sheetrock & repair, cabinets & custom cabinetry , rot repair , kitchens, baths , additions, dormers
interior french drains , concrete, siding, general contracting,trim , hardwood floors
ROC Drywall Rick Rausten 253-261-6334
Bodine Construction Steve 425-778-2557 www.bodineconstruction.com
Basement waterproofing, drainage and foundation systems
Wu Construction 206-526-8886 www.drainagepeople.com
Drainage, foundation systems
Countertops & Custom Cabinets
Global Imports Cheryl Corbett 206-464-2693
Misty Builders Jim 800-939-8495
Drywall/Sheetrock Repair
Northwest Property and Development Fernando Dingler 206-850-6500 fernandodingler@gmail.com
Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming
Central Bark Curt Greenburg 206-325-3525 www.central-bark.com
Doors, Custom
Frank Lumber ~ The Door Store 206-362-2311 www.franklumberthedoorstore.com
Electricians
Bellevue Electric Jeff Bartz 425-746-1667
Bowie Electric Chuck or Don 206-789-6500
Hill Electric Guy Harrelson 206-679-0569
Lander Electric Kristyn 425-562-1771 www.landerelectric.com
Robinson Electric Steve Robinson 425-343-5743
Environmental Inspections, including Mold
Blue Sky Testing Lab Richard Knights 206-721-2583
Escrow & Title
Columbia Escrow LLC Patty OYoung 206-722-4900
Pacific Northwest Title & Escrow 206-343-1343
Ballard Escrow (206) 781-1002
Commonwealth Title Craig Ellis 206-437-2141
Equipment Rentals, Sales, Repair & Service
Airpro Equipment, Inc. Jimmy 206-762-9050
Power Yard Equipment service & repair, boom lifts, scissor lifts, compressors
Fencing
Town & Country Fence 206-622-8480
Alpine Fence 425-451-1128 www.alpinefenceco.com
Feng Shui
Resultance Anna Liotta 206-283-2905 www.resultance.com
Foundation Repair & Construction, Structural Evaluations
Al Lind Company Al Lind 206-941-1777
Excavators Northwest Frank Shields Office (206) 784-0529 Cell (206) 948-2000 www.excavatorsnorthwest.com
Fuel, Heating
Genesee Fuel & Heating Co., Inc 206-722-1545 www.geneseeheat.com
Furnace & Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance
Hayes Heating, Inc. 206-244-4328 Tim Hayes 206-370-0080 www.hayesheating.com
Web site has 500+ pages of purely educational material about home concerns!
Blue Flame Seattle 206-368-5644 North 425-771-7139 Eastside 425-483-3777 www.blueflamecomfort.com
Olson Energy Services 206-782-5522 www.olsonenergy.com
Genesee Fuel & Heating Co., Inc 206-722-1545 www.geneseeheat.com
Garage Doors
Doors West George 206-772-5241 www.doorswest.net
K Designers Craig Lee 800-528-9543 www.k-designers.com
Specializing in vinyl windows, siding, gutters & motorized garage doors
Garden Design & Installation
Falling Water Designs Rick Perry & Ken Hunt 206-323-2873 www.fallingwaterdesigns.com
Award winning garden designs & installations
Gutter Installation & Repair
Allstar Gutter Service Mike 206-762-3247
K Designers Craig Lee 800-528-9543 www.k-designers.com
Specializing in vinyl windows, siding, gutters & motorized garage doors
Northwest Custom Gutters Joe Kneeland 425-745-4993
Hauling Services Garbage & Rubbish
Junk B Gone 206-786-JUNK www.junkbgone.com
Rubbish Truck Joe Green 206-909-3084 Schedule Pickup: 800-501-9324 www.rubbishtruck.com
Hardwood Floors
Anthonys Hardwood Floors 206-242-7252 206-794-2870
Budget Hardwood Floors Peter Mau 206-999-1089 or 206-723-8877
Northwest Property and Development Fernando Dingler 206-850-6500 fernandodingler@gmail.com
Hardwood Specialties 425-788-0828 www.hardwoodspecialties.com
Perusse Hardwood Floors Matt Perusse 425-773-3635 perussehardwood@hotmail.com
Washington Floors Jasek 425-271-1687
Washington Hardwood Floors John 206-579-6140
Hazardous Materials: cleanup, removal & abatement
American Environmental Construction LLC Ed Plikaytis www.aeconllc.com
800-357-2760 206-267-0746 206-523-4441 360-758-3000
Analytical Chemistry Inc Mia Sazon 206-622-8353 www.acilabs.com
Terra Solve Bruce Fischer 425-488-6727
TLH Asbestos Ed Plikaytis 206-523-4441
Assoc. Earth Science Scott Hannah 425-827-7701
Heating & Air Conditioning
Hayes Heating, Inc. 206-244-4328 Tim Hayes 206-370-0080 www.hayesheating.com
Web site has 500+ pages of purely educational material about home concerns!
