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Portland's premier siding, window and remodeling experts specializing in siding replacement, window replacement and kitchen & bathroom remodels. LRS is the top rated Hardieplank Elite Preferred Remodeler in Portland, a Milgard window dealer as well as a GAF Certified roofing contractor and is also a member of the Remodelers Association. We feature in-house crews run by a professional project management staff giving our clients a fantastic remodeling experience start to finish. Our firm takes a limited number of projects annually insuring our clients get the attention to detail that other remodeling companies can't deliver. If you are tired of dealing with salespeople and sub-contractors who don't deliver call us today for a different type of remodeling experience. 100% financing available. Call us at 503-242-4242 or email info@lifetime-remodeling.com
"Our bath remodel went very smoothly. It was finished on time and we are very happy with the results. It was wonderful that they had a designer to help with the material selections. Everyone that came into our house was polite and easy to get along with. We will be hiring them again next year to do our other bath and a half."
Jeanne E on December 2024
Portland's premier siding, window and remodeling experts specializing in siding replacement, window replacement and kitchen & bathroom remodels. LRS is the top rated Hardieplank Elite Preferred Remodeler in Portland, a Milgard window dealer as well as a GAF Certified roofing contractor and is also a member of the Remodelers Association. We feature in-house crews run by a professional project management staff giving our clients a fantastic remodeling experience start to finish. Our firm takes a limited number of projects annually insuring our clients get the attention to detail that other remodeling companies can't deliver. If you are tired of dealing with salespeople and sub-contractors who don't deliver call us today for a different type of remodeling experience. 100% financing available. Call us at 503-242-4242 or email info@lifetime-remodeling.com
"Our bath remodel went very smoothly. It was finished on time and we are very happy with the results. It was wonderful that they had a designer to help with the material selections. Everyone that came into our house was polite and easy to get along with. We will be hiring them again next year to do our other bath and a half."
Jeanne E on December 2024
My name is Matt and I am the owner of New Leaf Renovation. I have been working in the construction and remodeling industry for 19 years and have owned New Leaf Renovation since 2013 when I purchase the business from my brother Paul. We focus on kitchen and bathroom remodeling with an emphasis on providing an excellent product for a fair price, and believe that good quality materials and workmanship can still exist in a budget conscious world. I am a hands-on owner and if you choose to do business with New Leaf you will see progress everyday, we will never leave you hanging or dissapear to work on other projects. We have passion for creating a fun and functional space and use our design experience to help you form a vision for your project and execute that vision in a way that will create a lasting and quality product. We are an all-inclusive company and happily provide our services equally to everyone. If this sounds like a good fit for your project, we would love to hear from you so we can schedule your free estimate. Give us a call at 5035459112 or Message us through Angi today!
"Matt was very professional and his work is outstanding."
Joelle B on July 2024
My name is Matt and I am the owner of New Leaf Renovation. I have been working in the construction and remodeling industry for 19 years and have owned New Leaf Renovation since 2013 when I purchase the business from my brother Paul. We focus on kitchen and bathroom remodeling with an emphasis on providing an excellent product for a fair price, and believe that good quality materials and workmanship can still exist in a budget conscious world. I am a hands-on owner and if you choose to do business with New Leaf you will see progress everyday, we will never leave you hanging or dissapear to work on other projects. We have passion for creating a fun and functional space and use our design experience to help you form a vision for your project and execute that vision in a way that will create a lasting and quality product. We are an all-inclusive company and happily provide our services equally to everyone. If this sounds like a good fit for your project, we would love to hear from you so we can schedule your free estimate. Give us a call at 5035459112 or Message us through Angi today!
"Matt was very professional and his work is outstanding."
