It’s hard to find reliable contractor referrals. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of tried-and-true professionals.
We’re always looking to add new contractors to our list, so please let us know about anyone you’ve had a great experience with. At the same time, if you’ve had a negative experience with any of the names here, please let us know that too. We want every one of our referrals to be highly qualified and courteous.
Appliance Repair:
- Bob’s Appliance Service 206-325-4141
- All Tech Appliance 206-524-9512
- Harris Appliance 206-325-0441
- Appliance Express 206-283-7803
Appraiser:
- Ron Bartel 206-542-0294
Asbestos Abatement:
- IRS Enviornmental 206-932-0944
Blind Cleaning:
- Thorougbred Carpet & Blind Cleaning 206-782-4784
- Alpine Carpet & Blind Cleaning 206-527-2711
Building Inspectors:
- Terry Peacock – Peacock Home Inspections 206-367-6566
- Mark Mitman Inspections 425-451-0174
Carpet cleaning:
- Andre’s 206-369-6534
- Pro Tech Carpet Cleaning 206-762-3547
- Alpine Carpet Cleaning 206-527-2711
Carpet – New Purchase & Area Rugs:
- Environmental Home Center 206-682-7332
- Major Brands 206-623-3550
Contractor: Remodeling, small to mid-size jobs
- Richard Tesh 206-782-7621 small to midsize remodels
- James Desarno 206-660-0607 small to midsize remodels
- Kenny Johns 206-714-3699 small to midsize remodels
- Bill Sils 206-949-0363 handyman- small jobs West Seattle
- Greg Martin 406-9219 handyman- small jobs
- Alan Murray 679-5339 handyman- small jobs
- Karl Ward 253-226-3100 handyman- small jobs south & Seattle
- Robert 206-605-6807 handyman – small jobs
Chimney work:
- Abes Chimney Service 206-763-8154 -Mark
- Bill Parsons Masonry 206-521-3281
- Emerald City Chimney 206-522-0290
- Ed’s Chimney Service 206-362-2996
Chimney Sweeps:
- Emerald City Chimney 206-522-0290
- Mad Hatter 1-800-609-7980
Concrete work: Sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls etc
- Greg’s concrete – Greg Goyen 206-352-7310
Drainage problems: wet basements, etc.
- Rite Way Waterproofing 206-784-8330
- Aces Four 425-672-4811
- Wu Construction 206-526-8886
- Bodine Construction 425-778-2557
Electricians:
- Firewire Electric – Tim O’Neill 206-790-0948
- Mirsky Electric 206-230-8293
- A & A Electric 206-715-3661
- Eagle Electric 206-246-7123 (West Seattle)
Foundation Repair:
- Dochnahl Construction, Inc 425-255-7416
- Bodine Construction 425-888-2577
- Ken Royal 206-660-7897
Furnace Repair and Replacement:
- Comfort Tech – Kimy Guerrero 206-730-9405 (highly recommend for service or new furnaces)
- Greenwood Aire Serv 784-1818
- Gas Appliance Service 206-632-5000
Gardener:
- Robin Dunn (north, south, West Seattle) 206-696-2449 (not lawn maintenance)
- NW Botanical 206-932-1850 Design & full yard maintenance or just garden
- Lawn maintenance – clean up, mowing, hauling Kov 423-0052
- Lawn Mowing & Maintenance (south end) Wilsons 725-8156
Geo Inspections:
- Shannon & Wilson 206-632-8020
Hardwood and Fir Floor Refinishing & Installation:
- Budget Hardwoods 206-723-8877 or Jung cell #235-9060
- Swift Hardwood Floors 206-323-4511 Bill Swift
- Anthonie’s Hardwoods 206-242-7252
- Apex Hardwoods 206-229-4631 Tommy Tran
Hauling:
- We Haul Not U 206-418-0711
- Mr. Junk B. Gone 206-722-4285
Home Insurance:
- Bob Abolofia – broker for Pemco & Safeco 425-641-7682
- Allstate Insurance – Jeff Talbot 206-542-6341
- Farmer’s Insurance – Roman Udycz 425-742-0808
Landscape Design:
- Barbara Libbey 206-363-0233
- NW Botanicals 206-932-1850
Landscape Maintenance & Clean-up:
- Kov 206-423-0052 (anywhere) will do hauling too
- Wilsons 206-725-8156 (South end)
Locksmith:
- Ravenna Locksmith 206-525-8379
- Bills Lock & Key 206-795-1095
Mover:
- Aaron Glide Movers 206-328-5424
- Adams Moving 206-251-1725
- Reliable Movers 206-443-0210
Oil Tank Decommissioning:
- Tanks by Dallas 206-365-0291
- Filco 206-547-8347
Painter
- Step up painting 206-406-8960
- Best Deal Painting- John Keahey 206-790-7332
- London Pacific Painting 206-852-9251
- Phinney Ridge Painting 206-371-1441
- Farid Samini 206-795-1404
Pest Exterminator:
- Classic Pest control 360-424-8190 (they work Seattle and I use them for my house)
- Able Pest Control 206-575-9877
- Adept Pest Control 206-407-3268
Plumbers:
- Wright Brothers 206-782-5051
- Mr Simmons 206-293-4732
- Prima Plumbing 206-706-0300
- Everlast Plumbing 206-255-1536
- Pioneer Plumbing 206-789-8029 (small or large jobs)
- Brian’s Plumbing West Seattle – 206-718-3945
Roofing Contractors:
- Roberg Roofing 425-774-6062
- R & K Roofing- Dirk Krech 206-409-7541
- Northwest Roofing 206-764-4790
- A Better Roofing 206-362-3278
Sewer Drain Cleaning:
- FritzÕs Drain Service (N. Seattle only) 206-782-3230
- Rapid Rooter 206-783-5222
Sewer or Water Line Replacement:
- Aces Four 425-672-4811
- Wu Construction 206-526-8886
Surveyor:
- Bill Fox 206-433-1738 cell 949-7529
- Continental Engineering 206-783-7177
Water Heater:
- Benla Services 206-283-7676
Window Washer:
- Christian Bennett 206-992-7005
- Crystal Panes 206-284-5183 or 324-0956
- Fresh Breeze Mita 206-760-9542 (south end)
Window Installation:
- Eurocraft Windows by Evans Glass- Linda Wright 206-551-3053 (Very highly rated windows)
- Cascade Glass 206-284-1100
- Randy R&L Windows 206-255-8662
- Waynes Panes 206-409-8910
Window – Repair & Restoration – Double Hung Windows
- Annapurna Glass – Traditional and contemporary Designs & repair of leaded glass 206-525-0777
- Martin Muller 206-525-5575

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