Custom homes, additions, shops, and conversions along the Washington coast — designed by us, built by us, with a process that's transparent from the first conversation to the day you turn the key.
Our purpose is to make Grays Harbor beautiful through thoughtful renovation and development of its real estate. We're a local group tied together by a commitment to our craft.
Done right, first. Quality over expediency. 100% transparency and accountability. From experienced ownership to in-house design, construction management, and a top-notch field crew — our only goal is to streamline your new construction project.
You can count on thorough contracts, real estimates, weekly updates, and a phone that doesn't stop ringing at certificate of occupancy. Something a cut above the cookie-cutter new construction options available — and one that makes new construction approachable and achievable for all.
From custom homes to remodels, we guide your project from start to finish — with a clear plan, real estimates, and an in-house designer who's part of every choice.
Semi-custom and fully custom new construction. Start from a Spivey plan, tune one you love, or design ground-up with our team.
Whole-home transformations, kitchens, baths, primary suites. Bring the same Spivey craft and design eye to the home you already love.
Second-story pop-tops, bump-outs, garage conversions, ADUs. Adding the room you need without leaving the lot you love.
Detached shops, carports, accessory dwellings. From bare-bones storage to finished living quarters above.
Great design is what separates a house from a home you'll love for decades. Our in-house designer guides every choice — from floor plan flow to fixtures — so the final result is functional, beautiful, and uniquely yours.
You'll complete our Design Questionnaire early on so we understand your taste, lifestyle, and budget priorities. Her answers shape both her recommendations and our build estimate.
Four signature plans we love, plus two pathways for designing something all your own.
Signature Spivey coastal cottage — open kitchen and great room, cedar-shake roof, beach-grass landscaping. The flagship plan.
9-ft ceilings, vaulted main living, French doors off the primary, covered front porch + optional back porch. The Dunegrass spirit in a smaller footprint.
Board-and-batten farmhouse on a narrow city lot — vaulted bedrooms up, open great room and kitchen on the main, covered concrete patio. Small footprint, big presence.
The 1,800+ sf version of Laurel — same English-cottage bones, fuller frame. Charred board-and-batten, deeper porches, more bedrooms, more living. The Laurel, all grown up.
Ground-up with our in-house designer. We start at the lifestyle questionnaire and shape every wall, window, and flow from your answers.
Bring us a plan you love — from architecturaldesigns.com or anywhere else — and our designer will tune it for flow, climate, and the way you actually live.
A complete arc — 6 to 9 months from land in hand to first dinner in the new home. Most clients fall right in the middle.
Define your home plan (sq ft, beds, baths, stories). Find property. Confirm jurisdiction, zoning, utilities, access, driveways. Optional site plan review.
Solidify your plan with architect and engineer. Utility applications. Driveway & fire-access permit. Submit for city or county permit (4–8 weeks).
Clear and grade the lot. Install driveway approach. Stake house location. Trench for utilities — power, water, sewer, septic. Excavate and fill as needed.
Foundation · framing · roofing · rough-ins · siding · exterior paint · insulation · drywall · interior paint · flooring · trim · kitchen · bathrooms · trim-outs · finish.
No mystery, no hidden costs. Three tiers, real numbers, and a worked example so you know exactly what to budget for.
Code-quality framing, vinyl windows, fiberglass exterior doors, code-compliant electrical, ductless HVAC, LVP flooring, standard 1×4 trim, mid-grade fixtures.
Higher-efficiency windows, solid wood doors, mid-grade kitchen and baths with tile backsplash and shower surrounds, vaulted moments, upgraded lighting and trim.
Custom trusses and beams, premium cabinets and stone, hardwood or tile throughout, custom lighting, premium windows and doors, custom porches and decks.
1% of the projected project cost — plus initial drawing, engineering, design, and permit costs — secures your spot in our schedule. None of it is lost money. Your 1% applies to the final approved estimate.
If you're paying cash, we request draws monthly based on line items completed. If you have a construction loan, we work directly with your lender on an approved draw schedule with photo updates as progress proof.
Our team coordinates a final walkthrough. Upon approval — or a to-do list, then approval — we request and are paid the final payment per the draw schedule.
What's framing, finishing, and breaking ground around the Harbor right now. Follow along on Instagram & Facebook for weekly progress.
Board-and-batten farmhouse with covered porch and detached garage. Two-story Cape-style on a wooded lot.
Three-unit infill development. Two-story with private porches, modern multi-family in town.
Single-story modern farmhouse — white board-and-batten, attached garage, Pacific Northwest setting.
Narrow-lot three-story with garage below. Coastal infill build, vertical footprint maximizing view and yard.
Three-story modern cabin in navy and cedar — lakefront, metal roof, all-wood entry detailing.
Single-room timber-frame lakeside retreat. Big windows, exposed beams, extended outdoor living.
Black modern farmhouse with stone and timber accents, custom garage doors, two-story craftsman lines.
Yes — WA L&I number SPIVEBC764M4. We're licensed, bonded, and insured for every project we take on.
Depends on size. 3–4 months is fairly common; homes above ~2,500–3,000 sq ft may take 6 months or more. From the very first conversation to keys, plan on 6–9 months total.
As of January 2026 we are a fixed-fee company — what you see in the estimate is what we charge. No cost-plus, no surprise markups.
No, not really. If construction starts more than 6 months in the future and material or sub costs shift, yes — but that is very rare.
You won't. If financed, lenders include a 5–10% contingency for the unexpected. If paying cash, we recommend keeping 5–10% above the build cost for the same reason. Our estimates are thorough — no blindsides.
Yes — one year for labor defects. And because we're a local company, if something wasn't done right, we'll make it right.
Almost always. Our construction manager is on-site 1–2× per week, designer 1–2× per month. You're welcome to visit anytime — just give the crew space to keep working.
Generally, yes. We have preferred subs who know our pace and quality. We've substituted for an owner-preferred sub in special circumstances.
Before any drawings, dollars, or dirt — the very first step is a conversation. We'll meet you where you are: whether you're holding finished plans, scouting for land, or just starting to dream.
