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It’s hard to find reliable contractor referrals. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of tried-and-true professionals. These referrals come either from our own experiences or from our clients’ experiences. This isn’t a guarantee of their work, but a starting point for your own evaluation and decision-making.

We’re always looking to add new contractors to our list, so please let us know about anyone you’ve had a great experience with. At the same time, if you’ve had a negative experience with any of the names here, please let us know that too. We want every one of our referrals to be highly qualified and courteous.

Appliance Repair

All Tech Appliance
Website
206-524-9512
Yelp
Appliance Express
Website
206-283-7803
Yelp

Appraiser

Ron Bartel
206-542-0294

Asbestos Abatement

IRS Environmental
Website
206-932-0944

Blind Cleaning

Alpine Carpet & Blind Cleaning
Website
206-527-2711
Yelp

Building Inspectors

Loan Pine Inspection – Dan Guestwick
Website
dan@loanpineinspections.com
206-395-9326
Yelp
Preservation Home Inspection – Sully McGinnis
Website
sully@perservationhomeinspection.com
206-765-7374
Facebook
Peacock Home Inspections – Terry Peacock
206-367-6566
Angie’s List
Crows Nest Inspection – Kristine Messick
Website
kristine@crowsnestinspection.com
206-354-3092
Yelp

Carpet Cleaning

Pro Tech Carpet Cleaning
206-762-3547
Yelp
Alpine Carpet Cleaning
Website
206-527-2711
Yelp

Carpet – New Purchases and Area Rugs

Major Brands
Website
206-623-3550
Yelp

Contractor – Remodeling, Small to Mid-size Jobs

Eden Custom Builders – Paul Ferlito
Website
425-953-3787
Ian Jones (watch our interview with Ian)
Website
206-406-0832
BuildZoom
James Desarno
Website
206-660-0607
Facebook
Alyn Murray – Handyman (small jobs)
Website
206-679-5339
Yelp

Chimney Sweeps

Emerald City Chimney
Website
206-522-0290
Yelp

Chimney Work

Ed’s Chimney Service
Website
206-362-2996
Yelp
Emerald City Chimney
Website
206-522-0290
Yelp

Concrete Work – Sidewalks, Driveways, Retaining Walls, Etc.

Greg’s Concrete – Greg Goyen
Website
206-352-7310
Yelp

Drainage Problems – Wet Basements, Etc.

Rite Way Waterproofing
206-784-8330
Yelp
Aces Four
Website
425-672-4811
Yelp
Wu Construction
Website
206-526-8886
Yelp
Bodine Construction
Website
425-778-2557
Yelp

Electricians

Firewire Electric – Tim O’Neill
206-790-0948
BBB
A and A Electric
206-715-3661
Yelp
Mister Sparky (West Seattle)
Website
206-246-7123
Yelp

Foundation Repair

Dochnahl Construction, Inc
Website
425-255-7416
Bodine Construction
Website
425-888-2577
Yelp

Furnace Repair and Replacement

Comfort Tech – Kimy Guerrero
Highly recommend for service or new furnaces
Website
206-730-9405
Yelp
Greenwood Heating and Air Conditioning
Website
206-207-4734
Yelp
Gas Appliance Service
Website
206-632-5000
NextDoor

Geo Inspections

Shannon and Wilson
Website
206-632-8020
Yelp

Hardwood and Fir Floor Refinishing & Installation

Apex Hardwoods – Tommy Tran
Website
206-229-4631
Yelp

Hauling

Mr. Junk B. Gone
Website
206-722-4285
BBB

Home Insurance

Allstate Insurance – Jeff Talbot
Website
206-542-6341
Yelp

Locksmith

Ravenna Locksmith
Website
206-525-8379
Yelp
Bill’s Lock & Key
Website
206-795-1095
Yelp

Mover

Aaron Glide Movers
Website
206-328-5424
Yelp
Adam’s Moving
Website
206-251-1725
Yelp
Reliable Movers
Website
206-443-0210
Yelp

