Our Heritage of Quality and Service
Crafting Homes. Building Community. Since 1974.
The story of Westhill Inc. begins in 1974, right here in Woodinville, Washington. What started as a small dream between two friends — Charlie Russell, a skilled home builder, and Ron Coster, a local real estate agent — quickly grew into something special. Together, they purchased land, built homes from the ground up, and sold them to families who would become part of the growing Woodinville community.In those early years, Westhill was more than just a construction company, it was a family effort. Working out of Charlie’s basement with just a few dedicated craftsmen, the team built a reputation for honesty, quality, and hard work. Every home reflected their shared belief that great construction starts with genuine care for both the craft and the client.
The story of Westhill Inc. begins in 1974, right here in Woodinville, Washington. What started as a small dream between two friends — Charlie Russell, a skilled home builder, and Ron Coster, a local real estate agent — quickly grew into something special. Together, they purchased land, built homes from the ground up, and sold them to families who would become part of the growing Woodinville community.In those early years, Westhill was more than just a construction company, it was a family effort. Working out of Charlie’s basement with just a few dedicated craftsmen, the team built a reputation for honesty, quality, and hard work. Every home reflected their shared belief that great construction starts with genuine care for both the craft and the client.
By the mid to late 1980s, Westhill evolved from a home development business into a full-service residential general contractor, focusing on custom home building, remodels, additions, kitchens, and bathrooms. The shift marked to a new chapter that centered on helping homeowners reimagine the spaces they already loved.
As the company grew, Chuck Russell joined the business and became instrumental in Westhill’s continued success. Under his leadership, the company expanded its expertise and strengthened its position as one of Woodinville’s most trusted design-build contractors.
For over five decades, Westhill Inc. has remained deeply rooted in Woodinville while serving homeowners throughout the Eastside, including Bothell, Kirkland, and Redmond. Each project continues the Russell family’s legacy: combining craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity to create homes that stand the test of time.
What began as a small, family-run operation has grown into a respected name in residential construction and remodeling, built on generations of trust and a lasting commitment to the community Westhill helped build.
Our many clients over the years have testified to Westhill's dedication to quality and service. Read for yourself.
“We are writing to express our appreciation and delight with our most recent Westhill project. Since our 2nd story addition, back in 1997, when the current Westhill leadership wore tool belts (Chuck & Dave), Westhill has remained the only contractor we’ve ever called for anything we needed in our home. We value our relationship with your team. It is a joy to see you ‘kids’ from the first project now running the company and maintaining the commitment to your customers and the integrity that Westhill has always stood for.”