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Basement remodels are a common choice in Seattle to create more space in your home, whether it's lifting the house for more head height or digging down. Building a new garage can create not only a place to park your car, but also the possibility of storage, a shop, or even an upstairs apartment in Seattle. Balconies and decks can help you take in our gorgeous views. What will you do with your home? Ventana Construction can help you figure out what’s possible.

In additional to structural problems, the porch was almost entirely open to the elements, and a window that had been installed to the south was in a wall that was rotting in place. The spacious porch area had become a haven for spiders and essentially unusable. Time for some remodeling! First order of business: replace the front steps. The newly poured concrete stairs are rock solid on top of a huge footing. The homeowners had initially wanted the stairs clad in tile, but tile often pop during Seattle’s freeze and thaw cycles each winter. Instead, we used thick Bluestone treads to bring some visual interest and a nice finish. New wood columns replace the crumbling brick with a style that just right for this home. Bluestone tiles at the porch level continue the color and texture from the stair treads, and provide a nice waterproof surface over living space below. Wrought iron railings finish out the look, and a newly poured walk and short stair by the sidewalk make the entry inviting. The new porch area has windows on two sides, new structural throughout, and siding and trim to match the rest of the home. Proof that small changes can make a big difference.

entry

A sweet 1913 Craftsman home was slowly sinking at its front porch. Brick columns had come loose and the solid concrete steps were separating from the house, dragging railings down with them.
Shoring and a facelift was in order.
The old garage had been worked on by family, but it had seen better days. The extension on the original garage was taking up valuable parking space, and all the materials were rotting and rusting. After removing the old garage, the new footings and foundation were excavated in preparation for pouring concrete. Because the property is on a hill, part of the foundation wall was high and the rest at grade. This project also included a new slab at the garage, parking area, and new stairs to the back yard. This garage includes space for both vehicles and a shop area, and was wired to accommodate large power tools. The installation of insulation and sheetrock inside provides a finished shop space that is both comfortable and attractive. From the back yard, the garage is low-profile and appropriate in scale. A fence provides privacy and limits access. From the alley, vehicles can easily enter and exit the garage, and there is enough space to park additional vehicles outside. A practical West Seattle garage remodel

garage & shop

Two goals were met with this garage replacement project on West Seattle’s Gatewood Hill: the eyesore of an old garage was removed, and a new, functional garage and shop space went in, providing ample parking and a secure gate to the backyard.
Careful placement of windows and doors, and an extra-tall entrance door brings lots of light into this cedar-clad shop and seattle garage plans. The framing elements were designed to be seen instead of hidden. From the opposite side, this new seattle garage remodel has a roll-up door and a carport. There’s also a spot in the corner for recycling and trash containers All of the design elements are focused around the garden, including rain barrel installation, which provides additional irrigation Another way to bring in light: a polycarbonate roof panel that integrates seamlessly into the metal roofing. This element is both in the shop and the carport roof An area under the deck at the main house becomes an enclosed potting shed, thanks to these custom-made Shoji doors Before a tiny, decaying glorified shed, ready for a garage builder After: Inspiring outdoor space design, beautiful materials and a functional space to enjoy. garage builder Seattle

garage & shop

The owners of this Capitol Hill home had their priorities in order: create a potting room to fuel their expansive garden, build a shop for projects, and a small carport to shelter their vehicle. The result is a Japanese-inspired cedar building that compliments their garden instead of detracting from it. A rain chain and barrel helps with irrigation, light-transmitting panels in the roof illuminate it, and Shoji doors conceal the potting area.
The custom stairs have masonry steps for aesthetics and function. A middle “resting step” gives a chance to catch your breath on the way up. The landing at the bottom is a small addition on the main floor deck A touch added after the project was under way: new stacked cultured stone installed over what was a plain painted concrete wall. The stone adds color and interest to the entry Before: A simple contemporary entry After: an entry with interest and accessibility. The views are spectacular, and the new outdoor living space is used regularly by the owners

