#contractorofthemonth – Second Use Building Materials and Salvage

2010 Contractor of the Month: Foss Appraisal

Mary Anne Carter — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:09:47 +0000

This month, we would like to recognize our former co-worker and dear friend, Chris Foss, who recently celebrated his last day at Second Use. He is already sorely missed, but we are excited that he is committing full-time to further growing his own business.

Foss Appraisal Services is a full-service personal property appraisal company offering their clients a wide variety of appraisal services, ranging from antiques to fine art to jewelry and used building materials. There are many purposes for getting a Foss appraisal including:

Insurance
Replacement Value
Divorce Settlement
Donations for Tax Benefits
Estate Settlement
and Personal Interest

The appraisers at Foss Appraisal are members of the International Society of Appraisers, the Certified Appraisers Guild of America, and the Gemological Institute of America.

While considering your next remodel or demolition project with Second Use you should take into consideration the potential benefits of donating the salvageable materials to Habitat for Humanity, through Second Use. When making such a donation, an appraisal is required by the IRS if the value is over $5000. Foss Appraisal Service meets the IRS standard for completing the required appraisal.

Click here to learn more about Foss Appraisal Service

2010 Contractor of the Month: Mighty House Construction

Mary Anne Carter — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:02:14 +0000

We have worked with Doug and Laura Elfline for years, even though their company, Mighty House Construction, just recently marked their 1st anniversary. In the spirit of giving back, they celebrated this achievement by making a donation to Seattle Habitat for Humanity.

Mighty House Construction’s mission is to offer innovative, sustainable building solutions at an outstanding value. They aim to set the standard for exceptional building practices, outstanding solutions to you’re your needs, and excellent customer satisfaction throughout the Greater Seattle area. Click here to learn more about their work.

Contractor of the Month: Flip Builders

Mary Anne Carter — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:47:05 +0000

Each month, we highlight one of the contractors we’ve worked with recently, to provide an example of the type of work we get to do and the kind of people we meet along the way.

We have worked with Flip Builders since 2001 and continue to do a lot of amazing projects with their crew. The last project we salvaged for them was a condo remodel and we were able to save more material for reuse than they took to the landfill! Flip uses Second Use because they like not having to throw away material and saving their clients money in the process. Salvage also offers them a way to further integrate sustainability into their work.

Flip is based out of the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, but they work as far away as California and Eastern Washington. They primarily work with remodeling and new construction, and sometimes cover condo and commercial projects. Click here to learn more.

2010 Contractor of the Month: MacPherson Construction & Design

Mary Anne Carter — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:20:23 +0000

Each month, we highlight one of the contractors we’ve worked with recently, to provide an example of the type of work we get to do and the kind of people we meet along the way.

This month, we want to recognize MacPherson Construction and Design. The first job we did with them was this past March, but we’re looking forward to working with them on future jobs. MacPherson concentrates on lake front and custom build homes so each project and site is unique and customer driven. Because they coordinate thearchitectural designs, construction, and interior work, they are able to keep costs down and ensure consistency throughout the project.

MacPherson has not typically done salvage on jobsites, although they do recycle and incorporate green elements into the design. They hope to do more salvage in the future.
MacPherson was founded in 1983 and their experience and expertise allows them to navigate through the many challenges and logistics of designing, permitting, scheduling, and construction. They take great pride in having never designed or built the same house twice. Each custom home or renovation is a special reflection of their client’s vision. Click here to learn more about their work.

2010 Bender Chaffey: Contractor of the Month

Mary Anne Carter — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:42:31 +0000

We’re starting a new feature on the newsletter to celebrate the stories and relationships that make up Second Use. Each month, we will highlight one of our contractors to provide an example of the type of work we get to do and the kinds of people we meet along the way.

For February, we want to recognize remodeler Bender Chaffey Homes. We’ve worked with Bender Chaffey for many years but have started working with them more closely over the past two years, most recently on a large 3-day strip out in February.

Bender Chaffey has provided custom home building and remodeling to the Kirkland, Bellevue and greater Seattle area for over 25 years. Father and son team Don and Steve Bender are master builders and experienced professionals known for their high-quality homes, green and sustainable buildings and their outstanding customer service.