Portland, OR Basement Remodeling Professionals

“In 2010 we were building a house based off some plans I had ordered online. It was a lovely 3-storie craftsman home, we wanted to leave the basement unfinished. The house plans had a basement full of vertical support beames to hold the weight of the home. I was wanting an open-concept basement, because I was unsure how I wanted the space to look when we did finish it. I knew the beams would creat limits. Matt was able to replace nearly all of the vertical beams with 1-very large horizontal support beam in the ceiling of the basement, & another vertical support beam on the main floor. Both beams were an attractive asset to the home, & helped embrace that craftsman charm.”

“We have used ReCraft for a number of small house projects over the years, and the quality and craftsmanship of each were so outstanding every time that we were quite happy to hire them for our kitchen remodel. We got quotes from two larger companies whose quotes were much higher, and whose customer service during the bidding process left much to be desired. We started with a small kitchen update, but with the domino effect of remodeling an old home, we ended up gutting the kitchen and re-starting from the studs and going for our dream kitchen. Mike was very responsive, patient, and understanding every step of the way with all of the changes, and had great advice and recommendations. Justin, the lead carpenter on our project is a master and true perfectionist, with great attention to detail and was very respectful and understanding of our input, feedback, and any concerns we had during the duration of the project. While you may find a contractor who can complete a job faster, you won't find a contractor who will do it better and at a fair price. If you want a small, quality focused company who takes the time to do the job right and listens and responds to your needs and concerns, Mike and ReCraft is the contractor you are looking for!”

“We highly recommend Mountainwood Homes. Their team did terrific work remodeling our house and we are very happy with their work. The designers were super at guiding us through all the selections and decisions for the remodeled master bath, laundry, updated lighting, paint, new doors and more. The team's attention to detail, organizational skills and clear communication kept the project on schedule with great results. Everyone we met was professional and courteous. They patiently answered questions throughout the project, which went very smoothly. They are very good at what they do. We will certainly call them again for our next project. Thank you, nice work!”

“Siding replacement (removal of old asbestos siding and installation of new hardi-plank siding) plus home exterior painting. Gino Streano, owner, and his crew took care of business in a timely professional manner.”

“Right Arm Construction just finished remodeling two bathrooms in my home: one fairly utilitarian and one designer-level. The work completed is highly satisfactory. I am particularly grateful for the advice Arent gave me as to materials, finishing details and styling. I benefited from his excellent knowledge and experience. The contractor, his associates and sub-contractors were all helpful and agreeable to work with.”

“My husband and I have had all our remodeling in the last 7.5 years done by Maughn Design. We have had an office designed and built be Maughn Design that incorporated many elements unique to our needs, including cabinets accommodating our computer equipment, waste basket and a shredder all conveniently tucked into just the right places, off the ground and out of site. In addition the office space was designed to accommodate a Murphy bed, optimizing the space for multiple purposes. We have also had two bathrooms remodeled, book cases built and lots of painting. Kathy is very organized, presents exactly what will happen, when it will happen and what it will cost before any contracts are signed. She is reliable, good natured and very talented. We have been happy with her work and expect to continue using her in the future.”

“My project was a root-and-branch kitchen design/rebuild. The original house dates from 1897 but it's been jerked around and added onto quite a bit so that the kitchen is now the very visible center of the house. I wanted to roll the kitchen and old dining room plus a disused bathroom into a single large live-in kitchen with a laundry area that could be closed from view. I also wanted a mudroom and a second sink to deal with heaps of muddy produce from my all-seasons vegetable garden. Paul Olson at Skandia had a nifty 3D program that allowed us to visualize and play with the layout. Two walls were removed; the mudroom was built out onto the existing back porch. Walls, ceiling, floors (including the ceiling below in the basement) were stripped to the studs. Skandia did all new flooring, sheetrock, paint, lighting, plumbing, windows, counters. I shopped for the appliances but Skandia installed them, including a massive range hood that was difficult to duct because of my low ceilings. I do a lot of cooking. I grow all my own vegetables, and make all my own everything. I've lived over twenty years in this house. So, I had a lot of views on how I wanted my kitchen to be. Like, a kitchen door should have all the fiddly little individual glass panes that take two days to paint around, not just one big pane with lined divisions. I need the counter lowered where I roll pastry. I wanted new cabinets, and a lot more of them, but reusing as much as possible of the original vertical grain fir... All this to say, I may not have been the most easy-going client to work with. Too, the hundred-plus-year-old house has no straight lines or level surfaces. There were random hot wires in the ceiling and mummified rats under the floor. Of the three design/build contractors and one architect I interviewed, Paul Olson at Skandia was the only one who seemed really interested—I don't mean in landing the job but in the house itself. He got the vibe. Paul has an artist's eye and experience with period styles. He walked me through all the kerjillion design choices and kept me real with the budget. When I needed to pare down he helped me pare, and where I wanted to splurge he enabled (that fabulous green stone countertop!) His cabinetmaker, Alexei, even built me a red lacquer "Chinese" cabinet for my collection of CDs. Skandia was not the lowest bidder. But Paul stuck religiously to his estimates. There was not one single surprise. Every single workman who came to the house seemed to have known Paul since their dads went to high school together. The men were uniformly competent, punctual, and a joy to have around. Especially, Paul's right-hand man Bil Frost must be the handyman in the mind of God. Bil never left the house without cleaning everything. There was no detail too minute, too fiddling, to often, too back-breaking. Haul the old fridge to the basement? Sure! Need to cut out the basement door frame to make it fit? Hey, no problem. I blush to think how often I heard Bil say, "She wants..." But I got it, whatever I wanted. The job took three and a half months and cost a staggering amount of money. I love my new kitchen with a sick passion. I would hire Paul (and Bil! I would adopt Bil) again in a shot. And actually the whole look and flow of the house are so improved, if I sold the property today I believe I'd make my money back.”

“Revive Remodeling did an outstanding job on remodeling our master bath. From the initial contact when Don came to our house to understand what we wanted in a bath remodel, they took our ideas and design concepts and made them a reality. Laurie kept us appraised of when a specific contract was coming so we always knew what to expect. I highly recommend them for any remodeling job. I've seen their work on other projects and the work quality is consistent, no matter the type of remodel. Total costs were in line with what we expected as well. We are very happy with the finished product. We now have a showcase, highly functional, and fun bathroom.”

“This crew is amazing!!! Nice people, professional, on time, and affordable. Plus they came in an emergency on a holiday weekend. Thank you so much for everything!!”

“I hired Phyllis from this company to help me select interior paint colors for a 1913 house we just purchased. She was delightful to work with. She paid attention to my very vague ideas of what I wanted and was able to suggest colors that met that vision. She also provided useful decor and furnishing ideas. I recommend her highly!”