Oil Tank Decommissioning

Tanks by Dallas
Website
206-365-0291
Yelp

Painter

Step Up Painting
Website
206-406-8960
Yelp
Best Deal Painting– John Keahey
Website
206-790-7332
Yelp
Phinney Ridge Painting
Website
206-371-1441
Yelp

Pest Exterminator

Classic Pest control
They work Seattle and Johnine uses them for her house
Website
360-424-8190
Yelp
Able Pest Control
Website
253-867-5990
Adept Pest Control
Website
206-407-3268
Yelp

Plumbers

Wright Brothers
206-782-5051
Yelp
Prima Plumbing
Website
206-706-0300
Yelp
Pioneer Plumbing (small or large jobs)
Website
206-789-8029
Brian’s Plumbing (West Seattle)
Website
206-718-3945
Yelp

Roofing Contractors

A Better Roofing
Website
206-362-3278
Yelp

Sewer Drain Cleaning

Fritz’s Drain Service
North Seattle only
Website
206-782-3230
Yelp
Rapid Rooter
Website
206-783-5222
Yelp

Sewer or Water Line Replacement

Aces Four
Website
425-672-4811
BBB
Wu Construction
Website
206-526-8886
Yelp

Surveyor

Bill Fox
206-433-1738 (work), 949-7529 (cell)
Yelp

Water Heater

Benla Services
Website
206-283-7676
Yelp

Window Washer

Christian Bennett
206-992-7005
Yelp
Crystal Panes
Website
206-284-5183 or 324-0956
Yelp
Ben Baxter
Website
ben@bbwindows.com
206-375-8493

Window Installation

NW Window Installations
Based out of Olympia but works all areas
Did the windows in Johnine’s rental
Website
360-789-0776
Yelp
Cascade Glass
Website
206-284-1100
Yelp
Randy R and L Windows
Website
206-255-8662
Yelp

