Pierce County
General Contractor in Tacoma, WA
Licensed BESTPPC752LD$30,000 bondedInsuredFree estimatesSe habla español
Best Pro Contractors is a licensed Washington general contractor working throughout Tacoma, from the Craftsman blocks of the North End to the newer construction up in Northeast Tacoma. Alberto Molinero runs the company and is on the job himself.
Tacoma is the reason a general contractor here needs to be comfortable with old houses. A large share of the city's residential stock went up between 1900 and 1940, and those homes were built well but built to a different standard than anything a modern crew is used to. Balloon framing, board sheathing, plaster over lath, knob-and-tube wiring that was never fully replaced, and dimensional lumber that is genuinely two inches by four inches. None of that is a problem, but all of it changes how a job gets scoped.
The practical consequence for a homeowner is that estimates on older Tacoma houses need to account for what is behind the wall, not just what is in front of it. Best Pro's approach is to say plainly what is unknown before the work starts, and to show you what is found once the wall is open rather than presenting it as a surprise on the invoice.
Public record
Verify with L&I- WA contractor license
- BESTPPC752LD
- Construction Contractor, General · Active · UBI 605 604 724
- Contractor bond
- $30,000
- The North River Insurance Company · double the $15,000 a specialty contractor carries
- General liability
- $1,000,000
- State National Insurance Company Inc · four times the $250,000 state minimum
Services
What we do in Tacoma
All six trades are available here. Each links through to the full detail on scope, process and what drives the cost.
Roofing in Tacoma
Tear-off, full replacement, repair and fascia.
Exterior and Interior Painting in Tacoma
Full prep, honest coverage, coatings rated for this climate.
Deck Building and Repair in Tacoma
New builds, rebuilds and structural repair, composite or wood.
Flooring Installation in Tacoma
Hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, laminate and tile.
Cabinetry Installation in Tacoma
Kitchen and bath installs, refacing and built-ins.
General Remodeling and Additions in Tacoma
Kitchens, baths, additions and whole-home renovation.
Local detail
Working in Tacoma
Permits
City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services
Residential permits inside the Tacoma city limits are issued by the City of Tacoma, not by Pierce County. Tacoma also maintains historic overlays in several neighborhoods, including the Stadium District and North Slope, where exterior alterations can carry additional design review. Best Pro Contractors confirms the permitting path with the city before scheduling, and that path is written into the estimate.
Housing stock
- Craftsman bungalows and foursquares from the 1900s to the 1920s throughout the North End, Proctor, Hilltop and the North Slope
- Tudor and colonial revivals from the 1920s and 1930s in the Stadium District and along North Yakima
- Post-war ramblers and split-levels through South Tacoma and the Eastside
- Newer subdivision construction in Northeast Tacoma and around Point Ruston
- A significant number of homes with original single-pane windows, original cedar siding, and roofs that have been layered over rather than torn off
Climate and conditions
- Roughly forty inches of rain a year, concentrated between October and May, which keeps siding, fascia and deck framing damp for months at a time rather than allowing a dry-out cycle
- Heavy tree canopy across the older neighborhoods, which shades north-facing roof slopes and makes moss growth the leading cause of premature shingle failure in the city
- Marine air off Commencement Bay, which accelerates corrosion of exposed fasteners and flashing closer to the waterfront
- Mild temperatures year-round, so freeze-thaw damage is rare and sustained moisture is the dominant failure mode instead
Neighborhoods served
North End · Proctor · Stadium District · Hilltop · South Tacoma · Eastside · Northeast Tacoma · West End · Browns Point
Recent work
Recent work across the service area
Every photograph below is a Best Pro job. We have not tagged them by city yet, so these are from across Pierce and King County rather than from Tacoma specifically. Ask to see local work when you call.
Decks
Composite deck, paver patio and lighting
A curved composite deck stepping down to a herringbone paver patio, with a seat wall, integrated riser lighting along every step, and a steel pergola wired for string lights.
Decks
Curved composite deck against a stone seat wall
The same deck in daylight, showing the curved edge cut to follow the existing block retaining wall and the contrasting fascia and step nosing.
Decks
Covered deck and grill area
Composite decking carried under an existing covered patio to create a sheltered outdoor kitchen and grill area that stays usable through the wet season.
Questions
Tacoma questions
Yes. Residential permits inside Tacoma city limits are issued by City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services, and Best Pro Contractors handles the application and inspection coordination as part of the job.
Yes. Much of Tacoma's residential stock dates from between 1900 and 1940, and Best Pro Contractors works on these homes regularly. Older houses require estimates that account for original framing, wiring and sheathing conditions that cannot be seen until work begins.
Tacoma's combination of heavy winter rainfall and mature tree canopy keeps north-facing roof slopes shaded and damp for most of the year, which is ideal for moss. Zinc or copper strips installed at the ridge slow regrowth considerably, and trimming back overhanging limbs helps more than any treatment.
Best Pro Contractors serves all of Tacoma, including the North End, South Tacoma, the Eastside, Northeast Tacoma and Browns Point. Call (253) 230-0876 to confirm scheduling for your address.
Get a free estimate in Tacoma
Tell us what you need and Alberto gets back to you within 24 hours. Estimates are free and there is no obligation.
Free estimates, no obligation, and se habla español.