Douglas Island's Contractor — Right Across the Bridge

Douglas is part of our home territory. We cross that bridge for estimates, repairs, and full remodels the same way we drive across town — because to us, that's exactly what it is.

Douglas Is a Regular Stop, Not a Special Trip

We work on Douglas Island regularly. The Sandy Beach area, the Savikko Park neighborhood, older homes tucked back in the trees — we know the streets and we know the houses. When you call Glacier Bear, you're not asking a Juneau contractor to make an exception. You're calling a crew that already has Douglas clients on the schedule.

Owner Kinnon Scharen was born and raised in the greater Juneau Borough area. This isn't a service territory we added to a map. It's home.

Douglas Homes Have Their Own Story — We Know How to Read It

Older housing stock is the norm on Douglas Island, and that's not a problem for us. It's just the job. We've worked in homes built decades ago all across this area, and we know what that means: plumbing that's been patched more than once, framing that doesn't match modern standards, and surprises behind the walls that only experience can handle without blowing up a budget.

Whatever's back there, we've seen it before. We'll tell you what we find, explain what it means, and give you a straight answer on what it takes to fix it right.

Southeast Alaska Weather Hits Douglas Hard Too

Douglas Island gets the same relentless rainfall, salt air exposure, and heavy snow loads as the rest of Southeast Alaska — and because it's an island, moisture has even more opportunity to work its way in. Rot, mold, failing drywall, and deteriorating siding are common in older Douglas homes, and they tend to get worse fast if they're not caught early.

Glacier Bear specializes in exactly this kind of work. From rot repair and crawl space encapsulation to roofing, siding, and full interior restoration, we handle the full scope of what Southeast Alaska's climate does to a house.

What We Do for Douglas Homeowners

Whether you're dealing with damage or planning something new, we cover the full range of residential construction and remodeling work:

Ready to Get Started?

Give us a call, send a text, or fill out the contact form. We'll come to Douglas, take a look at what you're working with, and give you an honest estimate. No runaround, no surprises — just good work done by people who know this community.

Glacier Bear Construction is BBB accredited, holds Professional License #216211, and has earned six Best of Juneau gold awards across roofing, remodeling, and homebuilding — including awards in both 2024 and 2026. We're proud of the work we do here, and Douglas is a big part of that.

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Common Questions from Douglas Homeowners

  • Do you charge extra to come to Douglas?

    No. Douglas is part of our standard service area, and we don't add travel fees or bridge surcharges to estimates or project costs. You're a regular client, not a special case.

  • Can you handle small repairs, or do you only take on big remodels?

    We take on projects of all sizes. If something needs fixing, we want to hear about it. Smaller jobs are how we get to know a neighborhood, and Douglas clients have been part of our regular rotation for years.

  • My house is older and I'm not sure what condition the framing and subfloor are in. Can you assess that before starting a remodel?

    Yes, and we recommend it. Before any remodel gets underway, we take a close look at what's behind the walls and under the floor. If we find rot, moisture damage, or structural issues, we'll show you what we found and walk you through the options before any work begins.

  • Do you do emergency work on Douglas, like roof snow removal?

    We do. When snow loads get serious, we respond fast. We've handled significant snow removal volume across the Juneau Borough area in short windows, and Douglas is fully within that response area.

  • How do I get a contractor near me in Douglas, Alaska?

    Call or text Glacier Bear at (907) 635-0756, or reach us by email at kscharen@glacierbearconstruction.com. We'll set up a time to come take a look — no obligation, no pressure, just a straight conversation about what you need.