Joelle B on July 2024
In Your Home was founded in 2003 with the goal of creating more beautiful, safer home environments that support people of all abilities. Our clients come from all walks of life and turn to us for our creative ideas and superior service quality. We specialize in: Universal design, Aging-in-place, Homes for multi-generational families, Accessibility enhancement, Small home repairs. Most work done by our own employees, we use license sub-contractors for electrical and plumbing work when needed. Award winning service and value. License OR CCB# 157737; WA YOUR*933KQ.
"Came next day. Got everything hung on walls. Absolutely love everything. Thank you"
Leslie E on March 2025
In Your Home was founded in 2003 with the goal of creating more beautiful, safer home environments that support people of all abilities. Our clients come from all walks of life and turn to us for our creative ideas and superior service quality. We specialize in: Universal design, Aging-in-place, Homes for multi-generational families, Accessibility enhancement, Small home repairs. Most work done by our own employees, we use license sub-contractors for electrical and plumbing work when needed. Award winning service and value. License OR CCB# 157737; WA YOUR*933KQ.
"Came next day. Got everything hung on walls. Absolutely love everything. Thank you"
Leslie E on March 2025
NW Best Remodelers of Vancouver, WA is here to help with all your remodeling needs. We specialize in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling as well as flooring. Call today to get started on your next project!
NW Best Remodelers of Vancouver, WA is here to help with all your remodeling needs. We specialize in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling as well as flooring. Call today to get started on your next project!
Gryphon Custom Home Builders and Remodeling LLC is your premier destination for comprehensive home remodeling and renovation services in Portland. We specialize in creating beautiful, functional, and personalized spaces that perfectly reflect your individual style and needs.
"The bid was fair"
anthony f on February 2023
Gryphon Custom Home Builders and Remodeling LLC is your premier destination for comprehensive home remodeling and renovation services in Portland. We specialize in creating beautiful, functional, and personalized spaces that perfectly reflect your individual style and needs.
"The bid was fair"
anthony f on February 2023
Robin Renovation believes in more than just construction. Family-owned and operated, we pride ourselves on producing a truly quality product, maintaining open and honest interactions with all customers, and empowering our employees to succeed both on and off the job site. While we specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodels, we offer full-service framing or finish carpentry, including tiling, drywall, window/door projects, cabinets, etc. overseen by formally-trained Journeyman carpenters with decades of on-the-job experience. The mission of Robin Renovation is to hire and train people of all backgrounds and to provide them with wages that will support home ownership and with the skills necessary to turn fixer uppers into dream homes. To us, community comes before profit, and we work hard to cultivate a work culture that encourages each employee to do things the right way and never to cut corners. We promise you will not find another remodeling company that cares about your home as much as we do. We’d be honored to work with you, so please reach out to us.
"We are so happy that we went with Isaiah and his team at Robin Renovation! The projects included new hardwood flooring in two rooms and on stairs, gas fireplace insert replacement, lots of tiling and drywall. All of the employees who came to our home did exceptional work along with being communicative, tidy and patient with our dogs. I received continual updates from scheduling manager Jodi who kept meticulous details about all of the simultaneous projects. The cost of the work was well worth it the quality. I highly recommended Robin Renovation for anyone needing renovations!"
Nicole A on January 2025
Robin Renovation believes in more than just construction. Family-owned and operated, we pride ourselves on producing a truly quality product, maintaining open and honest interactions with all customers, and empowering our employees to succeed both on and off the job site. While we specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodels, we offer full-service framing or finish carpentry, including tiling, drywall, window/door projects, cabinets, etc. overseen by formally-trained Journeyman carpenters with decades of on-the-job experience. The mission of Robin Renovation is to hire and train people of all backgrounds and to provide them with wages that will support home ownership and with the skills necessary to turn fixer uppers into dream homes. To us, community comes before profit, and we work hard to cultivate a work culture that encourages each employee to do things the right way and never to cut corners. We promise you will not find another remodeling company that cares about your home as much as we do. We’d be honored to work with you, so please reach out to us.
