Category: Build

Operations Under COVID-19: What We’re Doing

Apr 29th, 2020

On April 24, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced that residential construction, sidelined by the state’s COVID-19 Stay Home, Stay Healthy orders since March 23, could resume, provided contractors follow strict requirements for social distancing, employee monitoring, and hygiene. Estes Builders immediately began updating its policies, practices, and operations to implement those protocols and was able […]

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Water Views, Elegant Details Define Sequim Custom Home

Apr 09th, 2020

It was the perfect formula for a dream home: killer views, a homeowner with impeccable taste, and a builder dedicated to every last detail. The 4,000-square-foot home, recently completed on Bell Hill overlooking Sequim, is one of the most detailed projects Estes Builders has completed. A departure from the typical Pacific Northwest Contemporary styles that […]

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Custom Home vs. Spec Home: What’s the Difference?

Feb 04th, 2020

If you’ve done any research into building your dream home, you’ve likely come across the terms “spec home” and “custom home.” But which is right for you? The simple answer: How much freedom do you want about the design and features of your new home? About Spec Homes A spec house is one that is […]

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Building a Custom Home FAQs

Oct 08th, 2019

Building the home of your dreams is a bit different than buying a production home, with a few extra hoops to jump through and some nuances that come with anything-goes opportunities. If you’re brimming with questions, you’re not alone. Here are a few of the most common queries we get asked regularly. Have more? Ask […]

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