Waterfront homes demand specialized care. Some routine maintenance become priorities when preparing a home for sale; others are part of responsible long-term ownership and planning. Either way, bringing in the right professionals early can prevent delays and unnecessary costs.
ARBORIST
Peninsula Environmental
John Bornsworth
(360) 504-3825
Contact@PeninsulaEG.com
www.PeninsulaEnvironmental.com
Peninsula Environmental provides tree assessments, pruning, and removals with an understanding of slope stability, view protection, and waterfront considerations.
DIVE SERVICES
Dave’s Dive Services
Chris Freeland
(253) 222-4645
Info@DavesDiveServices.com
www.DavesDiveServices.com
From routine boat cleaning to propeller work, mooring buoys, and commercial dive services, Dave’s Dive Services handles the underwater work most homeowners would rather not think about—until they need it done correctly. Located in the south sound but covers Bainbridge Island and Kitsap.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES & GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTING
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (formerly Aspect Consulting)
Alison Dennison
(206) 780-7717
Alison.Dennison@Geosyntec.com
www.Geosyntec.com/Aspect-Consulting
Geosyntec provides environmental and geotechnical consulting commonly required for waterfront properties, including shoreline stability, soils analysis, and regulatory support tied to development or permitting. Whether buying a new home or planning to make changes, Geosyntec is a great resource to have in your contacts.
DOCK CONSTRUCTION, REPLACEMENT, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Marine Floats
Randy Popp
Cell: (253) 306-2368 | Office: (253) 383-2740
RPopp@MarineFloats.com
www.MarineFloats.com
Marine Floats designs, builds, and maintains docks and floats throughout Puget Sound, with experience navigating both marine conditions and the realities of long-term dock ownership.
SHORELINE PERMITTING SPECIALISTS
Shoreline Solutions
Leann Ebe
(206) 300-2678
LeannM@Mac.com
Shoreline Solutions focuses on navigating Bainbridge Island’s shoreline permitting process and regulatory coordination, helping homeowners move through a process that is often slow, technical, and easy to underestimate.
REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY
Helsell Fetterman LLP
Mike Spence
(206) 689-2167
MSpence@Helsell.com
www.Helsell.com
Helsell Fetterman provides legal counsel on real estate transactions, land use, and waterfront-specific issues where experienced guidance can prevent costly missteps.
FINE CUSTOM CABINETRY
Magraw Zecha Fine Custom Cabinetry
Scott Magraw
(206) 718-1832
Scott@McgrawZecha.com
www.MagrawZecha.com
Known for thoughtful design and craftsmanship, Magraw Zecha creates custom fine cabinetry that suits both modern and traditional homes, often becoming a quiet selling point during resale.
CONCIERGE HOUSE PACKING & MOVE MANAGEMENT
Miss Priss
Meredyth Yund
(206) 565-1707
MissPrissContact@gmail.com
Meredyth Yund of Miss Priss offers white-glove packing and move management, helping clients downsize, or relocate with far less stress and far fewer loose ends.
STAGING, DECOR & FURNISHING
Art House Staging & Design
Alex Unger
(310) 488-2777
Alex@ArtHouseStaging.com
www.ArtHouseStaging.com
Art House Staging focuses on clean, livable design that highlights space, light, and flow—particularly important in waterfront homes where the view should do most of the talking.
MORTGAGE BROKER
CrossCountry Mortgage
Kyle Bergquist
(425) 478-0961
KyleB@CCM.com
www.KyleBTeam.com
Personal NMLS #918621 | Branch NMLS #2358588 | Company NMLS #3029
Equal Housing Lender
Kyle at CrossCountry Mortgage provides financing solutions for primary residences and second homes, with experience navigating the nuances of higher-value and waterfront properties.
WINDOWS, DOORS, GLASS RAILING & SPECIALTY GLASS
Sound Glass
Scott Nino
(360) 479-6099
Scottn@SoundGlass.com
www.SoundGlass.com
One of the most common pre-listing repairs we see is replacing failed or foggy windows and French door panes. Sound Glass handles everything from insulated glass replacement to glass railings, helping homes show cleaner and brighter.
ROOFING
Mass Construction
Isaac Mass
(360) 739-8069
IsaacMass1@gmail.com
Mass Construction handles roof repairs and replacements, often addressing deferred maintenance that buyers and inspectors notice immediately.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Smallwood Design + Construction
Shad Smallwood
Cell: (206) 851-8108 | Office: (206) 842-5443
ShadS@SmallwoodConstruction.com
www.SmallwoodConstruction.com
Smallwood Design + Construction offers integrated design-build services, making them a strong option for renovations where coordination and finish quality matter.
LAND SURVEYOR
AGO Land Surveying
(360) 779-4299 | (206) 842-9598
Info@AGOLS.com
www.AGOLS.com
AGO Land Surveying provides boundary surveys, lot line adjustments, and documentation often required for waterfront sales, permits, or future development planning.
LANDSCAPING
Alpine Excavation & Landscaping
Martin Ramirez
(360) 204-2635
AlpineCoLandscaping@gmail.com
www.AlpineCoLandscape.com
Alpine Excavation & Landscaping focuses on practical, low-maintenance solutions that improve curb appeal without overcomplicating the landscape.
ATTIC, CRAWLSPACE & INSULATION SPECIALISTS
Building Performance Pros
(360) 535-0507
MyProject@BuildingPerformancePros.com
www.BuildingPerformancePros.com
Building Performance Pros addresses insulation, moisture control, and crawlspace conditions—issues that frequently surface during inspections, especially in waterfront homes.
ELECTRICIAN
Mathews Electric Corporation
(360) 598-1850
Office@MathewsElectric.net
www.MathewsElectric.net
Mathews Electric provides residential electrical work ranging from panel upgrades to repairs flagged during pre-sale inspections.
HANDYMAN
Master Details Construction
Fernando Lepe
(360) 932-1576
MasterDetails99@gmail.com
www.MasterDetails-Construction.com
Master Details Construction handles the small but important fixes doors, trim, hardware, and deferred items—that collectively shape a buyer’s first impression.
HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
Orca Inspection Services
Dylan Chalk
Office: (206) 842-3739 | Cell: (206) 713-5715
Dylan@OrcaInspects.com
Orca Inspection Services delivers thorough home inspections, helping both buyers and sellers understand a property’s condition before negotiations begin.
PEST CONTROL
BI Pest Management
(360) 602-1042
Office@BIPestManagement.com
www.BIPestManagement.com
BI Pest Management addresses rodents, insects, and moisture-related issues that are common in older and waterfront homes.
EXTERIOR CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
North Slope Cleaning
(206) 887-8437
JacksonWicklund@gmail.com
www.NorthSlopeCleaning.com
The team at North Slope Cleaning handles roof, siding, and surface cleaning, a simple step that can noticeably improve how a home presents online and in person.
ARCHITECT
BC&J Architecture PS
(206) 780-9113
Info@BCandJ.com
www.BCandJ.com
BC&J Architecture works on custom residential projects, often helping homeowners evaluate renovation potential, setbacks, and shoreline constraints.
TREE SERVICE
Darrel Emel’s Tree Service, Inc.
(360) 692-6117 | (206) 842-6094
DETS2a@gmail.com
www.DarrelEmelsTreeService.com
Darrel Emel’s Tree Service provides pruning and removals with an emphasis on safety, access, and long-term property impact.
HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES
Fabiola Duran
(360) 649-5196
Reliable house cleaning helps homes feel orderly, maintained, and ready for showings or photography.