Remodeling Contractor Services

Hiring a remodeling contractor in Olympia for a construction project is a great way to make your Olympia dream home a reality. And remodeling your home using a respected Olympia remodeling contractor who is experienced in Olympia area home remodels, will also prove to be less expensive as that of a new construction and one from scratch. What’s more, you have the complete freedom to match the design to your own unique needs and preferences. With that being said, taking on a Olympia renovation or remodel project, whether it’s a single room remodeling, kitchen or bath, or an entire makeover, will offer its own set of challenges. These challenges can be quite a handful to deal with especially if you don’t possess both the experience and intricate knowledge needed for handling a DIY remodeling project. Luckily, Olympia general contractor, First Finishers are here to help.

With First Finishers brand of remodeling contractor services, we help you create the perfect home first time. Not one of our numerous past clients has had to experience undoing completed work to deal with fundamental repairs and improvements that should have been addressed from the start.

This is because we follow ten simple but effective steps that have helped countless homeowners achieve the Olympia home that they have always wanted.

1.) What’s your dream home?

Try to brainstorm the things that your dream property needs. Perhaps bigger and more functional rooms? Or a more energy efficient kitchen? Whatever it is that you have envisioned for your home, First Finishers can help bring them all to life with our remodeling service. We will then match it with the kind of style and appeal that you want. Simply contact us today and you will get a no-obligation discussion about our Custom Home Design-Build contractor services.

2.) Let us know your remodeling budget

After you have talked to us and shared your ideas on what you want and need for your home, the next step would be to work out a reasonable budget that you can comfortably spend on the general contractor and renovation project. If it’s your first time, coming up with a budget can be difficult. With First Finishers as your choice for general contractor, you can contact us for an estimate on your project without any fee or obligation. But don’t worry, if the vision you have come up for your property is simply too expensive for you, we can still help you find the best possible solution so you can get the best home remodeling contractor experience for your money.

3.) Don’t forget to let your insurance agent know about the remodeling

Talking to your insurance agent might be wise to ensure that you are appropriately covered in the event of unwanted renovation issues. And after your renovation with First Finishers as a general contractor becomes a complete success, it’s also a good idea to update your agent about the new coverage brought about by your enhancements.

4.) Partner with us for remodeling

Partnering with the right general contractor is crucial if you want to enjoy the best results. Research companies in your area thoroughly and speak to friend and relatives who have completed renovation work. Once you have found a general contractor, make sure everything is by the book. Make sure that the contract you sign will indicate the scope and process of work to avoid any potential problems and issues once the renovation project begins. Most importantly, you want a company that you can genuinely trust.

If you decide to partner with First Finishers, you will be working with a professional and reliable general contractor, builder, and remodeling contractor who is currently the best general contractor in Olympia, Lacey, Lakewood, Dupont, Steilacoom, Roy, Yelm, Rainier, Tenino and the South Puget Sound.

You also want a general contractor who can do it all and has the skills and expertise needed to make your dreams into a reality. First Finishers have both and more including top notch customer service and attention to detail. Some of the superb work that you can expect from Olympia’s finest general contractor include:

Complete restoration, remodeling, and renovation
Improvements and enhancements
Innovative remodeling contractor
Room remodeling contractor
Versatile kitchen remodel and kitchen remodeling
Functional bath remodel and bathroom remodeling
Energy upgrades, retrofits, remodeling
Universal design, ADA, and other accessibility adaptations

Most importantly, with First finishers as your general contractor, we will help you create a dream home that you can realize without breaking the bank.

5.) Securing permits and ordering materials

Permits are vital to ensure that any and all Olympia general contractor work on your Olympia property runs smoothly and efficiently. With First Finishers as a remodeling contractor, we will make things easier for you as we will be the one the check your municipality’s latest regulations and we know all the current inspection rules in Olympia, Lacey, and nearby areas as well. Once we have the Olympia permits sorted out, we will then start ordering the necessary materials like lumber, drywall, new windows, and doors, etc. that will become that backbone of your property’s complete transformation. We use only the best quality materials that will bring the best bang for your buck.

