Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Very professional and outstanding job creating a gravel parking pad for an RV."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1985
Customers say: Super punctual
"Excellent job. Needed drywall repaired after the interior wall was opened up to facilitate plumbing work by another company. Easy to contact, showed up on time ready to work with the right equipment and supplies, described work to be done clearly, explained each step as it was done, was detail oriented and careful when completing the work, cleaned up the work area when done, end result was perfect. Quote was reasonable. I will definitely call this company again when I need work done."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Good work done in pouring rain."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I work for a property management company that has been using Clear Water most of this year while it's been difficult finding new hires for our own in-house maintenance crew. They have been knocking jobs out of the park left and right for us. Appreciate their timeliness, communication, fair pricing and hard work."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Josh was wonderful to work with. He repaired and rotten deck and made it safe again. Thanks for a great job! MaryP in Milwaukie."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2011
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"Kim rebuilt the side porch steps. He put hardware cloth behind the steps to keep animals from going under the house. He also rebuilt the front gate."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Needed some stair repairs in our old house. Saw HHC on Anji and through Google. Called them up. Got a quick call response: 1. Came out that day to check things out & give an estimate. 2. Got an estimate and we settled on a date a couple days later. (While Josh said they could do it right away we couldn't.) 3. They came, they saw, they informed, they fixed, they cleaned up, 4. The stairs look (and work) wonderful. 5. The cost was less than the estimate. So, I'm thinking WHAT IN HELL KIND OF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IS THIS? 1. Nice guys 2. Highly skilled in their work/field. 3. Informative on any issues during the work. 4. Did what they said they would do. 5. Fixed the stair issues. 6. While we were writing the check (less than the estimate), One of them was tightening door knobs, door hinges. I said, "Hey, you guys..." and Josh said, "We fix things". What kind of construction company? THE BEST! (One thing I would recommend: If it's inside work, you might consider some ear plugs)."
Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I highly recommend Sokol Construction for your next home improvement project. Paul and his team did an excellent job with my deck and patio cover. They were very professional, communicative, and offered their expertise when I wasn't sure what to do to make things look best. The final product is beautiful and exceeded my expectations. I’m really happy with their work!"
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2005
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"I had gutter guards installed, a side door to the garage fixed so it won't leak, a new curtain rod installed along with 2 solar outdoor security cameras. The generate both very nice and pleased with the overall experience."
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Fast response, great people! They solved a very difficult water leak issue for us. Highly recommended!"
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