Blue Flame Heating & Air Conditioning Seattle 206-368-5644 North (425) 771-7139 Eastside (425) 483-3777 http://blueflamecomfort.com/
FOX Plumbing & Heating Mike Blake 206-767-3311 www.foxph.com
EWI Heating/Seattle Natural gas Karen Karen 206-781-6915
Gas Conversions
West Seattle Furnace 206-935-5454
Housecleaning
Maid in the Northwest Noreen 206-622-7783 www.maidinthenw.com
Custom Cleaning Shannon McCoy & Kristine Seeklander 206-919-7803 206-355-1861
Business, residential, construction
Home Inspectors
Ameri Spec Gary Holt 425-251-5200 www.amerispec.com
Cardinal Inspection Raj Hayden 206-767-7757
Inspections done 7 days a week
Criterion Engineering Dave Pioli 425-486-4000
Crow's Nest Kristine Messick 206-354-3092 206-310-2613 www.crowsnestinspect.com
Inspections done 7 days a week
Home Building Services Steve Bryan 206-232-2473
House Master Bob Munger 206-769-8543 www.housemaster.com
Home Report Don Lawn 206-285-7227
Jim Estrada 425-985-3289 www.propertyinspectorllc.com
Metcalf Inspection Steve Metcalf 206-527-9224
Nelson Building Jess Nelson 425-820-9974
Orca Inspection Services Dylan Chalk Office 206-842-3739 Cell: 206-713-5175 www.orcainspect.com
Inspections done 7 days a week
Puget Sound Inspection Ken Grimes 206-935-8886
Rainer Inspections Brad Albin 206-682-8968
RLK & Assoc. Robert L. Klewitz, P.C. 425-391-9396 www.rlkandassociates.com
20+ years experience, professional engineer, licensed pest inspector
Sage Residential Aileen Gagney 206-706-3096
Worthington Home Inspections Jim Junker 425-836-8001
Home Staging [for Sale]
Creative Ambiance Staging 425-369-0180
Dressed for Show Annette Voeller-Starheim 206-941-9277
Impressions Leslie Tanaka 206-545-1551 www.seattlestaging.com
Jan Sewell Design Jan 206-324-8900 or 206-227-4777
Laura Cook 206-721-2804
Little Secrets Lisa Lucas 206-285-7811 www.littlesecrethomes.com
Mary Melvey Staging Mary 206-769-8629 www.melvey.com/ambiance
The Notably Well-Dressed Home Janis Gaines 425-208-9089 www.stagedhomes.com/notablywelldressed
Stage Right Staging Kevin Vandenberge 206-369-2317
Staged By Design 206-601-4503 206-849-7222 www.stagedbydesign.com
Staging & Interior Styling Laura Cook 206-369-8231
Staging by Design Peter A. Ladd 206-355-2395
The Bianci Group Staging Denise White 206-767-0655
Home Warranty Services
American Home Shield Edward Wood 800-800-8880 for service call 800-776-4663
Fidelity National Home Warranty Scott Rice 800-862-6837 www.homewarranty.com
First American Home Buyers Protection Corporation Michaelle Wilson 800-444-9030 www.firstam.com/warranty
Insulation
Progressive Insulation Shawn Wate 206-547-8806 www.progressiveinsulation.com
Insurance
Farmers Insurance Nate Root 206-219-5306
Specializing in Knob & Tube/First-time Home Buyers
Farmer's Insurance John Germain 206-528-2558
State Farm Jeffrey Taylor 206-725-8008
Pemco Insurance 206-628-7917 www.pemcoinsurance.com
Landscaping
Alpine Val ley Landscape & Design Russell Valley 206-725-6941
Conrad Reichert Alex Conrad & Scott Reichert 206-721-8869
Emerald Tree Service Mike Tree Pruning 206-726-0668
Gardens by Michael Angelo 206-760-7756
Specializing in Floral, Gardens, Waterscapes
Rons Gardens & Lawns 206-378-1794
Locksmith Services
Bergmans Lock & Key 206-323-5300
Burdicks Security 206-725-6072 www.burdicksecurity.com
Citywide Locksmith Services David Karch 206-246-0032 www.citywidelocksmith.biz/