spiral stair & deck

This Shoreline home has million-dollar views. The problem was, the owners had a hard time actually seeing them. The solution, custom spiral stairs up to a new deck that not only provides views, but also compliments the home’s entry.
The basement remodel seattle is now truly a daylight basement. A bank of windows provides a view of the back yard and brings in ample light to this new living space Custom built in place, the cabinet doubles as a computer station. The door to the left opens up to a mechanical closet, with furnace and hot water heater The new doors to a storage room and the garage match the ones upstairs, and the beadboard wainscot runs on two walls, echoing the design of the cabinet This basement room becomes a media room as well, with all of the bells and whistles required for the flat screen and low voltage accessories Before: A blank slate — a basement room with no light or finishes, ready for a Basement remodel After: A comfortable, functional basement living area, a perfect west Seattle basement remodel

basement remodel

We’ve built out our share of basements and this is one of our favorites. A West Seattle spec home had a completely unfinished basement/garage area. We walled off the space, installed new windows to match the configuration of ones upstairs, built in a desk and finished out the walls with bead board wainscoting. It was supposed to be a playroom for the kids, but we think Dad may get a little use out of it too.
New lap siding makes a huge difference in the look of the home. The new trellis and stairs to the back yard compliment the home. The railings are built from Ipea and steel spacers. Ipea is a very dense tropical hardwood that holds up very well in the Pacific Northwest’s damp climate The Ipea was custom milled on site, and the spacers had to be cut at just the right angle for the stair section The trellis at the French Doors has a polycarbonate panel over top to provide some protection from rain Before: funky siding and a partly finished deck, ready for a seattle porch rebuild After: A comfortable outdoor entertaining area with custom details and durable materials

deck build & siding

The owner of this Fremont home wanted to replace the existing siding and create an inspired and beautiful deck area. The architect called for the use of cedar and Ipea to create the trellises and railing systems, using galvanized spacers between the Ipea rails. The result is a light and bright deck area with rich wood texture.
Remodels tend to uncover surprises. With this project, the surprise was that ductwork heating the master bedroom was much higher than expected. The solution: create a bench seating area in the corner. To understand this project, you need to see the before photo first. The expanded seattle balcony remodel will go over the roof at main level, just in front of the little balcony on the right From the side, you can see the new balcony as it takes shape All painted, the balcony addition looks like it had been there all along With the balcony rebuild finished, the owners can take in their spectacular city view AND have a place to sit and enjoy their West Seattle balcony remodel

balcony remodel

A little peekaboo balcony is all the West Seattle owners of this new construction home got from the original builder to take in their fabulous city view.  They made plans for an expanded deck over lower-level living space, and the results are spectacular.
The finished kitchen for this basement remodel looks great and is done on a budget. It’s amazing to see the finished area considering how much reframing had to be done. Substantial foundation work was required, including re-pouring parts of the existing foundation where it was inadequate. It turns out that the existing house is now much more stable, thanks to the basement remodel Lots of storage in this area, thanks to tall pantry cabinets Craftsman style doors carry some of the main floor finishes into the basement area remodel, including this basement bathroom The original boiler (seen here) had to be removed and piping reconfigured. The new arrangement tucks all of the heating equipment into a space under the stairs. Seattle garage plans builders Before: a funky configuration and a deck/carport that had seen better days. The basement was largely unfinished, ready for west Seattle basement remodel After: a new two-car garage with storage, and beyond, a complete basement remodel that can be used for relatives or a rental

basement & garage

The goal: to upgrade heating for this beautiful U-District home, finish out the basement into a large mother-in-law unit, by adding a basement bathroom and kitchen. Also to build a new 2-car garage in the back yard, and create a laundry room upstairs. The project involved foundation and concrete work, along with new steel beams and framing in the basement area. Final finishes included Ikea cabinets with solid surface countertops and a floating wood floor.

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