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Cowboy Creek Construction
24401 NE C C Landon Rd
5.00(
16
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Cowboy Creek Construction
24401 NE C C Landon Rd
5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

Cowboy Creek 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.

"Excellent work. Would highly recommend. Affordable and efficient."

Kris R on February 2024

Cowboy Creek 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.

"Excellent work. Would highly recommend. Affordable and efficient."

Kris R on February 2024


Howell Construction LLC
30711 NE 432ND CIR
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Howell Construction LLC
30711 NE 432ND CIR
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Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

With over 18 years of experience, Howell Construction is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

With over 18 years of experience, Howell Construction is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!


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New Leaf Renovation
15993 SW Kreick Pl
4.27(
90
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Approved Pro
New Leaf Renovation
15993 SW Kreick Pl
4.27(
90
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
396 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

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


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Evergreen Home Exteriors
11507 Steele St S
3.76(
17
)
Approved Pro
Evergreen Home Exteriors
11507 Steele St S
3.76(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
521 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

At Evergreen Home Exteriors we are all about our customers. Our philosophy is simple. We give customers the kind of experience we ourselves would want. Everything we have learned about customer service has been from our experience as customers and feedback from our customers over the past decades. We have developed a seamless communication system that allows our customers constant access to their project, no matter what phase of the process they are in. If you are tired of the mediocre service that has become the new normal, then give us a try! We will make you a customer for life!!

"As the GC for my own full home renovation, I was looking for a turn-key company that I could outsource and trust to handle the exterior work for my house (new house wrap, siding, and window/door installation). I was really optimistic about this company because they were a Hardie-certified installer. I hired them to install about 30 top-of-the-line Andersen windows, several exterior doors, and install all new Hardie siding and trim. Unfortunately things went south on day 1 and continued to spiral out of control. In a nutshell, I had three different project managers assigned to me throughout the project, and neither of them came on site once the project started (until the very end, and the last project manager was awesome... kuddos to him!). The first crew that came on board were subcontractors, not Evergreen employees. When they started to install my windows, I knew immediately that they did not know how to properly flash a window sill (they had gaps in the Vycor flashing, didn't wrap the sill properly, etc. etc.). I called this to the PM's attention but nothing was done. The crew installed all windows in one day, not properly flashed. Crew was retrained and came back to "fix" them, but still didn't properly flash them. Meanwhile, they were taping the seams on our house wrap in the rain, when the house wrap was wet, so nothing stuck and had to be redone. Fortunately this crew was let go and I was told they were going to bring their "in-house" crew to finish. The next crew was awesome and they ended up removing all windows and reinstalling them. In total, each window was installed three times! As a result, some of the nail flanges and seals were broken. I called this out to the PM and owner of the company but did not get a response. From this point on, the crew that stayed on did a good job and was pleasant to work with (but I found out they were also subcontractors, not "in-house" employees as I was told up front). The delivery of a few windows and doors were delayed by about three months, which was my responsibility. I told all project managers about this upfront, including the first project manager before the project started. He said it was okay and that we could start the project and hold back a specific percentage amount of the project payment until they arrived so they could return to complete it at a later time. He and I agreed and the project moved forward. When the owner of the company, Jon Jordan, found out about the window/door delays, he was irate. His brother/GM and PM (who were both very polite and professional) called me and tried to negotiate a higher partial payment percentage rate which was absolutely frustrating to me. I explained to them that I had suffered for months through the project with extreme errors and redos, which caused mental angst, and that we had already agreed on a percentage on day one. Nonetheless, I was willing to increase the partial payment a little bit just to wrap things up. The owner followed up that evening by texting me in an aggressive, threatening tone. He said my only options were to allow them to finish the project immediately (which was impossible because we didn't have the remaining windows or doors), or pay them in full immediately and they would return after the doors/windows arrived a few months later. Otherwise he would sue me and put a lien on my home. He and I hadn't even spoken prior to that, and it was shocking to get such an aggressive text from a guy who never even heard my side of the story… I proposed to the owner that we cease the contract immediately, and that I would pay them for all work completed at that point. We agreed on how much work was remaining, and removed that amount from the contract price. We cancelled the contract, he had his remaining materials picked up and that was that. Again, I was hopeful for this company and wanted to have a great experience, but due to the poor project management experience, inexperienced subcontractors who caused damage and significant delays, and a sue-happy, angry owner who lacked professionalism and compassion, I could never re-consider hiring, let alone recommend, this company for any type of contracting work."