Masonry
All About Masonry Larry Buehler 206-683-6067
Cornerstone Masonry Mark Spinella 206-498-7810
Crosby Restoration Masonry 425-885-5557 www.crosbyrestoration.com
Design Masonry David 206-682-2201
Humberto Ricardo Masonry 206-592-1870
Mountain Masonry Darren Rodgers 425-941-0789
Mortgage Financing Professionals
Golf Savings Bank Alycia Narancic 206-287-5791 www.AlyciaNarancic.com
HomeStreet Bank Mark Hannum 206-229-1349 www.mhannum-homestreetbanklo.mortgagewebcenter.com
CobaltMortgage Mitzi Nakamura-Verlinde 206-953-8018 www.cobaltmortgage.com/
M & T Mortgage Corp. Patrick Crandall 206-273-7313 www.mandtmortgage.com
Alpine Mortgage Alan Rubin 206-440-1000 www.alpinemtg.com
Windermere Mortgage Services Terry Pickart 877-546-2066 www.windermeremortgageservices.com
Moving & Hauling
Reliable Movers Ben Sena 206-443-0210
Men with Truck (2 men w/truck=$50/hr) 206-334-7822
Power Movers (2 men, no truck=$60/hr) 206-382-0566 www.powermovers.com
Out Of The Box Laurie Lamoureux 425-746-1334 1-888-699-8970 www.unpacking.us
Unpacking, Organizing & Downsizing Services for Busy Families and Seniors
Neglected & Nuisance Property Solutions
City Code Compliance 206-684-7899
Number to report unacceptable messes in yards, etc.
The City sends out an inspector who gives a warning,
then fines the property owner until condition is rectified.
Oil Tank Decommissioning
To check status of oil tanks in Seattle , call the
Seattle Fire Department and ask for Permits.
Seattle Fire Department 206-386-1450
Pro Tank USA Mark Horsch 206-595-4872
FILCO 206-547-8347 www.filcoenviro.com
Oil Tank Locate Service 206-935-3327
Tank-wise Tom Wise 206-937-3995
Organizing, Professional Organizer
An Uncluttered Mind Theresa Hazard www.AnUnclutteredMind.com 206-229-9955
Specializing in: ADD/ADHD, Chronic Disorganization, Downsizing/Relocation, Families with Children,
Mental Health Conditions, Paper Management, Seniors and People with Disabilities
Painting Interior & Exterior
J & M Painting Daniel Harding (206) 293-2141Progressive Finishes David Whitney 425-828-2782
Specializing in high-end residential
Great Paint Job Richard Mowry 206-937-3113
VP Peri Painting James Walsh Business, Commercial & Tennant Improvement 425-864-9012 www.vpperi.com
Lieu Brothers Painting Dan Lieu 206-444-0046 206-226-2168
Mountain Rainbow Custom Painting Kimberly Irvin 208-265-9021
Sunrise Construction Jeff Sun 206-423-2187
Whitaker Painting Joel Whittaker 425-830-5738 www.whitakerpainting.com
Pest Exterminators
Eden Advanced Pest Tech 206-282-8988 1-800-401-9935 www.edenpest.com
Terminix International 425-869-0811 www.terminix.com
Piano Tuner/Technician, Repairs
Robert Samuelson 206-325-1752 www.pianotuned.net
Photography
The Cottage Photographer Jennifer Stanton 206-465-0940 www.thecottagephotographer.com
Specializing in portrait, wedding & event photography
Tara Gimmer Photography 206-625-1017 http://www.taragimmer.com
Specializing in portrait, fashion & child photography
Plaster Lath Repair & Restoration
Ketchikan Drywall Services - Remodel Division Renata Hathaway 206-527-1314 renatah@ketchikandrywall.com
Plumbing
Aces Four Sewer Contractors Rick Middlebrook 425-672-4811 www.acesfour.com
FOX Plumbing & Heating Mike Blake 206-767-3311 www.foxph.com
Good Services/Jay Frees Plumbing 206-322-3000 www.goodservices.com
Mr. Rooter 800-845-3147 www.mrrooter.com no weekend surcharge!
