Frequently Asked Questions.

Yes. Every on-site estimate is completely free with zero obligation. We visit your home, evaluate project conditions, take measurements, review material options, and deliver a detailed written quote within 24 hours.

We provide line-item itemized written bids. Materials, labor, city permits, sub-trades, and payment milestone schedules are completely transparent. We never perform open-ended time-and-materials without a hard cap.

Yes — typically 10–30% depending on the project scope and custom material ordering. The deposit secures your calendar start date and covers initial materials. Remaining payments are tied to verified completion milestones.

We can provide general price ranges for typical scopes, but an accurate, binding quote requires an in-person site walkthrough to verify structural conditions, plumbing/electrical runs, and access.

Yes. DJ General Contractor LLC is an active, fully registered Washington State General Contractor (License #DJGENCL792K8) in continuous good standing with the Department of Labor & Industries.

Yes — $2,000,000 commercial general liability insurance and comprehensive Washington State workers' compensation coverage on all active crew members. We provide Certificates of Insurance (COI) prior to breaking ground.

Yes. For all structural changes, additions, electrical service upgrades, plumbing repipes, and ADU construction, we submit the permit applications, coordinate city inspections, and ensure final sign-off.

Yes. All labor is backed by our comprehensive written warranty (1-year minimum, extended for structural framing and roofing). All manufacturer material warranties are transferred directly to you.

Timelines depend on scope: bathroom remodels typically take 3–6 weeks, complete kitchens 6–12 weeks, and turnkey ADUs 4–6 months. Target start and completion dates are written into your contract.

Smaller projects (flooring, interior paint, bathroom updates) can often mobilize within 2–3 weeks of signed contract. Major structural remodels and ADUs typically start in 4–6 weeks to allow for permitting and material procurement.

Scope changes are managed through written change orders that specify exact adjustments to cost, materials, and schedule before work proceeds. We never execute verbal change orders without written homeowner sign-off.

No. Most of our clients are at work during the day. We establish secure key/lockbox access, maintain strict jobsite safety, clean up at the end of each day, and send photo updates.

Yes. From single-room drywall repairs and repaints to whole-home additions, every project receives the same high standard of craftsmanship, transparent quotes, and professional management.

We do both! We provide practical design-build planning for kitchens, baths, and decks, and we are equally comfortable building from your existing architect or interior designer blueprints.

Our professional cleaning crew performs complete fine-dust extraction, interior window cleaning, cabinet interior vacuuming, light fixture dusting, and floor sanitization to make the space move-in ready.