Local Carpenters Near Lake Stevens

“Choosing the right contractor is never easy, but hiring Steve and the N2 Design team was one of the best decisions we made as homeowners. From the very beginning, Steve took the time to truly listen and ask the right questions, making sure he fully understood our vision and goals from the start. We hired them for a large-scale renovation of our West Seattle home, a 700+ sq ft deck addition, exterior facelift, basement bedroom upgrade, and much more; they exceeded our expectations at every turn. Their craftsmanship is on another level. Every detail was accounted for, all work was up to code, and our structural engineer even noted that the precision Steve's team brought is rarely seen on residential projects. I also want to highlight a situation that really exemplifies Steve's expertise and foresight. While adding a window to the basement bedroom, Steve identified that adding excavation and concrete retaining wall work to the scope would save us significant time and money down the road if addressed now. He took the time to clearly explain the reasoning, walked us through our options, and presented honest tradeoffs so we could make an informed decision. While it did extend the timeline and increase the overall cost, it was ultimately the right call, and we're glad Steve had the knowledge and integrity to bring it to our attention rather than simply complete the original scope and move on. Communication was seamless throughout the entire project. Steve keeps you informed every step of the way with regular status updates, transparent cost breakdowns, and honest conversations about any changes to scope or budget. What stood out was his ability to really listen during those conversations. Steve asked thoughtful questions, took our constraints seriously, and never made us feel like changes were an inconvenience. He also worked effortlessly alongside our architect and structural engineer, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. What really sets N2 Design apart is their ability to anticipate problems before they arise and guide you toward decisions that serve your long-term interests. They identified gaps in our plans early, presented options, and delivered solutions that respected our budget without cutting corners on quality. As long as my wife and I remain in the Seattle area, Steve and N2 Design are the only team we will trust with our home, and we recommend them without hesitation.”

“Dave Mills: Man of Integrity / Experienced / Honest / Hard-worker / Man of his word / Ingenious / Helpful / Kind. Dave came to our rescue in the summer of 2019, replacing our studio flooring. The floor had been so badly water damaged from underneath, it was a hazard to walk on. Not only did he ingeniously and thoroughly replace that floor, subfloor and insulation, Dave added water resistant materials underneath all the flooring to prevent its occurrence again. THEN he reinstalled the carpet and underlay. Its been over 2y and no mildew or dampness to be found! Thank you Dave! Then just last month, Dave was willing to take on the task of our hazardous leaning fencepost, that separates our yard from our neighbors'. It may seem like a small job to some, but it was very important to us, being that our neighbors have small children who could be injured were it to fall. Dave once again came through and amazed us with his ingenuity: efficiently replacing the fencepost without taking down surrounding fence itself! Not only that, he replaced several weather-damaged cross pieces and solidly replaced a few missing fence caps. If that weren't enough...he offered to haul away an aging wooden structure and aided us in getting our "whole-house" exhaust fan running again. In these days of rushed and hard-to-find quality and knowledgeable help, Dave's character and can-do spirit shines in comparison to his peers. Thank you so much for your commitment to excellency and integrity, Dave!”

“Great firm. Responsible guys. Did our two story garage addition on time and without mistakes first time. They doing almost everything themselves. Looks like they like to bring best out of their knowledge and expensive tools ( Festool ). Will definitely recommend this guys for remodeling your house also.”