Tim Sullivan, Plumber 425-466-3055
remodels, re-piping
Rapid Rooter 206-722-2345 206-783-5222
Pregnancy Massage
Ann Gorman, LMP 206-527-1314
Pressure Washing
A-100 Pressure Cleaning Mike 425-785-6555
A Better View Allen 206-431-0940 425-775-8050
Windows cleaning, gutter cleaning & pressure washing
Jet Pressure Wash Chester Dorsey Jet 206-328-5501
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
www.pscleanair.org
Radon Gas Testing
Blue Sky Testing Labs Richard Knights 206-721-2583
Environmental inspections
Roof Certifications
Washington Roof Certification 888-880-3660
Tri-Star Roofing Bill Melech 206-930-1233
Roofing
Tri-Star Roofing Bill Melech 206-930-1233Specializing in Roofs, reroofs, repairs and roof certifications
Lau Construction Loon Lau 206-650-8828
Legacy Roofing 425-444-7663 www.legacyroofing.com
Roofing Materials & Skylights
Stoneway Roofing Supply Dave Dietz 206-632-7820 www.stonewayroofingsupply.com
Roof Cleaning
Alpine Gentle Roof Cleaning Nate 206-574-0319 www.alpineroofcleaning.com
Moss Doctors 206-767-9929
Roof Gutters
J-S Contracting, Inc. 253-631-9021
Gutters, downspouts and "Leaf Solutions"
Senior Moving Services
Out Of The Box Laurie Lamoureux 425-746-1334 1-888-699-8970 www.unpacking.us
Unpacking, Organizing & Downsizing Services for Busy Families and Seniors
Sewer Scoping
Reel Rooter Steve Branam 206-856-0757
Sewer & drain cleaning, pipe location, serving king & Snohomish counties, 10% senior discount.
Sewer scope includes full DVD diagnostics, written report, and locate.
Seattle Sewer Inspection Aaron Brunstetter 206-335-2315
Hydro Physics Pipe Inspection Rick Delamare 866-775-8445 425-775-8445 www.hydro-physics.com
Video Pipeline Inspection, Diagnosis & Locating
Seattle Sewer Scope Aaron Brunstetter (206) 335-2315
Video Pipeline Inspection, Diagnosis & Locating
Siding
K Designers Craig Lee 800-528-9543 www.k-designers.com
Specializing in vinyl windows, siding, gutters & motorized garage doors
Misty Builders Royce 800-939-8495
Specializing in vinyl windows, siding, patio covers & decks
Structural Engineer Service
Kinsey Consulting Victor 206-878-5586 206-283-0357
Mitchell Engineering Mike Mitchell 425-747-1500
RLK & Assoc. Robert L. Klewitz 425-391-9396 www.rlkandassociates.com
Stucco & Plaster
Allans Plastering 206-714-0491
Allied Pacific Plastering 206-632-4930
Tennant Screening & Credit Reporting Services
Accurate Screening & Credit Reporting Services Jennifer Peterson 1-800-431-5962
Nationwide credit & background checks for evaluating prospective tenants
Tires & Brakes (Auto)
Affordable Tire & Brake Corey Bonar 206-725-7699 www.affordabletire.com
Upholstery Services
Empire Upholstery Services Bob 206-782-3241
Serving Seattle for 34 years
Jeffries Upholstery 425-485-7363
Water Heater Installation, Service & Repair
Gene Johnson Water Heater Service 206-789-6610
Waterproofing
PermaDry Waterproofing, Inc. Jack Calvo 425-277-1990 800-584-9118 425-766-8048
Specializing in basements, crawlspaces, site drains, crack repairs
Sunrise Construction Jeff Sun 206-423-2187
Bodine Construction Steve 425-778-2557 www.bodineconstruction.com
Basement waterproofing, drainage and foundation systems
Web Design
Jeff Beckstrom 206-229-2984
CHCS, Charles Hamilton 206-720-4011 www.chcs.com
Specializing in small business & non-profit organizations
Welding
Ab Fab Welding James Young 206-679-3047 206-937-0247
Windows
Angs Glass Byron 206-255-7998
Burnham Insulation-Window Division Bud Shosky 425-772-0269
Evans Glass Larry 800-875-2250
K Designers Craig Lee 800-528-9543 www.k-designers.com
Specializing in vinyl windows, siding, gutters & motorized garage doors
Misty Builders Royce 800-939-8495
Specializing in vinyl windows, siding, patio covers & decks
Woodwind & Brass Repair & Restoration
Oberloh Woodwind & Brass Dan Oberloh 206-241-5767 www.oberloh.com
