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About us
Mikhail Makrushin
...Business owner....
HM-PRO also stands out for the people behind the work. The company is owner-managed, and we carefully select our subcontractors. We choose specialists who value their reputation, come prepared, and understand that quality is not just an option, but a standard. When every stage of a project is carried out by people who take pride in their craft, the end result feels different.
HM-PRO Built on Experience, Driven by Craft HM-PRO was founded in 2020 in King County, Washington by General Contractor Mikhail Makrushin with a simple idea at its core: homeowners deserve a contractor who treats their home like a system—one that must be repaired correctly, rebuilt responsibly, and improved with purpose. Since opening, HM-PRO has grown into a team that handles everything from damage repair and restoration to full reconstruction, with a focus on workmanship, accountability, and long-term results.
our team
Thesmartestpeople work every day to provide the best service and makeour clients happy
Maria Krotenko
Customer Support
Maria is the voice of our brand. She spends hours making our clients feel cared for and enjoying their communication with the company. If you have any suggestions or ideas, you can write to her.
Andrei Arzamasau
Top Tile & Stone Corp
Andrei is our first-class tile installer, known for exceptionally precise layout, clean cuts, and flawless finish quality. He delivers high-end results on showers, floors, backsplashes, and complex tile patterns, with careful waterproofing prep and crisp, professional detailing.
Maria Bondareva
Interior Finishing Specialist
Maria is our premier interior wall finishing specialist, including painting and accent wallpaper installation. She's known for her clean lines, smooth, even finishes, and a sense of style that can completely transform a room, adding character, depth, and a premium look with perfectly aligned accent walls.
Michael Podupeyko
licensed electrician
Mikhail is HM-PRO’s licensed electrician, handling electrical troubleshooting, upgrades, and code-compliant installations as part of our repair and reconstruction projects.
Alexandr Chekhomov
Deck builder
Alexander, a carpenter at HM-PRO, specializes in custom deck repair and construction. He handles everything from framing and installing stairs and railings to replacing deck boards and finishing work, ensuring each project is built sturdily, in compliance with building codes, and built to last.
I first hired Michael of HM-Pro to do a roof repair project back in the spring of 2025 and was highly satisfied with the quality of his work. It wasn't cheap, but it was a good value, because I know I won't have to fix this roof again. Michael's very business-like and professional. When he's on a job, he doesn't waste time yakking on the phone or driving around town looking for parts: he has everything ready to go when he arrives.
When the roof leak was fixed, I decided to hire Michael for a much larger project that involved turning my attic into storage. He did all phases of this project, with the exception of replacing my old insulation and doing some drywall patches, which he subcontracted to capable people.
Besides the insulation, the attic conversion project involved putting a floor of OSB boards above the ceiling joists, wiring the attic space for light, installing soffit vents for air circulation, insulating the underside of the roof to keep it cool in the summer sun, installing a roof vent fan, and installing a folding attic ladder in the ceiling for easier access to this space.
The project had two unforeseen snags. The first happened because there was structural damage to a ceiling beam that was caused by the previous owner when he modified a load-bearing wall underneath. Michael fixed this issue, saving me untold thousands of dollars in potential damage down the road.
The second unforeseen snag was the attic ladder, which had to be re-engineered to fit into my attic access opening, since the opening was a non-standard size and location.
Michael dealt with both these issues, and now, at the end of the project, I have an additional 1,000+ square feet of climate-controlled storage space in my home. Again, this work was not cheap, but the project will pay for itself in saved storage rental costs in a matter of a few years, and I have confidence in the quality of Michael's work. He's getting first crack at ALL my handyman work from now on. Details: Roof leak repair (Spring 2025)
Michael was so quick to install two light fixtures. One very large chandelier on a 12 foot ceiling and another drum ceiling light on 10 foot ceiling. They look beautiful and work great. Very clean after. He even noticed flickering lights in my pantry and fixed those. I had him do an extra job with changing 17 flood lights in my media room that are clipped in to the socket and not easy to do plus ceilings are 12 feet high and he was nice enough to change them. HM-PRO was very responsive and I really enjoyed working with them. Will definitely use again!
Patty B.
Details: Replacement of existing lighting • 2-4 lights • 10 - 14 feet • Indoors • Existing property • House Lighting Installation Hired on Thumbtack
Michael and Maria run a tight ship! Maria worked with me to find the best time to get the work done and handled the business end like a pro! Michael showed up on time and had good recommendations for us. He did a very nice job installing our new exhaust fan and walked me through it. The labor and materials were as expected, everything is in good working order, and he took care of keeping our home clean of the work debris (wearing shoe covers and putting down a good tarp, for example). We'd definitely hire them again!
Lauri J.
Details: Yes, the location has an existing fan • Bath exhaust • Greater than 8 feet high Fan Installation Hired on Thumbtack
Mikhail did a wonderful job of making sense of some confusing wiring from the last time the kitchen was remodeled He made short work of it and even made some improvements I hadn’t thought of We were also under the gun to get it done within 24 hours because of the cabinet installs he was able to make time for us the same day He’s on our permanent list of contractors for our next home improvement
David K.
