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Striving to be the best in customer satisfaction, our customers are the reason we are here. We believe in delivering quality craftsmanship in everything we do. We will do everything we can to ensure you are happy with our work and our people. From Painting your Home, remodeling your bathroom to building you a deck, we've got you covered. Please give a call so we can give you a free bid and earn your business.
"Great crew. They did a wonderful job. I would definitely recommend them."
Kate N on May 2024
Striving to be the best in customer satisfaction, our customers are the reason we are here. We believe in delivering quality craftsmanship in everything we do. We will do everything we can to ensure you are happy with our work and our people. From Painting your Home, remodeling your bathroom to building you a deck, we've got you covered. Please give a call so we can give you a free bid and earn your business.
"Great crew. They did a wonderful job. I would definitely recommend them."
Kate N on May 2024
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Excellent work! Complete removal and reconstruction in less than two weeks! Patio, walkway and fire pit surround in pavers. Looks great and I would definitely hire Triple J Contracting again!"
Trever E on April 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Excellent work! Complete removal and reconstruction in less than two weeks! Patio, walkway and fire pit surround in pavers. Looks great and I would definitely hire Triple J Contracting again!"
Trever E on April 2025
Archer Construction and Remodel LLC provides complete Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling services along with expertise in Roof replacements in Salem and surrounding areas. Please call today for a free estimate at 971-209-5380. We distinguish ourselves in home transformations through our unwavering commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, tailored solutions, and innovative designs. Our highly skilled professionals ensure that every detail adheres to the highest industry standards, creating personalized spaces that reflect your unique style and enhance functionality. We pride ourselves on timely project completion and managing renovations efficiently without compromising quality.
"I hired Archer Pro to replace my roof. They were competitively priced and got the job done in under a week. Seems like an honest crew."
Joel H on December 2023
Archer Construction and Remodel LLC provides complete Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling services along with expertise in Roof replacements in Salem and surrounding areas. Please call today for a free estimate at 971-209-5380. We distinguish ourselves in home transformations through our unwavering commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, tailored solutions, and innovative designs. Our highly skilled professionals ensure that every detail adheres to the highest industry standards, creating personalized spaces that reflect your unique style and enhance functionality. We pride ourselves on timely project completion and managing renovations efficiently without compromising quality.
"I hired Archer Pro to replace my roof. They were competitively priced and got the job done in under a week. Seems like an honest crew."
Joel H on December 2023
Dura Built Construction, LLC provides general Excavation services in Salem, OR and surrounding areas. We also operate a customer cabinetry shop, specializing in live edge and one-off custom work. We are available for Custom Constructions & Development-Everything from Land Acquisition & Entitlements to ground up custom residential to Multi-Family Development. Ask about other construction services available!
"Awesome Service! They were prompt, answered all our questions, and did an amazing job. The finished work turned out better than we imagined!"
Nicole T on April 2024
Dura Built Construction, LLC provides general Excavation services in Salem, OR and surrounding areas. We also operate a customer cabinetry shop, specializing in live edge and one-off custom work. We are available for Custom Constructions & Development-Everything from Land Acquisition & Entitlements to ground up custom residential to Multi-Family Development. Ask about other construction services available!
"Awesome Service! They were prompt, answered all our questions, and did an amazing job. The finished work turned out better than we imagined!"
Nicole T on April 2024
JBLC Construction is a family-owned and operated business based in Philomath, Oregon. We offer a versatile range of services for commercial and residential clients including siding and framing, windows and doors, dry rot repair, light excavation, and more. Whether you're looking for a complete home-makeover or a new floor for the office, JBLC offers quality craftsmanship at a fair price. Call us today at 541-609-8933 to speak to a representative.
"Best contractor experience in my 40 years here on the central Oregon coast. Timely communication. Talented and hard working crew. Incredible depth of construction expertise. Consistent follow-up and attendance. A true customer-centered approach by JBLC's owner. For these reasons and more, JBLC is now my go-to contractor for all my numerous future projects."
Cheryl C on January 2022
JBLC Construction is a family-owned and operated business based in Philomath, Oregon. We offer a versatile range of services for commercial and residential clients including siding and framing, windows and doors, dry rot repair, light excavation, and more. Whether you're looking for a complete home-makeover or a new floor for the office, JBLC offers quality craftsmanship at a fair price. Call us today at 541-609-8933 to speak to a representative.
"Best contractor experience in my 40 years here on the central Oregon coast. Timely communication. Talented and hard working crew. Incredible depth of construction expertise. Consistent follow-up and attendance. A true customer-centered approach by JBLC's owner. For these reasons and more, JBLC is now my go-to contractor for all my numerous future projects."