"We are so happy that we went with Isaiah and his team at Robin Renovation! The projects included new hardwood flooring in two rooms and on stairs, gas fireplace insert replacement, lots of tiling and drywall. All of the employees who came to our home did exceptional work along with being communicative, tidy and patient with our dogs. I received continual updates from scheduling manager Jodi who kept meticulous details about all of the simultaneous projects. The cost of the work was well worth it the quality. I highly recommended Robin Renovation for anyone needing renovations!"
Nicole A on January 2025
Using Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Subcontractors. Superior Building Concepts LLC is a licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor serving both Washington and Oregon. Based in Vancouver WA, we specialize in residential and light commercial new construction and remodeling. Through an ongoing commitment to excellent quality work for our clients, we have achieved a solid reputation of providing superior construction services.
"Stan and his crew did a beautiful, thorough, clean and detailed job rebuilding our 14x30 ft deck. He walked us through the whole process in buying trek, what to look out for and he did such a great job that my neighbors across the street hired him for their deck. Stan has done so many projects around our house (remodeled bathroom, replaced door wall, front door, replaced some of our siding and so much more) and we’ve been so pleased with everything he’s touched, it’s a no brained we let him do our deck too. You’ll never be disappointed. He doesn’t change the price on you mid project and he’s very reliable and always finishes when he says he will."
Janet D on April 2025
Using Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Subcontractors. Superior Building Concepts LLC is a licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor serving both Washington and Oregon. Based in Vancouver WA, we specialize in residential and light commercial new construction and remodeling. Through an ongoing commitment to excellent quality work for our clients, we have achieved a solid reputation of providing superior construction services.
"Stan and his crew did a beautiful, thorough, clean and detailed job rebuilding our 14x30 ft deck. He walked us through the whole process in buying trek, what to look out for and he did such a great job that my neighbors across the street hired him for their deck. Stan has done so many projects around our house (remodeled bathroom, replaced door wall, front door, replaced some of our siding and so much more) and we’ve been so pleased with everything he’s touched, it’s a no brained we let him do our deck too. You’ll never be disappointed. He doesn’t change the price on you mid project and he’s very reliable and always finishes when he says he will."
Janet D on April 2025
Mt. Tabor Construction offers general contracting services including all phases of remodel projects-kitchen, bath, basement, attic, plus, electrical, plumbing, fencing, gates, decks, painting-interior/exterior, drywall and plaster, landscaping, as well as home repair/handyman services.
"I live just down the street from Rob and I had a simple task I asked completed of caulking in the shower. Whether his work was faulty or the product was faulty I don't know, but three times it didn't work. I try not to make assumptions about people. All our conversations have been via text, so I have a full written accounting of what happened. After the last time did not work, he offered to redo it once more or provide a refund and I immediately replied back that I would accept the refund and wish him well. He was going through some family health issues so I didn't press it and I waited to hear from him. Instead of honoring my wish to move forward with the refund he offered, in writing, and I accepted in writing, he tried to schedule a time to redo it. He then says he didn't mean to offer a refund and he refuses to honor it now. He told me I should just file a complaint and "try to ruin his reputation". Just another reason why it's best not to involve neighbors in professional endeavors. I'm sad it turned out this way."
Nathaniel B on May 2024
Mt. Tabor Construction offers general contracting services including all phases of remodel projects-kitchen, bath, basement, attic, plus, electrical, plumbing, fencing, gates, decks, painting-interior/exterior, drywall and plaster, landscaping, as well as home repair/handyman services.
"I live just down the street from Rob and I had a simple task I asked completed of caulking in the shower. Whether his work was faulty or the product was faulty I don't know, but three times it didn't work. I try not to make assumptions about people. All our conversations have been via text, so I have a full written accounting of what happened. After the last time did not work, he offered to redo it once more or provide a refund and I immediately replied back that I would accept the refund and wish him well. He was going through some family health issues so I didn't press it and I waited to hear from him. Instead of honoring my wish to move forward with the refund he offered, in writing, and I accepted in writing, he tried to schedule a time to redo it. He then says he didn't mean to offer a refund and he refuses to honor it now. He told me I should just file a complaint and "try to ruin his reputation". Just another reason why it's best not to involve neighbors in professional endeavors. I'm sad it turned out this way."