Window – Repair & Restoration – Double Hung Windows

Annapurna Glass
Traditional and contemporary designs and repair of leaded glass
Website
206-525-0777
Yelp
Martin Muller
Website
206-525-5575
Yelp
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    Lil Be
    Lil Be
    17:21 25 Aug 21
    We worked with Johnine and Tonya to sell our home, and that’s 15 years after working with Johnine to buy our home. It’s something to have a no-nonsense and savvy realtor to rely on, and The Real Estate Gals provide that savvy. We closed in June and are now pending closing on a new property. I can... recommend Johnine and Tonya and the whole gang at The Real Estate Gals.read more
    Karen Lindenberg
    Karen Lindenberg
    13:42 08 Jun 21
    We just closed on selling our longtime Seattle home. Tonya was a pleasure to work with. She was professional, responsive, and took it upon herself to ensure that our listing put its absolute best foot forward . When we found ourselves navigating multiple offers, she remained focused, explained all... the easy-to-miss details and ultimately helped us select the best buyer. We couldn't have closed this chapter in a better way. Thank you, Tonya and the rest of the Real Estate Gals team!read more
    Bonnie Berntsen
    Bonnie Berntsen
    22:22 26 Feb 21
    Darcie Wells always goes above and beyond when it comes to selling or buying properties. Her years of experience makes it a smooth and seamless process. Our family is thankful for meeting her and creating a longtime relationship. I would recommend her for all your real estate needs.
    Steve D
    Steve D
    01:16 25 Feb 21
    Darcie’s experience was key to making the sale and closing of our Seattle home a smooth and timely process. When questions or concerns would arise, she would respond with solid guidance and help.Darcie is professional, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. Furthermore, she’s a pleasure to work with... and we’re really happy with the results and overall sales experience.read more
    Serena Sheehan
    Serena Sheehan
    16:44 24 Feb 21
    I can’t begin to recommend Darcie enough. She made our first home buying experience so wonderful! With her years of experience she was able to talk us through all the small details we didn’t understand-no question too small. She stayed optimistic and persistent throughout the process, never... pressuring us and always looking out for our best interest. She kept us in the loop on every step along the way, and helped to ensure everything went smoothly. Thank you Darcie!read more
    Nadia Nerissa
    Nadia Nerissa
    03:01 23 Feb 21
    Darcie was highly recommended by one of my good friend, I was looking to buy a townhome in N Seattle area; Darcie and her team (Tonya) went above and beyond to help me find a home within my budget. Darcie was very responsive (email/text), punctual and her flexibility amazes me. Often times she will... showed up early and check the house before I went in. Darcie and her team truly wants her client to get the best of everything. I closed my house within 30days and Darcie was very supportive to get me through the complicated house buying procedures. As a first time home owner, Darcie and her team really understand and very patience to walk through everything with me. Thank you Darcie and team!read more
    N M
    N M
    01:47 23 Feb 21
    I sought recommendations for a real estate professional from a close friend. He recommended Darcie Wells after she worked with him on property sale. I’m glad that I connected with Darcie, she was a pleasure to work. She was informative and responsive in managing the sale process on my behalf. I'm a... happy new home owner and I gladly recommend Darcie with the strongest endorsement.read more
    Rachel Brown
    Rachel Brown
    01:30 23 Feb 21
    Darcie is a gem. We had the experience of buying our first home with her help and then selling it 8 years later under her care and expertise. Darcie is unassuming, good natured and friendly. She takes the often overwhelming experience of real estate and makes it digestible and tangible for her... clients. She is a good negotiator and her personable nature made us feel well-cared for and relaxed throughout the entire home-buying and home-selling process. She explains things clearly and is quick to respond to her clients. She has many years of experience and knows the Seattle market well. She gives great advice and guidance when asked for, but is ultimately supportive of her clients specific wants and needs. Darcie is who you want to cheerlead you through the process of real estate!read more
    Dawn Mortara
    Dawn Mortara
    22:53 22 Feb 21
    Darcie Wells was our"gal" when we wanted to buy a condo in Seattle. We knew we liked her because she was our realtor when we sold our uncle's house. We had another excellent experience and highly recommend her
    Lindsey Cooper
    Lindsey Cooper
    21:05 22 Feb 21
    I could not have dreamed of an easier, smoother, more enjoyable experience than I had with Darcie. She helped me both buy and sell my first home. I was a novice, didn't know what to expect or what would happen. Darcie guided me through both experiences with knowledge, professionalism, confidence,... and support. I felt like I could go to her with any questions or concerns. Darcie is phenomenal and I cannot recommend her highly enough.read more
    Shannon Deasy
    Shannon Deasy
    22:51 09 Dec 20