Josh T on November 2023

At Evergreen Home Exteriors we are all about our customers. Our philosophy is simple. We give customers the kind of experience we ourselves would want. Everything we have learned about customer service has been from our experience as customers and feedback from our customers over the past decades. We have developed a seamless communication system that allows our customers constant access to their project, no matter what phase of the process they are in. If you are tired of the mediocre service that has become the new normal, then give us a try! We will make you a customer for life!!

"As the GC for my own full home renovation, I was looking for a turn-key company that I could outsource and trust to handle the exterior work for my house (new house wrap, siding, and window/door installation). I was really optimistic about this company because they were a Hardie-certified installer. I hired them to install about 30 top-of-the-line Andersen windows, several exterior doors, and install all new Hardie siding and trim. Unfortunately things went south on day 1 and continued to spiral out of control. In a nutshell, I had three different project managers assigned to me throughout the project, and neither of them came on site once the project started (until the very end, and the last project manager was awesome... kuddos to him!). The first crew that came on board were subcontractors, not Evergreen employees. When they started to install my windows, I knew immediately that they did not know how to properly flash a window sill (they had gaps in the Vycor flashing, didn't wrap the sill properly, etc. etc.). I called this to the PM's attention but nothing was done. The crew installed all windows in one day, not properly flashed. Crew was retrained and came back to "fix" them, but still didn't properly flash them. Meanwhile, they were taping the seams on our house wrap in the rain, when the house wrap was wet, so nothing stuck and had to be redone. Fortunately this crew was let go and I was told they were going to bring their "in-house" crew to finish. The next crew was awesome and they ended up removing all windows and reinstalling them. In total, each window was installed three times! As a result, some of the nail flanges and seals were broken. I called this out to the PM and owner of the company but did not get a response. From this point on, the crew that stayed on did a good job and was pleasant to work with (but I found out they were also subcontractors, not "in-house" employees as I was told up front). The delivery of a few windows and doors were delayed by about three months, which was my responsibility. I told all project managers about this upfront, including the first project manager before the project started. He said it was okay and that we could start the project and hold back a specific percentage amount of the project payment until they arrived so they could return to complete it at a later time. He and I agreed and the project moved forward. When the owner of the company, Jon Jordan, found out about the window/door delays, he was irate. His brother/GM and PM (who were both very polite and professional) called me and tried to negotiate a higher partial payment percentage rate which was absolutely frustrating to me. I explained to them that I had suffered for months through the project with extreme errors and redos, which caused mental angst, and that we had already agreed on a percentage on day one. Nonetheless, I was willing to increase the partial payment a little bit just to wrap things up. The owner followed up that evening by texting me in an aggressive, threatening tone. He said my only options were to allow them to finish the project immediately (which was impossible because we didn't have the remaining windows or doors), or pay them in full immediately and they would return after the doors/windows arrived a few months later. Otherwise he would sue me and put a lien on my home. He and I hadn't even spoken prior to that, and it was shocking to get such an aggressive text from a guy who never even heard my side of the story… I proposed to the owner that we cease the contract immediately, and that I would pay them for all work completed at that point. We agreed on how much work was remaining, and removed that amount from the contract price. We cancelled the contract, he had his remaining materials picked up and that was that. Again, I was hopeful for this company and wanted to have a great experience, but due to the poor project management experience, inexperienced subcontractors who caused damage and significant delays, and a sue-happy, angry owner who lacked professionalism and compassion, I could never re-consider hiring, let alone recommend, this company for any type of contracting work."

