Reliable Construction Services for Gustavus, Alaska

We take the ferry. Seriously. Gustavus homeowners deal with the same rot, aging roofs, and overdue remodels as anyone else in Southeast Alaska — but with far fewer contractors willing to make the trip. Glacier Bear Construction serves Gustavus via the Alaska Marine Highway, and we bring the same crew, the same standards, and the same full-service scope we deliver in Juneau.

Why Gustavus Residents Call Us First

Finding a contractor willing to come to Gustavus is hard enough. Finding one who shows up prepared, handles the whole job, and communicates clearly throughout is a different challenge entirely. We've built our business around exactly that — reliable work, honest timelines, and no referring you out when the scope gets complicated.

Glacier Bear Construction is BBB accredited, holds Professional License #216211, and has earned six Best of Juneau gold awards across roofing, remodeling, and homebuilding in both 2024 and 2026. Owner Kinnon Scharen was born and raised in Juneau and brings 22 years of construction experience to every project, whether it's down the road or across the water.

What We Handle in Gustavus

Remote doesn't mean you're out of options. We offer a full range of residential construction and repair services — which matters when you're 50 miles from the next contractor.

• Kitchen and bathroom remodeling
• Flooring installation — tile, vinyl plank, carpet, and linoleum
• Roofing repair and replacement
• Siding installation and repair
• Window and door installation
• Exterior painting and interior painting
• Rot repair and structural restoration
• Mold remediation and post-remediation encapsulation
• Crawl space vapor barrier, encapsulation, and insulation
• Drywall hanging, mudding, texturing, and finishing
• Deck and outdoor structure construction
• Gutter cleaning and repair

One contractor relationship. One point of contact. No subcontracting your problem away.

Southeast Alaska Conditions Are What We Know

Gustavus sits at the edge of Glacier Bay, and the environment that makes it extraordinary is the same one that works against your home. The rainforest climate means persistent moisture, accelerated wood rot, and exterior materials that degrade faster than the manufacturer's warranty assumes. We understand those conditions because we've worked in them for over two decades.

Whether it's a roof showing signs of bird damage, a crawl space that's been collecting moisture for years, or siding that's lost its fight with the salt air, we know what to look for and how to fix it correctly the first time.

The Work Is the Same Wherever We Go

Some contractors lower their standard when a job requires travel. We don't. The distance doesn't change what a properly installed floor looks like, what a watertight roof requires, or what a rot repair needs to hold up in a Southeast Alaska winter. We bring our full team and our full attention to every project we take on in Gustavus.

Our remodeling and repair work in Juneau and Douglas reflects the same approach we bring to ferry-accessible communities. The logistics are our problem to manage — not yours.

Gustavus Deserves a Contractor Who Shows Up

Living near one of the most remarkable places in Alaska shouldn't mean settling for whoever happens to be available. Glacier Bear Construction is a Juneau-based, family-owned company that takes its work seriously — and takes the ferry when the job calls for it. If you have a project in Gustavus, we'd like to hear about it.

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