General contractor in Bellingham, WA

Bellingham's housing stock skews old, with more than half of homes built before 1980. Constant wet-season moisture and wind-driven rain off Bellingham Bay push water into siding laps, window heads, and older wood framing.

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Bellingham, WA

WA Service Area

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Communities we serve

Fairhaven Sehome Lettered Streets Columbia York South Hill Lake Whatcom
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Exterior wall framing and window flashing being repaired on a Bellingham, WA home

Bellingham, WA

General Contractor

Built for Bellingham's Wet Climate and Older Homes

Bellingham homes face long stretches of steady rain, so we check sill plates, rim joists, and window flashing before we close up walls. Early-1900s bungalows and Craftsman homes in the Lettered Streets often need framing and exterior repairs before any finish work.

Detached ADUs in Bellingham can be up to 1,000 square feet and must meet setback and height limits in the city code. We plan each ADU around those rules, including the 5-foot side setback and the 10-foot gap between the unit and the main house.

Many Bellingham lots are narrow, with mature trees and steep grades. Our site preparation, grading, and tree removal work account for drainage and erosion control before a foundation is poured.

At a glance

  • Serving Whatcom County, WA since 2023
  • Free written estimates with no obligation
  • Premium options most contractors don't carry β€” we explain the differences honestly
  • Responsive scheduling and clear communication from estimate to completion
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Every service, available in Bellingham, WA

Our Bellingham services include whole house remodeling, exterior structural repairs, ADU construction, and roof repair for homes exposed to wet, wind-driven weather.

What Bellingham, WA customers say.

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We loved working with Sam and having him build this wheelchair ramp! He came in under other bids in time frame and cost. Great communicating when he would be on site and when different materials would be available. Respectful of our home and cleaned up really well at the end of the job. Sherman contracting is our new go-to for any contracting job.

Mary Quintrall Google review Β· December 2025

Sam came and took a gigantic cottonwood tree down for me at my front driveway. His services were prompt, quality, and affordable. Would recommend to 10/10. Thanks again Sherman General Contracting 🍻

Chris Atkinson Google review Β· August 2025

Sherman General Contraction did some significant work on our home. They did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend them. Their lead carpenter was a very skilled craftsman at the highest level.

Jeff Hanson Google review Β· December 2024

Look no further. Sam is your guy! We just had a full bathroom remodel done and have nothing but great things to say about Sam and his crew. My husband and I have had one bad contractor experience after another for the last 4 years and Sam restored our faith in the industry. All of them are kind, respectful and skilled at what they do. They did absolutely beautiful work; they paid attention to all of the small details and noticed everything before we did so we didn’t have to point out any touch ups. We had a large amount of tile work and it was executed flawlessly. They finished on time and slightly below the estimate. We couldn’t be happier.

Stephanie Sakowski Google review Β· June 2025

Sam is an excellent and knowledgeable contractor- easy to work with and really knows his stuff!

cole bergstrom Google review Β· May 2026

Serving Bellingham, WA

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Our crew knows Bellingham, WA. We will show up on time, assess the job honestly, and give you a clear written number before asking you to decide anything.

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General Contractor FAQ for Bellingham, WA

Common questions from Bellingham, WA customers about our services, process, and coverage.

Look for rot at sill plates, rim joists, and window heads, since wind-driven rain often gets behind siding laps. Confirm the framing is sound before adding new finishes.

Detached ADUs in Bellingham are limited to 1,000 square feet and up to 24 feet tall under current city rules. Attached units must also stay within the size limit of the main house.

Parking depends on location, since no off-street space is required within a half mile of frequent transit. Otherwise, one off-street space is typically required per ADU.

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Hours

  • Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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