Family owned since 1995
About Baxter Construction & Restoration
Brice started Baxter Construction as his “one man” show in the summer of 1995. Long days turned into long nights, but each day he spent serving his customers spread the reputation we are still known for today. On June 21, 2025 the company marked 30 years of serving this community, and it is still a family business on River Road in Yakima.
The last 30 years have been awesome, and we look forward to the next 30. Family owned and operated, we treat everyone like our friend and neighbor.
Mission
We strive to exceed client expectations, communicating consistently throughout the process.
Integrity, respect, compassion.
“Aim for perfection, accept excellence.”
Our team
The people who answer when you call
From the front office to the production floor to the trucks, the same family and the same crew. Call (509) 452-2464 and one of them will pick up.
The family at the top
- Brice BaxterOwner / President
- Melissa BaxterOwner
- Tyler BaxterVice President
Running the jobs and the office
- Heath SandallGeneral Manager
- Ryan KrauseProduction Manager
- Emily LinderProject Administrator
- Tom DittmarEstimator
- Beth GalaydeAccounts Receivable
Long-serving crew
- Darren SmithWith us since 2006
- Joel NaterasWith us since 2010
Who is on the job
Four of the crew, in their own words and records
Brice Baxter
Owner / President
Brice founded Baxter Construction in the summer of 1995. He has earned several certifications in construction and restoration, including:
- CAPS, Certified Aging in Place
- CGR, Certified Graduate Remodeler
- Certified Green Professional
- Certified Asbestos Supervisor
- IICRC Water Technician, state certified to teach Continuing Ed
He was named Remodeler of the Year for 2007, 2008, 2012 and 2015 by the Central Washington Home Builders Association. His hobbies are hiking, photography, traveling and reading, and he loves spending time with his wife, Melissa, and their five sons.
Heath Sandall
General Manager
Heath came to Baxter Construction in June of 2012 and has been in the construction and restoration industry since 1993. He has worked in new residential, multi-family and commercial construction, as well as custom remodel, repair and restoration of both residential and commercial properties.
Heath earned his Bachelors in Accounting at Central Washington University. He holds an IICRC certification as a Water Restoration Technician (WRT) and is a Certified Lead Renovator (RRP). Away from work he enjoys the outdoors, golfing, fly fishing, and he is an avid football fan. Go Hawks.
Darren Smith
With us since 2006
Darren has been with us since 2006, and he is also very involved in our website and social media. He is a certified AHERA Building Inspector (Asbestos) and a Certified Renovator (Lead). Darren enjoys time with his six children and six grandchildren.
Joel Nateras
With us since 2010
“I started at Baxter Construction in 2010 as a laborer and soon asked to be a Water Restoration Technician. Since then I’ve been working in the Mitigation Department as a tech and as an Estimator.” Joel is married to his wife Alicia, has two boys, and loves mountain biking.
The whole company
One crew, one phone number, 24/7
We are a locally owned, mid-size, family-oriented business operating in the Yakima Valley, with a second office in Kennewick. Every vehicle and technician is branded, background checked and drug free, and our First Response team answers property damage calls day and night: 30 minute first contact, onsite within hours.
Giving back
Showing up for the valley
The crew has presented donation checks to Yakima County K9 deputies outside the River Road building. When wildfire hit, we posted our response for neighbors in the Selah area during the Evans Canyon Fire in 2020, and for the Goose Prairie and Bumping Lake area during the Schneider Creek Fire in 2021.
Awards
Recognized by the builders next door
Brice was named Remodeler of the Year for 2007, 2008, 2012 and 2015 by the Central Washington Home Builders Association, and the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) named him Remodeler of the Year for 2025. In 2019 our remodel work was judged at the Tour of Homes:
- Outstanding Interior Design
- Outstanding Master Suite
- Best In Class
- Outstanding Overall Exterior Appeal
The same year our Home & Garden Show exhibit took the People’s Choice award.
Credentials
Licensed, bonded and insured since 1995
Our technicians are IICRC certified, and we carry credentials and memberships with:
- IICRC
- NAHB Green Building
- AHERA
- EAP
- WAMOA
- BIAW
BIAW is the Building Industry Association of Washington.
In the press
The Yakima Herald talked with Brice about the business: Take 5 with Brice Baxter, Baxter Construction.
Hear from the people we have worked for on our client reviews page, or send us a message.