Business Details
50 Years
experience
Custom Home Builders in Tacoma, WA
Founded in 1976, Lanway Homes has built a reputation as one of Pierce County's most respected custom home builders. Our company combines old-world craftsmanship with modern building processes, prioritizing integrity, quality, and hands-on attention to detail. With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in creating custom homes, remodeling existing properties, and completing tenant improvement projects that exceed client expectations. Our president, Erik Schelbert, brings over 30 years of dedicated service and expertise to every project, ensuring personalized guidance from initial design to final completion. We treat every home as if it were our own, maintaining pride in our workmanship and fostering long-term relationships with clients. Our commitment to excellence extends to commercial projects, including restaurant renovations and office space conversions, all executed with the same meticulous standards.We believe in transparency, accessibility, and delivering value through informed recommendations on materials and technologies. Customer satisfaction remains our ultimate measure of success, supported by a legacy of positive referrals and repeat clients. Our team's deep understanding of local building codes and terrain enables us to navigate complex projects efficiently. By maintaining direct involvement in every phase of construction, we guarantee the precision and quality that define our brand. This philosophy has earned us recognition from both homeowners and industry peers for decades.
Services
Custom Homes
Remodeling
Tenant Improvements
Commercial Projects
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in custom home building
- Our president has over 30 years of hands-on construction expertise
- We provide hands-on project management from start to finish
- Our team maintains old-world craftsmanship with modern techniques
- We guarantee customer satisfaction with proven quality standards
What people say
Excellent job
Professionalism and attention to detail
Best craftsmen
Timely manner
Quality of workmanship
Services
Custom Homes
We specialize in creating fully customized residential properties tailored to individual client needs. Our process begins with collaborative design consultations and continues through material selection, permitting, and construction. With over four decades of experience, we deliver energy-efficient homes featuring modern amenities while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
Remodeling
Our remodeling services transform existing spaces while preserving structural foundations. We handle complete kitchen and bathroom overhauls, basement finishing, and whole-house renovations. The team prioritizes minimizing disruption to homeowners while upgrading functionality, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing property value through quality craftsmanship.
Tenant Improvements
We convert raw or outdated commercial spaces into functional business environments. Services include office build-outs, retail store renovations, and restaurant interior makeovers. Our expertise ensures compliance with commercial building codes while meeting specific operational requirements for lighting, layout, and workflow efficiency.
Commercial Projects
Our commercial construction services cover new builds and major renovations for businesses. We specialize in creating durable, code-compliant spaces that balance aesthetics with practical functionality. From initial planning to final inspections, we maintain strict quality control and timeline management for projects of all sizes.
People
Erik Schelbert
President
With over 30 years in custom home building, Erik leads projects from concept to completion. He brings technical expertise and artistic vision to every detail, ensuring client satisfaction through transparent communication and quality craftsmanship.
Questions
What types of residential projects do you handle?
We specialize in custom home construction, kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-house renovations, and basement finishing projects.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes, we complete tenant improvements, office renovations, and commercial space conversions up to 6,500 square feet.
How long have you served the Tacoma area?
We've been building and remodeling homes in Pierce County since our founding in 1976.
Can you handle complex building challenges?
Our team excels at solving difficult terrain and zoning issues, with experience in complex lot developments and historic renovations.
What sets your company apart?
We combine 40+ years of experience with hands-on project management, maintaining direct involvement in every construction phase.
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