Armada Design & Build Inc. - Bellevue, Washington

Shubhra S. K.

We couldn’t be happier with the work Armada Design and Build did for our Kirkland home remodel! From start to finish, they made what could have been an overwhelming process feel seamless, exciting, and absolutely rewarding.

Right from the design phase, the Armada team worked closely with us to shape a vision that perfectly blended our ideas with their expertise. They truly listened to our needs, offered thoughtful suggestions, and guided us through material selection with a curated, professional approach that made decision-making easy and even fun. Their roster of vendors was equally impressive, bringing top-tier quality and craftsmanship to every corner of the project.

A huge shoutout to Derek, our main point of contact and a true standout in the process. Derek was not only a pleasure to work with — friendly, patient, and always approachable — but also incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of the build. Whether we were expanding the project scope, adding a new roof and support beam, or diving into full-scale kitchen and bathroom remodels, Derek was consistently on top of it all. His communication was excellent, and he responded quickly and thoroughly to any questions or comments we had along the way.

Thanks to Armada and Derek, our home now feels brand new and better than we could have imagined. If you're looking for a team that combines creativity, and high-quality execution, look no further than Armada Design and Build. We highly recommend reaching out to them — especially Derek — to bring your home remodel vision to life!

kenyon F.

==The short version==
Our experience with Armada has been exceptional. Here's why:

1.The team members—Gregg and Derek—were not only professional but also incredibly respectful, patient, and attentive.
2.The quality of our new space met our expectations, delivering on our desire for a modern, open floor plan with a spacious kitchen.
3.The post-move-in support exceeded our expectations, with Derek promptly addressing any issues and ensuring our satisfaction.

Despite encountering a few minor flaws, which is common in projects of this scale, Armada's dedication to resolving them thoroughly and promptly left us completely satisfied. We wholeheartedly recommend Armada to anyone seeking a reliable and high-quality renovation service.

attaching a lot of photos as reference!!!

==Long story with honest reviews==

From the outset, our journey with Armada has been marked by professionalism, dedication, and outstanding service. When we embarked on our project, we had clear goals in mind—to transform our dated, cramped space (1980s house, so many walls to divide the space) into a modern oasis that suited our lifestyle and preferences (we want an open floor style, with addition to extend the house). This vision was realized thanks to the expertise and support of the Armada team, led by Gregg, Derek, Yana and Johnason

Throughout the process, Gregg's experience and patience were invaluable. Despite the challenges posed by our limited budget, Gregg worked to ensure that our dreams were realized within our means. His regular communication and willingness to address our concerns, no matter how small, instilled confidence in us from day one.

During the build phase, Derek's expertise and hands-on approach were evident. Despite encountering unexpected issues, such as a leaking pipe and 2nd floor joint space design challenges (with 2 different ceiling heights), Derek quickly found solutions and ensured that the project stayed on track.his proactive approach to problem-solving put us at ease.

However, it was during the post-move-in phase that Armada truly impressed us. Derek's dedication to ensuring our satisfaction was evident in every interaction. He promptly addressed any issues we raised, going above and beyond to make sure that every detail met our standards. From fixing minor flaws to addressing structural concerns, Derek and the Armada team left no stone unturned in ensuring that our home was perfect. (in details, after we lived in the new house 6 months later, we found some minor issues, they still sent contractors to fix them right away, without any cost, very responsive and responsible!!!!)
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n conclusion, our experience with Armada has been nothing short of exceptional. Despite the inevitable challenges that come with a renovation project, their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to customer satisfaction shone through at every stage. We are thrilled with the results and would not hesitate to recommend Armada to anyone seeking a reliable and high-quality renovation service.

Andy L.

I had a wonderful experience working with Armada to design and build a basement addition for my house. We had a very large crawlspace under our home due to being on a slight hill, and wished to make it into usable living and storage space. After talking to several construction firms about the feasibility of the project, I hired Armada to prepare a design. After several iterations we ended up with a design that included everything needed to be an ADU that we could use for our aging parents or even rent out. They put together an engineering and construction proposal and we started the process with Derek as the project manager and Sam as the project supervisor.

There were some initial delays in getting the permits to begin construction, but there were some site preparation tasks such as relocating plumbing and that they were able to handle in the meantime. Once we had the permits and everything, the process really took off! For such an extensive project, I was impressed at how much they could do without bothering our household. Throughout the process, Sam and Derek were great about communication and making sure that the project would turn out great. We are now at the end of the process and I love where we've ended up. Most of the project remained in budget, other than related to a septic system that was needed.

Overall, I'm very glad that I trusted Armada with this project and am eager to use the space!

Niki T.

Working with Armada has been a great experience. We had them put on a two bedroom two story addition. We are very impressed with the finished project and the timeliness of completion. Sam and Derek were our on-site team and they have put significant care into ensuring everything is to our liking. Sam FaceTimed us while we were away or made sure to call us over if we were available to chat preferences, keeping us engaged and involved as much as we desired. Any small issue identified was resolved quickly and to our satisfaction. The only issues really were about design and I wish we had a bit more time and energy put in from the design team to prevent them from occurring in the first place.

Sam and Derek though went above and beyond to help with a sewer issue saving us significantly over what the city was trying to push. Armada had their crew ready to go as soon as the city approved permits. They kept to their schedule for project completion. Highly impressive to keep all the crew, permitting and inspections going over the three month project.

The quote from Armada was on par or lower than many others while we were shopping around. There was less than 5% in change orders needed in findings or enhancements so the budget was well defined.

Overall, very highly recommend Armada for any renovation project. If we ever have anything in the future I’m sure we’ll be back.

Anna M.

