Haines Homeowners: A Contractor Who Actually Makes the Trip

Glacier Bear Construction serves Haines, Alaska — traveling via the Alaska Marine Highway to bring licensed, experienced construction work to a community that deserves better options.

Haines Is on Our Map, Not an Afterthought

We're a Juneau-based construction company, but Southeast Alaska is our region — all of it. Haines sits at the northern end of the Inside Passage, and the Alaska Marine Highway connects us directly. When we say we serve ferry-accessible communities, Haines is exactly what we mean. We make the trip because the work is real and the need is real.

Kinnon Scharen, Glacier Bear's owner, has 22 years of construction experience in Southeast Alaska. He was born and raised in Juneau, which means he understands the climate, the housing stock, and the specific challenges that come with building and maintaining homes in this part of the world. That knowledge travels with us.

Southeast Alaska Weather Is Hard on Homes — Especially Older Ones

Haines gets the same treatment from the climate that Juneau does: heavy rainfall, persistent moisture, salt air, and winters that test every exterior surface a home has. Older residential housing stock — which describes much of Haines — absorbs that punishment over time. Rot works its way into sills and framing. Moisture finds crawl spaces. Roofing and siding wear faster than they would anywhere else in the country.

We've spent more than two decades doing this work in exactly these conditions. Our services are built around what Southeast Alaska actually does to homes:

When Your Contractor Options Are Limited, Getting It Right the First Time Matters More

In a community the size of Haines, a bad hire doesn't have an easy fix. You can't call three more contractors the next week. That's exactly why we take accountability seriously — and why our credentials aren't just background noise.

Glacier Bear Construction is BBB accredited, licensed in Alaska (License #216211), and has earned six Best of Juneau gold awards across roofing, remodeling, and homebuilder categories in both 2024 and 2026. We're not a company that's still figuring things out. We're a company that shows up, does the work correctly, and stands behind it.

A Company Built Around More Than the Bottom Line

Glacier Bear is a family business — Kinnon's sons are positioned as future co-owners — and it operates like one. We sponsor local sports teams, donate labor to homeless assistance organizations, and prioritize trade apprenticeship because we believe the construction trades deserve the next generation of skilled workers.

That community orientation isn't something we perform for marketing purposes. It's how we operate in Juneau, and it's the same standard we bring when we travel to serve communities like Haines. Small towns deserve contractors who take the work seriously.

Ready to Talk Through Your Project?

Haines homeowners don't have to settle for whoever happens to be available locally. We're licensed, experienced, and willing to travel — and we've built our reputation on doing the job right. Call or text us at (907) 635-0756, email kscharen@glacierbearconstruction.com, or use the contact form to get started.

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Common Questions from Haines Homeowners

  • Does Glacier Bear Construction really travel to Haines, or is that just listed on the website?

    We genuinely serve Haines. The Alaska Marine Highway connects Juneau and Haines directly, and ferry travel is part of how we reach Southeast Alaska communities outside of Juneau. If you're in Haines and need a licensed, experienced contractor, reach out — we'll talk through your project and what travel looks like for your specific job.

  • What kinds of projects do you take on in Haines?

    We handle a wide range of residential work: roofing, siding, rot repair, crawl space encapsulation, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, flooring, insulation, window and door installation, and more. If your home needs it, there's a good chance we do it.

  • How do I get a quote if I'm in Haines?

    Call, text, or email us. We'll discuss your project, ask the right questions, and work out an estimate. Phone: (907) 635-0756. Email: kscharen@glacierbearconstruction.com. You can also use the contact form on our site.

  • My home has moisture damage and possible rot. Can you assess that remotely before traveling?

    We can have a useful conversation by phone or email, and photos help a lot. For rot and moisture work, a site visit is usually necessary to understand the full scope — but we can often give you a reasonable sense of what you're dealing with before we make the trip.

  • Is Glacier Bear licensed to work in Haines, Alaska?

    Yes. We hold Alaska Professional License #216211 and are BBB accredited. Our licensing covers residential construction work throughout Alaska, including Haines and other Southeast Alaska communities.