West Seattle businesses: Green Home Renovations to ex-On Safari

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(From left, Jim Klossner, Keith Schiller, Matthew Flaph)
WSB contributor Bill Hutchison just discovered that another new tenant has opened an office in the former On Safari storefront in Westwood, at 9007 35th Ave SW. We reported earlier this month that a collectibles/gifts shop was moving into a third of the space, leaving two other vacancies, and now we know one has been taken by Green Home Renovations, a partner-owned business that began three years ago down in Portland. “Now we’ve set our sights on Seattle,” says president Keith Schiller, with whom Bill spoke along with partners Ryan Brooks and Matthew Flaph. They’re offering window replacement, siding, “living roofs,” and kitchen and bedroom remodeling, as what they call “green solutions” to boost homes’ energy-efficiency (among other factors).

ws50 April 13, 2011 (6:52 pm)

Looks like a good business addition…as homeowners starting the process of finding a “green” remodeler, we’re happy to have them in WS as a potential option. On that note though, they have no photos on their site nor a ton of detail — if you’re reading this comment, GHR, welcome to the neighborhood…and please post pics! Photos of your completed projects would be incredibly helpful! :)

Idle April 14, 2011 (8:04 am)

We have been wanting to look into green roof options for our flat roof. It is nice to know there there will soon be someone in the neighborhood we can talk to about this option.

Nulu April 14, 2011 (10:17 am)

Seattle DPD has info on green roofs. Most existing flat roofs are not designed to withstand the added stress of green roofs.
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Green roofs are an attractive concept, but far more difficult in practice. They are often a challenge to maintain and beyond the scope of casual homeowners.
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I would like to see some Green Home Renovations since they have been in business since 1989 (more than the three years as stated in WSB article) and should be able to show some successful projects.
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Homeowners seeking “green” alternatives should be skeptical, get three estimates and check on the contractor’s references as ‘green-washing’ has become such a popular marketing tool.
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This Portland outfit moving into our Fauntleroy neighborhood (not Westwood as in the WSB piece) does indeed have a sketchy website with few details and no examples of their work.
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Some of Green Home Renovations claims on their website should raise flags of concern, such as the claim that double glazed windows eliminate the need for solar orientation and claims that their windows are more efficient than others without any documentation.
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There are many other established local contractors who can boast of green credentials with documentation to back it up.
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That said, welcome to Seattle and praise for your green screed.

Amber April 14, 2011 (12:58 pm)

Glad to read about this new business. We’re planning a roof replacement/attic-to-bedroom reno on our 1927 place and other WS contractors don’t seem interested in a modest, low budget project. Maybe these gents will be open to working on something that’s not a “portfolio” piece, but will nonetheless make a real difference in people’s lives. I’ll be dialing.

Matt F. April 19, 2011 (9:13 am)

Hey all,

Thank you for writing, we are currently updating our website to show pictures of completed projects in all divisions, including complete kitchen remodels.
In the meantime you can look at our Facebook page and see a few local projects we have completed.

Regards,

Matt

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