Dihedral Builders
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A perfect 5-star reputation built on craftsmanship, communication, and clients who keep coming back.

★★★★★

This is a review long overdue but has the benefit of an extended perspective and extensive experience with Dihedral and Chad Gailey. The bottom line is this: Chad Gailey is a five-star builder and if he does work for you, count on a five-star outcome. Here’s why we feel this way:

For a variety of reasons, my wife and I had to move forward with our Jim Sykora-designed PNW contemporary custom home on a challenging, steep hillside lot overlooking Skagit Bay during the height of the pandemic. I’m sure Chad would be the first to agree it was a fraught process—all the tribulations of that period were present: wildly gyrating materials costs, supply chain disruptions, subs’ schedules derailed by illnesses, labor shortages and other factors. One of the themes you’ll note in other reviews is the extent to which Chad is a partner and collaborator and that was emphatically our experience in a demanding, chaotic environment, but to that I would also add problem-solver par excellence. Whether rejuggling work schedules, looking for alternatives when materials skyrocketed (or weren’t available) or dealing with unexpected construction or design challenges (along with myriad others) he was cool, calm and solution-focused on a path forward, assuring quality and design integrity while mindful of costs. We had the advantage of being close to the building site so were frequently with Chad and could observe his problem-solving behavior with others as well as experience it ourselves as he provided options and alternatives to us. We felt we had a trusted partner all the way through.

Another theme you’ll note is “Chad is a craftsman and designer.” The stairwell to our B level is one of the focal points in our great room and Chad personally sourced the black walnut for trim and railings, milled it in his shop and installed all the pieces. Visitors with discerning eyes for detail frequently comment on the beauty of the installation and the fine, tight joints. He also came up with a lighting plan for the stairs to the B level to accommodate my failing vision. He explained it was not just a matter of illumination, but also, contrast—creating shadows that clearly demarked tread edges (see photo). Working with the electrician, he designed an LED system routed up and behind tread edges creating with light and shadow a safe stairway for me. Combined with dimmers, this is now a stunning architectural design feature as well as a functional low vision solution. These are only several examples on a personal level; extended to large, complex projects such as ours, his commitment to quality craftsmanship extended to the high bar he set for his workers and sub-contractors. I was consistently impressed with the firm but respectful way he communicated expectations, or, occasionally, remediations, to either his staff or subs. And, I consistently noted how they respected him back—and performed.

We are now a few weeks past our three-year occupancy permit anniversary, so there’s ample “lived in” perspective. The house is spectacular (designer Jim Sykora also gets credit for that) and is performing beautifully. This is in contrast to several of our neighbors whose custom homes by “high end” local builders have been beset by various significant problems. So: now with over five years total experience with Dihedral and Chad specifically, we can say without qualification we love our house and Chad’s still one of our favorite people to have an [N-A] IPA with. We maintain that’s a five-star outcome by any standard.

Homeowners · Skagit Bay, WA

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★★★★★

My wife and I did a major home renovation this year, our first time doing something of this nature, and we were both very glad to have Dihedral Builders as our contractor. Their employees and sub-contractors were all top-notch. Highly recommend giving them a call and consideration if remodel or decking is in your near future.

Jon and Heidi N.

Mount Vernon, WA

★★★★★

A class act for seemingly any project I throw at them. Multiple bathroom tear-downs and rebuilds, a wrap-around porch restructure, kitchen remodel, concrete floors, glass-walled showers, and tile work—all to a perfect finish. Chad's eye for design and high standards for subcontractors stood out. An easy 5 stars.

Bobbie V.

Mount Vernon, WA

★★★★★ 5 months ago

Chad and his crew took a kitchen remodel at my mother's house to a whole new level. From design to install I couldn't be more impressed. The attention to detail was phenomenal. Chad kept me informed throughout the entire process and completed the project on time and at cost. 100% recommend Dihedral for any building project.

Greg Allan

★★★★★ 5 months ago

We had another great experience in our second project with Dihedral Builders! This was a major kitchen renovation that included many complexities to completely reorient our kitchen and create an open floor plan leading into our living room. Great communication, problem solving, and coordination throughout. We highly recommend Dihedral!!

Lee Mosher

★★★★★ 5 months ago

Designed her home on a sketch pad and worked with Chad to bring it to life. Chad met each idea with enthusiasm and counseled her beautifully on exactly how to achieve what she was after. He turned her dream home into reality within the timeframe and budget, even starting during COVID mid-winter.

Rane MacDonough

★★★★★ 3 years ago

Second time working with Dihedral — first was a deck railing; latest work included replacing an over-the-range microwave with an exhaust hood and other kitchen work. Praised the quality and professionalism on both occasions.

Jim Minton

★★★★★ Older review

If you are looking for top quality workmanship at affordable prices, Dihedral Builders fits the bill...

Lynn Newcomb

★★★★★ ~1 year ago

I highly recommend Chad and Dihedral Builders. Their quality of work and attention to detail is far above any contractor I have ever worked with. Chad is easy to work with and communicates well. I give them an A+.

RR

★★★★★ Older review

We are very pleased with the results of our remodeling project.

Bill French

★★★★★ Apr 14, 2022

Such a great experience working with Chad and his team. They are true craftsmen and stand by their work. They helped us design and replace a huge multistory deck, and were helpful and responsive throughout the process. We will definitely be using them again on future projects, outstanding quality and service.

Sarah A.

Ready when you are.