Third-Generation Carpenter. Your Remodeler.
20+ years in the trades, serving Pierce County since 2018, and one standard: treat others the way you want to be treated.
I'm Brad Zemke. I Built This Company With My Hands.
My grandfather was a carpenter. My dad was a carpenter. I grew up on job sites before I could drive, learning how to frame walls and hang cabinets the right way. This trade wasn't something I picked up from YouTube. It's family craft, passed down through three generations of hands-on work.
After growing up in the trades, I spent 5 years in the United States Air Force as a B-52 crew chief. When you're responsible for maintaining a bomber that carries lives, you don't cut corners. You don't skip steps. You follow the checklist every single time. That military discipline carried directly into how I run my business today.
Between the military and the trades, I've lived and worked in Hawaii, Alaska, the Marshall Islands, Guam, Colorado, Louisiana, South Dakota, and Washington. I've built and remodeled in tropical humidity, arctic cold, and everything in between. After the Air Force, I settled in the Pacific Northwest and started Pacific Remodeling in Puyallup in 2018.
Two things guide everything I do. Colossians 3:23: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." And the Golden Rule: treat others the way you want to be treated. That's the standard on every job, every estimate, every conversation.
The Work Behind the Walls Matters
My dad drilled one thing into me: take pride in your work. Do it right even when nobody's looking. The framing behind the drywall, the plumbing inside the wall cavity, the subfloor under the tile. That stuff matters whether the homeowner ever sees it or not. That's what separates a craftsman from someone who's just collecting a check.
I've pulled up flooring in houses built before modern code existed. I've opened walls expecting a simple remodel and found rot, old wiring, and plumbing that should have been replaced 20 years ago. The PNW rain doesn't forgive. Moisture and hidden damage are the number one enemy in homes around here, and an experienced contractor knows to plan for it.
After 500+ projects across Pierce County, I know what's hiding behind those walls. And I know how to fix it right the first time. Every project I take on gets the same question: if this was my mom's house, how would I want it done?
What You Get Working With Pacific Remodeling
Honest Pricing, No Games
You get a detailed, fixed-price proposal before any work starts. I use EstimationPro AI, a tool I built myself, to generate accurate line-item estimates. No surprise change orders. No low-ball bids that balloon after demo day. The number I give you is the number you pay.
I Actually Answer the Phone
This is the number one complaint homeowners have about contractors. They don't call back. They don't show up when they say they will. They go dark for days. That doesn't happen here. I keep you updated throughout the project. You'll always know what's happening and what's next.
One Team, Start to Finish
I handle every aspect of your remodel in-house. Design consultation, demo, framing, plumbing, electrical, tile, cabinetry, countertops, and finish work. One point of contact. One schedule. One company accountable for the result. You're not getting passed between 5 different subcontractors.
What I Tell Every Homeowner Before We Start
Most homeowners have no idea what a remodel actually costs. A mid-range kitchen remodel in the Pacific Northwest typically runs $33,000 to $88,000. That shocks a lot of people. But once I walk you through the materials, the labor, the permits, and the time involved, it makes sense.
Here's my honest advice before you call any contractor:
- Know your real budget. Not what you hope it costs. What you can actually spend. Add 15-20% for surprises, because there will be surprises behind those walls.
- Get multiple bids, but compare apples to apples. The cheapest bid usually leaves things out on purpose. Then they hit you with change orders once they've started and you're stuck.
- Check their work, not their pitch. Ask for references. Look at actual projects. Verify the license. Smooth talkers aren't always good builders.
- Good, fast, or cheap. Pick two. I say this on every consultation. You want it good and fast? It won't be cheap. You want it cheap? It won't be good. That's just how it works.
I'd rather lose a job than win it with a dishonest number. The right clients respect that. And those are the clients I want to work with.
Serving Pierce County From Puyallup
Based in Puyallup. I've remodeled kitchens and bathrooms in every one of these communities.