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Exterior Renovations
An exterior shows its age in ways that are hard to ignore – siding that’s failing, trim that’s worn down, a roofline or facade that no longer reflects the character of the building. Exterior work has to do two things at once: hold up to Seattle’s weather and still look like it belongs on the building, whether that means restoring original details or introducing more durable modern materials. We work through that balance with you during Discovery and Development, then handle the materials, permitting, and construction so the finished exterior protects the structure and reads as intentional – not like an obvious patch job.
An exterior renovation may include:
- New or restored siding, trim, and paint
- Window and door replacement
- Roofline and structural exterior updates
- Restoring original architectural details on older or historic buildings
- Exterior updates tied to a larger addition, house lift, or remodel
Explore Sample Projects
Browse our exterior renovation projects to see how we approach siding, restoration, and structural exterior updates across a range of buildings.
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Common Questions
We can do both – restoring original details like porch ceilings, trim profiles, and window styles where they matter, and introducing more durable modern materials where it makes sense. Our Wallingford project, for example, paired new
Hardi siding and Marvin windows with restoration of the home’s original front porch ceiling and Craftsman-style trim.
Yes – we select and detail exterior materials to read as part of the building’s original style rather than a generic upgrade. Our Volunteer Park project used an exterior paint scheme designed to pay homage to the home’s traditional Craftsman character while giving it a modern refresh.
Both – exterior restoration principles apply to commercial buildings as well. Our Ba Bar Capitol Hill project refreshed a century-old commercial building’s facade with new stucco and hand-brushed trim, and restored rare salvaged chicken-wire glass, preserving its historic character while meeting today’s durability standards.
Most exterior renovations run 7 to 10 months from first conversation to completion — three months or more of design and planning, then 4 to 5 months of construction for siding, windows, and trim on an existing structure. Larger scopes, or exterior work tied to a house lift or other structural change, run longer.
Yes. Whether a permit is required depends on scope — straightforward siding replacement may not need one, while structural work, relocating windows or doors, or work close to a property line generally does. Buildings in landmark or historic districts carry an additional review layer, which is worth knowing early if yours falls in one.
We identify what applies during Planning and handle the submittal and inspections from there.
Generally less – most exterior work can happen while you continue living in or operating the building, though there will be noise, scaffolding, and some access considerations depending on scope. We’ll walk through what to expect for your specific project.