6.) Starting the remodeling project

After all the materials arrive at the Olympia work site run by your general contractor, we will thoroughly inspect them first to ensure that it’s the ones that we ordered and that they meet the highest standard of quality that we expect. If additional space is added to your remodeling renovation, we typically work on the framing first. Once your Olympia home’s walls are removed, we will then install new windows and doors. The work will include interior wall and ceiling removal, demolition of flooring and some utility services, salvage, and selective structural demolition.

7.) Digging Deep

This will be the part of the remodeling construction where we work behind your Olympia home’s walls, underneath floors, and above ceilings to begin integrating the ideal plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning rough-ins, subfloors, and insulation system that’s right for your Olympia property. After that, we patch, hang drywall, tape, and sand to ensure that the exterior surfaces are smooth. We pride ourselves when it comes to attention to detail during construction, and it will be demonstrated in every inch and corner of your home once everything is done.

8.) Flooring and Painting Remodeling

There are Olympia general contractor who prefer to install flooring first before proceeding with the paintwork and other remodeling, while there are others who start this step with priming and then painting the first coat before the floor is installed. This can be a tricky business since if you opt to paint first before installing the flooring, you will avoid the problem of paint drips or spills but risk a lot of dirt, dust, sawdust or tile/stone dust setting up on your freshly painted walls and trim. If you begin with the flooring and follow up with the painting, you will avoid the dusty mess but there is a chance that your newly installed flooring might get splattered with paint.

For us as your Olympia remodeling contractor and general contractor, it will depend entirely on the situation and the kind of renovation that you want for your home. Our Olympia general contractor team and remodeling contractor team is composed of both highly skilled and experienced painters and flooring installers which means whatever we choose to opt first, whether flooring or painting, you can rest assured that there will be no hassle or issue whatsoever.

9.) Installing Cabinets and Appliances

By this time, the walls and floors have already been installed by your Olympia general contractor or remodeling contractor, and the room will start to resemble its finished state. Normally, your general contractor would install the cabinets next to the upper ones going in before the lower ones. Templates are built for countertops with cut-outs designed for appliances and sinks and faucets. The methods and techniques that our professional team utilize are efficient, and we can install cabinetry and appliances with an amazing combination of speed and accuracy.

10.) The Finishing touches

Simply put, the difference between a normal Olympia home and a genuinely stunning one is the finishing touches. Ever visited a model home or glanced through properties in magazines? That’s the kind of awe and amazing appeal that First Finishers intends to bring to your home. With the help of our carpenters, we can help make your home stand out from the rest. This includes installing baseboards, molding, stairs, doors, window casings, cabinets, exterior architectural details, and hardwood floors. Our skilled Olympia craftsmen not only add beauty and elegance to your home; they can also cover imperfections and significantly increase your property’s value.

Excited to get started building your Olympia dream home?

Reach out today for a free, no-obligation quote from First Finishers a leading Olympia remodeling contractor!

Taylor Babcock

00:40 07 Dec 22

We had a great experience working with Kai and the First Finishers team for a bathroom remodel and dry wall repair. Kai was incredibly responsive and we appreciated his patience when having to deal with our home owners insurance contact person. We would absolutely work with First Finishers for any future remodels on our home.read more

Pat Parmer

00:23 11 Nov 22

I cannot say enough good things about this company. Kai was professional, friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and responsive and informative every step of the way in the repair of a leaking toilet upstairs that leaked through the downstairs ceiling.Four different sets of sub contractors worked on our house, and without a single exception, they were on time, did terrific work in the time frames they provided, left our home immaculately clean, and like Kai, were friendly, professional, and explained exactly what they were doing.Every person I dealt with from First Finishers was clearly committed to doing whatever was needed to provide outstanding work and customer service. I can and will recommend this company without reservation.read more

