Our processes are tailored to meet the unique demands of each individual project. Happy clients are the most rewarding part of this work and our goal is to make the construction experience as enjoyable as the final product. At Westward Renovation we promise to arrive on time, communicate clearly and honestly, treat you and your home with respect, provide a realistic schedule, complete the work on time, and leave your home cleaner than when we arrived with our professional final clean service. Only after we fully understand the vision and goals for your project will we provide you with a detailed custom proposal to bring your dream space to reality. We only partner with professionals that share our commitment to quality and service and that keeps us a step above the competition. We look forward to earning your business!
"Please learn from our mistake and do not work with Westward Renovation. We selected them to construct an addition on our home. After we signed the contract and provided the deposit, the problems began. After lots of big promises and regular communication, the calls dropped off and the fact that there was no method to the madness became clear. Once construction began, they started deviating from the engineering plans with out engineer or county approval, they skipped required inspections, and the quality of the work of the subcontractor they selected for framing was just awful. When we raised concerns we were told to "trust the process." After their negligence resulted in rain leaking into our existing home not once but twice! we gave them 2 weeks to fix the myriad of issues that had arisen by that point. 2 weeks later we terminated our contract, with most of the issues still unresolved. We're currently pursuing filing a complaint with the construction contrac"
lauren s on June 2025
Our processes are tailored to meet the unique demands of each individual project. Happy clients are the most rewarding part of this work and our goal is to make the construction experience as enjoyable as the final product. At Westward Renovation we promise to arrive on time, communicate clearly and honestly, treat you and your home with respect, provide a realistic schedule, complete the work on time, and leave your home cleaner than when we arrived with our professional final clean service. Only after we fully understand the vision and goals for your project will we provide you with a detailed custom proposal to bring your dream space to reality. We only partner with professionals that share our commitment to quality and service and that keeps us a step above the competition. We look forward to earning your business!
"Please learn from our mistake and do not work with Westward Renovation. We selected them to construct an addition on our home. After we signed the contract and provided the deposit, the problems began. After lots of big promises and regular communication, the calls dropped off and the fact that there was no method to the madness became clear. Once construction began, they started deviating from the engineering plans with out engineer or county approval, they skipped required inspections, and the quality of the work of the subcontractor they selected for framing was just awful. When we raised concerns we were told to "trust the process." After their negligence resulted in rain leaking into our existing home not once but twice! we gave them 2 weeks to fix the myriad of issues that had arisen by that point. 2 weeks later we terminated our contract, with most of the issues still unresolved. We're currently pursuing filing a complaint with the construction contrac"
lauren s on June 2025
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!
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!
Obrien Clan Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Obrien Clan Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
At Redeemed Construction, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in every project we undertake. We adhere to the highest standards of integrity, fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction lies in the superior quality of service we provide to our clients. Our profound knowledge of the trade, coupled with our unmatched skillset, defines us as true professionals. Above all, we prioritize our customers' interests, ensuring that their concerns are at the heart of our business. Contact us today and experience the Redeemed Construction difference! 503-880-2764
"I am the manager of a self storage facility and the guys from Redeemed Construction, were very professional, always showed up on time, have great customer service and were a pleasure to work with. I will hire them again, when I need work done."
Elizabeth J on October 2023
At Redeemed Construction, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in every project we undertake. We adhere to the highest standards of integrity, fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction lies in the superior quality of service we provide to our clients. Our profound knowledge of the trade, coupled with our unmatched skillset, defines us as true professionals. Above all, we prioritize our customers' interests, ensuring that their concerns are at the heart of our business. Contact us today and experience the Redeemed Construction difference! 503-880-2764
"I am the manager of a self storage facility and the guys from Redeemed Construction, were very professional, always showed up on time, have great customer service and were a pleasure to work with. I will hire them again, when I need work done."
Elizabeth J on October 2023
I moved from a farm into a new house in a small town. They built four more homes next to our house and I told my parents I want to do that when I grow up. For the last 33 years I’ve been doing just that . I guess you can say “ I’m living my dream “. I do my best to listen to my clients and help them with the vision they gave for their. Communication from start to finish.
"I would highly recommend them!"
