About Batt + Lear:
Batt + Lear is a family-run Seattle business, dedicated to building sustainably since 1999. We build and remodel homes to be highly energy-efficient, healthy, and durable through in-house design and construction. Our commitment to sustainability means using safe, healthy, and recycled materials, creating energy-efficient designs, and maintaining the integrity of the land and foundations we build on–all while investing in local craftspeople and artisans, and creating beauty in our wake. As a cohesive group of builders, designers, woodworkers, artists, and building science nerds, we are committed to building homes that you–and our planet–love.
Our Impact:
We make the world better, one home at a time.
Operating under the belief that humans are a part of nature, we ensure that every home we build contributes to its environment rather than depleting it. We recognize the negative environmental impacts of the construction industry and strive to do better in every aspect of our work. The homes we make are durable, built with sustainably sourced and healthy materials, and work with the land around them. Through our holistic green building approach, we help contribute to a healthier and more sustainable planet every day.
Learn more about our commitment to sustainability and the awards we’ve received here.
Our Process:
Exploration
We start our process by listening to you–we want to know every wish you have for your new home. We will take time to sketch and refine your ideas to create a preliminary design that is feasible while maintaining our commitment to sustainability. In this phase, we will also evaluate the size and shape of the design to give you a preliminary budget range.
Design
Once we get the green light to move forward with the preliminary design, we will get our permitting documents in order and start the design process. You will have a designated lead designer who will stay with you throughout the process. Regular check-ins will allow you to be part of every decision made about your design and ensure you know what you’re getting and what you’re getting into.
Construction
Once the design is ready, we will share your budget and have a construction agreement ready to sign, along with estimated project timelines. Throughout construction, you will have a point person both onsite and in the office to keep you updated on the progress of your home. You will have regular check-ins with your point person and regular meetings with the team, all to make sure everyone is on board with each step of the construction process.
Post-construction
We stand by our work and will be here for you even after construction. Once your project has reached substantial completion, we will provide you with an operations and maintenance manual, along with details on what makes your design green. As we finish up the final details, we will make sure you have the resources and information you need before leaving you with your custom-designed home. For questions and follow-ups, we stick around and are always happy to hear from our clients.
If you would like to schedule a meeting with us, please reach out here.