Gaby Graham

17:16 28 Jun 22

Not all heroes show up in capes and riding white horses. Some of them wear baseball hats and drive work vans. I was in dire need of saving from my late '80s monstrosity of the kitchen. It was bad. The previous owner fancied himself a handyman, so it was so much worse than being just a dated kitchen. I must have seen about five different contractors for estimates, and ultimately went with First Finishers based on their reviews and my gut feeling (which totally could have been the previous nights dinner, but that's neither here nor there). I told Kai what I wanted to do and how much I wanted to spend. Thankfully, he did not laugh in my face and came back with an estimate that was very close to my budget. He worked very closely with The Showroom (who I went to for my cabinets, floors and countertops) and kept me informed every step of the way. The whole process took about a month and the crew stayed either ahead or on schedule with every aspect of the renovation. I know kitchen remodels are supposed to be a nightmare, but with this crew, the whole experience was downright pleasant! Everyone was so cool to work with, even the subcontractors. I'm not lying when I say I actually enjoyed having them in my house and was a little sad when the project was complete. My new kitchen is absolutely gorgeous. It's literally like I am in a brand new house and I am in love with what they did. I almost hesitate to write a glowing review because I want them to be available for any upcoming projects that I might have! Who am I though, to deny anyone else a First Finisher experience? If you are looking for someone to handle your home renovations, look no further. Kai and his crew are amazing and will absolutely give you your dream house. 100% recommend.read more

Victoria Olsen

18:42 08 May 22

We cannot say enough GREAT things about our experience with Kai and his team at First Finishers. They display integrity, excellent communication and unbeatable quality work. We will be using them for all future projects. We hired him and his team for an unexpected shower rebuild in a newer home and from the first conversation he followed through with everything that was discussed. If you don’t think you can trust a general contractor you can trust this one!read more

Kari Lima

03:01 03 May 22

They did kitchen tile backsplash for us and the work was so detail-oriented and quality that we used them to redesign and remodel a custom-made shower that had 30-year-old tile job and was growing mushrooms. We will no longer use any other contractor/company. Got the recommendation from a really detail-oriented hardwood floor guy who said he was happy with work they did for his home so figured they were worth checking out.Our whole experience was phenomenal, starting from their itemized and transparent quote with realistic expectations for timeline and when they would be able to begin the project. We received in advance a detailed schedule of activities with exact dates or range of dates for each item. Most importantly we were shocked to find out they were actually able to hold to that schedule! And this, despite finding unanticipated problems with our bathroom including rot in the frame and inner aspect of exterior wall, which requiring rebuilding/framing and roofing/siding replacement (surprise for them and us!) Somehow they were able to get supplies and get people out to repair all of that within hours/days and STILL keep to the schedule they had provided. With the kitchen tile there was one single issue with some additional tile needing to be ordered which caused a slight delay but they were so kind and professional about it and the delay was pretty minimal - no big deal at all. With this current project they were so ethical and reasonable about minimizing additional cost as much as they reasonably could for the unexpected work, which was also a welcome surprise.Really quality work from this company with employees and sub-contractors you can really count on. A breath of fresh air after some of the prior experiences we had.read more

Lolo D

21:45 28 Jun 19

Where to begin.......First Finishers has exceeded my expectations in every aspect and I will absolutely recommend them to anyone building or remodeling. I still can’t believe what an awesome experience we have had with them. All I have ever heard about general contractors are horror stories so I was nervous but FF quickly set our minds at ease and delivered on every promise. We are incredibly grateful for everything they have done for us. If we could give more than 5 stars, we absolutely would!read more

Caleb Bulloch

16:38 28 Jun 19

First Finishers has been a reliable and responsive company to work with. They are always focused on the customer from start to finish with a great detail orientated team. I’ve worked with many contractors and this company sets themselves apart.read more

James Rolland

06:29 21 Jun 19

After a smolder in my attic last may that resulted in having to remove all the ceilings, insulation, wiring, etc in my house, I was put in contact with Tim of First Finishers. He came out, assessed the situation and assembled his team. Tim was very patient with my pestering and asking a plethora of questions. What small things that needed corrected after each stage were efficiently handled. I will definitely use First Finishers again, but I'm hoping it will be under less distressing circumstances.read more

