Gerlach Construction, Inc. is a residential remodeling and service work company. Since its incorporation in 1993, Gerlach Construction has been involved in a wide variety of projects and services for the homeowner. Projects range from complete home "make overs" and additions to modest bathrooms remodels or from refurbishing a staircase to removing and repairing dry rot damage or pest infestation. We work from the design, plans and/or specifications provided by the owner when available. If no plans or specifications are available we are ready to assist in developing the scope of work for the project. Whether it is simply including line items and notations in a service agreement or bring in designers and planners for larger projects we can accommodate needs of the job. The principal, Dave Gerlach, two employees and a part time bookkeeper are the core of the business. Rarely is the company involved in more than one project at any given time. Depending upon the size of the project most of the work is done "in house" with subcontractors brought in for specialized trades or as required by law and code compliance. Gerlach Construction is licensed and bonded in Washington State, registration number GERLACI077BH. It is licensed with most local municipalities and it will secure any licensing required by the job location. Most projects are done on a Cost Plus a Fee basis. Cost includes all the necessary expenses and overhead required to complete the project plus a fee based on a percentage of the costs incurred. A Stipulated Sum, fixed price, agreement is an option for some projects. There is no charge for an initial consultation. Fees for consulting, administrating, designing and quoting may apply depending on the documentation and the scope of the project. Again, depending on the size of the project I usually ask for the first months receipts as a retainer before any work begins. Then the job is billed on a monthly basis updating the cost incurred and requesting an advance for the next month's work. Gerlach Construction is a "hands on" construction company. Project management and supervision are performed by the principle and the majority of the work is done by the company. This combination streamlines the building process and keeps the contractor and owner connected throughout the project. It is less likely things will "fall through the cracks" during the job and provides more flexibility when the owner wants to make a change or "the unexpected" happens. Gerlach Construction is a member of the Better Business Bureau, National Association of Home Builders, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish County and the Big Dogs of Edmonds chapter of BNI