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"Pat has designed a number of homes of which I have lived in or have built for sale. Along with the structural engineer, everything worked well as planned. I can say for sure the design department is a real value as I have built other architect, drawn homes that cost much more to build not to mention the design fees. Pat has the experience , and the eye to design any type of build . DB now retired homebuilder."

"As owner/designer/builder, I hired Mark to validate the structural design of an atypical home on the Sandy River with challenging structural details. Mark also supported me during the building review process as part of his bid. The plans went through the county review first pass with no changes. After the start of construction, Mark advised on inspection issues and as built issues that came up allowing the project to move without delays. Even though he was on vacation, he responded to my requests during construction. The only improvement I would suggest is a bit more one on one collaboration early on to be on same page conceptually but with the pandemic and heavy client load in todays building environment, to be fare, that is a challenge for all engineers and my project was an oddity. I would use Mark again on a future house. He has integrity and that's number one."

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I have been in the construction industry since I was old enough to pick up a hammer, My Father & Grandfather were both Builders in SW Oregon. I Take pride in performing the work myself with a competent helper and licensed Electrical, plumbing and HVAC tradesmen. I have been performing all phases of the construction field for over 30 years. I also take pride in getting to know my customers as people not just clients. Additions, remodels, painting or the smallest of repairs attention to detail is most important to my company. You can also find me at www.MillenniumSpecialties.com

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

"They were very professional and quick to respond to questions and give estimates.  
I provided detailed plans for the work and had discussions with the foreman prior to all the phases of the project to confirm what I wanted.  I pulled the permit for the wall and did the engineering plans, they did the sidewalk permit.
The team did a good job in the demo of the existing wall and the excavation for the concrete work.  The forming crew was OK, but did not pay attention to the re-bar plan so I had to step in to get them to add in the additional re-bar the engineer had in the plans I had given to them.   The pour went well and came out the way I wanted.
The sidewalk demo and replacement went off without a hitch.
The setting of the bamboo barrier wobbled over the property line and had to be corrected.  The worker spread out the excavated dirt and did not put it all back into the planting area, I had to scrape it up and put it back where it was supposed to go.  He should have put the excavation on plastic so that it could easily be put back into the planting area.
The brick planter was not really square on one exposed corner, mostly due to not getting the initial concrete base formed square which they did not correct when setting the brick.  The rise on the planter was pretty high and the middle section bowed out a bit due to settling of the bricks on wet mortar.  They probably should have did the build over two days to allow the mortar to set correctly so that it would not slip out.  The joints and mortar cleanup were just fine and the courses were level. 
I set out a string and stake outline of the rock wall section as well as specific instructions to match the existing rock work on the other side of the driveway.  The new one had three equal sections with each section dropping lower toward one end.  The resulting wall did not match the plans.  Two sections were about 1/2 foot longer than correct and the third was 1 foot shorter than requested.  They did not trim the cap stones to have the correct length for each section, they just used what was easy so the sections were made longer or shorter than I requested.  The cap stones should also have been trimmed to joint and produce a cleaner cap with squarer caps and an even overhang over the rest of the wall.  One section was not straight along the top, they stuck a rock in the field that was too high and ran the cap over it rather than using a smaller rock or trimming the big one.  It looks "bent".
Conclusion:
Overall, they can handle the simple stuff that does not really vary from the generic.  For example, the sidewalk went perfectly, but they ignored the re-bar plans for the wall and I had to correct them.  
They corrected the problem with the bamboo barrier quickly to my satisfaction.
When it comes to detailed finish work, such the rock work and the planter they really don't do so well.  They seem to know what I want and agree with it, but you cannot leave them alone to follow plans. Unfortunately for those two jobs, I could not be there to watch them like a hawk and stop  them from doing it wrong.  They offered to redo the cap on the wall, but the new stone was pretty much the same as the existing stone and they simply lack the stone/brick mason skills that allow you to trim and work the stone to produce that level of quality work.  I determined that any changes they would make would not materially change anything so it was not worth trying because it could be worse.
When you really care about the result and it requires some specialized skills and the finished product cannot be easily changed, you really want specialists that know what they are doing.  I would not use them for that kind of work.  
 


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"Josh has always been prompt and communicative with every interaction we've had. I initially got in touch with him about new construction design questions, and when we discovered that our current home porch posts had rotted through due to faulty design by the original home designer, Josh jumped into action. He had his engineer and construction crew to our door within 24 hours to take a look and put together a plan. He took my design ideas and brought them to life. He was transparent about all parts of the cost (to include his profit), and gave us to option to lower the cost by hauling away debris and painting the porch (which we were more than willing to do). Any delays with the work were met with a phone call and followup email if he didn't get through to either my husband or I immediately, and the construction crew did very high quality work. We were beyond pleased with his customer service! We will definitely use Revival Home Designs in the future when we decide to build our forever home."

Backyard Blueprint is a family-owned business. We’ve been in the Portland area for 30 years. The challenge of keeping our family close, both aging parents and our young adult children, is an experience we’re familiar with ourselves.\n\nWe have strong partnerships within nearly every trade in the market and maintain full control of our builds from initial contact until you agree the work is done. We’re proud members of the Home Building Association of Greater Portland and the National Association of Home Builders. Our co-owner is a NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist.\n\nOur team is diverse and determined, and we believe in the value of continuous learning. We enjoy engaging with our prospective customers to understand your reasons for reaching out.\n\nWe believe what separates us as a company is the humility our team offers. We strive to fully understand your circumstances, and tailor our expertise specifically for you and your family’s needs. Contact us today for your FREE estimate!

"Gave me very good advise about China metal building kits. Very hard to get engineering stamp on it."

As a professional landscaper, I want you to enjoy your beautiful and vibrant landscape without weeds, dead plants, lawn pests, and debris. I provide you with a comprehensive yard care program that involves all kinds of yard work, from regular aeration, edging, and weeding to irrigation system inspections and repairs. My services are customizable and meet the needs of residential and commercial property owners. Call me about any problems with your garden.