Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Small jobs welcome
"We hired Eric's to build a large retaining wall; approximately 100 feet long and 6 feet tall. They completed the work promptly, everyone I spoke to was professional and punctual, and the quality of the work is excellent. Fair price and great workmanship; recommend."
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Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I was happy with the crew and the outcome of the project. Very personable and professional company that was able to fit my project in quickly and completed it within a day. Will definitely have them back out for a couple more projects I need to have done."
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Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas
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In business since 1997
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Excellent experience. Quick reply to the quote request and was available two days later to do the job. Josh completely replaced a rotting exterior pillar and recreated its detailed decorative trim work perfectly. Fast, impressive, quality work. I'd highly recommend his services."
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Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
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Warranties offered
"Paul was amazing to work with, as was his son. In Phase 1, they tore down the fence and deck, took the debris away, and built a clean, well-constructed fence in very little time and left everything absolutely clean. A few months later we had a pergola installed by another company. Paul had previously given us an estimate for a deck to fit the pergola that we felt very reasonable and he stayed within that estimate for the final construction. On the day they arrived on-site, we added an additional component not in the original bid and he immediately said he could do it, and charged an extremely reasonable price for the additional work. The actual deck is extremely well designed and well-crafted - very professional, and blends beautifully with our old craftsman-style home. He and his son were hard, expert workers. I've had other contractors that stood around or took long lunches. In comparison, Paul and his son worked through a hailstorm and cold weather. They accomplished the whole deck in three days from start to finish, and left the site completely clean when they left. We really can't recommend Paul enough. They were professional, courteous, excellent workers. Their work was very solid and well-done. We would hope to hire them again for any construction we had in mind."
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Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2005
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Excellent contractor, good service and price."
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Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It was good. They did it fast. Nice job."
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Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"These guys gave a reasonable quote and stuck to it. They did quality work and were very responsive to my emails when I had questions or concerns. I'd recommend them to anyone needing quality fence work. These guys are great."
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Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"To say that I would highly recommend JJM Contruction would be an understatement. Jared, Jeremy & crew are the most professional, punctual & talented crew I've had the pleasure of using. They took my vision to heart while also showing where I might want to make changes without pushing or trying to sneak in extra costs. You can see how much pride they take in their work by the quality & finishing details. They are also exceptionally clean, polite, friendly & as unintrusive as they could be (while completely gutting a kitchen!) I don't believe I will ever use another company."
Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas
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"Small Town sheds helped me with a chicken coop build. As well as a run, As well as pens in the barn."
Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Customers say: Terrific value
"had a small deck installed around my new shed. great work and resolved a couple of issues during the installation"
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