Ellen Hamlin

19:24 15 Jan 19

Highly recommend. First Finishers help me rehab a kitchen fire.They have a great team of sub-contractors. Kai , the owner, will stand behind their work. If you have an issue and call them, they will return your call right away. It's a good feeling to know that they care.They are professional, courteous and easy to work with. I would hire them again.read more

Bettie Cochran

19:21 08 Nov 18

We highly recommend First Finishers. They set the bar high as a company. If I could, I would give them more than 5 stars. We worked with First Finishers on a shower remodel and the replacement of floor tile in 2 bathrooms. If you want a team that are professional, care about providing a quality product and meet budget and project timelines, then First Finishers is the team for you. Kai is an excellent project manager. He is responsive and a great communicator. He is committed to keeping to your timeline and budget. His team of providers are knowledgeable, quality focused and very personable. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them and felt like they were friends by the time the project was completed. If you choose First Finishers, you will have chosen a quality team for your project.read more

Peggi Reese

12:51 10 Sep 18

First Finishers LLC of Yelm are AWESOME! We had our 20 year old oak floors refinished and we love them, even better than when we had them installed. The two workers were considerate of my husband's health needs, put up with our 3 barking chihuahuas and kept us informed of their progress. Kai, one of the bosses, was very fair in pricing and kept us informed of the process. Thank you gentleman for your professionalism, your workmanship and your kindness. The only problem now is we don't want to leave our home, you made it so beautiful. We would highly recommend this company to any one.read more

Jean Horton

22:41 26 May 18

First Finishers just completed a five week job at my house that included a complete master bathroom remodel, significant kitchen upgrade work, and new floors throughout the home (on both floors and stairs). Also, lots of fussy tile work, some electrical odd and ends...a hodge podge of different things. This meant plumbers, painters, cabinet guys, electricians, etc...all kinds of people coming out to my house. First off, this place looks gorgeous. They did a really good, quality job on all the work. They know what they're doing. Their guys are polite, professional, would stay late to get things done and did their best to leave my house as tidy as possible before leaving for the night. I initially felt a little odd having so many strange people in my house for so many weeks without being here all day to keep an eye on things, but quickly got over that - everyone was so pleasant and professional to work with. We got other bids, and couldn't beat First Finishers for the price compared to the other two we spoke with. Given the extent and multiple types of work to be done, we were very pleasantly surprised to come in a few hundred dollars shy of the bid. There were some hiccups - frustrating, but given all the little odds and ends that needed to be done that is to be expected. I give two big thumbs up to Kai and his crew for rectifying each and every little thing that came up, usually within the same day or the very next day. Can't ask for much more than that. I saw another review on here about not painting trim nicely - I will say that my trim was very well touched up and those painting guys were as methodical as anyone could want. They were very intent on making sure every line and coating was perfect, and spent a ton of time to make that happen. I would hire them again without a second thought.read more

Cindy Rimbey

22:19 27 Oct 17

I have worked with First Finishers several times over the years. I have always had a great experience with Tim the owner. It is refreshing in this day and age to have a company that cares about their customers. Integrity is a lost quality these days. First Finishers has integrity.read more

Dana Montgomery

17:04 12 Oct 17

Our experience with First Finishers and an associate, Roofing Pros has been the best imaginable. Sure there are the unexpected challenges along the way, but these are to be expected in a remodel and all were met and resolved to our satisfaction.The 4 projects have been: 1) Roofing and resolving original design problems, 2) Replace the front sidewalk and porch steps and kitchen counters and back splash, 3) Remove and replace back deck with fancy concrete patios and covered deck and 4) Remove and replace shower and upstairs flooring.Each project has produced results that are eye catching. We, with First Finishers help, have made our home a much more enjoyable place to live.Thanks to Kai and the First Finishers workers along with John from the Show Room for their artistic eye and focus on detail.Bruce and Danaread more