Constraction reviews in Seattle, Washington

Gorgeous work, worth the wait

Ryan replaced my fence and deck, installed some very sturdy arbors, and rebuilt my porch so our basement wouldn't leak every winter. The results are jaw droppingly gorgeous. He was incredibly responsive and ensured his crew did lovely work (he even made the crew replace a few boards here and there when they weren't up to his exacting standards). He also takes pains to hire good people -- all of the guys were very polite, hard working, and good humored. Between a cramped worksite, awkwardly placed landscaping, and an inquisitive 6 year old, I didn't have the easiest site to work on but I loved how careful they were with my plants and how patiently they answered my son's (and often my) questions.

Full disclosure, there were some delivery issues, a patch of bad weather, and some staffing shortages here and there that added a few frustrating weeks to our timelines. That's often the nature of construction, and not something Ryan could control, despite his best efforts. But throughout, Ryan was very communicative about what was happening and, importantly, the end result was very worth the wait.

Ryan is not the cheapest or the fastest, but he knows what he's doing, does great work, and is good people. I'd happily work with him again and would absolutely recommend him.

Worked with Riggins Construction just last month. After a wind storm and snowstorm our fence was in a bad way.

Ryan came out quickly, did a free appraisal and offered a fair price, we signed the agreement then and there and I put down the down payment. He said he would likely not be able to start for 10-14 days and was an active communicator. He wrote back less than a week later to tell me the materials were in and he could start whenever we were ready.

The crew came out, demoed the prior fence and got the new one up quickly, and it's beautiful! During the construction they were all courteous and attentive and kept the site very clean in between days.

I'll definitely call Ryan (the owner) in the future for any other work I need done.

Thanks Ryan!

If you are doing deck repair/installation Ryan’s team is the best. He is very responsive from the beginning and gave a competitive quote, I found out later in lumber store that his quote is actually the most competitive one, as he’s quoting with best brand and colors in the line as default.

On projects day Ryan and his team is super responsive and respective to my place, shoes off whenever in house, not even a tiny scratch on the wall or anywhere as they hand held and lifted each plank like a baby with two people holding each end, they did this with all the planks maybe twenty of them or more, and my townhouse top deck is on fourth floor! I worked with contractors teams on kitchens and yards before and I have not seen a team like this, with both quality and efficiency. I hope all the contractor teams are like this and any house project will be a delight. After project finished they helped cleaned up everything and no trace, I got back home and found my house is cleaner than pre project 😂

The finished deck is amazing! So beautiful that it pops the bay view so much more. Had my neighbors checked my deck and they got wowed too. Love the deck so much, highly recommend Riggins for any deck work. Thanks for all the hard work!

Ryan gave us a competitive quote for the tear down and rebuild of our backyard deck. During the process of working out the contract he provided valuable feedback and stood out as the most responsive and collaborative of the contractors we spoke with.

Throughout the build, he frequently ran questions by us so there were never any surprises. Two notable change orders came up: one structural from him due to differences between the plans and site conditions and one from us to accommodate requested material and aesthetic changes.

Ryan clearly takes great pride in his work and doesn't skimp on build materials or craftsmanship. The city inspector called out stuff like the use of hurricane ties and concrete foundation for the ground level step as things that go beyond what's required by code.

The only downside was the project took a little longer than expected. This was due to a mix of permitting related delays on our side, overlapping projects on his, and some material wait times. In the end though, not a big deal considering the fantastic end result!

Ryan and his crew tore down and rebuilt the front porch of our house, and the whole experience was great. He made adjustments along the way, asked our opinions, and gave us his expertise. The crew was great and worked hard. It was easy to communicate with Ryan, and he kept us up-to-date as schedules shifted around for the weather and other surprises.

The quote was competitive, and the work was high quality.

I highly recommend them.

Worked with Harjo for over a year designing and then building a 1,000 sq ft ADU for our house. We're delighted with the results. They had a good mix of expertise and experience and flexibility for the way we wanted to do things. And when we encountered the occasional surprise in the process, Harjo helped us navigate them together. So happy we went with them.

Great company

Friendly staff & very insightful for my remodeling needs!

Kurt and his staff are consummate professionals. Their work and attention to detail speak to their commitment to their customers. Thank you so much for your tireless efforts.

We were connected to Harjo Construction from our architect. What I appreciated most about Kurt and his team is they brought a different perspective to our process and suggested practical solutions to what we were trying to solve that we hadn’t considered.

Harjo is a residential contractor extraordinaire! Very easy to work with, personable, friendly and totally professional and reliable. Construction projects can be stressful, but Kurt makes the process as easy as possible. I highly recommend him!

Our architecture and design firm has worked with Harjo Construction for over 6 years. Each project that they build for our clients is better than the one before. I am continually impressed with their professionalism, craftsmanship, and attention to their client's needs. We will continue to refer Harjo Construction to our clients in the future!

I have seen several projects Kurt Harjo and his team have done and they do wonderful work! He gave me a quote for siding and window replacement and beat out 2 other vendors. I've also had a chance to meet with some of his sub-contractors such as tile, painting and interior designers and they are all top notch providers. I highly recommend Harjo Construction!

