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Construction & Custom Homes · Seattle, WA

Schenkar Construction. three homes.

Stellar has been Schenkar's media partner since 2019: flagship project films, a numbered build series following each custom home from tear-down to framing, and the craft details that sell custom work.

The History of Schenkar Construction: flagship film

60+

Films across the partnership

7 yrs

Working relationship

53+

Build segments and counting

3

Custom homes documented

Featured Films

Featured project films.

The cinematic cuts, the ones that open a sales conversation.

Schenkar Construction Presents - The Lake Washington Renovation
Schenkar Construction Presents - The Puget Sound Custom
The Build Series

Home 01: Lake Washington Renovation & Infinity Pool

Segments 1–30 · pile driving, foundation stabilization, the subterranean pool vault, finish carpentry.

Segment 1: Clear Cedar Siding
Segment 2: Add a great feature to your shower
Segment 3: Alex Turko Italian Art
Segment 4: Mahogany Sink Feature
Segment 6: Protecting the kitchen, and showing off the herringbone backsplash
Segment 7: Refinishing and prepping custom doors for paint
Segment 8: Finishing Crown Molding, Base Molding, and Door Trim
Segment 9: Alex's Involvement During The Painting Process
Segment 10: Introducing our latest and most interesting project
Segment 11: Bringing In The Barge 4k
Segment 12: Bringing In The Heavy Equipment 4k
Segment 13: Phase 1 - Driving pipe piles
Segment 14: Phase 1 The Infinity Pool
Segment 15: Foundation Stabilization
Segment 16: Combating Poor Geological Conditions
Segment 17: Infinity Pool Phase 2 - Preparing To Set The Footings
Segment 19: Pouring Concrete
Segment 20: Inside The Hot Tub 4k
Segment 21: Pouring The Final Stages Of Slab 4k
Segment 22: Horizontal lap hardy board siding
Segment 23: Installing windows & doors
Segment 24: Paint prep on the interior
Segment 25: Plastering The Pool
Segment 26: Standing Seem Roof
Segment 27: Pool Deck Materials
Segment 28: Subterranean Pool Vault
Segment 29: Iron Steel Staircase
Segment 30: Cedar Posts
The Build Series

Home 02: The Puget Sound “View Corridor” Custom

Segments 31–48 · demolition with a waterfront view, foundation walls, interior construction, chef's kitchen, master staircase.

Segment 31: Demolition day with a waterfront view
Segment 32: Building our next custom home in "The View" Corridor
Segment 33, Phase 2: Setting the foundation Walls
Segment 34: TimeLapse 10-06-21
Segment 36: Intro to the Interior Construction
Segment 37: Office Window from Marvin
Segment 38: 4-Panel Marvin Sliding Door
Segment 39: Exterior Weatherproof Membrane
Segment 40: Kitchen Counter
Segment 41: Master Bathroom
Segment 43: The Mahogany Front Door
Segment 46: Chef's kitchen with a view
Segment 47: The master staircase
Segment 48: 8ft Sliding glass doors
The Build Series

Home 03: The Issaquah Custom

Segments 50–53 · the newest build, from tear-down through framing.

Segment 50: Tear down phase
Segment 51: Clearing the lot for our Issaquah Custom Home
Segment 52: The Foundation
Segment 53: Framing our new issaquah custom
Ask the Builder

The Q&A series, answered before they call.

Educational films that answer the questions premium clients ask: ROI, renovating vs. new build, financing, seismic retrofitting, choosing the right builder.

Introduction to the Schenkar Construction Series
Q&A 1: ROI and what to invest in first
Q&A 2: Alex's Involvement in projects
Q&A 3: Renovating vs New Construction Which is best for me
Q&A 4: The Process of Working with Schenkar Construction
Q&A 5: Finding The Perfect Builder
Q&A 6: What Is The ROI On A Remodel
Q&A 7: The Advantage Of Working With A Design Build Firm
Q&A 8: Common Issues We Run Into While Remodeling
Q&A 9: Seismic Earthquake Retrofitting 4k
Q&A 10: Financing Your Construction Project 4k
Q&A 11: House Lifting 4k
Q&A 12: Steep Slope Construction 4k

★★★★★

Client testimonial · Principal

“I can attribute one to two custom home builds in the $2M–$4M range to our investment with Stellar.”

Before Stellar, our online presence was limited: a website, still photography, and basic SEO. They looked at our entire platform and built a multifaceted content strategy: video testimonials, drone footage, educational videos, project updates, and full build-process films that show a custom home come together in phases. It created real depth, built trust with prospects, and gave homeowners a clear understanding of what to expect. What made it real was the objective feedback from clients, architects, and engineers, tangible evidence the work was turning heads. Seven to eight years in, John brings clear direction, communication, punctuality, creativity, and vision: more than marketing assets, a complete solution.

Alex Schenkar

Principal · Schenkar Construction

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