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What a Cost-Plus Contract Actually Means (And Why We Use One)
Cost-plus or fixed price? Blue Water Design Build explains how each contract structure works, who carries the risk, and why remodeling projects are different.
Cost-plus or fixed price? Blue Water Design Build explains how each contract structure works, who carries the risk, and why remodeling projects are different.
Can you turn a Seattle basement into a legal rental unit? Blue Water Design Build covers AADU requirements, the three things that decide it, and what to check first.
Do you need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Seattle? Blue Water Design Build explains which work requires one, which does not, and what happens if you skip it.
What does a kitchen remodel actually cost in Seattle in 2026? Blue Water Design Build breaks down real cost ranges by project type and what drives the number.
Thinking about hiring a design-build firm in Seattle? Learn what sets the design-build model apart, and what to look for before you sign a contract.
Renovation, remodel, or addition — do you know the difference? Blue Water Design Build breaks down what each project type means for your scope, permits, and budget in Seattle.
Thinking about a second floor addition in Seattle? Blue Water Design Build covers everything homeowners need to know — from structural assessments to permits, timelines, and cost.
Facing water or fire damage in Seattle? Blue Water Design Build works for homeowners — not insurance companies — to make sure your claim covers everything it should.
See how Blue Water Design Build transformed a Victory Heights home in North Seattle — second-floor addition, dream kitchen, and custom built-ins that solved real design challenges.
Is custom cabinetry worth the investment? Blue Water Design Build breaks down when built-ins outperform furniture — and when they don’t. Real insights from a design-build team that does both.