--- title: "Pacific Home Source LLC — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/pacific-home-source-llc-pfvwus-pf~1099570103 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1099570103.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Pacific Home Source LLC" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9f432c5b02d76aac_1083-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "4001 72nd Street East, Tacoma, Washington 98433, United States" latitude: 47.1125 longitude: -122.5891 phone: "(253) 487-7686" website: https://pacifichomesource.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 110 years_in_business: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 209 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Pacific Home Source LLC > Tacoma, WA's High End Building Designer \| 12x Best of Houzz 2015-2026 Original Houzz profile: [Pacific Home Source LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/pacific-home-source-llc-pfvwus-pf~1099570103) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** Tacoma, WA - **Serves:** Tacoma, Bellevue, Lakewood, Olympia, Lacey, Parkland, Spanaway, University Place, Port Orchard, Elk Plain, Fort Lewis, Gig Harbor, Lakebay, DuPont, Midland, Fircrest, Steilacoom, Tanglewilde-Thompson Place, Longbranch, Fox Island, Anderson Island, Lakeview, Roy, Nisqually Indian Community, Custer, Ketron, California, East Olympia, Mecer Island, Oregon - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (110 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2015–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - 20 years in business - Verified Hires - Hired on Houzz - Provides 3D Visualization ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 20 years in business - Locally owned - Provides 3D Visualization - 4 Verified Hires - 26 Hires on Houzz Pacific Home Source is a residential design and drafting firm serving homeowners, builders, and developers throughout Pierce, Kitsap County, and King County, including Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Poulsbo, Bellevue, Seattle, and surrounding Pacific Northwest communities. Since 2006, our team has specialized in custom home design, additions, remodels, ADUs, DADUs, garages, houseplexes, and waterfront homes. We create practical, builder-friendly residential plans that balance design, functionality, permitting requirements, and construction efficiency. Our work ranges from modern urban infill housing and contemporary waterfront residences to timeless Craftsman homes and Pacific Northwest farmhouses. We focus on thoughtful design solutions tailored to each property, budget, and lifestyle while helping clients navigate zoning, permitting, energy code compliance, and site-specific challenges. Pacific Home Source operates on a flat-fee pricing structure designed to provide clarity, value, and predictable project costs for homeowners and builders. Our pricing is highly competitive for the level of in-house services we provide, helping reduce coordination gaps and streamline the design-to-build process. Unlike many residential designers, our plan sets commonly include foundation plans, floor framing plans, and roof framing plans as part of our drafting packages. We provide these details to help clients, builders, and engineers move through permitting and construction more efficiently while minimizing surprises during the build process. Pacific Home Source provides: • Custom Home Design • Home Additions & Remodels • ADUs & DADUs • Multifamily & Houseplex Design • Garage & Detached Structure Design • Waterfront & Complex Hillside Homes • Site Planning & Feasibility Studies • Permit & Construction Drawings • 3D Renderings & Design Visualization • As-Built documentation for red tape permitting. With hundreds of projects completed throughout Western Washington, Pacific Home Source is known for responsive communication, practical design experience, and creating homes that reflect the character and lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest. ### Services Provided - 3D Home Design - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Attic Conversion - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Design - Basement Remodeling - Building Design - Custom Home - Custom Homes - Deck Design - Design Consultation - Drafting - Energy-Efficient Homes - Feasibility Studies - Floor Plans - Garage Design - Green Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Handicap-Accessible Design - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Remodeling - House Plans - Laundry Room Design - Modular Home Additions - Mudroom Design - Multigenerational Homes - New Home Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Site Planning - Space Planning - Special Projects - Sustainable Design - Universal Design ### Areas Served - Tacoma - Bellevue - Lakewood - Olympia - Lacey - Parkland - Spanaway - University Place - Port Orchard - Elk Plain - Fort Lewis - Gig Harbor - Lakebay - DuPont - Midland - Fircrest - Steilacoom - Tanglewilde-Thompson Place - Longbranch - Fox Island - Anderson Island - Lakeview - Roy - Nisqually Indian Community - Custer - Ketron - California - East Olympia - Mecer Island - Oregon ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 13,500 $5,000 - 13,500 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Pacific Home Source LLC | | Address | 4001 72nd Street East, Tacoma, Washington 98433, United States | | Phone | (253) 487-7686 | | Website | https://pacifichomesource.com | | License Number | 60312643011 | | Years in business | 20 | | Followers on Houzz | 209 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pacific-Home-Source-LLC/241099822580089 - LinkedIn — www.linkedin.com/in/gabespruell - Blog — http://www.pacifichomesource.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Pacific Home Source LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/pacific-home-source-llc-pfvwus-pf~1099570103) - **Website:** https://pacifichomesource.com - **Phone:** (253) 487-7686 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2026 - Best of Houzz 2025 - Best of Houzz 2024 - Best of Houzz 2023 - Best of Houzz 2022 - Best of Houzz 2021 - Best of Houzz 2020 - Best of Houzz 2019 - Best of Houzz 2018 - Best of Houzz 2017 - Best of Houzz 2016 - Best of Houzz 2015 - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2015–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 110 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 48.0 - Communication: 48.0 - Value: 48.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Michael zitkus, Dec. 2024** > I’ve designed multiple houses with home designers. Pacific home source will always be my go to for design services in the future. They provide outstanding plan sets at an affordable price. By far the best value for the product I’ve found. Gabe and the team are friendly, knowledgeable, and timely. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thanks, Michael. We're happy your our client too! We're excited about the next project! ### All 110 reviews **★★★★★ — mike mcdonald, May 2026** > They listened to what I wanted and came up with a great design to accommodate what I wanted. I would recommend to family or friends. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Mike, we really appreciate the review. > It was great working with you on your project, and we’re glad we could help bring your ideas into a design that fit your needs. We look forward to seeing the project come together. **★★★★★ — HU-718999492, April 2026** > Pacific Home Source designed my ADU and they did a great job. They are very friendly, thorough, and they answered all my questions. I recommend them highly. **★★★★★ — Carol Virak, Feb. 2026** > We worked with Gabe and his team for a remodel of a 1970's double shed beauty salon/house on Fox Island. Their team of Andy and Caven were outstanding to work with, very respectful of deadlines and very open to our ideas and wishes. In addition to their professionalism, they were not only helpful, but extremely pleasant and fun to work with. We would recommend them again, and again.........a truly winning Team of professionals!! The remodel is currently not completed, we will post photos when it is finished. > > Carol Virak and Dick Siler **★★★★★ — terrischultz, Feb. 2026** > Talented designer with responsive team! Received timely delivery of drawings and assistance with structural engineering & energy. Had a great experience! The County approved my building plans upon first review! Highly recommend. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thanks Terri! Appreciate the kind words. Look forward to seeing your project finalize! **★★★★★ — Jack Fraser, Jan. 2025** > Gabe and his whole team at Pacific Home Source designed our retirement home for us, and we couldn't be more happy with the results. Even though, we were remote from the area during the home design process, through a series of virtual meetings, Gabe was able to listen to our thoughts and ideas and translate our conversations during these meetings, into the plans for the home of our dreams. He and his team made every step of the home design process quite easy for us. We would highly recommend Pacific Home Source, if you are having a home designed. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Glad to hear Jack! Look forward to the updates! Keep us in the loop **★★★★★ — Clancy Donlin, Jan. 2025** > Pacific Home Source review > 1.20.2025 > > > > I have never had a home built from scratch. My home construction experience was remodeling and a 13-year career as a kitchen designer. I spent three years developing a floor plan for my future home in Port Orchard, WA. I tried four different floor plans and eventually selected one that fit my needs. I was both relieved and excited to have arrived with a plan I really liked. Most people can’t do this initial step, and it adds up to more cost. This approach cuts the awkward initial discovery process for a house designer to find out what a client wants. > > My contractor arranged a meeting with the Gabe Spruel, the principal of Pacific Home Source, to meet and see if we could work together. I was impressed with the meeting. Gabe made several suggestions and offered me far more resources than I had anticipated. Here, I was going to receive support start to finish and a plan to design this home my way within code parameters. > > As the process moved along over the next 6 months, more and more refinements were made. A vivid picture of how it was going together emerged. I even enjoyed a sophisticated virtual trip through the home to get a feel of what it will be like when completed. This home was becoming exactly what I imagined. > > It didn’t stop there. Permit application time came up early in 2024. That meant dealing with city planners and three different fields of engineering. Gabe and his staff dealt with all the engineering specs and how they would affect the construction. He and my contractor dealt with the city of Port Orchard and their 70…count ‘em 70 comments the professionals had to address. Pacific Home Source handled all relating to their work and coordinated with engineers to accommodate the city. > > In the end, I could not be more satisfied with Pacific Home Source, Gabe, and his staff. Their work gave me confidence that a very special home was going to be built soon. > > Clancy Donlin **★★★★★ — NDK Homes, Dec. 2024** > Gabe and team at Pacific Home Source are fantastic to work with! They are able to listen to the client and reproduce the vision that the client always wanted in a friendly, efficient, and cost effective manner. They always exceed our expectations! **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you for the kind words! We're excited to continue working with you too NDK. **★★★★★ — Barry Bookman, June 2024** > Gabe and crew do awesome work. We needed a quick revision for our contractor and they got us in and handled quickly and efficiently. We are happy to recommend them and will use them if we have the need! **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Barry, thank you so much for your kind words and positive review! > > We are thrilled to hear that you were pleased with the quick revision and the work we did for you. It was our pleasure to assist, and we are delighted to know that you are happy with our services. > > Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to working with you again should the need arise. **★★★★★ — Rob and Dianna Day, May 2024** > Gabe and Megan have been a HUGE help in getting our remodel/addition off the ground and have even assisted with helping us with Pierce County to get their additional requirements met and approved. We initially brought them our sketched out ideas for remodeling part of our house plus adding on over 600 square feet. Gabe came to the house and got measurements and went to work. He designed our house plans with our sketched ideas in mind and even had updated suggestions which was very helpful in determining our home's layout making it more fluid. They have great customer service and respond quickly and have walked us through the whole process and don't mind our questions. They are willing to jump in and assist with county requirements and have smoothed the way for us to get our house built the way we have envisioned it. Hands down, they are the best and I would recommend them to anyone looking for remodel, addition, or even new build plans. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Rob & Dianna, > Thank you for the kind words. It has been a pleasure working with you both. Can't wait to see the finished project. **★★★★★ — Andy, Dec. 2023** > Gabe and the team are amazing. Working with us, taking time to understand and learn our needs to help develop a custom home plan was a great experience. Gabe is very knowledgable, as well as experienced in helping develop a plan that should sit in our budget! He did! > Gabe is a great communicator, and loved conversing ideas, and making quick changes to allow us to create a vision we only dreamed of. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Andy! What a fun process and getting to know you and your family. I cant wait to see your project come to life. Its going to be fantastic! > Gabe **★★★★★ — Nick Moffitt, Dec. 2023** > We have a very difficult lot - narrow, and steep on 3 sides. We chose to work with Gabe because he had designed a beautiful home for our neighbors, who had similar challenges. Gabe incorporated all of our requirements into an attractive cabin that evokes the old, rustic feeling we wanted. Gabe was patient, willing to listen, and easy to work with. I plan to perform most of the work myself, so Gabe kept ease of construction in mind throughout the design. I would highly recommend Gabe and Pacific Home Source. **★★★★★ — Barry, Nov. 2023** > Gabe of Pacific Home Source designed an addition for our 100 year old house. During the design process, Gabe listened to our thoughts, suggestions and concerns regarding this project. His skill and attention to detail created a second story addition that seamlessly blended to our existing home. A true artist, thank you Gabe! **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Barry! The view you are going to acheive with your addition is going to be nothing short of spectacular! Your seaside cottage is one of my favorites! Thank you for letting us be a part of your wonderful project. Gabe **★★★★★ — Megan Ellis, Oct. 2023** > My husband and I bought a 123 year old farmhouse that was much too small for our family. We had bought it in hopes of enclosing an existing carport to create more space for our family. We stumbled upon Pacific Home Source. Gabe went above and beyond for our family. After drawing up the plans, he got us in touch with an amazing engineer to finish the document process. Fast forward 16 months, Gabe called us to check in on the process and to see if he could get pictures of our fireplace that was part of the addition plans. Unfortunately, we were still dealing with getting our septic approved through the county so we had not started the project. Interestingly enough, we were contacted by the county the next week saying we needed an updated building site plan to match a new septic design we had just gotten approved. We called Gabe back and he was more than happy to help us out. We FINALLY have permits in our hands and are adding onto our house at this moment. Gabe was so calm and understanding with the stress we went through with the county. I would highly recommend this company-especially if you are working with Gabe! **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Megan! I know the permitting can be an uphill battle. Glad to see we are all good to go. I'm looking forward to swinging by and getting some photos when you get it all whipped into shape. Its going to add a lot of character to your home. :) Gabe **★★★★★ — Jeff Williams, July 2023** > Yes 5 stars. Gabe and Megan and his team of designers are the best. My wife and I had a very good > Experience with Pacific Home Source. The job was an addition extending the entire wall of the house 8 feet. So this included, concrete foundation, framing walls, roof rafters, flooring, windows for a kitchen and dining room. The heart of the house was changed. Also in the back yard a pavilion was built. The drawings were great and Gabe suggested a good engineer to size and draw details for the large beams of the pavilion. All drawings were used in all inspections and the job passed all inspections! Jeff and Julie Williams **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Jeff & Julie, thank you for the kind words. We loved working with you and can't wait to see your project come to life. Please send us pictures when everything is done, we love seeing the end results. **★★★★★ — Anon (sorry the internet is forever), July 2023** > Gabe and his team are simply amazing. We worked with Pacific Home Source for our third major remodel in 20 years (all different homes), this one a to-the-studs update of a MCM rambler. The biggest difference: they really listen. Everything that was important to us, plus a few bright ideas we never would have considered, is thoughtfully included in our plans. Additionally, the design work was on time, on budget, exactly as discussed. Would give them 6 stars, if that was an option. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Anon! Thank you so much! We truly enjoyed every moment working with you. Can't wait to see your plans come to life. Thanks again for the kind words. Who knows, maybe we'll get another chance to work together in the future. We have some time for that but we'll be ready! Thanks again! Gabe **★★★★★ — Zach Moser, April 2023** > Gabe was excellent to work with on my detached shop project. He was very helpful with changes and alterations that had to be done during the permitting process and was always happy to help and answer any questions that I had. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thanks Zach! Its our pleasure to help out. :) I think we're almost through the painful part of the permitting process. And as always, let us know if you have any questions or need anything further from us. Gabe **★★★★★ — Austin, Feb. 2023** > Very professional and friendly. Very helpful through the design process! Highly recommend. Thanks Gabe, Lorenzo and Megan! Pacific home source **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Austin, thanks again for your business. We aim to please and are really happy how your place turned out. It will be a great one for our portfolio! Please share pics with us during your build and I'd really like to check it out in person when your all wrapped up. Let us know if you need anything during the process. Gabe **★★★★★ — Christopher Mack, Jan. 2023** > Gabe and his team were excellent to work with! Very responsive and just all around a pleasure to communicate with. Gabe brought unique perspectives to our initial design and helped guide us through the process. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Mack! your house is pretty awesome!! I really like the color choices made in the last go round. Can't wait to see some photos of the the process and completed product! **★★★★★ — TYLER THOMPSON, Nov. 2022** > Gabe and his outstanding team are highly qualified and terrific to work with. We spoke to several companies before finding Pacific Home Source and we couldn’t be happier with the level of attention, quality of product, and prompt responses to all my questions. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great architectural team. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Tyler! We're glad your making some traction at the County! They can be pretty particular but it seem like your going to be in good shape! > > Thanks again for your businesss! Gabe **★★★★★ — Mark & Janice, Nov. 2022** > Gabe is a very friendly, knowledgeable designer. We really enjoyed working with him on our addition and we can call him anytime with questions. Highly recommend Gabe for anyone in need of a designer!! **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thanks guys! You were an absolute pleasure to work with. Feel free to call us with any questions at all. Thanks again! Gabe **★★★★★ — Joe Ford, Nov. 2022** > Pacific home Source has been nothing short of amazing throughout this entire process. They are busy which right off the bat tells you something about the quality of their work, but this factor plays no role in the punctuality and attentiveness they apply to every project. > > Gabe and his crew have gone above and beyond to help us meet deadlines and make alterations to our plans to meet county code. We have appreciated the care provided every step of the way. > > Megan who was our main point of contact was beyond friendly, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful working with our schedule. > > Chloe, our draftsperson did a great job with our plan set and 3-D rendering. It was a lot of fun being able to take a tour of the project prior to building. She was very accommodating with our alterations and got them to us quickly with no sacrifice to quality. > > Gabe has an amazing company. He knows exactly what he’s doing. Due to his prior experience as an engineer we were able to get our plans right the first time expediting the engineering process when the time came. He works with many different county’s which helps when navigating the sometimes strict codes that need to be met. > > Being a younger family trying to work through the complexities of designing and building our first home it was amazing working with Gabe who helped us to optimize a smaller floor plan and stick to a strict budget. We are very grateful for their straight forward pricing with no surprise inflated invoice due at the end. > > We are very thankful and very much look forward to working with them on our next project. > > Thanks for everything > > The Fords **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Joe! We had an amazing time working with you on your project. The next one is really starting to take shape too. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Thanks again for your business and we look forward to seeing some pics during and after construction. As you know, you can call or email us with any questions during the process. Thanks again, Gabe **★★★★★ — HU-731317127, May 2022** > It was a pleasure to work with Gabriel. He and his team ready to go extra step to make everything perfect. AMAZING company. **★★★★★ — HU-731317127, Feb. 2022** > It was great experience work with Pacific Home Source LLC. They did excellent job designing beautiful house for my family. **★★★★★ — John & Sharon Lisicich, Nov. 2021** > Gabe Spruell was recommended to us by a friend. We wanted to remodel our home with an addition to make it a place where we can enjoy life as we age. He came to our home and listened to our needs and desires. He made suggestions about things we had not even considered. After our preliminary plans were made, we met again to go over anything we wanted to change. He was open to finding solutions. When the plans were finalized, he sent them to a permitting company and a structural engineer. He has also recommended contractors who he has worked with that he knows will be a good fit for us. We feel that Gabe and Pacific Home Source is our first call if we need anything moving forward with our major remodel. We are excited about seeing our plans come to life! > > Pacific Home Source, and owner Gabe Spruell, are wonderful to work with. Gabe is readily available by phone. Even though the company is growing and busy, Gabe made us feel like we were his most important clients. We would highly recommend Pacific Home Source. **★★★★★ — Dee Waterbury Robbins, Nov. 2021** > I have been working with Pacific Home Source for along time. I always find them courteous > and helpful in completing my task in a very timely manner and and a t a very reasonable cost, **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Dee! It really means a lot to us. > Gabe **★★★★★ — Sam, Sept. 2021** > Fast, courteous and professional. > They usually work on much larger projects, but easily switched gears to help me with my master bedroom remodel. > Gave me recommendations and helped answer all my questions about the process along the way. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thanks Sam! It was an absolute pleasure working with you and glad it all worked out so well. Thanks again! Gabe **★★★★★ — Kerry, July 2021** > Gabe Spruell and his highly qualified team of associates did an outstanding job designing our dream mountain home. We discussed the basic layout and were limited to very specific setbacks and they created the perfect plan for our property. The attention to detail and the flow and layout of the design suits our family living style perfectly. Pacific Home Source LLC was efficient, reasonably priced and great at communicating. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a very effective architectural team. **★★★★★ — Adam, June 2021** > Gabe took the concept drawings I’d made and transformed them into an amazing and detailed plan. We can’t say enough about the creativity, thoroughness, and vision that Gabe put into our equestrian barn project. > > Adam L. - Buckley WA **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Adam it was a pleasure working with you too. The cupola will be a great addition on your barn and so cool you found the same one we modeled. The horses were a nice touch to! Can't wait to come out and check it out in person ;) **★★★★★ — Jason Calhoun, May 2021** > We worked with Gabe to draft a design for a covered deck with a stone fireplace for our cabin in the mountains with high-level snow-pack requirements. He made the process easy and he was a pleasure to work with. Unfortunately due to the winter snow, we weren't able to file for our permit until about 8 months after the plans were completed. During that time, the State updated building requirements enough that we had to go back to Gabe and ask him to update the plans. Even though he had a full workload, he was so kind to fit us into his schedule and make the updates quickly. We are grateful for his expertise, help and partnership. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thanks Jason! What a great place to relax after a day in the snow. :) **★★★★★ — Deanna Page, March 2021** > We had an amazing experience with Pacific Home Source designing our dream house. Gabe and Baa guided us through each design phase with grace, consideration and patience, even through a couple redesigns on our part. The end result was a home plan that easily passed through permitting and was built in only 10 months. What we have today is a direct result of Pacific Home Source's expertise and client service. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you so much for your kind words. Your house is absolutely Beautiful! > Can't wait to get some photos. :) **★★★★★ — Ivey West, Feb. 2021** > Absolutely dependable and highly skilled. Gabe helped with a complicated house permitting issue and solved the problem. First rate work drawing up my house plans, helping me coordinate with a licensed engineer, and all at a very reasonable price. Five stars, for sure. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Ivey! What a pleasure working with you too! **★★★★★ — Christian Clemmensen, Jan. 2021** > Home building and renovation projects are always filled with delay, miscommunication, and oddball characters, but Gabe makes the design part of the process a welcome breeze. He was remarkably helpful and responsive as our custom Port Orchard home project "evolved" over three years. His efficiency, expertise, and courtesy are great; just as importantly, he's a genuinely good guy. Highly recommended! **★★★★★ — Brent & Jodi Bigler, Jan. 2021** > Gabe and the team did a great job designing our Hood Canal summer cabin. We have a small narrow lot with lots of elevation, a difficult design task! Gabe came up with lots of really cool imaginative ideas. Would definitely recommend Pacific Home Source to any and all friends and family. **★★★★★ — Garage, Jan. 2021** > Excellent work and design of a new garage. Really customized well just for my needs! Gabe and team were responsive to inquiries and adjustments needed to my design. Thanks again all and I will not hesitate to call you for future needs. **★★★★★ — Gustavo Cueva, Jan. 2021** > Gabe and Baa were very professional, responsive, and best of all, completed all the work on time and exceeded my quality and creative expectations. Having worked with other architects in the area with mixed results, I would highly recommend Pacific Home Source for any design project, large or small. I will certainly use them for any future project. **★★★★★ — esloan2, Oct. 2020** > I really couldn't be happier with the services that Gabe provided. No surprises and delivered a great product... definitely recommend working with Pacific Home Source. **★★★★★ — aarondoll, July 2020** > Gabe was great to work with on our custom A Frame cabin. Even when complications came up once we started construction, he worked quickly to problem solve an issue that was not his fault and keep our project moving forward. He took the time to understand our needs and designed exactly what we were looking for! We will definitely work with him again in the future! **★★★★★ — Rainier Plank, July 2020** > Gabe and his team did a great job with our remodel. His vision and design detail were just what we needed and helped us save money on our project. **★★★★★ — Kristen Costin, June 2020** > Gabe and his team were attentive to our interests and always kind and professional. Our reno was complicated and intricate. Thanks to his many industry relationships and his talents we moved relatively quickly through the design phase resulting in the design we wanted. We would absolutely work with Gabe and his team again. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Kristen for the kind words. Can't wait to get some pictures! **★★★★★ — Chris Burk, May 2020** > Unbelievable job designing our home! I came to Gabe with a design in mind and he put it to paper exactly how i drew it up.. Will definitely recommend to anyone looking at building:) **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thanks Chris! it was a pleasure working with you to. > > Cant wait to see you home in real life. **★★★★★ — JP Tammen, Dec. 2019** > After abandoning our plans for a 2nd story addition on our old waterfront home near Silverdale, Washington, we decided to try again and hired Pacific Home Source. It had been 11 years since our first attempt. Trusting Gabe and his wonderful staff, we worked and worked to design an addition that could be done within our budget and within our county's very strict guidelines. I'm pleased to say that our project was just permitted. We are so excited get going on it. We recommend highly, Pacific Home Source. Plan to hire them again. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you JP! Can't wait to see you home come back to life the way it was intended. :) **★★★★★ — Flo Williams, Dec. 2019** > I came to Gabe with room measurements, 10' by 10' , 12'by 12', 36" doorway openings. > windows etc all the things that go into building a smaller home for our aging comfortabley > in place. > He took these dimensions and designed a single story house draft. Which he presented to us, for our approval and from there we designed porches, raised roofs. ramps,windows,a > pantry and two bathrooms one with a featured window over the tub for a view of the woods. > > Working with Gabe was a pleasure, he listens , and offers creative ideas and suggestions to improve and make your home comfortable and suited to your needs and desires from elaborate to the simple home. > > I would chose Paciific Home Source anyday **★★★★★ — Van Edwards, Dec. 2019** > Gabe is really great to work with. He took our ideas and turned them into our ideal home plans. He had excellent suggestions that we wouldn't have thought of and got the project done quickly and for a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for design work. **★★★★★ — HU-206002557, Nov. 2019** > I Highly recommend Pacific Home Source LLC. They helped me with my project (addition to the old house), they make the blueprints for me, at affordable price and super friendly customer service. **★★★★★ — HU-140895441, Nov. 2019** > Gabe at Pacific Home Source came highly recommended! Upon my first meeting with Gabe, I described the home addition I wanted, and I felt 100% heard! Gabe asked clarifying questions, then demonstrated a complete understanding of my vision. He created amazing drawings in an expeditious fashion. I recommend Gabe with 100% confidence that you’ll be happy with the results. **★★★★★ — Jess Taylor, Oct. 2019** > Gabe's work is amazing and he is a true pleasure to work with! We have had nothing but an all around, wonderful experience. He is diligent on understanding what we wanted and helped us improve on our design with his expertise and input. He is my 'go-to' on designs in the future. > Thank you for all of your hard work! **★★★★★ — Kleven Homes, Inc., Jan. 2019** > I've worked with Gabe at Pacific Home Source for years. This project, however, has taken extra attention to detail. He always seems to bring a few ideas to the table that no one else has thought about. His professionalism with our customer, engineer, myself and everyone that is involved in the project has been outstanding. I look forward to working on many more projects together. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you so much for your words, Kelly. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We look forward to working with you again. **★★★★ — Tracy, Jan. 2019** > We had hired another company to work on our project that proved to be not as fruitful as we wanted and the communication was frustrating. After hiring Gabe and his team, we had a great experience, both from the communication end of things as well as with the execution of our project plans. in addition, Pacific Home Source seems to be competitively priced, so that was a great bonus as well. Thank you Gabe! **★★★★★ — Brianna Meade, Jan. 2019** > Gabe & his team helped us design the perfect custom home plans for our family. They were so helpful in taking our inspiration design & ideas to create the home we had envisioned with our goal of keeping them cost-friendly. Any changes/redlines were done promptly as well! My favorite part was the 3d viewer of the home so you could literally walk through your home, so appreciated for a visual person! Also, the renderings are a bonus to get! Thank you Pacific Home Source for taking care of us! **★★★★★ — Luke, Dec. 2018** > Gabe and his team did a wonderful job. The engineering background that Gabe brought to the table enabled us to have meaningful design conversations. I would highly recommend considering Pacific Home Source LLC for your next project. **★★★★★ — Kim Macrae, Dec. 2018** > Working with Gabe was an absolute joy. He was very professional, easy to work with, gave great design ideas and always available by phone and in person. I would highly recommend him to anyone. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Kim! Can't wait to come by and see your progress! **★★★★★ — CW Mott, Dec. 2018** > Drawings as we continue toward application have been excellent. Through the vagaries and opaque process of permitting, Gabe has been a consistent positive advocate with deeper knowledge and enthusiasm than even I seem to maintain. In addition, he has helped develop further resources for quality materials and technical review that I would not have discovered without his guidance. Finally, I like working with Gabe. Response is immediate and solutions are always within sight. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you for the great review! We cant wait to see your project come to life! I have always wanted a client of mine to use the timber trusses and cant wait to see them in person. Your project will be great for my portfolio. Thanks again for letting us be a part of it. **★★★★★ — SUNNYHILL Soma, Oct. 2018** > I was referred to Gabe by my friends in the area and over the past 18 months or so I have come to truly value the professionalism and expertise displayed by him. > Designing a custom home is a pretty challenging task and requires frequently extensive conversation and adjustment. Gabe is always willing to share his insights and is extremely patient as you work thru, often with him on the phone and just as often as you share umpteen images and ideas till you have what you hope will be a terrific future home. > Gabe is very very popular but is always willing to give you the time and attention you need in spite of his very busy schedule. **★★★★ — J Thomas, Sept. 2018** > Gabe was great with his communication and his quality of work. I plan to use him again for future projects. **★★★★★ — HU-737593689, Aug. 2018** > Gabe Spruell at Pacific Home Source saved the day for my family! We had a predicament and he came highly recommended. Gabe assisted us with our house plans and created the perfect layout for our family needs. He created our plans in a timely manner and he was a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend this buisiness! **★★★★★ — D C Andersen, June 2018** > Gabe, assured me he would design anything I wanted, and would not be satisfied until I was. > I am very satisfied. Thank you PHS **★★★★★ — Susan E, June 2018** > Gabe did a great job helping us finalize the design of our home. He offered several suggestions that added to the aesthetics of our design. > He was very easy to reach when we had questions--if he didn't answer, he got back to us the same day. **★★★★★ — jovialpeon, April 2018** > I had created a home design using SketchUp and needed them to be converted into submittable plans. Pacific Home Source was not only able to perform this service, but also helped out with construction and design insights that simplified the overall project. Very easy to work with and got my designs ready for approval in a short time. Would definitely use them again for architectural services. **★ — Cheryl Clay, Dec. 2017** > I paid Gabe a deposit in December 2018 for his services in obtaining a building permit for our main home and ADU. By February 2019, we still did not have a completed package to submit to Pierce County. Excuses were plenty: waiting on planner (planner said not true), waiting on engineer (engineer said not true), calls were left unanswered and emails mentioned attachments with nothing attached. It became obvious that he bit off more than he could chew. Come March 2019, I had to hire someone else who was able to get us permitted in 2 weeks. I high-fived the county planner thru the phone and everyone and their mother who had hands on this project screamed with glee. The last time I was able to reach Gabe was September 2019 via email in which he agreed to send a refund after admitting, "I saw online that you had hired someone else to complete the design." Well, Gabe you conveniently fell of the face of the Earth again and decided to keep our money anyway because no check arrived in my mailbox. My address has not changed should you decide to be a decent person and refund our deposit. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > As you know we strive to make our clients happy. Sometimes it's just impossible. We wish you only the best in your ventures through life and apologize that we could not help in wrapping up plans from out of state that were just not specific to our standards here in Washington State. We did return you deposit and so we feel this is not warranted. **★★★★ — Alex Stillman, Nov. 2017** > My husband and I hired Gabe to develop plans for a 1100 sq/ft, second story addition to our house. Throughout the entire process (estimate to receiving the plans), Gabe has been a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and personable. Whenever a questions/concern/adjustment came up, Gabe was very prompt in addressing the issue and providing an updated housing plan. He even called the City for us when a question arose from a contractor regarding the feasibility of permitting the project. There were a few times during our project that I wish Gabe had been more outspoken in suggesting/presenting options for the design of our remodel (i.e. offering us different window sizes/location) however, when we requested an alternative design, Gabe provided us with options and insight. Gabe communicated clearly and concisely throughout our project. Ae are very pleased with the services that he provided and would recommend him to other in our community. **★★★★★ — mpriebeo, Nov. 2017** > Gabe completed our dream home plans and detached shop. He was always professional, helpful, and responsive. But besides that, the project is almost done and the home is stunning ! Everyone hired to work on the project and everyone who sees the home have nothing but compliments for the work Gabe at Pacific Home Source has completed for us. > > I️ would Definitely recommend Gabe with Pacific Home Source to help you plan you dream home! **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > I can't wait to take some pictures! Your Beautiful house and shop was definitely one of my favorites. It's been a pleasure working with you two too! Thank you! **★★★★★ — Dave Jennings, Nov. 2017** > I have used Gabe on many occasions and he is awesome!! The best!!! I would never use anyone else. As a builder I have had to work off other plan (Some very bad work out there) and I can say working off Gabe's plans is fantastic!! **★★★★★ — Mark Snavely, Aug. 2017** > Working with Pacific Home Source on the design of our home was a wonderful experience. Gabe Spruell was our second designer; we had fired the first one for being behind schedule and way over budget. In contrast to our first experience, Gabe was very responsive and worked quickly and for a reasonable price. > Because we had been working on the house for a while, we basically knew what we wanted. Even so, Gabe was very creative and came up with several new design elements that we incorporated. As we worked on the design, Gabe made many useful suggestions and gave us valuable advice on what would and would not work from a design perspective. He was engaged, flexible, and a pleasure to work with. Even though we hired him during a very busy period, he was able to turn drafts around quickly, meet with us when necessary, and keep us on our accelerated timeline. After his drawings were complete, his previous experience with structural engineering was extremely valuable, as the engineering firm accepted his design with no major modifications. > We would not hesitate to work with Gabe again and we recommend Pacific Home Source very highly. **★★★★★ — Tim F, Feb. 2017** > I hired Pacific Home Source on a referral for a quick turn around. Gabe helped me with some calculations to size the appropriate beam for a small renovation. They delivered as expected. Gabe is a fantastic, thoughtful resource with many creative ideas. He really knows his stuff. I'd work with them on future projects. **★★★★★ — sillaj, Dec. 2016** > Very professional and customer oriented. Pacific Home Source has been a pleasure to work with and works with their client to design a home fit for purpose. We are pleased with the final home design and appreciate the link to the engineering team. PHS is a true professional home designer. **★★★★★ — Elevation Home Designs, Dec. 2016** > I have worked with Gabe on a number of jobs. He is very intelligent, has a great eye for design and keeps costs in mind while designing the house. You will not go wrong with hiring Gabe! He is one of the most honest and trustworthy men I know. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Jared. I always enjoy working with you too. Thank you for the kind words. I look forward to working with you on many more projects to come. **★★★★★ — danellfk, Nov. 2016** > We found ourselves in desperate need of a designer and contractor after we lost our home to a fire. We were having a lot of trouble with the current company we had been working with. We had to release everyone we were working with at the time, and finally found an amazing opportunity to work with John Spruell. John took this tragic experience and make it a blessing. He was able to take our simple home and with small design elements (with little extra cost) made it truly special without compromising the integrity of the home. He was extremely professional, thorough, knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. Pacific Home Source and Axis Elite Contracting will for ever be my go to and recommendation! **★★★★★ — coreyrasmussen44, Nov. 2016** > This is the 4th different project that I have hired a designer to draft plans, and hands down Pacific Home Source was the Best!!! > Gabe is very detailed, creative, and has great follow through! **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Corey! What a transformation it will be. I'm really excited to see how it turns out and can't wait to get some before and after photos. Thanks again for your business and kind words **★★★★★ — schaefer\_bob\_diana, Oct. 2016** > Our contractor recommended Gabe. We had already drawn up some plans for our new home that we took to Gabe for suggestions and all the professional plans needed to turn into the building department. He helped turn our great room into a show piece with a cathedral ceiling. His prices were reasonable and he was easy to work with. He provided quick turn around time on revisions and phone calls. Thank you Gabe. > We can't wait for our house to be built. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you two! It was nice working with you too. Can't wait to come take photos of your finished home **★★★★★ — Joseph Hellstern, Oct. 2016** > I am a builder for over 35 years, i could not have done this project with out Gabe. The county over the years have gotten nearly impossible to deal with. Gabe and his team helped me get my project through the county endless read tape. > > Thanks Gabe > > Joe **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Joe! I had a great time working with you on your wonderful projects. > Cant wait to check out the progress! **★★★★★ — Teresa Lewis, Oct. 2016** > We have used Gabe on several projects. He is very easy to work with and his knowledge and professionalism is fantastic. He always exceeds our expectations! **★★★★★ — Avant Garde Wood Floors, Oct. 2016** > Gabe did a great job designing our home! He offered a good level of service and communication at a very competitive rate. Thanks Pacific Home Source for your service and excellence! **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Shad! I helped but what you have created is a true work of art. I am glad to have a role in your project. Thank you, Gabe **★★★★★ — Cathy K, Aug. 2016** > It was very good working with Gabe. I had a floor plan drawn out for a new construction and and he drafted it exactly the way I wanted it. He was very patient and accommodating as we went through several rounds of revisions to get all the details worked out and just right. He listened to my ideas and really understood what I was going for and brought it to life. He contributed some great ideas to the project and I was very happy with the overall experience. I was very pleased with the finished product. I would definitely hire him again if I did another project. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Cathy! I cant wait to get some photos of your house on here **★★★★★ — lafister, July 2016** > Gabe did a great job being enthusiastic, patient, professional, communicative and supportive throughout the design process. He didn't hold back his recommendations but also supported the homeowner's decisions that didn't incorporate a few of his ideas. His additional background in engineering and working with the county was very valuable. He provided great value and went the extra mile to give us much more than we had asked for. The resulting home is everything the homeowner wanted and is highly enjoyed and praised by family and friends. Thanks Gabe! **★★★★★ — Lana Romanets, March 2016** > We worked with Gabe and Sheldon, and they are prompt, communication is great and completely solution-oriented. They are amazing to work with and I would HIGHLY recommend Pacific Home Source LLC to anyone. Knowledgeable and understanding. Prices are very reasonable too. Very good about responding to e-mails and texts (my preferred methods of communication). Their energy and creative problem solving really make them fun to work with. Good service and good documentation. THANK YOU! **★★★★★ — hhbath, Feb. 2016** > We love our waterfront home, but it was missing a protected outdoor dining area. We are so happy we choose Gabe. He designed exactly what we were looking for. Gabe listened carefully, asked perceptive questions, and quickly comprehended what our vision was. Then he put it on paper! He also kept others involved in our project well informed in a timely manner (permitting, engineers, etc.). His recommendations were on target and reflected reliable, sound judgment skills. Gabe had no problem immediately adapting to changes we would drop on him. We will certainly be using Gabe again for any future projects. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > And what a beautiful home you have! This is a very exciting project that I can't wait to see come together. Thank you for letting us be a part of your new addition. **★★★★★ — Samantha Brendible, Feb. 2016** > Gabe did an outstanding job designing our remodel. His attention to detail and thoroughness was especially appreciated throughout the permit process with the City of Seattle. Gabe handled the few additional requirements of the City with speed and integrity. > Pacific Home Source was a great company to work with and would be a great asset to any project. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you for the kind words. I look forward to the next project and can't wait to come out to take some photos **★★★★★ — laelitalaga, Sept. 2015** > Pacific Home Source LLC is the real DEAL. Had Gabe come out and drafted a plan for my home rehab / garage to convert to a 4th bedroom with bathroom and rec room. When I went to Pierce County to submit my plans one of the building reps saw Pacific Home Source LLC's logo on my plans and was like "oh yeah those guys are good and they know what to do". They needed more information and i call Gabe up and he went out of his way to draft up a letter with some calculation for my windows that i replaced on my window permits. Guess what!!! Got my permits approved!!! Planning on working with Pacific HomeSource LLC for a long time!!! **★★★★★ — Ardent Design & Building Co. LLC, Sept. 2015** > As you can see I gave Gabe with Pacific Home Source 5 stars and if it would have been 6 I would have done that just as easily. > In an industry where a return phone call is a rarity it was nice to just start there. > Gabe provided me with not just a set of drawings/plans but also helped with cost saving ideas that have been received by my clients with great appreciation. > The knowledge he has for his trade and concern for time frame has not gone unnoticed. > Most of all Gabe's professional but pleasant attitude is what puts him at the top of my list. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Ardent Design & Building Company. I can't wait for the next one to come up. **★★★★★ — andrew ritting, Sept. 2015** > Gabe helped us come up with a great design for our new house. His knowledge helped us save significant construction cost yet meet our goals and objectives. He helped our engineers and land use experts put together a package that we are confident will meet the approval of city regulators. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thanks Andrew! I can't to see your dream home come to reality **★★★★ — sburkeyhome, Aug. 2015** > We entrusted Gabe to draw the plans for our new home and we are very pleased with his work. We are now building our home and continue to daily enjoy seeing our dream come to life! > > Gabe provided a clear scope of work and very reasonable project pricing. He spent hours listening to our thoughts and looking at what we thought we wanted and making recommendations that fit with our design ideas. And then he added some fun "surprises" that we decided to incorporate into the plans and we are very happy we did. He was kindly accommodating in allowing us to make changes throughout. He met our agreed deadlines for project deliverables. > > Gabe's background in building construction and former employment with an engineering firm equips him to bring important construction considerations to your plans resulting in cost effeciencies. He helped us understand how the home would be constructed and the best way to maximally use the construction materials we would be purchasing. Also of significance, we passed the full review with the county and were issued our building permit on the first review! > > Thank you Gabe for more than fulfilling your end of our agreement and producing the plans for our new home. We are very satisfied customers! **★★★★★ — hundrup, Aug. 2015** > Gabe was recommended to us (my wife and I) by a contractor to draw up the plans for our house to be built on an empty view lot. Gabe, my wife and I, and our builder spent, several sessions going through the design and redesign of the house. We had a first set of plans that we really liked, but unfortunately, not connected to Gabe, we had been provided inaccurate measurements for the lot. When we laid out the plans on the lot, they did not optimize the water. Gabe then volunteered to come out to the lot and we got accurate measurements along with a better fit for house. Gabe then drew up a second set of plans and we are thrilled with his work. Gabe provided us with numerous ideas to consider, but never pushed any particular idea. He listened to us and executed exactly what we desired. We are very pleased and will use him again in the future if the need arises. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you for the kind review! What a pleasure it was working with you two and I cant wait to see your build become reality. Thanks for your review. What a beautiful backdrop for the perfect house. Cant wait to get some photos. **★★★★★ — Keola Pang-Ching, Aug. 2015** > We used Pacific Home Source for our new home plans. From our initial sketched concept, Gabe provided personal attention working with us to finalize our floor plans. He listened to our needs and provided excellent feedback and cost saving options to get the best value for us. Pacific Home Source completed our plans timely and very flexible on last minute changes we needed. We're happy to recommend his company to anyone with large or small needs. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you on your special place. I love how it turned out Dont be a stranger and check in ever once in a while. P.S. thank you for the pictures, Your place looks so inviting, I love it! **★★★★★ — summit\_pub, June 2015** > I have hired Gabe for two professional jobs and one personal. Each time he has met or exceeded my expectations. He is always fair, professional, and a pleasure to work with. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Shawn! I appreciate your business and look forward to helping you out in the future. **★★★★★ — Trisha Airington, May 2015** > We came to Gabe with some very specific requirements for our house plan. He paid close attention to our wants and needs and came up with a great plan for us in a very timely manner. We only needed one revision for minor changes and we are very happy with our final plans. We have already and will again recommend Pacific Home Source to a friend. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thanks you two! I cant wait to see you home getting under way. **★★★★★ — Cartwright Group LLC, March 2015** > Gabe did a great job designing a new layout for my renovation project. He was fast and suggested a number of ways to save cost. I will definitely work with him again! **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Michael, I look forward to seeing your place really come to life. **★★★★★ — review11, Dec. 2014** > We used Pacific Home Source for helping us get permitting on a garage we are planning to build. They did drafting and structural engineering for our foundation that did not come with our steel building plans. They were extremely efficient, quick and thorough. Would recommend them readily to anyone needing similar services. Very informed! **★★★★★ — hclark8414, Nov. 2014** > We hired Pacific Homes Source because we needed a structural engineer to design the new plans for our multi deck replacement at our condominium complex. This company facilitated the whole process and gave us our plans on time. We were able to take the plans to the permitting department and get a permit approved from the plans Pacific Home Source gave us. They were very pleasant to deal with and I would recommend them to others. **★★★★★ — Terry A Nettles, Nov. 2014** > I am the structural engineer that Mr. Spruell often selects to perform required engineering services on residential and commercial projects that he is designing. > > Gabe is very energetic and hard working. He's often found visiting the job site to observe requirements, ongoing work, interact with the contractor(s) and owner(s) to keep the job moving smoothly. > > He has a good grasp of the current requirements of the building codes and is able to insert the most effective ways in his designs to meet those code requirements. He is construction cost conscious and works with the clients to achieve a creative and functional design trying his best to keep the reigns on the client's budget. > > Mr. Spruell has good CADD drafting skills and presents a clean and usable set of plans and specifications. He does appear to have good referrals for new work as he's constantly busy. He maintains a cheerful demeanor and good attitude during stressful time-crunch periods of the job(s). **★★★★★ — valerienixon, Nov. 2014** > We have used Gabe Spruell and Pacific Home Source to design and create all of our building plans for the last 4 years. We are very pleased with his ability to respond to our detailed requests, see our client's vision and translate all of it into working plans. The projects are always completed in a very timely manner. We would highly recommend Gabe and Pacific Home Source for any building plan needs. Dan Nixon, Choice Carpentry Phone: 253-851-2701 **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Dan and Choice Carpentry Crew! It's always a pleasure working with you guys too. I cant wait till the next one, what an amazing job you do. Thanks again! **★★★★★ — gl142, Nov. 2014** > Gabe did a great job on the plans and design for our house- The only thing better than his design and plan ideas, was his attitude and willingness to help and answer all of our questions. He did everything in a timely manner and was very professional. I would highly recommend Gabe to anyone who wants an honest, hard worker, who does everything the way it should be done. **★★★★★ — heathertaj, Oct. 2014** > We worked with Gabe on the plans for a rebuild of our house. He was able to provide us with everything we needed to make our permitting with the county easy. We really appreciated his knowledge and ability to answer question and provide guidance for this process. We look forward to working with him again on future projects! **★★★★★ — Troy Rideb, Oct. 2014** > Gabe has been excellent to work with on the drafting that he has done for our firm. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a good architectural designer. > > He is versed in CAD so that clients get a good perspective on what their product will look like. This is very valuable in our industry because few people have the vision of the final outcome. > > Gabe has also been very flexible in scheduling. This has made it easier for us to meet deadlines with our clients. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Troy for the kind words. I really appreciate working with you too and look forward to many more. **★★★★★ — Jenny, Aug. 2014** > I was recommended to Pacific Home Source in the middle of my bigger than expected remodel. I needed my plans done in in a timely fashion and had deadlines. Gabe was so helpful and easy to work with. We worked through all my ideas and I felt like he really listened to what I wanted. I have an old house and wanted the old portion to tie together with the new portion of the house seamlessly. He did a great job! I am very happy with the caliber of service, professionalism and expertise we received! I highly recommend this company to help you plan your home! **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Your house turned out beautiful. I'm glad I was able to be part of your project. Thank you **★★★★★ — bgeloneck, July 2014** > Thanks for your wonderful design that captured the essence of my "dream house" on Stretch Island. It boasts a spectacular frontal view of Case Inlet, including Fair Harbor Marina. I am greatly appreciative of your patience and flexibility, particularly concerning changes that arose after the initial design phase. Although the building site was challenging due to its size and zoning limitations, the finished product--a simple and reasonably spacious beach house--captured my needs and desires, thanks to your focus. You offer an extremely fine service for a very fair price and as you realize, I've recommended you to several friends. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Bill for the great comments. I cant wait to come out and take some photos of your place. **★★★★★ — bandrews3830, July 2014** > Gabe at Pacific Home Source was professional, informative and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that our project design went off without a hitch. He provided advise and design ideas to make sure that our "wish list" made it into the final product with an absolutely beautiful result. Plans were approved in record time due to his extra effort in working personally with the county to answer questions and provide additional documentation. I give him my highest recommendation. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Barb for the outstanding review. I cant wait to see more photos of your project as you progress. **★★★★★ — Cheri Bulpitt, July 2014** > Doing business with Pacific Home Source was just what we wanted. Gabe was referred to us by our home builder and it was a perfect match. He provided the drawings of our new home exactly the way we wanted them. He listened to what we said and made changes accordingly. I would highly recommend him. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you for the compliment Cheri, It was a real pleasure working with you and Steve on this one. I look forward to adding your pictures to my profile. Keep me updated as to your progress! **★★★★★ — matt\_face, May 2014** > Pacific Homes Source designed an a extension to my approximately 1000 foot Rambler. The extension added approximately 40% to the square footage of our home. There were special considerations as my mobility is challenged and considerations for future worsening of my mobility had to be considered. > > The extension Is to be a family room, large storage closet, and a future bathroom.We had some ideas of for the extension which were important to us and a couple of custom features we wanted included. Pacific Home Source worked quickly and was able to translate our ramblings of desires into a coherent and beautiful design. > > Pacific Home Source did an amazing job of designing a space that otherwise could have just been a flat box into a excellent custom design. Pacific Home Source's knowledge of local building codes was very useful in designing our extension. > > I cannot recommend enough Pacific home source for your project. **★★★★★ — rmeacham1974, May 2014** > Gabe at Pacific Home Source was referred to me by my engineer to design an addition on a fixer home that I purchased. Gabe was immediately responsive to my needs and set an appointment to meet at the site in the first week. Upon meeting with Gabe, I was impressed by his detail and knowledge of the most efficient design for cost savings as well as appeal. In my many years of remodeling and flipping homes, it has always been rare to find a knowledgeable and energetic designer and Gabe is exactly that. I plan on continuing our relationship into future projects and highly recommend him for his communication, attention to detail, accountability, and analysis regarding construction cost savings. **★★★★★ — dbrondstetter, May 2014** > We added a pretty substantial addition to our house and hired Gabe at Pacific Home Source to draw up the plans and submit them for permits. We had a good idea of how we wanted the house to look, but needed help refining that concept and laying out the addition within the confines of our budget and a tight setback. > > Gabe did a great job in laying out the addition and making it flow properly. Although we aren't done with the construction and I'm handling a lot of it myself on nights and weekends, we are already getting a lot of compliments on how great it looks. Gabe is a hands on guy who worked with us to make sure we could have the things we wanted in our new addition. I highly recommend Gabe based on our experience. > > If you're going to General Contract your project yourself, Gabe knows a lot of great sub contractors that he can introduce you to as well, which can be a huge help if you are framing a house or big addition. **★★★★★ — pattyjl, May 2014** > Gabe has been a professional from the start. He is very good at taking your ideas and bringing them to life. He is extremely dependable, very good at keeping in touch and being available for questions. Everyone at Pacific Home Source is very knowledgable and helpful. I really appreciate their flexibility. **★★★★★ — kgrossmann, May 2014** > Gabe at Pacific Home Source was a great help to us in designing our remodel. He was very proficient in taking the ideas we had for our new floor plan and making them a reality. Great price and flexible on plan changes. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thanks Keith, your house if going to be beautiful! I managed to take a few construction pics when I was out there. This is definitely one of my largest renovation / addition. A whole third floor and reworking of the main and lower floors! I cant wait to see it once complete. **★★★★ — sursumcorda, May 2014** > Gabe and crew were competent and courteous in all the work they did for me, which included design, permitting and construction. They were a pleasure to work with. **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Carol and Ben, I love the way you decorated your yurt! **★★★★ — roydun, May 2014** > I needed an architect to complete the rough design I had. The architect was not shy in offering design opinions and offered alternate design solutions. Easy going and great listener. We worked well together. > > Can't wait till the project breaks ground and things start materializing. **★★★★★ — jtcurry, May 2014** > Gabe is a consummate professional. It is a pleasure to work with someone who understands. An expert without over-thinking it. Simple, straight-forward, in-touch with trends, conservative, forward-thinking, great taste; these are just a few of the things that come to mind after working with Pacific Home Source. **★★★★★ — cwinger, May 2014** > Gabe of Pacific Home Source designed and built our new house with great care and consideration. He is open to suggestions and has great creative ideas. He has boundless knowledge of structural necessities and is happy to research and ask for help from others. I would not hesitate to recommend him for designing and/or building any structure but especially a beautiful, creative new home. **★★★★★ — ericortwein, May 2014** > Gabe brings a huge wealth of knowledge and has highly experienced sub contractors in his arsenal. He is prompt and fair, consider him for your next project!!!!!! > > > Eric O **★★★★★ — Dianna Hendricks, May 2014** > I definitely recommend Pacific Home Source! They met all of our deadlines and actually saw us through the ENTIRE permitting process, picking up the slack some of our other contractors left behind. Very reasonably priced, and we would refer anyone to use them. Thank you so much! **Comment from Pacific Home Source LLC:** > Thank you Dianna for the kind words. I hope that your project is going smoothly. Keep me posted on the progress. **★★★★★ — Douglas Stanley, May 2014** > Sketched up some ideas for our future home and got exactly what we were looking for. The drawings turned out great. Gabe was very easy to work with and supportive of all our ideas and little changes to make this our perfect forever home.. I would highly recommend him. ## Selected projects - [North End Custom Hillside](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-end-custom-hillside-pj-vj~7852092) - Location: Tacoma, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: This striking Northwest Modern residence is perched on a challenging hillside lot overlooking Commencement Bay in Tacoma. One of the defining features of the project was the extensive foundation and retaining wall system required to transform a steep, difficult site into a buildable homesite capable of supporting a three-level custom residence. Through innovative engineering and substantial concrete construction, the design team created a unique garage level positioned below the main living spac… - [Contemporary Coastal Living on Hood Canal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-coastal-living-on-hood-canal-pj-vj~7695103) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: This waterfront project began as a proposed remodel of an existing home located along the Hood Canal in Kitsap County. Due to shoreline limitations, site constraints, and the proximity to the water, the homeowners ultimately decided to pursue a replacement residence that could better maximize the property while remaining within the existing footprint. Pacific Home Source worked closely with the homeowners throughout the design process to develop a more functional layout, improve the overall flow… - [Gig Harbor Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gig-harbor-traditional-pj-vj~7848923) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This custom traditional residence was designed to combine timeless architectural character with the scale and functionality of a modern luxury home. Located in Gig Harbor, the project emphasizes detailed craftsmanship throughout, including exposed timber trusses, custom stonework, layered rooflines, and carefully integrated exterior detailing that give the home a warm and established presence. Pacific Home Source worked closely with the homeowners and project team to develop a design that balanc… - [Pacific Northwest Boathouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-northwest-boathouse-pj-vj~7848685) - Location: Vaughn, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: This Pacific Northwest boathouse rebuild was designed to embrace waterfront living while overcoming the unique challenges of building directly along the shoreline. Due to the site’s proximity to the water, the project required careful planning, specialized foundation work, and coordination throughout construction to ensure the structure could be rebuilt safely and efficiently within a constrained coastal environment. The homeowners had a strong vision for a modern Pacific Northwest aesthetic, co… - [Pacific Northwest Heritage Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-northwest-heritage-home-pj-vj~7848925) - Location: Gig Harbor, WA - Photos: 5 - Description: This custom traditional home was designed with a strong focus on sustainability, longevity, and creating a warm gathering space for a growing family. The project blends timeless Pacific Northwest architecture with environmentally conscious design