Details: Outlets • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • House Electrical and Wiring Repair Hired on Thumbtack
I cannot recommend Michael and Nicolai enough! Our bathroom remodel became more challenging than expected due to the cabinets, fixtures and toilet that we had chosen. At every turn, expert solutions to challenges were found and executed beautifully. Our project involved new wiring, new lights, new vent/heater, wall repairs, new vanity cabinet with double vanity install, huge powered mirror cabinet, new shower fixtures installed, and a new class shower door installed into marble tile. The result was spectacular and we have been delighted every day with the work that was done. Some the best work is unseen (e.g. electrical wiring) and provides peace of mind of a job well done. Working with Maria on the phone and by text was a pleasure as she practically acted like the project general contractor, coordinating supplies and scheduling work. The whole team really came through for us when we had a tight deadline with guests coming to stay for the holidays.. having a functional bathroom was a necessity. They worked long hours to deliver the end result, which was nothing but wow. 10/10 can’t recommend enough.
Art H.
Details: A full day (Complex or long-term projects) • Bathroom • Electrical • Lighting • Home Handyman Hired on Thumbtack
Michael came out to replace a dining room chandelier style light, two hall lights, the awkwardly situated pantry light and then replace a downstairs track light with 3 separate pendants which proved to be a bit trickier than expected as I'd lost one of the parts. Very happy with his work, impressed that he tinned the wire and used proper wire connectors rather than the twist on nuts and despite having to work overhead with some large fittings, handled it all very professionally. I'd estimated we could maybe do it all in 3 hours but was prepared for the downstairs job in particular to take longer - but nope, Michael wrapped up in the 3 hour window and I consider it good value for the 7 lights he installed. Next week we have the decorators in so the new fittings should be shown off to their full extent! Happily use again ... thanks Michael!
Roger M.
Details: Replacement of existing lighting • 1 light • 8 - 10 feet • Indoors • Existing property • House Lighting Installation Hired on Thumbtack
Michael nailed the mission impossible - fresh range hood installation. Michael is SIMPLY PERFECT. And Maria made the process seamless. I was very nervous about this rangehood project because 1) there wasn't a rangehood in this house for the last 50 years, it must have been difficult to install it. 2) I had 3 professionals who came before Michael they either said they couldn't do it or gave super expensive and complex solutions. 3) I watched how my friends hired highly rated professionals and their range hood project was still messed up. It seems like a mission impossible, so when Michael told me he can get it done in a day without any unnecessary modifications on the ceiling I was skeptical. However, Michael is a man of his word, he did exactly what he said, and the result is better than what I could imagine!! While we were waiting on the range hood to be delivered Michael purchased other necessary hardware and Maria communicated with me to make sure everything goes well before the installation day. On the day of installation, Michael was very well organized and worked very hard till 10 pm to make sure everything was perfectly done, also left the area clean. I felt bad for asking him to installanother ceiling light after he was done with the rangehood but he said "no problem" and installed it quickly. As a new homeowner I worked with so many so-called professionals who made me want to just live in an apartment again, Michael bought hope back with his knowledge, skills, more importantly - professional ethics. I'll definitely hire Michael and Maria again and would love to recommend them to everyone!!
Zoe Z.
Details: No, the location does not have an existing fan or light fixture • Bath exhaust • Less than or equal to 8 feet high Fan Installation Hired on Thumbtack
Mikhail was very professional and went above and beyond while installing the range hood and even helped with the vents. He was upfront with communication. His wife managed the scheduling and communication which was very courteous and responsive. I would highly recommend HM pro.
Pinkesh K.
Details: Yes, the location has an existing fan • Kitchen exhaust or hood • Less than or equal to 8 feet high. Fan Installation Hired on Thumbtack
I have old plaster/sheet rock walls, they're very fragile. Michael did the install so smoothly my wife and I can't believe it. Didn't leave a crack behind or dust on the floor. His work is amazing for sure we can all read the reviews and see that, but his heart is made of pure gold. Great guy. If you reading this Michael, I'm definitely calling you for my projects coming up. Thanks for everything!!! Blessings to you and your family. Ya boy got a fan Ya'll!!!
Michael H.
Details: Yes, the location has an existing light fixture • Ceiling • Less than or equal to 8 feet high Fan Installation Hired on Thumbtack
I had used Mikhail’s service to have our bathroom vent fan replaced. Maria was responsive and flexible with dates. I was given good recommendation on the fan to buy as well. Mikhail went over and beyond with his workmanship. He discovered that there was a deeper problem in the attic, and provided recommendations on how to fix it. He spent a lot of time explaining the issue and providing suggestions on how to fix it. It could have been easy for Mikhail to just “do the job”. But he cared to explain the bigger problem, and providing alternate solutions. He is very knowledgeable and I would Totally recommend him.
Abhishek K.
Details: Yes, the location has an existing fan • Bath exhaust • Less than or equal to 8 feet high Fan Installation