Family-owned businesses in Tacoma: 10 local spots
Ten family-owned Tacoma businesses covering pools, a restaurant, used cars, roofing, heating, auto repair, painting and law, with what each does.
10 local businesses · Updated November 2026 · From Our Local Spotlight
Family-owned businesses in this guide cover home projects, vehicles, food and legal help. The listings below include pools and fireplaces, heating and cooling, roofing, painting, auto repair, used cars and motorcycles, a Lebanese restaurant, and a law firm. When you compare options, ask what is included in an estimate, whether the work is licensed and insured, and what warranty applies in writing. For car purchases and legal matters, ask how financing or fees are structured before you commit, and confirm hours and service areas by calling ahead.
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Aqua Rec
Pool & spa service Tacoma, WAAqua Rec is a family-owned pool, spa and hearth dealer that has served the Puget Sound since 1976. It sells hot tubs and swim spas from brands including Clearwater, PDC and Marquis, and offers free water testing at its five showrooms.
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Beirut Bites
Restaurant University Place, WABeirut Bites is a family-owned Lebanese restaurant in University Place, known for charbroiled mashawi, shawarma, falafel and mezze. Dishes are made from scratch with olive oil, ghee and beef tallow, and the restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering.
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Cars R Us
Car dealer Tacoma, WACars R Us is an independent, family-owned used car dealership on South Tacoma Way, focused on used cars, trucks and SUVs. Every vehicle is inspected and reconditioned before it is listed, and financing comes through outside lenders such as local credit unions and banks.
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DHT Construction & Roofing
Roofer Tacoma, WADHT Construction & Roofing is a family-owned residential roofing contractor serving Tacoma, with service since 2013. Its work includes metal roofing and cedar shake replacement, and it offers free estimates and a 10-year workmanship warranty.
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Dynamic Services
HVAC contractor Tacoma, WADynamic Services is a family-owned HVAC company with more than 20 years of experience, covering heating, cooling and electrical work. Its heat pump installations and electrical panel upgrades come with same-day repairs, emergency service and free diagnostics.
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Easy Street Auto Repair
Auto repair shop Tacoma, WAEasy Street Auto Repair is a family-owned and woman-owned shop with locations in Tacoma and Puyallup. Its ASE-certified technicians handle everything from oil changes and brake service to transmissions, and the shop offers online booking and a 3-year warranty.
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Goodfellas Motor Company
Car dealer Tacoma, WAGoodfellas Motor Company sells pre-owned motorcycles and is an ARGO franchise dealer for ARGO XTVs, with Sherp and Vanderhall vehicles also on the lot. Its service department works on motorcycles, UTVs, ATVs and side-by-sides, and it offers nationwide shipping.
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GreenFlow Heating & Cooling
HVAC contractor Tacoma, WAGreenFlow Heating & Cooling installs and maintains furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners and ductless mini-splits across Pierce County. Its work includes a real load calculation for system sizing and custom home HVAC design, and the company provides 24/7 service.
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Impact Painting Services
Painter University Place, WAImpact Painting Services paints the interiors and exteriors of homes and commercial buildings, with eco-friendly options available. Exterior jobs begin with power washing, scraping, sanding, caulking and priming, and the company also handles cabinet painting, carpentry and flooring.
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Law Offices of David Smith, PLLC
Law firm Tacoma, WALaw Offices of David Smith, PLLC is a Tacoma firm handling bankruptcy, estate planning, foreclosure defense and personal injury cases. It offers a free 30-minute consultation and a military discount, and it files Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Subchapter V cases.
Details come from each business’s own listing in Tacoma Local Directory. Businesses don’t pay to be in our guides.