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EXTERIOR REMODELING · KING, PIERCE & KITSAP COUNTIES

Exterior Remodeling Built for the Pacific Northwest Climate.

Protect, refine, and extend the outside of your home with exterior remodeling services engineered for Puget Sound weather. Pacific Blue Design & Build delivers roofing, decks, siding, and hardscaping across King, Pierce, and Kitsap counties—designed to drain, weather, and stay beautiful through the wet season.

Licensed & Insured Locally Based Design-Build Specialists
Featured Build Coastal Contemporary · Seattle, WA

In-House Design

Architects, designers, and builders under one roof—one contract, one team, no handoffs.

Licensed & Insured

Family-owned, fully bonded, built to current Washington State and Seattle DCI code on every project.

Fixed Written Bids

Your number is locked the day we sign. Every change order is documented and approved in writing.

Pacific Northwest Specialists

Built for Puget Sound rain, marine air, and seismic code—not a generic national playbook.

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WHAT MAKES PACIFIC BLUE

Popular Exterior Remodeling Projects for Seattle Homes.

Seattle exteriors face conditions that look mild on paper but punish bad detailing. Persistent rain, marine humidity, salt air, and dramatic seasonal swings—every assembly we install is engineered for the way the Sound actually weathers, not a generic national playbook.

Whole-home interior remodel Home remodel — opened floor plan and natural light Kitchen remodel — Calacatta island and European oak cabinetry Bathroom remodel — spa-inspired primary bath Room addition — second-story addition blended with home structure ADU construction — accessory dwelling unit interior Garage conversion — converted to studio and office space Interior painting — refreshed finish and color application Flooring installation — European oak with limestone transition
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Roofing

Complete Seattle roofing services—composition shingle, standing-seam metal, and flat-roof systems engineered for Pacific Northwest rain loads, with proper underlayment, ventilation, and flashing details that keep moisture out of the assembly for decades.

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Deck Construction

Custom decks, terraces, and engineered hardscaping for rainy weather—built to drain, weather, and stay beautiful through the wet season. From cedar and ipe to low-maintenance composite, every deck is structurally engineered for the slope and the soil it sits on.

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Siding Installation & Repair

Rain-screen siding systems, cedar lap, fiber cement, and vinyl—installed with the ventilation gap and flashing details Puget Sound homes actually need. Full envelope replacement or targeted siding repair, both backed by a written workmanship warranty.

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Hardscaping

Engineered patios, retaining walls, walkways, and drainage systems built for Seattle hillsides and hydrology. Permeable pavers, stamped concrete, and natural stone—all detailed to handle slope, runoff, and the wet season without failure.

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Windows & Doors

Energy-efficient window and exterior door replacement engineered to current Washington State Energy Code (WSEC)—better thermal performance, quieter interiors, and proper flashing integration with the existing siding assembly.

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Gutters & Drainage

Seamless gutters, downspout extensions, and full perimeter drainage systems—sized for Seattle rainfall and tied into proper grading so water moves away from the foundation, not into it.

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Exterior Painting

Exterior painting with surface preparation that actually lasts in marine humidity—power washing, scraping, priming bare wood, and finishing with paint systems rated for Pacific Northwest exposure.

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Outdoor Living

Covered patios, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and rain-shielded gathering spaces designed to extend the usable season—built so a Seattle backyard works in October, not just July.

The Design-Build Difference

Four Pillars That Move Our Builds Forward.

When design and construction sit under one roof, four advantages compound across the entire commission. These are the pillars we lean on for every interior remodel, written into the contract before ground is broken.

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Single Source of Accountability

When the same team handles design and construction, communication becomes simpler—and decisions move faster. Pacific Blue Design & Build manages every stage of interior remodeling, from planning and design to final construction. This unified approach reduces delays, prevents misunderstandings between contractors, and ensures every detail aligns with your vision.

