Washington and northwestern firms
Firms with an office in Washington or a stated focus on the Northwest. They tend to know local component lives and can reach a site without a travel charge.
| Firm | Based | Works in | Credentials stated | From its own website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Sound Reserve Plan | Tacoma | Washington | RS; licensed architect | Principal holds the CAI Reserve Specialist credential and is a Washington licensed architect. |
| Bach Associates | Bellevue | Washington | RS | David Bach & Associates; reserve studies since 1999. |
| Reserve Studies NW | Renton | Washington | Not stated | Level 1, 2 and 3 studies; names King, Snohomish, Pierce, Thurston, Mason and Kitsap counties. |
| Facilities Advisors | Edmonds office | Washington, Oregon and seven more states | RS | Says it has prepared reserve studies since 1982; the Edmonds office covers Washington and Oregon. |
| North Star Reserves | Not stated | Six northwestern states | Not stated | Regular work in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Montana and Utah. |
| Regenesis Reserves | Medford, OR | Oregon and Washington | PRA | Founded 1996; APRA member. |
National firms
Firms that say they work in every state. Ask which office would handle a Washington community, and who would make the site visit.
| Firm | Based | Works in | Credentials stated | From its own website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association Reserves | Regional offices | National | RS, PE | Overview lists 19 offices around the country and three study types, two of them updates. |
| Reserve Advisors | Milwaukee, WI | National | Not stated | Says it has more than 60 engineers and has completed over 37,000 studies. |
| MillerDodson Associates | Annapolis, MD | National | Not stated | Present firm dates from 2002; its predecessor began in 1985. |
| Reserve Data Analysis | Not stated | National | Not stated | Says it serves associations in all 50 states; founded 1983. |
| Global Solution Partners | Not stated | National | RS, PE | Reserve studies, insurance appraisals and transition studies. |
| Apex Reserve Group | Irvine, CA | National | Not stated | Says it serves associations nationwide. |
Facts are only what each firm’s own pages say. “Not stated” means we did not find it, not that the firm lacks it.
By area
- Seattle, King County
- Bellevue, King County
- Tacoma, Pierce County
- Everett, Snohomish County
- Spokane, Spokane County
- Vancouver, Clark County
- Olympia, Thurston County
- Bellingham, Whatcom County
Comparing quotes
- Make sure every quote is for the same level of work: a Level I study is not comparable with a Level III update.
- Ask for the three-year price, covering the visit year and the two desk updates.
- Check that the study will meet RCW 64.90.550 in full.
- Ask who visits the site and what credential they hold.
- Ask when the draft will arrive. A board that needs the study for its budget should say the date up front.
If you would rather not chase several firms, our form asks once and we come back with one firm that covers your area.