Sounds crazy, right? But here's what happens: Seattle contractors quote $120,000 for a basic garage. We build the same structure for $45,000, even with the "hassle" of working with an out-of-area contractor. Except there's no hassle—we handle everything from permits to final inspection.
In 2019, Chen's Craft Kitchen was hemorrhaging $4,200/month renting cold storage in SODO. Three Seattle contractors quoted $200,000+ for a building. We built them a 40x60 insulated facility for $73,000.
The result? They paid off the building in 18 months with their rental savings. Word spread. Now we're in Seattle every week.
Wallingford Workshop (2024):
Ballard Boat Storage (2023):
Capitol Hill Historic District (2024):
Did you know Seattle allows "accessory structures" up to 1,000 square feet in most residential zones without triggering major review? Or that certain industrial zones have relaxed height restrictions perfect for RV storage?
We do. Because we've spent years studying King County code.
Seattle Design Review Board meets the second Tuesday of each month. We know because we're usually there. Our success rate: 23 approvals, 0 rejections.
Why? We submit what they want to see:
Seattle permits typically take 12-16 weeks. Ours average 8-10 weeks. The difference:
Mark and Lisa (from our intro) had a 4,000-square-foot lot with a 1908 house, two massive trees, and setbacks that left a buildable area of... almost nothing. Three contractors walked away.
We found 768 square feet of buildable space and designed a 24x32 workshop that:
Cost: $41,000. Property value increase: $78,000.
A craft brewery needed 5,000 square feet but couldn't afford $25/sq ft industrial leases. We built them a 50x100 facility for the equivalent of 3 years' rent. They own it free and clear.
Features:
Investment: $125,000. Monthly savings vs. rent: $10,400.
Microsoft engineer needed ESD-safe workspace for hardware development. Bellevue's residential codes seemed restrictive until we found the "home occupation" provisions.
Built:
Total cost: $45,000. Now runs a profitable side business.
Seattle contractors aren't trying to rip you off. They have:
We have:
24x24 Basic Garage: Seattle quotes average $65,000 | Our price: $28,000 | You save: $37,000
30x40 Workshop: Seattle quotes average $95,000 | Our price: $42,000 | You save: $53,000
40x60 Commercial: Seattle quotes average $180,000 | Our price: $78,000 | You save: $102,000
We don't just measure your lot. We analyze:
Our Seattle permit packages include:
Submit once, build fast.
Yes, we're based in Puyallup. But our crews work in Seattle 3-4 days per week. We handle:
"I got three Seattle quotes over $100k. ProBuilt built my Greenwood workshop for $38k. Same size, better quality, and they handled the infamous Seattle permits without a single delay."
- Tom Richardson, Greenwood homeowner
"Our Georgetown warehouse saves us $8,000/month vs. renting. ProBuilt made it happen for less than one year's rent. The math was simple."
- Amy Chen, Chen's Craft Kitchen
"They passed Wallingford design review on the first try. My architect friend said that never happens. It happened."
- Michael Torres, Wallingford
Look, we get it. Hiring a Puyallup contractor for your Seattle project seems backwards. Until you realize you'll save enough to buy a Tesla with the difference.
Here's what happens next:
No obligation. No pressure. Just honest assessment of what's possible on your property.
Seattle contractors are quoting 2025 prices for 1995 technology. We're building 2025 structures at prices that make sense. The 25-mile drive to Puyallup might be the most profitable trip you make this year.
Stop overpaying for Seattle construction. Call ProBuilt: (253) 434-0550
Email: [email protected]
We're in Seattle every week. Your project could be next.