Josh T on November 2023


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Robin Renovation
701 W 30th St
4.77(
13
)
Approved Pro
Robin Renovation
701 W 30th St
4.77(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
805 local quotes requested

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


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Almighty Building & Services I
PO Box 1916
5.00(
16
)
Approved Pro
Almighty Building & Services I
PO Box 1916
5.00(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
451 local quotes requested

Welcome to our premier Almighty contracting firm, where excellence meets versatility. We specialize in remodels, home additions, kitchen and bath remodels, concrete driveways, patios, masonry, exterior siding, window and door installation, roofing, leaf and gutter services, drywall, fencing, decks, interior and exterior painting, tree services, caulking and sealing, floor coverings, trim and mill work, plumbing, drainage, and electrical work. Our commitment to superior craftsmanship and exceptional customer service ensures your complete satisfaction. Contact us today for a consultation.

"Great work, just did some touch up caulking, and the smell was bad for awhile. I'm very pleased with the work performed."

Ken S on November 2024

Welcome to our premier Almighty contracting firm, where excellence meets versatility. We specialize in remodels, home additions, kitchen and bath remodels, concrete driveways, patios, masonry, exterior siding, window and door installation, roofing, leaf and gutter services, drywall, fencing, decks, interior and exterior painting, tree services, caulking and sealing, floor coverings, trim and mill work, plumbing, drainage, and electrical work. Our commitment to superior craftsmanship and exceptional customer service ensures your complete satisfaction. Contact us today for a consultation.

"Great work, just did some touch up caulking, and the smell was bad for awhile. I'm very pleased with the work performed."

Ken S on November 2024


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Masters Construction
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Masters Construction
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Elevate your home with Masters Construction's expert remodeling services. From kitchens and bathrooms to full home remodels, we bring your vision to life with precision and style. Call (971) 710-2709 to schedule a free estimate today!

"I just want to say thank you so much fellas for working so hard and demonstrating true professionalism. There is no room for even a single complaint, I'm absolutely astonished of how smooth and punctual this project went. Other contractors I've hired in the past does not even compare to this company's communication and focus. Day or night they answered any questions or concerns I've had right then and there. Truly the best"

Joseph B on July 2024

Elevate your home with Masters Construction's expert remodeling services. From kitchens and bathrooms to full home remodels, we bring your vision to life with precision and style. Call (971) 710-2709 to schedule a free estimate today!

"I just want to say thank you so much fellas for working so hard and demonstrating true professionalism. There is no room for even a single complaint, I'm absolutely astonished of how smooth and punctual this project went. Other contractors I've hired in the past does not even compare to this company's communication and focus. Day or night they answered any questions or concerns I've had right then and there. Truly the best"

Joseph B on July 2024


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M Meyers
Located I
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
M Meyers
Located I
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
149 local quotes requested

With over 40 years of experience working with steel, designing and building custom homes, M Meyers Construction is the only choice for a superior structure. We also specialize in home remodeling, and love making your custom visions a reality. Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!

"Mark Myers and son were absolutely amazing in the renovations done to my Vancouver, Washroom 3 bedroom 2 bath home with entertainment basement. The home is a craftsman in need of some TLC and Myers worked on it beautifully and stayed within my budget. I will not seek any other contractor in the Washington area ever as long as Myers is in business. I should also mention that for the renovation and window replacement, Myers offered a very competitive price while other contractors I had met with quoted me $10K more for the same work that Mark performed. Outstanding they go above and beyond with pride behind their work! You will not regret your decision to with them!"

Paola T on May 2025

With over 40 years of experience working with steel, designing and building custom homes, M Meyers Construction is the only choice for a superior structure. We also specialize in home remodeling, and love making your custom visions a reality. Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!

