Where We Work – Local Services Across the Puget Sound Region
Puget Sound Regional Services – Local Expertise in Every County
🧭 We Don’t Just Work in Puget Sound—We Know It
From the steep slopes of Gig Harbor to the energy forms in Seattle, every county in the Puget Sound region has its own systems, forms, and quirks.
At JWS Consulting, we’ve worked across the region for over a decade—and we’re fluent in the real-world language of building here: zoning codes, permit reviewers, drainage rules, jurisdiction overlaps, and the trade dynamics that actually move projects forward.
Whether you’re a homeowner in Yelm or a builder in Everett—we speak your county’s dialect of construction.
📍 Counties We Serve
Each county has its own tab on this page—but we’re ready to help anywhere in the Puget Sound.
🔹 Pierce County
Home of cities like Puyallup, Bonney Lake, South Hill, and Tacoma. We know the Pierce County Permit Center, and we understand their checklists, their required submittal standards, and common pitfalls for first-time applicants.
Common needs:
ADU rules and setback clarifications
Drainage review flags and steep slope limitations
HVAC, solar, and foundation plan corrections
On-site septic coordination in rural zones
🔹 King County
From Seattle to Enumclaw to Auburn, we navigate both urban and unincorporated King County requirements. That means understanding not just code—but department relationships, sequencing delays, and how to prevent review cycles from spiraling.
Common needs:
DLS (Dept. of Local Services) process management
Fire separation and urban energy code compliance
Historic overlays, tree preservation, and SDCI corrections
Seattle-specific green building and permit portal navigation
🔹 Thurston County
Cities like Olympia, Yelm, and Tumwater all share rural edge conditions, well/septic overlap, and some of the most nuanced energy form requirements in Washington.
Common needs:
Boundary and lot coverage calculations
Access road limitations and shared driveway coordination
ADU and secondary structure layout for rural parcels
Drainage plan prep and permit resubmittals
🔹 Kitsap County
From Bremerton to Port Orchard, building here often means understanding shoreline rules, slope risks, and how to navigate multiple jurisdictional reviews in a single project.
Common needs:
Shoreline Management Act review
Stormwater notes and manual references
Tie-in retrofits for older homes on septic
Modular and precut kit-home compliance
🔹 Snohomish County
Working in Everett, Lake Stevens, Monroe, and surrounding areas means managing tight urban-rural interfaces, fast-growing communities, and a wide range of inspector expectations.
Common needs:
Cross-checking city vs. county jurisdiction lines
Permit-ready drawings for fast-moving ADUs
Mechanical submittals with custom venting
Framing review for truss alignment with plan specs
🧰 Why Local Knowledge Matters
Building or remodeling here isn’t just about code—it’s about understanding how each department thinks, what the plans examiners prioritize, and how to prevent bottlenecks.
We’ve worked directly with:
Jurisdictional permitting teams
Independent structural engineers and drafters
Trade contractors across all five counties
Homeowners who just want someone to decode it all
🗺️ What We Offer in Every County
Permit prep and plan review
Site and layout consulting
Framing, foundation, ADU, and remodel support
Project coordination and field-ready corrections
Smart home and energy compliance guidance
On-site walkthroughs or remote plan markups
🟢 You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone
Whether you’re staring at a confusing checklist, a rejected plan, or a stack of drawings with no clear path forward—we’re here to simplify, clarify, and get you moving.
📞 Call now or [Request County-Specific Help →]
🔒 Why JWS?
✔️ We’ve worked every corner of Puget Sound
✔️ We know the personalities behind the plans desk
✔️ We speak builder, inspector, and owner fluently
✔️ Our local knowledge saves weeks—not just hours