Jim H on March 2023
I moved from a farm into a new house in a small town. They built four more homes next to our house and I told my parents I want to do that when I grow up. For the last 33 years I’ve been doing just that . I guess you can say “ I’m living my dream “. I do my best to listen to my clients and help them with the vision they gave for their. Communication from start to finish.
"I would highly recommend them!"
Jim H on March 2023
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Absolutely top-flight! He is the first person I will contact the next time I need _any_ work done around the house. Polished. Professional. Creative Problem Solver. A skill set both deep and wide. And... great people skills, enjoyable to work with! "
Paul H on May 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Absolutely top-flight! He is the first person I will contact the next time I need _any_ work done around the house. Polished. Professional. Creative Problem Solver. A skill set both deep and wide. And... great people skills, enjoyable to work with! "
Paul H on May 2025
We are a small, family oriented, second generation design/ build firm located in NE Portland. We believe the simplest solutions to problems are usually the best. We operate in and foster an environment of mutual respect. Respect for each other, for our clients, and for the the world we live in. We are here for a simple reason: To do good work.
"Nice guy and easy to work with. Came up with different ideas, and saved me money. Very professional, available, responsible, and reliable. Did the job in a timely manner, and absolutely finished it when he was supposed to."
Sonia F on December 2020
We are a small, family oriented, second generation design/ build firm located in NE Portland. We believe the simplest solutions to problems are usually the best. We operate in and foster an environment of mutual respect. Respect for each other, for our clients, and for the the world we live in. We are here for a simple reason: To do good work.
"Nice guy and easy to work with. Came up with different ideas, and saved me money. Very professional, available, responsible, and reliable. Did the job in a timely manner, and absolutely finished it when he was supposed to."
Sonia F on December 2020
My name is Adrian Leech, and I have over 30-years experience as a carpenter. Over the years I've created a solid reputation for quality and service. A. M. Leech Construction is a small residential remodeling and deck building company specializing in adding, converting and remodeling living space. I'm licensed in Oregon and Washington, servicing East Portland, Gresham, Clackamas County, Lake Oswego, West Linn, and Vancouver. My crew and I provide workmanship for the residential and small commercial markets. In need of a bath or kitchen remodel, an addition, basement remodel, composite deck or any other remodel or construction project? Look no further! Please call or email to arrange for a free consultation and price quote.
"They were great to work with. Easy to communicate with and flexible. "
Angela D on May 2025
My name is Adrian Leech, and I have over 30-years experience as a carpenter. Over the years I've created a solid reputation for quality and service. A. M. Leech Construction is a small residential remodeling and deck building company specializing in adding, converting and remodeling living space. I'm licensed in Oregon and Washington, servicing East Portland, Gresham, Clackamas County, Lake Oswego, West Linn, and Vancouver. My crew and I provide workmanship for the residential and small commercial markets. In need of a bath or kitchen remodel, an addition, basement remodel, composite deck or any other remodel or construction project? Look no further! Please call or email to arrange for a free consultation and price quote.
"They were great to work with. Easy to communicate with and flexible. "
Angela D on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They were very easy to work with and very kind I got exactly what I asked for. They pay close attention to detail. Theyâ  re very clean and thorough! They do everything to please the client"
Luis S on June 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They were very easy to work with and very kind I got exactly what I asked for. They pay close attention to detail. Theyâ  re very clean and thorough! They do everything to please the client"
Luis S on June 2023
Here at Chase Construction and Development LLC, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Give Chase Construction and Development LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Chase Otis did a fantastic job replacing partial siding and installing Andersen windows on our home in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He completed the project on time and honored the original quote without any surprises. Chase was professional, straightforward, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. We’re very happy with the results and would absolutely hire him again."
chase R on March 2025
Here at Chase Construction and Development LLC, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Give Chase Construction and Development LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Chase Otis did a fantastic job replacing partial siding and installing Andersen windows on our home in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He completed the project on time and honored the original quote without any surprises. Chase was professional, straightforward, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. We’re very happy with the results and would absolutely hire him again."
chase R on March 2025
Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.
In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle.
If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.
Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items.
Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.
Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating.
Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.
Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.