
About Us
Since 1991, Dovetail has been crafting fine residential projects throughout the Puget Sound with a hallmark of quality, sustainability, and a commitment to lasting relationships. Dovetail specializes in complex, bespoke, architectural gems with both a wood and metal shop to support custom designs.
Services Provided
Energy-Efficient Homes, Green Building, Historic Building Conservation, New Home Construction, Custom Homes, Custom Cabinets
Areas Served
Bainbridge Island, Ballard, Bellevue, Hunts Point, Indianola, Kingston, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Port Orchard, Seattle, Woodinville, Yarrow Point
Awards
Published in Tom Kundig's book "Works," Dwell, Metropolis Magazine, Gray Magazine, Seattle Magazine, and Seattle Times Pacific NW Homes. Awards include 2012 AIA Commendation Award for Tansu House, designed by Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig
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5 Reviews for Dovetail General Contractors

Rohleder Borges Architecture
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Colleague
Dovetail's attention to detail, and excellent craftsmanship made our design work shine, and our collaboration with them yielded fantastic results!
August 25, 2015

Quantum Windows & Doors
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Colleague
Dovetail General Contractors is comprised of a top notch team of construction professionals, and we at Quantum have had the pleasure of working with them for years on both residential and commercial projects. Their staff, from project managers to superintendents, are extremely friendly and talented. Seattle's finest architects consistently trust Dovetail to deliver their designs. Quantum sincerely awards them the highest recommendation.
May 28, 2015

Christina
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Client
Dovetail completely rebuilt our home in 2013. The crew was great and conscientious! Our neighbors loved them. They worked well with our specific owner requests and helped us to get the home we had hoped for. We really appreciated their skill and flexibility.
May 25, 2015

Jennifer B
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Client
In 2013 we hired Dovetail to do an extensive remodel of our mid-century home.
Dovetail impressed us during the bidding process by giving us just the right amount of detail to help us understand what it would take to bring the design to life, they presented the bid with a confidence that made us feel like we could trust them with our home and while the bid was one of the highest, it the most realistic.
Throughout the process we got to know everyone on the team from the framers and subs to our superintendent, they were all smart, conscientious and fun to work with. Our project manager was absolutely outstanding. Communication was flawless, we followed a detailed schedule so we knew what was happening daily and what to expect the following week. We always knew where we were in the budget and they were very open with their billing. Dovetail completed the job on time and on budget.
We had a beautiful design from Graham Baba Architects and Dovetail brought the drawings to life. Our home is more incredible that we could have imagined.
Dovetail has the expertise and experience to do the job right. We highly recommend Dovetail.
April 13, 2015

Ballard Cut owner
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Dovetail built our home in Seattle. This was the first time we ever built a home and it was a great experience. They helped us understand the cost implications of our choices and worked with us to get our pricing to our target budget prior to starting the project. Dovetail's spreadsheets and weekly updates, helped us track our budget to keep it on track. The admin part was great.....
The CREW - they were fabulous!!! We were able to come by the site almost every day for a status update and to tweak any changes or answer any questions. Their ability to communicate any issues as they arose, allowed us to make quick decisions, not losing any time to delays. AS a result they completed the project on time and within budget!!!!!!!!!
They used subcontractors that they have longstanding relationships with so they were able to execute the job in a timely and very professional manner. The quality of work was of the highest levels. Their cabinet shop did all of our cabinets and closets which is beautiful.
They had never worked with our architect, Prentiss, but they were able to execute to plan and work out any issues quickly and easily. WE had a very complicated house with tricky components that they executed very well.
Warranty - can't say enough about their after completion work. A couple of things have developed as a result of summer and winter expansions/contractions. I would make a call and they would be here to fix it at no charge within a day of the phone call. Their service is terrific!
I am including pictures of the house while it was under construction so you can see how they put some things together.
So if you want a company that does High quality, beautiful, on time and on budget work - call Dovetail!!!!




April 30, 2013
Comment from Dovetail General Contractors:
Donna,
Thank you so much for your kind words and review. It was a complete pleasure working with you. Your project was just the kind of challenge we love to sink our teeth into. As a side note, you mentioned that we had not worked with your architect before (Geoff Prentiss of Prentiss Architects). But to demonstrate just how small of an architecture/build world we live in, one of our current Project Managers actually worked at Prentiss Architects years ago. It’s always interesting how like-minded folks end up in the same circles even across a span of years. Thank you again for your review!
Thank you so much for your kind words and review. It was a complete pleasure working with you. Your project was just the kind of challenge we love to sink our teeth into. As a side note, you mentioned that we had not worked with your architect before (Geoff Prentiss of Prentiss Architects). But to demonstrate just how small of an architecture/build world we live in, one of our current Project Managers actually worked at Prentiss Architects years ago. It’s always interesting how like-minded folks end up in the same circles even across a span of years. Thank you again for your review!
57 Comments
Commented: What is the color of the walls of this shower?Hi there,
This is venetian plaster. It's a custom color created by the architects and the plaster artist. Hope that helps.
February 8, 2021
Commented: material on a ceilingHi there, the ceiling is actually cedar with a clear matte finish.
December 30, 2020
Commented: what windows were used for this stunning houseThanks for reaching out. The windows are all custom and there are two different companies: the thin steel windows are made in Italy by Brombal. The wood windows are made in Washington State by Quantum...
September 3, 2020
Commented: subfloor under the teakYes, it's tiled with black tiles and black grout.
August 26, 2020
Commented: Love the chair! Where is it from?It's from Blue Dot. Enjoy!
July 13, 2020
Commented: Architect name?The architect is MW Works, based in Seattle. Thanks!
May 22, 2020
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1143 NW 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98107
Seattle, WA 98107
Typical Job Cost $3 million - $8 million
License Number 603126378
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Thank you for such a lovely review. We're passionate about building and design, and we enjoy teaming up with folks who share our passion - just like you. Thanks for being a great collaborator. We look forward to more rewarding projects with you all.
All the best!