Cheryl C on January 2022
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Excellent work, and great guy to work with. He did everything that was promised and more! We Definitely recommend Robert for your remodel. (He can do everything (tear out, plumbing, electrical, framing and finishing) so we did not have to pay for any subcontractors)"
Dale M on July 2024
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Excellent work, and great guy to work with. He did everything that was promised and more! We Definitely recommend Robert for your remodel. (He can do everything (tear out, plumbing, electrical, framing and finishing) so we did not have to pay for any subcontractors)"
Dale M on July 2024
Local Salem and surrounding areas General Contractor. Wades Services LLC is here to help with your home repair needs. From new homes built and remodeling to deck & fence repair, tile work, flooring, and much more. Wades Services repairs almost any home damage, oops, or ouch that can happen. Wades Services will get your projects done quickly and within your budget.
"Daniel and Raul did a fantastic job installing the gazebo we purchased from Costco. We were so pleased with their work that we hired Wades services to replace a post and install a gate in our back fence. We would not hesitate to hire them again."
Debra H on February 2025
Local Salem and surrounding areas General Contractor. Wades Services LLC is here to help with your home repair needs. From new homes built and remodeling to deck & fence repair, tile work, flooring, and much more. Wades Services repairs almost any home damage, oops, or ouch that can happen. Wades Services will get your projects done quickly and within your budget.
"Daniel and Raul did a fantastic job installing the gazebo we purchased from Costco. We were so pleased with their work that we hired Wades services to replace a post and install a gate in our back fence. We would not hesitate to hire them again."
Debra H on February 2025
We host a variety of General Contracting and Residential Remodel needs. Kitchen and Bath remodels, Flooring installs, Drywall installs and repairs, Tile installation, Siding windows and door installation, Roofing and Painting. When dealing with Valley Brothers Construction you will get the highest quality work with unmatched professionalism. We have been serving the Salem and surrounding areas since 2019. We have a great crew that show up on time and are ready to work.
"Great crew, went above and beyond for us and our projects. Did solid work in a timely manner. Would recommend them!"
Jennifer H on February 2025
We host a variety of General Contracting and Residential Remodel needs. Kitchen and Bath remodels, Flooring installs, Drywall installs and repairs, Tile installation, Siding windows and door installation, Roofing and Painting. When dealing with Valley Brothers Construction you will get the highest quality work with unmatched professionalism. We have been serving the Salem and surrounding areas since 2019. We have a great crew that show up on time and are ready to work.
"Great crew, went above and beyond for us and our projects. Did solid work in a timely manner. Would recommend them!"
Jennifer H on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project.
"The lawn looks beautiful. They are always on time and get right to work. They also graveled my driveway, carport, and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them."
June H on July 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project.
"The lawn looks beautiful. They are always on time and get right to work. They also graveled my driveway, carport, and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them."
June H on July 2024
We are a family run business, we are 4th & 5th generation contractors. I first received my Oregon general contractors license in 1978. Today, we specialize in providing design build services for remodeling residential and commercial buildings. Our skill set is framed in meeting the needs of our customers with a focus on troubleshooting problems and recommending specific solutions. We self perform some carpentry related tasks and have long standing relationships with many specialty contractors in our area. We always rely on licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians to do specialty work. We are well equipped to handle all building permitting requirements and ensuring all the proper inspections are completed as occasion requires. Since communication is such a large part of project success, we stay in constant contact with our customers as we work together. Please reach out to us and we'd be happy to discuss your project.
"After interviewing 8 contractors, Dorson Jackson was the obvious choice for our major project/home remodel, touching on every room in the house. From the very start, Dorson has been responsive & communicative, something rare and incredibly appreciated. He's not just a contractor, he's a businessman and understands the entirety of taking on a huge project for us. He dedicated an extraordinary amount of time for his bidding process, breaking the house down into zones, and then listing every single change, plus parts and labor fees for the changes, in every zone. Every other contractor gave us a one or two page bid with very few details. Dorson's proposal was a detailed 17 page document. He is EXTREMELY organized and we were super impressed with the effort he put into bidding the project. We have since hired Dorson Construction and he and his team have begun demolition. He also sent photos to us of every room in the house after demolition so we could see what he had done, what issues were found that he had prepared for as possibilities in his bid, and comments on each photo explaining what he saw after demo. Because we are not living locally, having someone we can trust with our home from far away is of the utmost importance. Dorson recently brought his son on board and we have been equally impressed with his follow up and thoroughness. In addition, Dorson has gone out of his way to help us with our permitting process, which is not part of his job and was only necessary due to failure of a third party. I can't wait to see the beauty and function he creates for us in our home to be! (Review will be updated upon project completion.) Thank you Dorson!"
