Juneau's Full-Service Home Contractor

Owner Kinnon Scharen was born and raised in Juneau, and our team has spent years working on homes across every neighborhood in the borough — from Mendenhall Valley to Thane to Auke Bay. We understand what Southeast Alaska's rainforest climate does to houses over time, and we have the experience to address it properly.

What Juneau Homes Are Actually Up Against

Juneau averages around 60 inches of rain per year. That kind of sustained moisture doesn't just create puddles — it works its way into siding, frames, crawl spaces, and attic sheathing over time. Add older housing stock in neighborhoods like Downtown Juneau, Lemon Creek, and Airport Valley, and you've got homes that need contractors who understand what they're dealing with, not ones who are learning on the job.


We've worked on homes across the borough — from the Fritz Cove Road corridor on Douglas Island to properties out past Auke Bay. We've seen what heavy snow loads do to rooflines, what salt air and bird activity do to roofing materials, and what happens when a moisture problem gets missed for a season or two. That experience shapes how we approach every project.

Every Service Your Juneau Home Might Need

We're a full-service residential contractor. Most homeowners don't need a specialist for every trade — they need one contractor who can see the whole picture and handle it. Here's what we do:

If you're not sure whether we handle what you need, call or text us. The answer is usually yes.

Why Juneau Homeowners Choose Glacier Bear

Juneau doesn't have an unlimited pool of licensed, reliable contractors. We understand that, and we take it seriously. Here's what we bring to every project:
- Locally born and raised. Kinnon has 22 years of construction experience in Southeast Alaska — not transferred credentials, actual local knowledge.
- BBB accredited, Professional License #216211. Licensed and accountable, not just available.
- Best of Juneau gold awards in roofing, remodeling, and homebuilder — both 2024 and 2026. Six gold awards total, voted on by the community we work in.
- A team of eight. We show up when we say we will and finish what we start.
- Real emergency capacity. We completed $65,000 in snow removal work over three weeks — the kind of scale that matters when conditions get serious.
- Community-rooted. We've donated labor to local homeless assistance organizations, including a full flooring and painting project right here in Juneau. This is our home. We work accordingly.

Rot, Moisture, and the Repairs Juneau Homes Actually Need

Moisture damage is the most common and most underestimated home repair issue in Southeast Alaska. By the time rot is visible, it's usually been progressing for a while. We specialize in finding it, fixing it properly, and making sure the repair holds — not just covering it up.

Our rot repair and moisture work covers structural restoration, crawl space encapsulation, mold remediation, and drywall replacement after water intrusion. If your home has a moisture problem, we can trace it, repair it, and help prevent it from coming back.

Talk to a Juneau Contractor Who Knows This Town

Whether you're planning a remodel, dealing with damage, or just trying to figure out what your house actually needs, we're easy to reach. Call, text, or send us a message — we'll get back to you promptly and give you a straight answer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring a Contractor in Juneau

  • What neighborhoods in Juneau do you serve?

    We work throughout the Juneau borough — Mendenhall Valley, Lemon Creek, Auke Bay, Airport Valley, Downtown Juneau, Thane, and the Douglas Island area including Fritz Cove Road. If you're in Juneau, we can get to you.

  • Are you licensed and insured to work in Alaska?

    Yes. We hold Professional License #216211 and are BBB accredited. We carry the licensing and insurance required to work on residential properties in Alaska.

  • How soon can you start a project?

    It depends on the scope and our current schedule. The best way to find out is to call or text us directly at (907) 635-0756. We'll give you an honest answer on timing and get a free estimate on the books.

  • Do you handle both small repairs and full remodels?

    We do. We've completed everything from single-room flooring jobs to full kitchen and bathroom remodels. If you're dealing with rot damage or a moisture issue, we handle that too — including the structural repair, drywall, and finish work that follows. What makes Glacier Bear different from other Juneau contractors? Kinnon was born and raised here. That's not a marketing line — it means he's spent his entire career working on homes in this specific climate, with this specific housing stock, in this specific community. Pair that with a full-service crew, BBB accreditation, and six Best of Juneau gold awards, and the difference becomes pretty clear.