Nathaniel B on May 2024
Lo's Contracting, Inc. is your trusted partner for all your remodeling needs in Portland. With over 10 employees, we specialize in kitchen and bathroom renovations. As a licensed contractor in Oregon (CCB Number: 163811) and Washington (License Number: LOSCOCI944BC), we deliver exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Contact us today to transform your home into the space of your dreams.
""Lo's Construction is a top-notch company that exceeded our expectations in every way. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, the team was professional, courteous, and incredibly skilled. We were particularly impressed with Lo's attention to detail and commitment to quality. They took the time to understand our vision and made sure that the finished product was exactly what we wanted. The construction site was always kept clean and organized, and they communicated with us regularly to keep us updated on the progress of the work. The end result is beautiful and well built. We would highly recommend Lo's Construction to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced contractor. They truly went above and beyond to make sure that we were satisfied with the final result.""
Ben C on March 2025
Lo's Contracting, Inc. is your trusted partner for all your remodeling needs in Portland. With over 10 employees, we specialize in kitchen and bathroom renovations. As a licensed contractor in Oregon (CCB Number: 163811) and Washington (License Number: LOSCOCI944BC), we deliver exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Contact us today to transform your home into the space of your dreams.
""Lo's Construction is a top-notch company that exceeded our expectations in every way. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, the team was professional, courteous, and incredibly skilled. We were particularly impressed with Lo's attention to detail and commitment to quality. They took the time to understand our vision and made sure that the finished product was exactly what we wanted. The construction site was always kept clean and organized, and they communicated with us regularly to keep us updated on the progress of the work. The end result is beautiful and well built. We would highly recommend Lo's Construction to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced contractor. They truly went above and beyond to make sure that we were satisfied with the final result.""
Ben C on March 2025
We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, remodel projects 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.
"Amazing! Super quick and efficient and very kind to our talkative toddler."
Talisha J on January 2025
We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, remodel projects 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.
"Amazing! Super quick and efficient and very kind to our talkative toddler."
Talisha J on January 2025
Guest house building services FAQs
In most states, yes—you can build a guest house, but every city or county sets its own zoning rules and building codes. Before breaking ground, check local ordinances, confirm lot setbacks, and secure the right permits. A local contractor or design-build firm can walk you through the paperwork and site requirements so your project starts on solid legal footing.
Yes—homeowners often tap a few different financing tools. A home-equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you borrow against your equity as you need funds. If you prefer a lump sum tied directly to the project, a short-term construction loan can roll into a second mortgage once the build is complete. Cash-out refinancing is another option: you replace your current mortgage with a larger one and use the difference to cover construction costs.
When you build a guest house, you’re creating a separate structure for hosting visitors without the full amenities needed for permanent living. An accessory dwelling unit, however, includes a complete kitchen and bathroom, meeting building codes for a long-term residence. This key difference makes an ADU ideal for long-term occupancy or rental income, adding enduring value to your property.
How many rooms you need depends on how you plan to use the space. Aim for one bedroom per every one or two occupants to make sure everyone has enough privacy and comfort. Added living and dining areas give you extra functionality, especially for rental use or long-term stays.
Most homeowners pick somewhere between 600 and 1,500 square feet to fit all the essentials. Make sure your design supports one to two occupants per bedroom and includes enough common areas for comfortable daily living. A well-proportioned layout boosts both functionality and property value.
No—a guest house isn’t just a bump-out on your main home. A bump-out is a small extension within an existing room for extra seating or storage. In contrast, you build a guest house as a standalone building with its own foundation and amenities, giving you a fully separate living area that can boost your property’s versatility and value.
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