Kurt and his team did an amazing job with our remodel! Part of working with any company is looking at not just the quality of their work, but how do they go about it and what happens if there's a miscommunication or misunderstanding? Harjo is the trifecta in that regard. Everything looks and works perfectly, they communicated often and well, they had an endless supply of patience for our questions and changes, and in the few miscommunications we had (there are bound to be some in any complex project), they went above and beyond to make it right. Overall, we had a great experience working with Harjo Construction!

I hired Harjo to build an addition and redo the (very old) kitchen - this expanded into a little more work (motivated by me, as I was understanding some other parts of the house that needed work). When my friends have done renovations, the story is always delay and stress. It was completely the opposite with Harjo - great communication, great help and support all round, and even when I expanded the scope, everything got done on time and well. There were a couple minor problems, and of course there were unexpected things that we found in the process of renovating a 1947 house - but really, really small in comparison to the entire project, and they were easy to resolve. The team was great. The house is so much better now!

HARJO has been a lovely company to work for. Their entire staff is friendly, knowledgeable and reliable. They are very organized and make the construction process flow seemlessly for my remodel! Some of the hiccups I had that stressed me out, they took care of immediately. I love my new kitchen so much. Highly reccomend them to anyone!

Kurt and his team at Harjo Construction did an outstanding job on an extensive second story remodel/third story art loft addition on our home. The quality was excellent. They were collaborative, responsive, efficient, and organized We are very thankful we worked with them and highly recommend them.

We recently completed a major renovation with Harjo Construction, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! The project included a new second floor with three bedrooms and a large bathroom, and the conversion of a walk-in closet into a primary bathroom on the main floor. We also refreshed much of the existing space with new drywall, trim, and finishes. Additionally, we added new doors and opened up a staircase wall, which truly transformed the main floor, bringing in much more light. It was a significant undertaking, but Harjo exceeded our expectations.

From start to finish, the communication was outstanding. We especially looked forward to our weekly sync meetings with Edgar and the team. These meetings kept us informed, ensured any questions or concerns were promptly addressed, and made us feel truly valued throughout the process.

The quality of work was impeccable. The drywall and trim work were particularly impressive, making our home feel modern and fresh. Harjo’s attention to detail and craftsmanship shone through in every aspect of the renovation.

Though the project extended a few weeks beyond the original timeline due to scope changes, the delays were well-communicated, and the transparency was greatly appreciated. Our neighbors couldn’t believe how quickly such a large project was completed, and we were equally amazed at how smoothly everything went!

Our only regret is that we made our primary bathroom too nice—our kids still want to use it:)

We are thrilled with the final result. The addition blends so seamlessly with the rest of the house that it doesn’t even look like an addition. Harjo took our vision and turned it into reality, and we are so grateful for their professionalism, skill, and dedication.

We’d definitely use Harjo again and recommend them to anyone looking for a construction company.

Highly recommend Harjo for construction, they helped us to build our dream kitchen.
The team is very responsive, we found out some issues during construction which were not easy to scope out before the construction, because of the quick action of the team, the issues are resolved very fast! We appreciate and feel lucky to work with Harjo!

Harjo did the remodel of our basement into an ADU for our disabled son to take his first steps toward independent living. Our experience was incredible and we're looking forward to working with Harjo again when we remodel our upstairs.

The early stages of the project were key to the overall success. Harjo takes the time to understand the goals, plans, and key decisions up front to avoid as many rude surprises and delays down the line. It worked. They worked very well with our outside designer and architect and never had any problems coordinating the design ambitions with the construction reality.

The middle stages of the project were also well run. Our dedicated project manager kept us up to date about the schedule details, what was coming next, and when we needed to have our decisions made to keep things on track.

Even the inevitable rude surprises went well. We ran into Asbestos tile we didn't know was there until demo began. They brought in the require abatement crew, switched around the order of some work, and kept us mostly on schedule.

And last, but not least, the end game of the project went great. Harjo did not push back on or linger in getting the last remaining punch list items done like so many remodel projects do. They methodically built the punch list list, worked through it, and made sure we were satisfied, including adding things to the list that we missed in the first review.

An job that took almost 10 months from initial stages to all the way done and we hit the timeline within two weeks and the estimate within 20% with almost all that extra 20% coming from our decisions to go with more expensive options and add some tactical work to the schedule.

We highly recommend Harjo and plan to use them again.

Harjo provided a bid for our small, single-room den remodel when other companies wouldn't. They were respectful and professional from start to finish. While not the cheapest option, their attention to detail and the quality of their work delivered true peace of mind and was worth the investment.

Communication: Proactive and thorough. Questions were always answered promptly, with Lindsay being a standout.

Timeline & Budget: All changes were communicated clearly and transparently, allowing for informed decisions.

Quality & Professionalism: They showed immense pride in their work, even adding items to our punch list we hadn't noticed to ensure a perfect result.

We're thrilled with our new den and highly recommend Harjo for their quality and customer service on any project.