Built on Experience. Guided by Craftsmanship. Backed by Inspection-Level Knowledge.

Paul J. Ryan — Founder, Stix & Stone Construction · Navy Veteran · Certified Master Inspector® · 30+ Years Building in the Pacific Northwest

Paul J. Ryan

— Founder, Stix & Stone Construction

"I've been swinging hammers since the age of fourteen, when I discovered I loved to build things. I'm a veteran of the United States Navy, where I served as a welder and fabricator with NMCB 133. After the Navy I worked on foundations for custom homes, built trusses, and came full circle working with several master builders and tradesmen — refining my skills as a carpenter and eventually becoming a fully registered General Contractor."

A Philosophy Built on Integrity

My Journey

I'm a family-focused Pacific Northwesterner who has been fortunate to live, work, and raise a family from Seattle to Anacortes and the San Juan island communities. My family and I enjoy spending time together on the water, boating through the San Juans and visiting the different ports of call. We value the sense of community, connection, and genuine people that make this region such a great place to live and grow.

I believe strongly that you reap what you sow — in work, in friendships, in family, and in service to others. Excellence, accountability, and integrity guide both my professional life and my personal one.

That same philosophy carries into every Stix & Stone project. Your home and your family's well-being in it matters. I treat every build, remodel, and repair with the same level of respect and care that I would give my own home.

"Many contractors know how to build. Few have spent years investigating why buildings fail. That distinction influences every project we undertake."

From structural welder in the U.S. Navy, to foundation work in Colorado, to apprenticing under a Danish Master Carpenter in Seattle — every chapter of my career has shaped how I build.

After the Navy I started building foundations for custom homes in Colorado in 1993, then moved to Seattle where I worked in underground utilities, heavy equipment, and short plats. A custom home builder in Mukilteo brought me on as their in-house operator — eventually growing into framing, then finish work under a Danish Master Carpenter who recognized my attention to detail, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving ability.

I became the on-site point of contact for building inspectors and client change orders — a role that shaped my deep respect for code compliance and clear communication. I later went back to school studying construction, computer-aided design, and IRC building codes, then launched my own construction company in Seattle alongside my wife, a trained architect.

In 2014 I founded iNK Home Inspections LLC, becoming a Board Certified Master Inspector. That inspection knowledge now strengthens every Stix & Stone project — built not just to look good, but to truly last.

Credentials & Certifications

Paul J. Ryan holds one of the most extensive credential sets of any contractor or inspector in Northwest Washington — verified, current, and publicly available.

LICENSES & CONTRACTING

• WA General Contractor — CC STIXSSC741DD

• Construction Contractor General (CC01) — Effective 3/4/2026 — Expires 3/4/2028

• Stix & Stone Group LLC — UBI #606-039-129

• WA Business License — Active through Jan 31, 2027

• Anacortes General Business License — Active

• La Conner General Business License — Active

• Oak Harbor General Business License — Active

• Owner — Stix & Stone Construction

• Owner — iNK Home Inspections LLC

• Bonded — Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co — $30,000

• Insured — Clear Spring Property & Casualty — $1,000,000

No violations · No lawsuits · Clean record

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CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Master Inspector® — CCMI® #4587 — Good Standing

• InterNACHI CMI® WA #1127 — ID: NACHI14071012

• InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector CPI®

• InterNACHI Certified Mentor

• Professional Residential Construction Consultant

• New Construction Quality Assurance Specialist

• $25,000 InterNACHI Honor Guarantee

• Thermal Imaging Certified

• New Construction Inspector

• Log Homes Inspector

• Mold Inspector

• Radon Inspector

• Wood Destroying Organisms

• WSU/SPI Certified (May 2018)

• Structural Pest Inspection — WSU Certified

• Drone Pilot Certified

• Expert Witness Certified

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Green River College (2007–2010)
— AAS, Design/Drafting & Construction Design
— CAD,
— Architectural Design
— Residential Plans
— IRC Code
— Construction Estimation

• American Design Drafting Association — President 2009

• Science, Technology & Mathematics Scholarship

• Washington State University — SPI Certifications (May 2018)

• Apprenticeship — Danish Master Carpenter
"Traditional craftsmanship training — precision joinery, long-term building methods, and material performance"

• InterNACHI School Graduate

• Building Code & Continuing Education — Current

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CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

• 30+ Years Residential Construction Experience

• Custom Home Construction & Renovation

• Structural Repairs & Framing Corrections

• Deck Construction, Rebuilding & Structural Deck Repair

• Exterior Envelope & Water Intrusion Repair

• Finish Carpentry & Custom Woodwork

• Construction Project Management & Oversight

• Contractor Coordination & Multi-Trade Management

INSPECTION & CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

• Thousands of Residential Structures Evaluated

• Construction Defect Investigation

• Moisture Intrusion & Water Damage Assessment

• Structural Failure Analysis

• Code Compliance Evaluation

• Pre-Purchase & Pre-Sale Construction Evaluation

• New Construction Phase Inspections

• Construction Consulting & Owner Representation

• Washington Standards of Practice — Expert

• International Residential Building Code (IRC) — Expert

• Photo & Written Documentation — Legal Document Standard

CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING & ADVISORY

• Pre-Construction Planning & Project Development

• Contractor Selection & Scope Review

• Construction Oversight & Site Progress Evaluation

• Payment Verification & Draw Review

• Punch List Development & Completion Verification

• Final Walkthrough & Project Closeout Review

• Repair Scope Development & Cost Evaluation

• Contractor Dispute Support & Resolution

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Residential Building Codes & Code Compliance

• International Code Council (ICC) Standards

• Structural Load Paths & Framing Systems

• Moisture Management & Building Envelope Systems

• Flashing & Waterproofing Systems

• Deck Safety Standards & Structural Requirements

• Material Performance & Installation Standards

• Long-Term Building Performance Analysis

SPECIALIZED SERVICES

• Construction Defect Investigation & Reporting

• Structural Repair Planning

• Deck Failure Analysis & Reconstruction

• Exterior Envelope Failure Correction

• Contractor Correction Projects

• Expert Witness Support & Litigation Consulting

• Site Consultation for Builders & Homeowners

• SICBA Member Directory — Verified Listing

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & LEADERSHIP

• ICC — International Code Council — Member #3001341

• NAHB — National Association of Home Builders

• BIAW — Building Industry Association of Washington

• SICBA — Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association

• InterNACHI — ID: NACHI14071012

• IAPC — International Association of Professional Contractors

• ADDA — American Design Drafting Association, Former President

COMMUNITY & SERVICE

• Anacortes Planning Commissioner

• South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers — Volunteer Contractor

• U.S. Navy Veteran — Seabees NMCB 133

• US Navy Veteran-Owned Business

MILITARY BACKGROUND

• U.S. Navy — Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 (Seabees)
— Structural Welding & Fabrication
— Military Construction & Field Operations

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Service Areas

Serving Northwest Washington & the San Juan Island

Primary Service Areas:

Anacortes
San Juan Islands — Friday Harbor, Roche Harbor, Eastsound, Deer Harbor
Whidbey Island — Coupeville, Oak Harbor, Langley, Freeland
La Conner
Bow & Edison
Burlington
Mount Vernon
Stanwood
Lopez Island
Orcas Island
Shaw Island

Counties Served:

Skagit County
Island County
Whatcom County
San Juan County

Field visits and site consultations by appointment.

Call (360) 488-8952 to confirm availability in your area.

Founder & General Contractor

Our Address

1415 Commercial Ave, Suite 211, Anacortes, WA 98221

Phone

(360) 488-8952

office@stixandstonegc.com