GMD Custom is a general contracting, consulting and design company. We partner with our clients to create great looking and functioning spaces for people to gather, eat, shop, learn, work and live in. Our mission is a cost effective, on time, quality implementation of our client’s vision.
"Guy Davis, and GMD Custom, are deeply rooted in Seattle’s small business community, and have served not only as reliable general contractors, but as trusted advisors on multiple projects with which I’ve been connected. Guys’s wisdom and expertise, and his true sense of allyship with community-based organizations and projects, is invaluable. I recommend him for this opportunity with absolutely zero reservations, and am happy to connect with you if useful to answer any further questions."
Matthew Richter
Founder, Cultural Space Agency
"GMD Custom was committed not just to the project but to me as a human. They truly wanted me to succeed, which was shown to me over and over again throughout the project. There were so many moments where it could have been difficult, especially with Amazon as my landlord, and every time Guy protected me and prepared me for whatever was going on. He always came up with creative solutions to handle whatever was thrown at us and was able to keep the project moving forward. When the city tried to force us to get a $200,000 water heater for a tiny restaurant, a cost that would have ended my project, he called on years of experience and was able to negotiate with them to fight for me and figured out how to make it just a $2000 adjustment instead. Working with GMD Custom far exceeded my expectations. Guy pours his soul into his projects. His team is incredible. They truly understood my vision and you can feel it when you walk in the space."
Mikayla Benedict
Owner, Evoke Coffee, House of Eve
"We have had the absolute pleasure of working with Guy and Lauren and many others at GMD Custom since 2021. They have gone above and beyond to meet all our needs, care for the building and the South Park Community. GMD custom comes with a wealth of all aspects of general contracting, project bids and commercial lease negotiation. GMD Custom has been amazing with communication, collaboration and cared for us and the building beyond what we could ask for. We highly recommend them as a consultant for any project in the above-mentioned categories."
Crystal Brown
Executive Director, Cultivate South Park
"As a commercial property owner in Columbia City, founding board member of the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, long-time member of the Columbia City Business Association and founding member of the Columbia City BIA, I am very familiar with the needs of small business owners. I cannot think of a company better suited to provide the range of services that growing small businesses need than GMD Custom. I have observed Guy Davis and GMD Custom perform these very services for numerous clients in Columbia City. Guy offers a perfect blend of general contracting and leasing expertise. He has always looked out for the best interests of our small businesses, providing them realistic advice about the potential space, authoritative analysis of build-out options, and dependable cost estimates based on his extensive experience. Just in Columbia City, GMD has assisted The Royal Room, Chrysanthemum, Eileen Fisher Renew, Olympia Coffee, Ark Lodge Cinemas, Heyday, and Jazz Night School. I know Guy well enough from shared community development efforts to know how much he cares about his small business clients and how invested he is in their success."
Robert Mohn
RAM Columbia LLC
"GMD Custom converted a garage to a living room in my new home. The project managers and his crew, including every one of his subcontractors, were highly competent/highly skilled professionals – making recommendations that never failed to be improvements over what I had envisioned. There was never any mess left around at the end of any work day ( a rather unusual experience for me with many other construction crews). I was advised of issues or budget needs in a timely manner; alternatives were always presented. Everyone representing GMD Custom was pleasant, considerate to work with. I never had a problem with anyone being in my home. When I experienced a medical emergency requiring the installation of another railing from the first to the second floor, despite a busy schedule, it was done immediately – and done well enough that I am leaving it in place. Due bills were on-time; costs clearly listed. I never needed to challenge any expense. I was never surprised by any charge. On a personal note: I experienced Guy and his wife, Lauren, as genuine, warm human beings – concerned about my satisfaction with their work and crew members. I have built and remodeled many homes. I have never before experienced the quality of work and human caring that I did with this group. I recommend them without reservation (and, by the way, the work was done on time!)."
Peter Thompson
Homeowner, Columbia City