Hanson-Carlen Construction

Hanson-Carlen Construction Hanson Carlen is a trusted name in Spokane, offering nearly 50 years of expertise in residential architecture and construction.

We specialize in custom homes, large-scale remodels, and luxury residential projects. Hanson-Carlen Construction is a family owned business that has built in the Spokane area for 40 years. Dewey Hanson started the business upon moving here from the Midwest, having spent the previous 25 years in custom home construction. He and his brother Lyle started working alongside their father in the 1940's.

Dewey worked in the business for many years with his two sons Tom and David along with his son-in law before retiring in 2004. The current owners, David and Tom Hanson are third generation builder/owners.

03/17/2026

A quick look inside our paint room! 🖌️
Kevin and Jared have refined this space to make finishing our custom cabinets more efficient. Every rack, cart, and corner has a purpose.

02/27/2026

Installing Hallmark Organic over EcoWarm isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Floating? Glue-down?
It depends on the system, the board, and how you want it to perform long term.
Radiant heat and engineered hardwood can work beautifully together — but only when the install method matches the product.
Details matter. Especially in high-end homes.

02/25/2026

Stair skirt systems look simple. They’re not.
Every rise, run, and transition has to be mapped out before a single cut is made. One small error compounds all the way up the staircase.
This is one of those finish details that separates average from intentional craftsmanship.

We refinished this 100 year old stair newel to be a statement piece in this home. After sourcing it online, we spent hou...
02/18/2026

We refinished this 100 year old stair newel to be a statement piece in this home. After sourcing it online, we spent hours restoring every detail- stripping it down, refining the profile and brining the craftsmanship back to life. Details like this aren’t accidental. They’re thought out and chosen.

This barn cupola may look simple from the ground, but the changing roof planes and complex angles required careful layou...
02/16/2026

This barn cupola may look simple from the ground, but the changing roof planes and complex angles required careful layout, precise cuts, and serious planning before anything was assembled.

02/09/2026

This stair newel wasn’t rushed. It was planned, measured, adjusted, and built with purpose. Because the right details don’t happen by accident 👏

01/30/2026

Ironstead Forge progress.
Every detail matters—from matching the stone to the house to shaping a barn that feels pulled from the Scottish countryside rather than dropped into it.

Address

1803 W 5th Avenue
Spokane, WA
99201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15098380424

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