    We worked with Johnine and Tonya to buy our first home and it was a great experience! They were both super responsive from the first interaction when we weren't sure about our timeline and we just wanted to ask questions, to going to showings of houses I found same day, to showing us houses we... wouldn't have found on our own, and finally to putting through the offer and purchasing the home. We also used their recommendations for our loan officer, who was also super responsive and great to work with. We have other friends who did not enjoy their first home-buying experience in this difficult market as much, but we are grateful that we had Tonya and Johnine to help us, I highly recommend Real Estate Gals! I also enjoy reading their blog posts and emails.read more
    Ilona Lohrey
    Ilona Lohrey
    00:23 30 Jun 20
    We had the great pleasure of working with Darcie to find an investment property. It was important for us to work with a real estate company that is also a GSBA member and shows their commitment to equality.Darcie was fast, reliable and fun to work with.She knew exactly what we were looking for... and what was important to us.The property has since increased its value by 20%.From beginning to end, it was an easy process.Thanks Real Estate Gals and especially Darcie.We will definitely work with you again for our next real estate needs.read more
    Danielle Thirumalai
    Danielle Thirumalai
    04:18 26 Jun 20
    Top notch team - the kind of people you work with over a lifetime and send holiday cards.Knowledgable team who want you to buy a great house, not just turn a commission. We have asked for advice on houses multiple times and they are always willing to share their opinion. Johnine even worked with... us while on vacation in New Zealand when we found a fixer-upper we were exploring.read more
    Sandy Ruffin
    Sandy Ruffin
    01:21 25 Jun 20
    Johnine and her team were amazing to work with. Johnine took a lot of time to understand what we needed and how to help us find the right home, and she's pretty fun to shop for houses with. Will absolutely work with them again if we ever sell our house.
    Marian DiPerna, LMP
    Marian DiPerna, LMP
    22:19 24 Jun 20
    We had such a great experience buying our first home with Johnine - she was knowledgeable, patient, and knew exactly when to give us some direction and when to step back. We were thoroughly pleased with our purchase and have been in our home for over 10 years now. We give her name to all of our... friends who are looking to buy or sell!read more
    Johannes James
    Johannes James
    21:23 24 Jun 20
    The Real Estate Gals were a great team to have on our [buyers'] side when we purchased a home last year. I have read and strongly disagree with the negative review left below. We worked with both Johnine and Scott, who both expended a lot of effort and time to understand what we were looking for... in a home - which was a challenge due to our multi-family needs with preferences for large scale project space, but close to work in Seattle and in a tight budget. They quickly and accurately gauged what would work for us and helped us sift through the options with frank and straightforward feedback. When the perfect house finally turned up at the end of a long day touring around King County with us, they then burned some serious midnight oil slamming together the aggressive and fast-tracked offer that turned out to be critical for us securing our home. From my perspective, I cannot overstate the value of having a buyer's agent actually care enough to go these extra miles. I wouldn't be writing this from such a perfect home if it weren't for this team. I can only imagine these qualities have made them even better as agents during the pandemic. The Real Estate Gals will always have our gratitude - thanks especially to Johnine and Scott!read more
    Susan Waller
    Susan Waller
    20:34 24 Jun 20
    I bought my first house with the Real Estate Gals many years ago. As a first time buyer, I was anxious and unfamiliar with the process. They walked me through it, and were there every step of the way. I have since bought (and sold) three more houses with the Gals, and it was a great experience... every time. They are highly respected throughout the industry, and know how to put together a winning offer. I wouldn't work with anyone else!read more
    Shannon McFarlin
    Shannon McFarlin
    18:56 24 Jun 20
    Hands down, Johnine Larsen and team are the best realtors I've ever worked with. I've never met a realtor so knowledgeable about the process, the market, and skilled at helping clients manage the stressful feelings that come up during such an important life event. We have worked with Johnine... through several transactions and felt she was an excellent advocate for us, extremely responsive and supportive, steered us in the right direction (including away from houses that weren't right for us!), helped us understand so many important things to be aware of when buying a home, and negotiated the best deal for us every time. On top of that, she's very real and authentic - we always knew she was telling us her true opinion and thoughts, and is an amazing, warm and caring person, which is all so important when you are spending so much time together!read more
    Virginia Bunker
    Virginia Bunker
    14:08 14 Feb 20
    Johnine Larsen and her team are absolutely fabulous. I've bought and sold many properties over the years, and Real Estate Gals surpassed all of my previous experiences with agents. Johnine designed the perfect selling strategy. She then handled every detail leading up to the day we listed,... including cleaning, yard work, repairs, staging and more! Johnine has a heart of gold, and I can't say enough great things about my experience. Thank you!read more
    linda wright
    linda wright
    00:45 04 Dec 19
    I have bought and sold many homes in my forty plus years of being a Seattleite and I couldn't be more pleased with the way Johnine Larsen and her team handled the sale of my previous home. I moved into my new place and they took it from there. Contacted the right people to do the minor repairs at... a reasonable cost, staged the home, and had professional photos done within a few weeks. The sale went smoothly as well. I am so thankful that I found her.read more