We recently had a renovation completed by Armada, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From start to finish, their team demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism and expertise.Robin and Omar, in particular, were outstanding—they were incredibly responsive and attentive to every detail of the project from start to finish.

What truly set Armada apart was their commitment to addressing any concerns or issues swiftly and efficiently. Whether it was a minor adjustment or a more significant challenge, they handled it with great care and transparency, ensuring that the project always stayed on track.

Throughout the entire process, the quality of their work and their communication made a world of difference. Armada is a top-tier construction company that truly goes above and beyond, and I would not hesitate to hire them again or recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, detail-oriented professionals.

Tania V.

We hired Armada to remodel our main floor earlier this year, with most of the work focused on our kitchen and family room. This was a full remodel of the kitchen — everything was completely torn out, leaving the inner walls and studs completely exposed, and even replacing an existing window with 2 new windows (in different locations) — and then a beautiful luxury kitchen was built back. Other work included fully redoing the cabinetry in the family room, taking down a dividing arch (and associated columns) from our living/dining rooms, replacing the carpet in the living/dining rooms and office with hardwood, replacing lighting fixtures, adding new lights, and even building-in the (existing) subzero fridge into the garage.

The end result is phenomenal and we cannot be more pleased. In short:
- The quality of the work is outstanding - attention to detail, design, pride in the craftsmanship throughout;
- In addition to our own happiness with the result, we have gotten consistently excellent feedback from friends and visitors, including folks from within the trade who would know — e.g. the City inspector who came to sign off on the work/permit at the end said it was one of the nicest kitchens he had seen in 25+ years as an inspector, the air ducts cleaning company owner (who does our annual winter cleaning) noticed the quality of the work and asked for a referral to Armada for project he was personally looking to do;
- The design itself has some unusual innovation regarding the windows which came out of excellent work by both Briana (designer) and Alex (owner) in looking to address our specific requests related to sunlight with privacy — other vendors we spoke were not willing to try new things or did not have the expertise to do so;
- The project management was great, Chip kept us fully informed of status and made sure things occurred when committed and any concerns/questions were promptly responded to; despite the inevitable challenges that arise with a major project of this magnitude (3 months), including have to deal with Covid related uncertainty and new regulations, Armada delivered within a week of the original estimate;
- Armada’s crew were all clearly experts in their own areas of specialty, and did high quality work throughout;
- Overall, Alex and the Armada team were highly professional and never cut corners even when it would not have been visible; a simple example — they installed new flooring even in spots below the new appliances that no-one could see except possibly briefly when the appliance would be replaced at some point in the very distant future. Many vendors would have not worried about the details that were not visible — that was not the case with Armada.

While Armada is not going to be the cheapest quote you get, I’m confident they will be the best at a reasonable price. I am a frugal person by nature, and yet as a result of this project I’ve gone from initially skeptical to convinced that their work is completely worth what they charge. We are now looking to do another project with them (a new basement wet bar).

I’ve attached some pictures showing the in progress and end state of the kitchen.

richard G.

Armada Design/Build – Alex, the owner, runs a first-class operation.
My wife, Kathy, and I had two large interior renovation/design projects that I’ll simply call the upstairs project and the downstairs project. We interviewed three different companies and eventually requested initial design drawings, cost estimates, and timelines from two. Initial cost estimates were all similar; designs were creative; but timelines were quite different. We selected Armada because of the start dates and timeline for each project, and equally importantly, we really liked the people!
The design phase for the upstairs project was challenging because we knew our functional requirements but could not envision a layout. Craig Bartel was our assigned designer, and he was perfect for us. Very patient. During meetings he displayed his computer layouts on a big screen and provided take home printouts and PDFs for us to study further and edit for the next meeting. He brought great ideas to the project. Originally, there were three bedrooms, a rec room and a shared bathroom. Craig’s design created a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet and a study/office. It added a new ¾ bathroom to serve the two remaining bedrooms and included an extensive built-in bookcase in the hallway. Throughout the process, Robin Briggs kept a detailed spreadsheet of the estimated costs as the design project evolved, and she helped tremendously with hardware and finishing suggestions to keep us within budget.
The downstairs project was a kitchen, family room and powder room renovation. There were structural design requirements to replace a supporting post and pony wall separating the kitchen and family room with a support beam, opening the entire space. It also included adding a large picture window to the breakfast nook. The structural engineer they consulted excellent as was the permitting process with City of Kirkland.
My wife Kathy is a geologist and was very particular about the extensive stone work installed downstairs and in the upstairs bathrooms. Nick and Natalia at Atlantic Stone and Tile were outstanding subcontractors for Armada. They spent considerable time with us in the final slab selections, finishing and installation. Their work was flawless.
Project execution took the upstairs and the downstairs spaces down to floorboards and studs. The key person for us was Greg Gordon, our assigned project manager. He was incredible! Greg’s coordination of the subcontracting plumbers, electricians, painters, floor finishers, cabinet, lighting, tile, carpet, wallpaper and appliance installers seemed effortless. He was onsite and met with us frequently. He was very easy to reach by phone or text, even after hours and weekends! He was extremely responsive to all our needs and delightful to work with. The projects finished on budget and very close to on time!!
In short, Armada Design/Build was an outstanding choice for us. We went to them with a high-end project, and we’re delighted with what they delivered.

T B.

Hats off to the Armada Design and Build Team. From Ryan to Emma to Greg. The remodel of our master bath was relatively seamless. Their quality of attention to detail was superb. Greg Gordon’s coordination of the project was outstanding. Would highly recommend Armada’s support staff and artisans. 5 out of 5 STARS to all.

Jim & Terri