Laurie B on January 2025
We are a family run business, we are 4th & 5th generation contractors. I first received my Oregon general contractors license in 1978. Today, we specialize in providing design build services for remodeling residential and commercial buildings. Our skill set is framed in meeting the needs of our customers with a focus on troubleshooting problems and recommending specific solutions. We self perform some carpentry related tasks and have long standing relationships with many specialty contractors in our area. We always rely on licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians to do specialty work. We are well equipped to handle all building permitting requirements and ensuring all the proper inspections are completed as occasion requires. Since communication is such a large part of project success, we stay in constant contact with our customers as we work together. Please reach out to us and we'd be happy to discuss your project.
"After interviewing 8 contractors, Dorson Jackson was the obvious choice for our major project/home remodel, touching on every room in the house. From the very start, Dorson has been responsive & communicative, something rare and incredibly appreciated. He's not just a contractor, he's a businessman and understands the entirety of taking on a huge project for us. He dedicated an extraordinary amount of time for his bidding process, breaking the house down into zones, and then listing every single change, plus parts and labor fees for the changes, in every zone. Every other contractor gave us a one or two page bid with very few details. Dorson's proposal was a detailed 17 page document. He is EXTREMELY organized and we were super impressed with the effort he put into bidding the project. We have since hired Dorson Construction and he and his team have begun demolition. He also sent photos to us of every room in the house after demolition so we could see what he had done, what issues were found that he had prepared for as possibilities in his bid, and comments on each photo explaining what he saw after demo. Because we are not living locally, having someone we can trust with our home from far away is of the utmost importance. Dorson recently brought his son on board and we have been equally impressed with his follow up and thoroughness. In addition, Dorson has gone out of his way to help us with our permitting process, which is not part of his job and was only necessary due to failure of a third party. I can't wait to see the beauty and function he creates for us in our home to be! (Review will be updated upon project completion.) Thank you Dorson!"
Laurie B on January 2025
Guest house building services FAQs
In terms of construction, a log home and a stick‑built house often cost about the same. For example, a 1,500‑square‑foot cabin runs roughly $187,500 to $262,500. The price differences come from design choices and labor. Quality logs, complex rooflines, and specialty finishes add up, while a simple plan using local materials keeps costs close to those of a conventional build. Understanding these variables helps you decide whether a log structure meets both your style and budget.
Modern prefab kits streamline the build, but the upgraded finishes and design features mean they sit at the upper end of cabin pricing. You’re paying for precision cuts, insulated panels, and shorter build times, all of which raise the per‑square‑foot cost. While kits can still save on labor, expect the total price to fall within the higher range compared to a basic shell, especially if you choose premium add-ons or request design tweaks.
In many markets, building is the more budget‑friendly option. Purchasing a finished cabin means paying for someone else’s upgrades, profit margin, and often a prime‑location markup. When you build, you control the site, layout, and materials, allowing you to adjust costs as needed. Owners also tend to see a more substantial return on investment (ROI) at resale, particularly when the cabin is situated on ample land. Be sure to factor in land, permits, and any unexpected site work costs before making a decision.
The timeline for building a cabin depends on the design and site conditions. A prefab kit assembled on a prepared lot can be ready in a few weeks. A custom build on raw land—with clearing, utilities, and bespoke details—usually runs eight to nine months. Weather, material lead times, and permit approvals can extend the schedule, so budget for extra time when planning. Working with an experienced builder who lines up subcontractors early helps keep the project on track.
As cabins grow, the per‑square‑foot rate often stays steady, but the overall bill rises quickly. A compact footprint still needs a foundation, roof, and systems, so smaller cabins can feel more expensive per square foot than larger builds. Larger cabins, meanwhile, consume far more material, so even at $125 to $175 per square foot, the total cost rises quickly. Pinpoint your must‑have square footage before signing off on final plans.
Log cabins require more maintenance than conventional houses. Expect to inspect the exterior annually, clean and reseal it every three to five years, and address moisture issues promptly. The payoff for that extra care is longevity and character, but if you skip routine maintenance, small problems—like sun‑bleached logs or minor leaks—can turn into costly repairs. Budget both time and money for preservation to keep the cabin looking sharp and structurally sound.
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