General Contracting in Seattle
Konsker Electric handles general contracting for Seattle-area remodels and tenant improvements, and because our electrical division is in-house, the most schedule-critical and most code-sensitive trade on your job is never subbed out, never delayed, and never finger-pointing. We coordinate framing, drywall, plumbing, HVAC, and finish trades under a single point of accountability, with one project manager, one schedule, and one written contract. We carry Washington general contractor registration along with our electrical contractor license, full bonding, and $2M liability coverage. Call (206) 260-1981.
Get A Free Quote(206) 260-1981Why a GC With In-House Electrical Matters
On a typical remodel, electrical rough-in is the single most common cause of schedule slippage. Drywall cannot close until the electrical inspection passes, and that inspection cannot happen until plumbing and HVAC rough-ins are complete and coordinated. With Konsker Electric as your GC, the electrical foreman is on staff, on the schedule we wrote, and on the same insurance policy, which typically pulls 2 to 4 weeks out of the rough-in phase of a kitchen or bath remodel.
Project Types We Self-Perform
We act as general contractor on full kitchen remodels, full bath remodels, basement finishes and ADU conversions, whole-home renovations, and commercial tenant improvements up to roughly 8,000 sq ft. We self-perform all electrical work and project management, and use a vetted bench of Seattle-area framers, drywallers, plumbers, HVAC contractors, tile setters, painters, and cabinet installers we have worked with for five-plus years.
Permits, Inspections, and Code Compliance
We pull all required permits in your name (Seattle DCI master use, building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical as applicable) and manage every inspection on your behalf. Energy-code compliance is documented per WSEC 2021, and any work in pre-1978 buildings is handled under EPA RRP lead-safe protocols. You get a full closeout package at substantial completion: stamped permits, signed inspection cards, as-built electrical drawings, and a written one-year workmanship warranty.
What to Expect During Your Project
Every project starts with a fixed-fee design and pre-construction phase, so there are no construction-phase surprises. Once construction begins, you get a published weekly schedule, a dedicated project manager, daily site cleanup, and a single weekly check-in meeting. Change orders are written and signed before any extra work proceeds. Most kitchen remodels run 5 to 8 weeks of construction, baths run 3 to 5 weeks, and basement or ADU build-outs run 10 to 16 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why hire an electrician as my general contractor?
Because electrical is the trade that most often controls a remodel's schedule and most often surfaces hidden costs in older Seattle housing stock. When the GC is also the licensed electrical contractor, you eliminate the coordination layer that causes most rough-in delays, and you get accurate electrical scope and pricing on day one rather than a surprise change order three weeks in.
Are you a licensed general contractor in Washington?
Yes. We carry Washington State general contractor registration along with our electrical contractor license. We are bonded and carry $2M general liability plus workers' compensation coverage on every employee. License and bond numbers are listed on every written proposal, and you can verify both directly on the L&I contractor lookup.
Do you handle design, or do I need to bring my own architect?
For most kitchen, bath, basement, and ADU projects we handle design in-house. For whole-home renovations, structural changes, or any project triggering Seattle DCI design review, we coordinate with one of three Seattle architects we partner with regularly. Either way, design is a fixed-fee phase that happens before construction pricing is finalized.
How accurate is your initial budget number?
Our initial conversation gives you a rough order-of-magnitude range based on comparable projects. After the design and pre-construction phase we deliver a fixed-scope, line-item construction contract, not an estimate. Our typical change-order rate on completed projects is under 4% of contract value.
Can you work in occupied homes?
Yes. The majority of our kitchen and bath remodels are done in occupied homes. We install temporary kitchens, dust-control walls with negative-air HEPA filtration, and protected walking paths so you can continue living in the rest of the house.
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