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Design-build firms in Seattle

The 10 design-build firms from Google's results for Seattle, Washington, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$5,500 – $28,000drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$56,500 – $169,500designed and built
Addition
$169,500 – $452,000designed and built
Seattle vs US
+13%well above the US median

Licensing in Washington. Washington contractors must register with Labor & Industries (L&I), which also shows their bond and insurance.

Number 1: Seattle Construction Co

5.0(39)out of 5, from 39 reviewson GoogleSeattle, WA

Levite Construction is a design-build remodeler with offices in Seattle and Redmond, working across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. It handles kitchens, baths, additions, ADUs, custom homes and whole-home renovations from design through construction.

(425) 998-8958 5608 17th Ave NW Ste 1490, Seattle, WA 98107

Number 2: Cherry Design Build

5.0(10)out of 5, from 10 reviewson GoogleSeattle, WA

Cherry Design+Build is a Seattle general contractor for homeowners that remodels kitchens, bathrooms and basements, adds dormers and decks, repairs whole houses and builds new homes. Past projects sit in neighborhoods such as Capitol Hill, Ravenna, Greenwood, Seward Park, Mt. Baker and Hillman City, plus Kenmore.

(206) 550-6026 4202 S Spencer St, Seattle, WA 98118

Number 3: CAST architecture

5.0(7)out of 5, from 7 reviewson GoogleSeattle, WA

CAST architecture is a Seattle studio designing modern homes, remodels, additions and backyard cottages, with a strong emphasis on sustainable, green building. Beyond houses, it takes on missing-middle housing, early learning centers, and commercial and public projects in Seattle and the Methow Valley.

(206) 256-9886 115 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Number 4: Better Builders

4.8(41)out of 5, from 41 reviewson GoogleSeattle, WA

Better Builders is a Seattle design-build firm working on bathroom remodels and home additions.

(206) 588-2075 5606 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

Number 5: Plum Projects LLC

4.6(9)out of 5, from 9 reviewson GoogleSeattle, WA

Plum Projects is a Seattle design-build studio with its own woodshop. The team handles home remodels and additions, new construction and Passive House builds, and fabricates custom cabinetry and casework. It works on residential and commercial jobs and can also design casework alongside an outside architect.

(206) 619-3843 314 Boren Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Number 6: Cta Builds

4.6(12)out of 5, from 12 reviewson GoogleSeattle, WA

CTA Design Builders designs new homes, remodels and additions across greater Seattle and the wider Pacific Northwest. Projects range from a Bainbridge Island farmhouse to a mid-century modern house in Kirkland and an old-and-new blend on Capitol Hill, each shaped around how the owners live.

(206) 286-1692 1101 N Northlake Way #201, Seattle, WA 98103

Number 7: Seattle Remodeling Contractors

4.6(242)out of 5, from 242 reviewson GooglePortland, OR

Neil Kelly runs a design-build remodeling practice with a team working in Seattle and on the Eastside, alongside its Portland base. Projects include kitchens and whole-home remodels in Craftsman, mid-century and condo properties across King County, with in-house craftspeople carrying out the construction.

(503) 288-7461 804 N Alberta St, Portland, OR 97217

Number 8: Blue Water Design Build

4.2(24)out of 5, from 24 reviewson GoogleSeattle, WA

Blue Water Design Build is a Seattle design-build remodeler where one team handles both the design and the construction. Its projects include kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and whole-house renovations across the Puget Sound region.

(206) 783-0381 1414 NW 85th St, Seattle, WA 98117

Number 9: Home

No Google reviews yetSeattle

Collins Woerman is a design-build firm in the Seattle area.

Number 10: Upward Architecture

No Google reviews yetSeattle

Upward Architecture is a Seattle architecture and interior design studio. It designs custom homes, wineries, adaptive reuse projects and commercial spaces, and manages projects from permitting through completion, combining design work with business planning and technical detailing for each client.

What design-build firms charge in Seattle

In Seattle, a design phase typically costs $5,500 – $28,000. Remodeling labor in Seattle runs about 13% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where Washington or Seattle licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "design build firms seattle", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

Design-build firms in Seattle: common questions

Design-build or architect plus general contractor?

Design-build is faster and keeps cost in view while you design, because the builder is pricing as you go. Architect plus bid gives you competitive pricing and an advocate independent of the builder. Large custom projects often go the second route.