At S.Hines, we believe a great build starts with partnership and integrity. We construct energy-efficient custom homes, major additions, whole-home remodels, and heated workshops designed to foster family memories and withstand sub-zero Alaskan winters.
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Kasilof, Alaska • Est. 2015
Shane Hines grew up in the trades, learning woodcraft and building skills from his father before moving to Kasilof in 1981. After decades of working alongside respected Peninsula contractors and spending summers commercial fishing, Shane and Stormie founded S. Hines, Inc. to bring a high-trust, personalized approach to home building.
"We aren't a volume builder or a national franchise. We don't sell subdivisions. We work with a select number of clients each year so we can focus entirely on relationships, safety, and uncompromising quality."
"We live here, we fish here, and we raise our family here. When we build your home, our family name is on the sign out front."— SHANE & STORMIE HINES
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A 3,850 sq. ft. high-performance timber frame home engineered for sub-zero weather, heavy snow loads, and riverfront longevity.
A 2,400 sq. ft. coastal addition and structural overhaul featuring zero-step entry, energy-efficient framing, and custom tilework.
A 2,100 sq. ft. heavy-timber shop with in-floor heat, high clearance doors, and structural integrity built for Alaska winters.
Every project begins with clear scope definitions, explicit budget parameters, and dedicated project management.
Energy-efficient, custom-designed homes engineered specifically for sub-zero Alaskan winters and Kenai Peninsula living.
Seamless structural expansions including master suites, great rooms, secondary wings, and multi-story additions.
Comprehensive interior and exterior house transformations, structural reconfigurations, and energy performance retrofits.
High-end custom kitchens, spa-like primary bathrooms, zero-threshold showers, and custom cabinetry installation.
Heated detached shops, heavy-equipment garages, boat storage facilities, and secondary living quarters (ADUs).
Durable fiber-cement and metal siding upgrades, high-wind standing seam roofs, and heavy-timber covered decks.
Hand-crafted trim packages, custom mantels, timber accent beams, built-in cabinetry, and hardwood stairs.
Specialized small-scale commercial builds, retail spaces, coffee shops, offices, and tenant fit-outs on the Kenai Peninsula.
We are a selective, quality-focused builder anchoring our schedule around custom homes, major additions, and workshops. We provide clear budget boundaries upfront so you know if we are the right fit before committing your time.
Remodels & Shops begin around $50,000. Custom home construction begins around $350,000.
Don't own land yet? Shane can evaluate potential land parcels before purchase. Have stock plans or need design-build? We coordinate architects and engineers.
We handle Kenai Peninsula Borough permitting, structural engineering approvals, excavation, well & septic setup, and bank lender draw packages.
"Shane's workmanship, responsiveness, and low-maintenance construction advice made our addition stress-free."
We needed a master bedroom addition with a barrier-free zero-threshold shower to allow us to age in place in our Kasilof home. BuildZoom reviews recommended S.Hines, Inc. and they exceeded every expectation. Shane proposed helical pier foundations that didn't disturb the bluff, and Stormie kept us informed every single week. When winter dropped to -20°F, the new wing was completely warm and draft-free.
"In -25°F temperatures, our heating bill was lower than our old half-size ranch home. True Alaska craftsmen."
Building on the Kenai River comes with strict environmental rules and extreme cold weather demands. Shane designed a 2x8 double-stud wall system with triple-pane windows that is incredibly quiet and tight. S.Hines managed excavation, borough permits, septic, and finish trim seamlessly. Shane and Stormie are honest, hands-on, and proud of what they build.
"The floor heat keeps my tools and river boat warm even when it's -30° outdoors. Worth every single penny."
I needed a 2,100 sq ft shop with 14-foot overhead door clearances for my boat and heavy equipment. S.Hines handled everything: concrete slab with 4-inch EPS sub-foam insulation, hydronic tubing, framing, and metal siding. They hit every deadline and kept the site clean. You won't find a better contractor on the Peninsula.
Headquartered in Kasilof, AK, serving central and southern Kenai Peninsula communities within our active service radius.