--- title: "Cellar Ridge Construction — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cellar-ridge-construction-pfvwus-pf~25479503 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~25479503.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Cellar Ridge Construction" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a38354180136080e_2176-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "McMinnville, Oregon 97128, United States" phone: "(971) 237-1688" website: http://www.cellarridge.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 60 last_updated: 2026-09-10 --- # Cellar Ridge Construction Original Houzz profile: [Cellar Ridge Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cellar-ridge-construction-pfvwus-pf~25479503) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** McMinnville, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Tigard, McMinnville, Tualatin, Wilsonville, Newberg, Sherwood, Sheridan, Lafayette, Dundee, Dayton, Carlton, Amity, Yamhill, Gaston, Willamette Valley - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2021–2025), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Your fine custom home builder and remodeler, Cellar Ridge Construction is a leader in green building in Oregon. Our custom built homes embody the passion and ethics of founders John Mead and Carson Benner, pairing cutting edge green building science with comfort and beauty. Cellar Ridge consistently achieves sustainable and energy efficient certifications by incorporating appropriate sustainable building technologies into our work including water conservation, energy efficiency, environmentally responsible materials, indoor air quality measures, and sustainable design practices. Specializing in custom homes that are healthy for both the homeowner and the environment, Cellar Ridge is committed to building a greener community, one house at a time. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - General Contracting - New Home Construction - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Wine Cellar Installation - Sustainable Design - Custom Homes - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Portland - Tigard - McMinnville - Tualatin - Wilsonville - Newberg - Sherwood - Sheridan - Lafayette - Dundee - Dayton - Carlton - Amity - Yamhill - Gaston - Willamette Valley ### Typical Job Cost $125,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Cellar Ridge Construction | | Address | McMinnville, Oregon 97128, United States | | Phone | (971) 237-1688 | | Website | http://www.cellarridge.com | | License Number | 183935 | | Followers on Houzz | 60 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/cellarridge - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/CellarRidge ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Cellar Ridge Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cellar-ridge-construction-pfvwus-pf~25479503) - **Website:** http://www.cellarridge.com - **Phone:** (971) 237-1688 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - LEED Platinum (twice), Energy Star's Home of the Year, Passive House - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2021–2025), for Design. **Affiliations** - [Home Building Association of Greater Portland](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-building-association-of-greater-portland-pfvwus-pf~1325785412) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — Gordon Smith, Nov. 2019** > We had a very positive experience with Cellar Ridge Construction. The company's focus on high quality, energy efficient construction and positive reputation where the primary reasons we selected Cellar Ridge Construction. We started our build while we lived out of state. Our Project Manager Carson Benner kept us informed throughout the build. He worked seamlessly with our architect, the Cellar Ridge Crew and subcontractors to create our dream home. Cellar Ridge Construction delivered on their committments and focused on resolving any outstanding issues or changes we required. (Photo Credit KLiK Concepts) **★★★★★ — Jingzi Zhao, March 2017** > We hired Cellar Ridge to build a custom designed house two years ago. They did a wonderful job. Our house was on a tight budget and they were able to work with us through many iterations and the final house was well constructed and beautiful. Our project manager Zack was responsive, easy to communicate with, and did a good job coordinating among all parties. Communications on unexpected issues and items were clear and in time. They completed the construction in 9 months, mostly on time and on budget. They value and take pride in their quality work. We have been living in the house for a year and half now and we love it. So far we have not encountered any problems with the house. **★★★★★ — kroyapet, July 2016** > The Cellar Ridge team completed our Earth Advantage Net Zero/Platinum Certified infill home in November, 2013. Carson Benner, John Mead and the Cellar Ridge team are outstanding professionals. Their exceptional level of communication through the design and build phase of our project helped us achieve our goal within budget and before schedule. I highly recommend the Cellar Ridge team. ## Selected projects - [Hawk Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hawk-drive-pj-vj~7083243) - Location: Neskowin, OR - Photos: 51 - [Deux Vert](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deux-vert-pj-vj~7059871) - Location: Yamhill, OR - Photos: 21 - [Neskowin Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/neskowin-beach-house-pj-vj~7083266) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 61 - [Eola Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eola-hills-pj-vj~6698305) - Location: Salem, OR - Photos: 85 - Description: Eola Hillls is a new residence on top of Eola hills in West Salem, Oregon. The site boasts beautiful views of Mt Hood and Salem city to the east and lovely wine country and rolling hills to the west. This is a house for a family that has a busy daily life but still loves to enjoy a country lifestyle. The east side of the house has large window walls and a patio under a cantilevered roof to enjoy the big views. The west side has intimate patios and garden to enjoy the view of vineyards in the sun… - [Big Leaf Maple](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/big-leaf-maple-pj-vj~5947878) - Location: Sheridan, OR - Photos: 21 - [Neumann Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/neumann-lane-pj-vj~7029886) - Location: Newberg, OR - Photos: 74 - [Brooks Street Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brooks-street-remodel-pj-vj~6934378) - Location: McMinnville, OR - Photos: 59 - [North Sister](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-sister-pj-vj~6325632) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Blacktail lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blacktail-lane-pj-vj~6934388) - Location: McMinnville, OR - Photos: 45 - [South Sister](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-sister-pj-vj~6361867) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Davis Street Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/davis-street-remodel-pj-vj~6698278) - Location: McMinnville, OR - Photos: 48 - [9th Street remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/9th-street-remodel-pj-vj~6676863) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 99 - [Stanton Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stanton-modern-pj-vj~2075106) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Hill House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hill-house-pj-vj~6500756) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - [Not Precious](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/not-precious-pj-vj~5524747) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 34 - Description: Portland, OR type: custom home status: built Conceived more similar to a loft type space rather than a traditional single family home, the homeowner was seeking to challenge a normal arrangement of rooms in favor of spaces that are dynamic in all 3 dimensions, interact with the yard, and capture the movement of light and air. As an artist that explores the beauty of natural objects and scenes, she tasked us with creating a building that was not precious - one that explores the essence of its raw… - [Newberg Hills Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newberg-hills-remodel-pj-vj~5691957) - Location: Newberg, OR - Photos: 15 - [Oracle Vineyard Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oracle-vineyard-farmhouse-pj-vj~6677662) - Location: Newberg, OR - Photos: 77 - [3 Towers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/3-towers-pj-vj~1239607) - Location: Dundee, OR - Photos: 15 - Description: Dundee, OR type: custom home status: built credits design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design interior design: Carrie Gates - Absolute Interior Design construction: Cellar Ridge Construction photography: Doreen Wynja - Eye of the Lady photography press (articles can be found at http://www.modabydesign.net/3-towers) Oregon Home magazine - Spring/Summer 2014 OregonLive Homes & Gardens - April 2014 Oregonian Homes & Gardens - April 2014 Sustainable Northwest Wood - July 2013 Builder magazine - Decem… - [Cozine Cottages](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cozine-cottages-pj-vj~1404575) - Location: McMinnville, OR - Photos: 8 - Description: McMinnville, OR type: custom homes status: built credits design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design construction: Cellar Ridge Construction photography: Doreen Wynja - Eye of the Lady photography - [Pheasant Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pheasant-hill-pj-vj~1020648) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 [See all 33 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cellar-ridge-construction-pfvwus-pf~25479503) ## Ideabooks - [Outdoor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137209406/list/outdoor) — 11 ideas - [Modern Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53863205/list/modern-kitchens) — 22 ideas - [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81139998/list/fireplaces) — 11 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cellarridge) ## Community Q&A **Q: fireplace surface** *(in Photo Questions)* What did you use on surface?paint, stucco? A: It is Plaster **Q: Love the cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* what type of wood are the cabinets made of? A: Fir wood. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-10.*