Chuckanut Builders

We are a Bellingham-based general contractor. Our favorite projects are residential remodeling & new construction projects in Bellingham's core neighborhoods. In addition, we renovate boutique, commercial & tenant improvement projects. On all of our projects we focus on building durability and occupant health. We do this by using high performance building methods; selecting authentic, durable materials; and using time tested building techniques. Building a new home or remodeling the one you already love is a very personal process.

When we tell the origin story of Chuckanut Builders we often wish we could say that we founded the company because we saw a need in Bellingham for builders who wanted to make a positive impact on the environment by building and remodeling high performance homes. The truth is, Ian and Forest were builders who loved the trade and were working for a company that had just shut its doors. In the aftermath of this change, a handful of us sat around a table at Boundary Bay Brewery to figure out what was next; Chuckanut Builders was next.

Remodeling homes is a very personal process. During the design phase we focus on your goals for the space, ensuring that the end product will meet your needs and align with your values. Our scope of remodels includes kitchen remodels, full home remodels and additions. We work with a handful of building designers and can help you find a building designer whose aesthetic and communication style aligns with yours. Many of the homes we remodel are more than a century old. These homes have stories; beautiful, historic design details and quite often, very small kitchens!

Building high performance green homes is both a craft and a science. Our crew has spent years perfecting the craft of building homes, utilizing both time tested building methods and innovative techniques. We work with a handful of building designers and architects and can help you find a designer whose aesthetic, values and communication style aligns with yours. Throughout the design process we will serve as an advisor, focusing on buildability, cost implications, aesthetics, and durability. Learn more about our integrated design and four phase construction processes here.