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Dyna’s exceptional work is consistently recognized both locally and nationally. This acknowledgement by the industry through awards won and in feature articles among various industry, news and lifestyle publications, further illustrates that our continuous focus on quality and teamwork produces a final product that stands out.

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Dyna Project Featured in Dwell Magazine

National design and living magazine Dwell recently wrote about a Portage Bay floating home built by Dyna Contracting in partnership with Ninebark Design Build. The renovation was noted for its focus on sustainability in both new and salvaged materials. Read more…

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Local Contractors Transform the Ballard Food Bank

When Dyna Founder and President Ren Chandler heard that the Ballard Food Bank needed support to remodel its new space south of Market Street in Ballard, he stepped up. “I wanted to do something rather than write a check,” Chandler said. “The Ballard community has given so much to Dyna.”

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Dyna receives three 2010 REX (Remodeling Excellence) awards

The Master Builders Association Remodelors™ Council recognized Dyna for excellence in the categories of Major Remodel, Outdoor Living and Design.

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The Seattle Times Features Dyna's Portage Bay Floating Home Remodel

A returnee to Seattle finds a dilapidated houseboat to love and revive. The remodeled home keeps peace with the city’s waterfront history by using part of the original float in the bathroom Read More…

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Dyna’s Bryant remodel featured in the Seattle Times

Fed up with their Midcentury fixer, one Seattle couple moved to the Bryant neighborhood and a newly remodeled home that works on every level—from the private master suite upstairs to the art studio on the ground floor.

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Dyna Metal custom gate receives REX (Remodeling Excellence) award

Each year the REX awards feature the best in local remodeling projects. In 2009, the Master Builders Association Remodelors™ Council recognized Dyna for a custom gate.

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Seattle Times features Dyna’s Seward Park remodel

Josh Taft and Cindy Gantz spent four years looking for their perfect house. As the search stretched on, Josh began teasing Cindy that even wishful thinking wouldn’t get her a loft on Lake Washington.  Read More…

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Dyna receives 2008 REX (Remodeling Excellence) award for Bryant remodel

The Master Builders Association Remodelors™ Council recognized Dyna at its annual award ceremony.

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Bryant Remodel receives 2008 Gold Nugget award

Dyna is recognized for Best Custom Home Under 5,000 square feet.

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Seattle Magazine features Dyna’s Guemes Island project

July 2008 issue: A Mother and Daughter’s Dream Green Dwelling on Guemes Island.

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Dyna and Dyna Metal recommended in January 2008 Northwest Home issue

Established in 1999 as a kitchen and bath remodeler, Dyna Contracting has quickly grown into one of the best and busiest general contractors for residential and restoration projects around Seattle.

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Dyna listed among Seattle’s top 50 remodelers.

Northwest Home + Garden September 2007 issue lists companies with innovative designs, good references, recent awards and community involvement.

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Dyna stairs win Grand Award and featured in Remodeling Online

Every year the national REMODELING magazine sponsors Remodeling Design Awards. A jury of professionals in the remodeling and renovation industry select one project out of hundreds as Best of the Year, and then award as many Grand, Merit and Honorable Mention awards as they see appropriate. Judges select winning entries based on the strength of the design idea, aesthetic and market appeal, sensitivity to existing structure, appropriate use of existing building elements, compatibility with the neighborhood, and functional value and cost effectiveness. The staircase was designed and fabricated in Dyna’s custom shop and was part of an extensive remodel of a home in the Blue Ridge neighborhood.
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Dyna’s Seward Park Project wins BUILDERnews Magazine’s 2007 Spirit of the West Award

Each year, the publication gives awards for specific projects and features eight home builders or developers across eight categories in the Western United States who push the current limits for conservation, shorter commute times, use of materials, lifestyle or environmental awareness.