Areas Served
Serving Kittitas County, WA
On the east side of the Cascades, Kittitas County runs from valley farm towns up to mountain communities, and Builders Service Company works in four of its cities. We replace siding, roofing, windows and decks. The houses here are not all alike: some are recent, many are far older, and the weather changes a lot between the valley floor and the hills. This page shows how homes differ from city to city and where to find the page for your own town.
How homes differ across Kittitas County
Housing age splits the county first. Ellensburg’s median home was built in 1991, and the largest share of its houses went up in 2000 or later. In Cle Elum, Roslyn and Kittitas, the largest share predates 1950. Older homes like those likely still have original wood lap siding and early windows, and old paint should be tested for lead before any of it comes off.
Climate splits it a second way. Ellensburg and Kittitas sit in the valley, where extreme wind and cold winters set the conditions, and Ellensburg is dry as well. Cle Elum and Roslyn are in the mountain region, where heavy snow comes first. Up there, how a roof is framed and how it sheds snow matters more than it does on the valley floor.
Wildfire exposure is the one thing all four cities share: each is rated High. Fire resistance belongs in every exterior material decision in this county, from the roof down to the deck.
The mix of housing differs too. Mobile homes make up 15% of the housing in Kittitas, compared with 2% to 3% in each of the other three cities.
Cities we serve in Kittitas County
- Ellensburg: the largest of the four cities we serve, with 9,508 housing units.
- Cle Elum: its median home dates to 1976, and cabins are a big part of the local housing.
- Roslyn: the one city of the four with a historic district.
- Kittitas: the highest mobile home share of the four cities, at 15% of its housing.
Nearby communities
We also serve Easton (covered on our Cle Elum page).
Get a free in-home consultation
Schedule a free in-home consultation and we will look at your siding, roof, windows or deck in person and talk through the options that suit your house. Call toll free at 888-980-8580 or contact us online. Financing is available, and we offer discounts for seniors, active military, veterans and first responders.
Kittitas County FAQ
Which parts of Kittitas County do you serve?
We serve Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn and Kittitas, and each has its own page with details on local homes. Easton is covered through our Cle Elum page. If you live elsewhere in the county, call toll free at 888-980-8580 and we will tell you whether we can schedule a free in-home consultation at your address.
How does the weather in Ellensburg compare with the mountain towns?
Ellensburg faces extreme wind, cold winters and dry conditions, while Cle Elum and Roslyn deal with heavy snow load. In the valley, freeze-thaw cycles and sun fading wear on siding and trim. In the mountains, the roof structure and how well it sheds snow come first. We look at both during a free in-home consultation and match materials to your location.
Does wildfire risk change which materials you recommend here?
Yes, because wildfire exposure is rated High in all four cities we serve. On homes here we usually point to Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents and ember-resistant decking. For walls, the Evergreen Shield Siding System carries a Class A fire rating, the highest for construction materials, and metal siding is another option. We discuss the best fit for your home in person.
What should owners of pre-1950 homes in Roslyn, Cle Elum or Kittitas expect?
Expect a careful look at what is under the current siding and paint. The largest share of homes in all three towns was built before 1950, so original wood lap siding and early windows are common. Old paint should be tested for lead before removal. We usually recommend vinyl, metal or the Evergreen Shield Siding System as the replacement, chosen during a free in-home consultation.
