Barndominiums · Seattle, WA
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Barndominiums · Seattle
Barndominiums in Seattle
People in Seattle call Greg for barndominiums, barn homes and shop houses. He's a licensed, bonded and insured general contractor out of Rainier, about 55 miles away, and every Seattle job starts with a free estimate.
In the older neighborhoods here, a lot of the work is remodels, additions, ADUs and decks on tight lots, built to the city's permit and inspection schedule. It needs a real foundation, insulation and vapor control that handle our wet winters, good windows and proper finish work, not a steel shell with a room framed inside it.
One customer called Greg “a man of integrity.” Another wrote that he “does excellent work.”
What's included
Barndominiums we do in Seattle
- 01
Layout and plan help
We work out how much of the building goes to living space and how much to shop or garage, then draw it up for the permit.
- 02
Site prep and slab
Clearing, grading and a concrete slab or foundation poured for your soil, with drainage planned so water moves away from the building.
- 03
Framing, trusses and metal roof
Post-frame or stick-built walls, timber or engineered trusses, and a metal roof with the underlayment and venting it needs here.
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Barn-style exterior
Board-and-batten, stained wood or metal siding, plus windows, entry doors and big garage or carriage doors.
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Shop and garage bays
Tall bays with wide doors on a slab built for vehicles and equipment, attached to the living side or set apart from it.
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Barn-home interiors
Tongue-and-groove pine ceilings and walls, exposed timber beams with steel strap details, lofts, stairs and trim.
King County, WA
Barndominiums around Seattle
Greg works all over Seattle — near Belltown, Uptown and Tilikum Place and out by Bell Street Park and Seattle Children's Museum — and throughout King County.
Seattle is the biggest city in our service area, about 55 miles north of our base in Rainier. Seattle is about 55 miles north of our base in Rainier, well inside our 100-mile service area.
Western Washington buildings fight water more than anything — months of rain, moss on the roof, rot wherever wood stays wet, and soils that hold moisture. A building lasts when it sits on a proper foundation with drainage around it, is wrapped and flashed right, and is built to dry out.
Real work · not stock photos
Greg's barndominiums work
Photos from Greg's own jobs around Western Washington.
How it works
How your Seattle barndominium job works
- 1
Free on-site estimate
Greg walks the land with you, looks at the building site, access and soil, and talks through how you want to live in the space.
- 2
Plans and permits
We settle the floor plan, the split between shop and house and the exterior look, then file for the permit.
- 3
Foundation and dry-in
Site prep, slab, framing, trusses, roof, siding, windows and doors go up so the building is closed in against the weather.
- 4
Interior finish and walkthrough
Insulation, walls, ceilings, trim and finish carpentry, then a final walkthrough with Greg and a clean site.
Customer reviews
What customers say about Greg
“He is a quality person to deal with and does excellent work. I would recommend him to anyone.”
Don B.
An addition to an existing structure · HomeAdvisor review
“He is a man of integrity. He does what he says and says what a does.”
Tom W.
A project with Greg · HomeAdvisor review
“He does good work.”
Bill
A project with Greg · HomeAdvisor review
Questions
Barndominiums in Seattle: FAQs
Do you do barndominiums in Seattle, WA?
Yes. Seattle is about 55 miles north of our base in Rainier, well inside our 100-mile service area. Greg handles barndominiums, barn homes and shop houses there, and the estimate is free.
Do I need a permit for barndominiums in Seattle?
It depends on the project. When one is needed, Greg pulls the permit from the City of Seattle's building department and builds to whatever the permit and inspection require.
How do you build a barndominium for Western Washington weather?
Moisture control comes first. We set the building on a well-drained slab with a vapor barrier under the concrete, and we detail the roof and walls so rain and condensation stay out. A metal roof needs the right underlayment and ventilation here, or it drips inside on cold mornings. Deep overhangs and covered porches also keep doors and siding drier through a long wet winter.
How much does a barndominium cost to build?
It depends on the size, how much of the building is finished living space versus shop, the foundation your soil calls for and the finishes you pick inside. Site work on acreage, like clearing or a long driveway, also moves the number. Greg gives a free estimate after seeing the land and your plan, so you get a price for your building rather than a guess.
Can a barndominium include a shop or garage?
Yes. The barn home in Greg's photos has two garage bays, and a shop side can be sized for a pickup, a tractor or an RV. We plan the wall between the shop and the living space for fire separation and sound, and pour the shop slab for the weight it will carry.
Is a barndominium permitted like a regular house?
Yes. A barndominium you live in is permitted and inspected as a home through the county or city it sits in. Greg handles the plans, the application and the inspections as part of the job. If your land has wetlands, a steep slope or a well and septic to work around, we account for that in the site plan early.
More in Seattle
Other services in Seattle
Pole Barns & Post-Frame Buildings
Pole barns, post-frame shops, lean-tos and equipment buildings.
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ADUs, Guest Houses & Shops with Living Quarters
ADUs, backyard cottages, guest houses and shops with living quarters.
See adus, guest houses & shops with living quarters
Custom Homes
Custom homes, lodge-style homes and craftsman builds.
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New Home Construction (Build on Your Land)
New homes on your land, ramblers and two-story homes.
See new home construction (build on your land)
Home Remodeling
Whole-house remodels, opened-up layouts, flooring and finish carpentry.
See home remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels, new islands, cabinets, tile and opened-up layouts.
See kitchen remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels, tile showers, tub surrounds and new vanities.
See bathroom remodeling
Home Additions
Room additions, primary suites and second-story additions.
See home additions
Garage Conversions
Garage conversions into bedrooms, offices, family rooms and in-law suites.
See garage conversions
Decks
Decks, composite decks, deck stairs and covered decks.
See decks
Siding
Siding replacement, siding repair and board-and-batten or cedar exteriors.
See siding
Metal Roofing
Metal roofs on homes, barns, shops and pole buildings.
See metal roofing
Window Replacement
Replacement windows, new window openings and sill repair.
See window replacement
Fencing
Wood privacy fences, farm and horse fencing and gates.
See fencing
Retaining Walls
Block, concrete and rock retaining walls.
See retaining walls
Concrete Work
Slab foundations, shop floors, driveways, patios and concrete repair.
See concrete work
Concrete Driveways
New concrete driveways, garage aprons and driveway replacements.
See concrete driveways
Foundation Repair
Foundation crack repair, settled footings and crawlspace post and beam repair.
See foundation repair
Excavation & Site Prep
Land clearing, grading, building pads and drainage.
See excavation & site prep
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