Backyard
DIGS.
Custom homes, ADUs and DADUs across the Greater Seattle area — designed, permitted and built concept-to-keys by DIGS. Our team is exceptional, with 100+ homes completed.
“DIGS built our family a wonderful second home in our backyard. Honest, quality work — and they finished in 3½ months.”
Delivered by DIGS.
Eric Dexter
Owner & Builder · Pacific Northwest
A builder you can actually trust.
DIGS is owner-operated by Eric Dexter — 35+ years in the construction industry, 100+ DADUs and custom homes delivered. He walks every site, signs off on every plan, and is the same person you’ll talk to from the first call through final inspection.
No subcontractor shuffle. With JobTread, you get real-time insights and full visibility into your project — schedule, documents, financials and more, all in one place — plus honest, open communication the whole way.
35+ years in the construction industry — since 1989.
100+ DADUs & custom homes delivered.
WA Licensed · DIGSES*775LE.
No secrets. No surprises. Owner-led.
Five steps. One contractor.
Project Consultation
We meet on-site, walk the property, and talk through what an ADU could look like for your lot, your family and your long-term plan. No pressure, no obligation.
Design
Custom layouts drawn for the property — orientation, daylight, drainage, code clearances. Either from our ready plans or fully custom.
Permits & Zoning
We handle zoning review, permit submission, plan revisions and city inspection scheduling so you don't have to learn the code.
Construction
Demolition, excavation, groundwork, foundation, framing, MEP, finishes — owner-led every week with a single point of contact.
Final Review & Completion
City final, certificate of occupancy and the keys to your new backyard home — delivered on time and on budget.
Simplify communication through your own JobTread customer portal.
We use JobTread so our customers have one place to access and manage all of the information related to their project. With real-time updates, clear financial insights, and centralized communication, JobTread is designed to simplify the way projects are managed — from start to finish.
All Communication in One Place
Easily monitor the project as new updates happen — without needing to be on-site — and keep everyone on the same page while eliminating the need for multiple communication channels.
View Job Documents
Quickly access all documents, photos, and other project-related information in one location. This can include estimates, change orders, and invoices.
Digitally Approve Work
Review and sign proposals, view invoices, and make payments for the work performed.
Across the metro. One trusted crew.
Headquartered in Monroe and building across the greater Seattle metro. We're geographical and jurisdictional experts — we know how each city zones, reviews, permits and inspects, so your project never stalls at an unfamiliar counter.
All that we do.
One team handles every step of your ADU, DADU or custom home — from the first site walk to the final landscape trim. No subcontractor handoffs, no hidden fees.
Rated 5.0 on Google.
“I interviewed many contractors — DIGS stood out immediately for their integrity and judgment.”
Sandra
New home near Alki Beach
“DIGS built our family a wonderful second home in our backyard. Honest, quality work — and they finished in 3½ months.”
Janis Ryerson
Backyard DADU
“DIGS did a fantastic job clearing and prepping our land exactly how we needed. The results look great.”
Joe Bou-Chedid
Google Local Guide
“From the beginning I felt professionalism and trust — DIGS navigated the permit process seamlessly.”
Gabe W.
North Seattle DADU
A study in slab, framing, and finish.
Real DIGS builds across King and Snohomish County. Seven frames from the yard — the rest, on request.
Backyard teardown to finished two-story DADU — slab, framing, MEP and finish delivered start to finish.
Ask us anything.
Chat with our AI assistant for instant answers — or scroll the common questions. Still stuck? Call (206) 900-6072 or email eric@digswa.com.
DIGS Assistant
AI · Answers instantly
An ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) is attached to or part of the main home — like a basement apartment or garage conversion. A DADU (Detached ADU) is a freestanding backyard home on the same property. DIGS builds both.
Build a new home.
On your terms.
Phone or on-site consultation. Owner-led from first call to final inspection. Call DIGS directly or send a note — we'll be in touch.