    Paddy Lazar
    Paddy Lazar
    23:42 03 Dec 19
    I was lucky enough to work with Johnine and her very competent team to sell my home. I have to tell you how easy the entire process was. On her wise suggestion I had my home inspected, as there actually were a number of maintenance items that came up in that inspection and she even arranged to have... all of the repairs completed in a very short time. The only thing I had to do was to let the repair folks in. Then, to my surprise, Johnine , had all the windows and the whole house cleaned before listing it. She then had the house beautifully staged and had the yard cleaned up with even a little landscaping thrown in. The house sold within the week for OVER full price!Everyone I dealt with was always kind, helpful and professional, their communication was exemplary all through the process. I’ve decided to rent for a while but you can be assured that it will be Johnine and her team that I will go back to when ready to purchase a new house. I have sung her praises to all that I know.read more
    soumak ghosh
    soumak ghosh
    00:00 14 Nov 19
    They were representing the seller, and I was the buyer. Very limited communication from the agents. Waited days for a response for any email/text. I would eventually get an answer after multiple follow-ups. Almost cost us the deal.[Update]I have seen all the text/conversations of my agent with... your agency. Regarding the oil tank decommissioning, according to the contract, the tank was to be decommissioned 5 days before closing. When asked about so, 5 days before closing ( for which I have seen the text/email conversations of), you gave my agent very little to no information about it and even said it was on schedule. It was only after my agent called the oil tank decommissioning company herself that we got to know that it was not even scheduled 2 days before closing.Any buyer who was not as intended to buy the property as I was; could have walked away due to breach of contract. We got the final documentation 2 hours before the closing deadline. It was only after I wrote the review that your agents became responsive.read more
    Sarah Donaldson
    Sarah Donaldson
    18:44 18 Jul 19
    Darcie was such a joy to work with. She felt like family during the sale of our house and the search for our new home. We may have found our forever home, but if we ever need a Realtor in future, Darcie from Real Estate Gals will be our first call.
    Brian Heagler
    Brian Heagler
    16:55 02 Jun 19
    I have worked with Johnine and her team for 19 years and have always received personal, knowledgeable and professional service and attention! There is never and pressure and they will guide you away from a property when appropriate, which is always appreciated when a market is hot and the tendency... is to move quickly. I trust them and have never been let down!read more
    Anne Slater
    Anne Slater
    18:03 25 May 19
    Johnine Larsen is fabulous! She listened and came up with ways we could get what we wanted in a house and stay within our limited budget. When we found the house we wanted, she moved super fast to get the house inspected and implemented creative ideas to make our offer appealing. And out of 13... offers, we were selected and got our house. I recommend her to anyone buying a home.read more
    Amy Burdick
    Amy Burdick
    19:13 24 May 19
    Real Estate Gals made sure we found our perfect house! Then, when we were up against other bidders, Johnine worked tirelessly to ensure we were tops! Her extensive real estate experience combined with exceptional character and integrity provided peace of mind throughout the process. She also made... sure we received the right value as a seller and got the transaction done quickly and efficiently. Simply stated: there is nobody better to help you find your dream home.read more
    Bill Hollman
    Bill Hollman
    22:21 19 May 19
    I'd give Real Estate Gals 6 stars if I could. We have used them multiple times, both in selling and buying homes in Seattle and the surrounding area. I can't say enough about the professionalism, knowledge, and patience they bring to the task of buying a new home, or selling your current... residence.And they know the Seattle area so well, they'll offer valuable insights into the pros and cons of any location you may be to considering.Look no further, call Johnine at Real Estate Gals. You will be glad you did!read more
    Beth Guerra
    Beth Guerra
    01:14 18 May 19
    Johnine was a breath of fresh air in the real estate market. She listened intently to our wishes and goals, and was tireless in her search for our perfect house. She is well versed in both Seattle and the surrounding areas. She made sure all the details were taken care of after the inspection, and... made the closing process seamless. She even gifted us with a housewarming present. Nearly 7 years later, we still receive holiday cards and well wishes. I highly recommend Real Estate Gals and will look no further in the future.read more
    Aidan Key
    Aidan Key
    15:44 17 May 19
    Johnine and the Real Estate Gals brilliantly took us through the home buying process two different times. Their willingness to educate (I was new), hear our home hopes, and support us through the process are a few of the reasons that I highly recommend this team. Speaking of a team, I love their... collaborative business model - it meant that we--the home buyers--always had a returned phone call and an ability to look at a house on OUR schedule. Truly felt like they place the customer first!read more
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