About Salinas Roofing & Construction in Eastsound, WA

Licensed General Contractor Serving Eastsound and Whatcom County

Salinas Roofing & Construction is a family-owned general contractor specializing in roofing, remodeling, and new construction throughout Eastsound and expanding into Bellingham and Whatcom County. Founded in 2006, the company has built its reputation on the San Juan Islands through reliable service and direct customer relationships, with licensed and bonded operations backed by 26+ years of hands-on field experience.

What began as a father-led operation focused on delivering quality work through direct relationships has evolved as two sons—Demetrio Jr. and his older brother—now lead the company's expansion into mainland markets. While the original business model prioritized word-of-mouth referrals on the islands, the next generation recognizes that serving developers, investors, and commercial clients in Bellingham requires professional systems and digital accessibility that match the quality of the fieldwork.

The company's on-site metal roof fabrication capability sets it apart from typical contractors who rely on factory production schedules. With five fabrication machines operating on-site, Salinas Roofing & Construction can produce custom metal roofing materials the same day or next day—eliminating the 2–4 week lead times you'd face with standard factory orders. This means faster project timelines, immediate response to emergency roof repairs, and the ability to match existing materials without waiting on suppliers.

You'll work with a team that handles the full scope of construction services: framing, roofing installations, kitchen and bath remodels, new builds, and ADU additions. Financing options are available to help you manage project costs, and the company accepts emergency repair calls when urgent situations arise.



Contact us to discuss your roofing or construction project and learn how our fabrication capabilities can accelerate your timeline..

From Island Foundations to Mainland Growth

Since 2006, Salinas Roofing & Construction has operated on Eastsound and the San Juan Islands, where the founder built the business on direct labor, trusted subcontractor relationships, and a reputation for showing up when customers needed help. That approach saturated the island market without requiring an online presence—until his sons recognized that competing for developer and investor projects in Whatcom County meant adopting professional digital systems while maintaining the reliability that earned trust on the islands.

Eastsound's island location and exposure to marine weather patterns make roof durability and emergency response capability essential. The company's ability to fabricate metal roofing on-site has proven especially valuable in environments where shipping delays to island locations can extend standard factory timelines by additional days or weeks.



The transition from father to sons preserves the hands-on expertise and customer-first approach that built the original reputation while adding the infrastructure needed to serve commercial clients and larger residential projects across Skagit and Whatcom County. Demetrio Jr. leads the digital strategy that makes the company accessible to new markets, while his brother focuses on expanding operational capacity to handle mainland growth.