FAQ

Most often the truss is pre-engineered and built off site. This gives a more uniform finished product. There are situations where we will build the truss on site. One reason is if there is difficult access and we are unable to bring the truss on site completed.

• Start with a phone call or email or schedule a visit to stop in our office.
• Share your ideas and requirements.
• Discuss with us the options.
• Your Spane Representative will work up a proposal based on your wants and needs.
• You will review it and if it meets with your approval you will sign the contract and make the modest deposit.
• Engineered drawings are completed and you review once more for any changes. This is important since changes are more easily addressed at this point.
• After review the permit is issued, and any conditions are met, we are ready to start.
• Any site preparation should be made at this point. Once the site is satisfactory we will mobilize onto the job site.

Absolutely! Starting as a garage builder, and growing past our team of shop builders, we build everything from simple garages to elaborate homes. Even the simplest designs include all elements of a complete building. Things which may be overlooked by others including complete trim, full overhangs, and posts set in concrete footings. “Basics and Beyond” is a phrase associated with Spane Buildings. Our heritage began with agriculture and dairy farm buildings in the Skagit Valley. This is still a large part of our construction business. Check out our Garages page to see some examples of our work!

Spane Buildings has a full construction team for conventional construction and remodel, as well as our post frame construction teams.

• Roofing
• Gutters
• Siding
• Concrete (patio, carport, decorative)

This building technique is a variation of post and beam construction and has been widely used since about 1930. One advantage of this method of construction is the time involved to complete the building. It also is a time proven method for strength and longevity.

Spane Buildings has been constructing post frame buildings since 1945.

Absolutely! At Spane Buildings we recognize customers have many choices, but we believe we offer the best choice. Why?

• Experience – Experience matters. Spane has been building post frame buildings since 1945.
• Building Techniques – From using visqueen under the slab to setting posts in concrete to including overhang on eaves and gable ends. You would think this would be standard in the industry. You want to verify that this is being provided.
• Materials used – We only use materials that have proven to stand the test of time. From the lumber selection to the metal roofing and siding materials, only the highest quality materials make it into a Spane building.
• Quality of workmanship – Craftsmen. That is who we are. Our team is made up of employees with a long history of experience in this specialty trade.
• Timeliness – On budget, on time, every time. More than a slogan. This is what you can expect from Spane Buildings.

When you hire anyone other than a licensed (and fully compliant) contractor to work on your property you become the contractor. Think about it. Are you ready for that responsibility, exposure and risk? For the vast majority of us this is a non starter. Only use a licensed contractor.

Just having a license does not guarantee a satisfactory result. There are plenty of licensed drivers causing accidents every day. Being licensed does not make you competent. Here are a few suggestions:

• If you got the idea for your project from seeing a similar one, ask who did the work.
  If you know someone who had the same work performed and was happy with the outcome, ask who did the work.
• If you got the idea for your project from an ad or a TV show, you have more work to do.
  Locate several potential contractors and get to know them.
• Are they professional in every way?
• Can you see examples of their completed work?
  Can you speak to their references?
• Can you visit a job underway to observe the work conditions?
• Have you checked their background?
• Are they endorsed by any trade associations?
• Ask for an example of when something went wrong and how they corrected it. (this is what separates the lucky from the highest character)
• If you are financing the project, will the contractor pass muster with the lender? Most people have no idea that your lender looks as close or more closely at the contractor and his background and finances than yours. If he doesn’t pass, you don’t get approved.
• If you are dealing with a specialty, is the contractor specialized in the right area?

Remember; it is your project, your money, your time and your joy or aggravation at stake. Do your due diligence and you will improve the odds of a satisfactory outcome.

Washington State Labor & Industries maintains a list of all licensed contractors in the state.

Visit the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for answers to frequently asked questions.

Visit the BBB contractor ratings page.

Be certain the references come from recently-completed projects, as well as projects from several years ago. This way you can see how the owner feels about their building after five or ten years.

We also recommend visiting projects currently under construction in order to gain an idea of what to expect on your project’s job site. In particular, look at the cleanliness and organization of the jobsite.

See RCW 60.04.091 Before making final payment on the project , request a completed lien release form from each contractor and material supplier. A sample of this release of lien form is available from the Department of Labor and Industries, Contractor Registration Section.

If you receive a notice to enforce a lien, take the notice seriously. Let your contractor know you have received the notice. Find out what arrangements are being made to pay the sender of the notice. When in doubt, or if you need more details, consult your attorney. When and how to pay your contractor is a decision that requires serious consideration.

Remember: You have the final responsibility for seeing that all bills are paid even if you have paid your contractor in full!