choices, including the use of reclaimed wood elements, natural materials, and durable finishes selected to age beautifully over time. Large covered outdoor spaces, exposed timber detailing, and expansive family-oriented living areas were carefully integ… - [Recent Builds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/recent-builds-pj-vj~7848324) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Renderings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renderings-pj-vj~7850407) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 51 - Description: Renderings is a collection of custom residential concepts featuring a variety of both realistic and vector-style architectural renderings, with vector renderings commonly used during the early concept planning and design development process. From modern Pacific Northwest homes to timeless craftsman exteriors and warm contemporary interiors, each visualization is designed to help homeowners clearly experience the look, feel, and functionality of a space before construction begins. These rendering… - [PNW Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pnw-modern-pj-vj~7307067) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: This contemporary custom home was designed to emphasize clean architectural lines, expansive natural light, and a strong connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. Large floor-to-ceiling windows, elevated outdoor decks, and carefully balanced exterior materials help create a modern aesthetic while still feeling warm and livable within the surrounding Pacific Northwest landscape. The homeowners played a significant role throughout the design process, working closely with Pacific Hom… - [Harbor Vantage - Merry Wood Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harbor-vantage-merry-wood-manor-pj-vj~7118754) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 13 - Description: Harbor Vantage at Merry Wood Manor was thoughtfully designed to blend timeless Northwest architecture with modern family living. From the moment you arrive, the home balances warmth, scale, and craftsmanship through natural textures, dramatic rooflines, and inviting outdoor spaces that feel connected to the surrounding landscape. Inside, the home was carefully tailored around the homeowners’ vision and lifestyle, creating spaces that feel both elevated and comfortable for everyday living. Expans… - [Heartwood A Frame](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heartwood-a-frame-pj-vj~6699345) - Location: Packwood, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: Heartwood is a thoughtfully designed A-frame retreat created to blend modern comfort with the warmth and simplicity of cabin living. Nestled among the trees, this project was designed to feel connected to nature while still offering the functionality and openness needed for gathering, relaxing, and escaping everyday life. The exterior combines classic A-frame architecture with contemporary Northwest styling. Dark siding, exposed wood accents, and expansive glazing create a bold yet welcoming pre… - [Edgewood Full Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edgewood-full-remodel-pj-vj~6797862) - Location: Edgewood, WA - Photos: 18 - Description: The Edgewood Full Property Transformation was designed to completely reimagine this estate property into a modern Northwest retreat focused on comfort, entertaining, and timeless design. This full-scale renovation blends clean architectural lines with warm natural finishes, creating a home that feels both elevated and inviting. From the expansive covered outdoor living pavilion to the thoughtfully designed interior spaces, every detail was carefully considered to enhance everyday living and conn… - [Eagles Landing ~ Custom Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eagles-landing--custom-craftsman-pj-vj~2642142) - Location: Fox Island, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: Eagles Landing is a custom waterfront craftsman home designed to embrace Pacific Northwest living through expansive views, warm natural materials, and inviting indoor-outdoor spaces. From the soaring great room windows to the oversized covered deck overlooking the water, every space was thoughtfully designed to maximize light, comfort, and connection to the surrounding landscape. This home blends timeless craftsman architecture with modern livability, featuring open gathering spaces, detailed wo… - [Merryweather ~ Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/merryweather--custom-home-pj-vj~1649896) - Location: Tacoma, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: Merryweather Custom Home was designed to bring timeless craftsman architecture together with modern family living. This home features welcoming curb appeal, clean architectural lines, and warm interior finishes that create a comfortable and functional everyday space. From the inviting front porch to the open-concept kitchen and living areas, the design was focused on creating a home that feels both practical and refined. The project emphasizes natural light, efficient use of space, and durable f… [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/pacific-home-source-llc-pfvwus-pf~1099570103) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1197473668.m3u8?s=619628c117cf5af042c426903a2b756ac8768580&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you prepare detailed permit-ready construction drawings?** Yes, we absolutely prepare detailed permit-ready construction drawings. Our Standard and Premium Set of Plans are designed for clarity and execution, providing your construction team with everything needed to move forward confidently. We ensure our plans are practical, builder-friendly, and meet all permitting requirements for your project. **Do you assist with permitting and code compliance?** Yes, we actively assist with permitting and code compliance. Our team streamlines the permit process by handling documentation and coordination to secure necessary approvals. We guide you from early feasibility through permitting, ensuring your project navigates regulations and complies with energy codes and local requirements, saving you time and hassle. **What types of residential buildings do you design?** We design a wide range of residential buildings, including custom homes, additions, remodels, ADUs, DADUs, garages, and houseplexes. Our expertise covers everything from modern urban infill and contemporary waterfront residences to timeless Craftsman homes and Pacific Northwest farmhouses. We tailor each design to your property, budget, and lifestyle. **Do you design custom home plans?** Absolutely, designing custom home plans is one of our core specialties. We work closely with you to create a home from the ground up, tailored precisely to your lifestyle, goals, and budget. Our focus is on thoughtful, buildable designs that balance quality, functionality, and aesthetics, guiding you from concept to final plans. **Do you design additions, garages, or accessory buildings?** Yes, we specialize in designing additions, garages, and various accessory buildings like ADUs and DADUs. Whether you're extending your living space, adding a new garage, or creating a guesthouse, we design solutions that are a natural extension of your home, improving flow and functionality while being practical to build. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Collaborations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/178304551/list/collaborations) — 36 ideas - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32765198/list/exteriors) — 21 ideas - [Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33276799/list/interiors) — 62 ideas - [Funishings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127046665/list/funishings) — 2 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119168623/list/kitchens) — 1 idea - [Great Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79287268/list/great-furniture) — 3 ideas - [Skrivanich Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78817068/list/skrivanich-residence) — 11 ideas - [Granzer Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78381813/list/granzer-residence) — 6 ideas - [Outdoor living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33277373/list/outdoor-living) — 7 ideas - [landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33277014/list/landscapes) — 8 ideas - [johngabe's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27048300/list/johngabe-s-ideas) — 11 ideas [See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/johngabe) ## Community Q&A **Q: 870 cottage floor plan** *(in Photo Questions)* is there a floor plan for this cottage that can be accessed? A: Hi there, send me an email and I can email you the floor plan. **Q: Is there a floor plan available for this small guest house?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the looks of it and seems like it would work great for an grandparent suite. A: This one in particular was an office or billiards room with bathroo. thw interior design can be easily modified. If your interested, send me your email address and I can forward you the plan view. Thank you! Gabe **Q: What is the exterior paint color and manufacture?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking for soft and warm grays. Thanks A: Hi Carla, I actually don't know the paint colors for this project. I will reach out to the builder to ask if they remember. **Q: vinyl siding???** *(in Other)* OK I know vinyl is cheap and there are other types of siding out there. My question is this... A contractor told me I need to remove my cedar boards to side the house, is this true???. Really trying to keep expenses down. He said it would be the right way, because of the windows, wouldn't line up right. How important is it to remove the original boards. I really dont want to. I may just paint the house anyone can tell me of a good exterior paint too? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks all. A: I agree with refurbishing what is already in place. While I suppose vinyl siding has gotten better over the years, I just feel it ages more quickly. Cleaning your walls and applying a new finish to existing material is usually the best and most cost effective way to go. I sided houses for a little over five years and think it would be a shame to cover up good materials, and existing craftsmanship of your home. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*