Pillar One Single source of accountability — one team across design and build
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Faster Project Timelines

Interior remodeling projects often slow down when multiple contractors work independently. Our design-build process allows design and construction to move forward in parallel—fewer idle days between trades, fewer change orders born from miscommunication, and a written completion date in every contract.

Pillar Two Faster timelines — design and construction running in parallel
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Efficient Permit Coordination

Remodeling in established Seattle neighborhoods often requires complex permits, especially in older homes. Our architectural team prepares submittals to Seattle DCI, King County, Pierce County, and Kitsap County—built to be approved on the first review wherever possible. Proactive preparation keeps your project firmly on schedule.

Pillar Three Efficient permit coordination — submitted on record
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Clear Budget Planning

A well-planned remodeling project starts with a realistic budget. Our integrated design-build approach allows us to evaluate materials, structural changes, and construction requirements early in the process. This provides highly transparent cost expectations and effectively eliminates the risk of major budget surprises during the build—every line item, locked in writing.

Pillar Four Clear budget planning — line-item costing before contract signing

Design Before You Build

Visualize Your Remodel With Photorealistic 3D Design Planning

Before construction begins, Pacific Blue helps you see your remodel clearly through detailed 3D design planning. Instead of guessing from flat plans or inspiration photos, you can preview how your Seattle home will look and feel in a realistic digital environment.

After: structurally remodeled great room with vaulted ceiling and indoor-outdoor flow
Before: original interior, prior to structural and finish remodel
Before · Demolition After · Reveal
The Practice
"Pacific Blue Design & Build was built on a simple belief: homeowners deserve the same level of care, transparency, and attention to detail we’d expect for our own home."
— Founders Pacific Blue Design & Build
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Ready to Reshape Your Exterior?

If you are planning a roof replacement, a new deck, a full siding overhaul, or a hardscape that finally handles Seattle hillside drainage, the conversation starts here. Free, on your timeline, without obligation—and with a written, itemized estimate before any work begins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elevating the Standard of Exterior Construction.

Below are the questions Seattle homeowners ask us most often before signing a contract for exterior work. If you have one we haven't answered, the founder picks up the phone.

How long does an exterior remodel take in Seattle?

Timelines vary with scope, permits, weather windows, and material lead times. For context, a roof replacement typically runs 3 to 7 days on site, a full siding replacement 3 to 6 weeks, a custom deck build 2 to 4 weeks, and a full envelope project (roof + siding + windows) 8 to 14 weeks. Every Pacific Blue contract includes a written completion date—not a "we'll see."

Do you work in the rain, or do projects pause for the wet season?

Roofing and siding work pause for sustained rain to protect the underlying assembly—installing wet sheathing or trapping moisture behind new cladding causes the failures we are hired to prevent. Hardscaping, deck framing, and most demo can continue in light rain. Every contract spells out the weather-day policy and how it affects the schedule.

What materials do you recommend for Seattle exteriors?

It depends on the home, the budget, and the exposure—but there are favorites. For roofing: 30- or 50-year composition shingle for most homes, standing-seam metal for steep modern lines. For siding: cedar lap on a rain-screen for heritage homes, fiber cement for low-maintenance modern. For decks: ipe or thermally modified ash for premium, capped composite for lower lifetime maintenance. Our designer walks you through trade-offs before you commit.

Do you handle permits and code review?

Yes. We handle permitting through Seattle DCI, King County, Pierce County, and Kitsap County—including structural review, Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) compliance, shoreline overlays where applicable, and any required engineering for retaining walls or deck attachments. You sign nothing at the city counter.

Is your company licensed and insured in Washington State?

Yes. Pacific Blue Design & Build is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured Washington State contractor, carrying general liability and workers' compensation on every employee. License and insurance certificates are available before the first walkthrough and are included in every signed contract.

Do you offer a warranty on exterior work?

Yes. Every commission includes a written workmanship warranty layered on top of the manufacturer's coverage on roofing, siding, decking, and fasteners. The terms—what is covered, for how long, and how a claim is filed—are spelled out plainly in the contract before you sign.

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