Estes Builders

11/27/2024

This Thanksgiving, we at Estes Builders are filled with gratitude as we celebrate an incredible milestone—35 years of building dreams and creating homes.

We’re deeply thankful for our amazing clients, dedicated team, and trusted partners who have been the foundation of our success. Your support and trust mean the world to us, and we look forward to many more years of collaboration and growth together.

Please note that our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 to allow our team to enjoy the holiday with their loved ones. We will reopen on Monday, December 2.

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and togetherness. 🧡

08/29/2024

Explore this stunning custom contemporary home nestled in scenic Seabeck, WA. When off-the-shelf options just didn’t cut it, our clients turned to Estes Builders to bring their unique vision to life. Discover why Estes was the perfect partner for creating a dream home that stands out in every way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojx2dzSuI9s

"Predefined homes didn't fit the bill. We truly needed a genuine custom home builder and we're glad we found Estes."

07/11/2024

There's no denying it: The Puget Sound region is second-to-none, from its beautiful landscape to its active lifestyles to its abundance of activities. But while living in sought-after places is the dream for many of us, it also brings up its share of challenges. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you consider building your dream home in a highly desirable place. Read more: https://estesbuilders.com/blog/living-in-desirable-locations/

Here are a few things to keep in mind as you consider building your dream home in a highly desirable place.

07/03/2024

🎉 Celebrate the Fourth of July on the Olympic Peninsula! Enjoy live music, parades, fireworks, and more in Port Angeles, Sequim, and Forks. Highlights include:

🎸 Port Angeles: Day-long events with vendors, contests, and a spectacular fireworks show at 10 PM.

🎺 Sequim: Festivities at Carrie Blake Park with concerts, family activities, and a fireworks display at 10 PM.

🍳 Forks: An old-fashioned celebration with parades, a salmon bake, and fireworks at dusk.

Join in the fun and celebrate Independence Day with the community!

For details, visit: https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/fourth-of-july-activities-set-across-peninsula/

Hot dogs, pies and derbies slated Thursday

06/27/2024

The couple’s path to their stunning Hood Canal home was made up of dreams, from the desire to be near both the woods and the water to custom details that infuse warmth, whimsy, and connections to the landscape. Watch this short video to see how the homeowners and Estes Builders worked together to bring this beautiful modern cabin to life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzFFs997qko

"We told [Estes Builders] this rough outline of things that we wanted. But the perfection and pure art in construction - that was all [them]."

06/20/2024

If you’re looking to build your dream home as close as possible to the Olympics without heading too far north or west, Mason County is a great option to consider. Dotted with small towns and tiny enclaves along the canals and bays of the South Puget Sound and nestled into the forested lands to the west, Mason County offers options for both small-town and rural living. Read more: https://estesbuilders.com/locations/custom-home-builder-in-mason-county/

Life in Mason County, Washington

06/07/2024

The multi-parcel property in Union, Washington, seemed to hold a lot of promise. But the owners soon found their buildable area extremely limited. See how Estes Builders maximized space and layout to design the customers' dream home that offered flexible living and a cozy-yet-contemporary vibe. Read more: https://estesbuilders.com/projects/modern-cabin-union-wa/

Though the compact footprint of the existing foundation wasn’t what the buyers originally had in mind, Estes worked with them to design a home that could provide the space and features they desired.

05/23/2024

In this era of economic uncertainty, it’s common to wonder when is the best time to buy a home. But while it might be tempting to try to "time" the real estate market, when it comes to building a custom home, it doesn’t always make sense to wait. Read more: https://estesbuilders.com/blog/timing-the-real-estate-market/

Here are a few points to consider when weighing whether you should wait to make the move on building your custom home:.

05/16/2024

Get ready for a weekend of fun at Viking Fest, just down the street from our office in historic downtown Poulsbo! From May 17-19, enjoy parades, live entertainment, and a celebration of the local Scandinavian heritage. https://vikingfest.org/

Viking Fest 2024 May 17th-19th  Schedule of Events  Parking & Shuttle Parade Info Street Closures Wednesday May 15th, 3:00pm: King Olaf Parking will CLOSE for carnival.Thursday May 16th, 2:00pm: ANDSERSON PARKWAY is CLOSED until after Viking Fest.Friday May 17th, 5:00pm: Front St from Moe to J...

04/12/2024

Located on the southern tip of the Hood Canal, the town of Union, Washington, offers a rural setting with easy access to both the waters of Puget Sound and the mountains of Olympic National Park. Steeped in history and overflowing with stunning views, Union is a beautiful spot that attracts artists and vacationers alike. Explore life in Union: https://estesbuilders.com/locations/custom-home-builder-union-wa/

Life in Union, WA: Relaxing Living Overlooking Hood Canal

03/28/2024

Hear from an out-of-state client who's never done this before design and build their one-in-a-million retirement dream home in Poulsbo with the help of Estes Builders. Watch the testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1COx4dMDVRA

"It was what took us to Estes. You had a more robust organization that could really handle what we were going to do and we could have confidence it would tak...