"Mark Myers and son were absolutely amazing in the renovations done to my Vancouver, Washroom 3 bedroom 2 bath home with entertainment basement. The home is a craftsman in need of some TLC and Myers worked on it beautifully and stayed within my budget. I will not seek any other contractor in the Washington area ever as long as Myers is in business. I should also mention that for the renovation and window replacement, Myers offered a very competitive price while other contractors I had met with quoted me $10K more for the same work that Mark performed. Outstanding they go above and beyond with pride behind their work! You will not regret your decision to with them!"

Paola T on May 2025


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Lifestyles Outdoor Living
18915 NE 164 St
4.38(
58
)
Approved Pro
Lifestyles Outdoor Living
18915 NE 164 St
4.38(
58
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
215 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

Our family owned and opperated business prides itself on quality workmanship and the close personal relationships we build with every cutomer. Lifestyles Outdoor Living's goal is to improve your outdoor space to better fit your lifestyle.

"We had a great experience with Lifestyles Deck and Fence. Brent replaced our old deck and with a beautiful deck of much better design and lay-out for our home and yard. He was creative and able to envision a more functional deck and stairs than the one we had. (The other builders who bid the job were not able to see past the design flaws in the original deck and stairs, and would have just replaced them with the same or similar flaws.) Brent does high quality work, and strives for complete customer satisfaction. We are thrilled with the finished project!"

Carol F on May 2020

Our family owned and opperated business prides itself on quality workmanship and the close personal relationships we build with every cutomer. Lifestyles Outdoor Living's goal is to improve your outdoor space to better fit your lifestyle.

"We had a great experience with Lifestyles Deck and Fence. Brent replaced our old deck and with a beautiful deck of much better design and lay-out for our home and yard. He was creative and able to envision a more functional deck and stairs than the one we had. (The other builders who bid the job were not able to see past the design flaws in the original deck and stairs, and would have just replaced them with the same or similar flaws.) Brent does high quality work, and strives for complete customer satisfaction. We are thrilled with the finished project!"

Carol F on May 2020


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Gryphon Custom Home Builders and Remodeling LLC
7025 North Lombard Street
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Gryphon Custom Home Builders and Remodeling LLC
7025 North Lombard Street
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
313 local quotes requested

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

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Shelter or outbuilding building services FAQs

You need to secure a permit for a tornado shelter when local building codes require it. A permit confirms that your shelter meets safety and construction standards to withstand extreme weather events. FEMA guidelines P-361 and P-320 establish these safety requirements. Permit costs range from $430 to $2,240. Contact your local building department to verify the necessary permits and ensure full compliance with all regulations.

Yes, FEMA will fund up to 75% of your storm shelter installation if all eligibility conditions are met. FEMA allocates funds to state authorities where strict guidelines determine approval and disbursement. Contact your State Hazard Mitigation Officer to determine your funding options and initiate the required process. Secure the necessary documentation to access this financial support.

Tornado shelters add significant value to a home by enhancing both safety and market appeal. A secure storm shelter not only increases the resale value by up to 50% of the unit cost but also provides multifunctional benefits in areas prone to severe weather. Homeowners who integrate features like a gun safe or wine cellar maximize their investment and overall home desirability.

A pre-built storm shelter delivers distinct benefits by reducing overall costs and installation time. A pre-built unit eliminates extensive on-site construction expenses and comes in a variety of sizes and materials to suit different family needs. This design flexibility provides robust protection, ensures rapid installation, and secures your home against extreme weather conditions.

The installation time for a tornado shelter depends on the type chosen. Pre-built shelters are installed in four to eight hours, providing a rapid and secure solution. Custom-made shelters or those that require land excavation demand significantly longer time, taking days or weeks due to extensive preparation, structural assembly, and precise installation to fully meet safety standards.

Space is a critical factor in a storm shelter. FEMA mandates a minimum of six square feet per person for tornado protection and ten square feet per person for hurricane safety. For example, a 5-by-6-foot shelter meets the needs of a family of five in a tornado-prone area. Extra room accommodates emergency supplies and ensures safe, comfortable movement during severe weather events.

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