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Avatar for SKYLINE EXTERIORS & CONSTRUCTION LLC
SKYLINE EXTERIORS & CONSTRUCTION LLC
4413 NE 137th Avenue
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
SKYLINE EXTERIORS & CONSTRUCTION LLC
4413 NE 137th Avenue
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Skyline Exteriors and Construction is a family-driven company founded by a dedicated father and son-in-law team, built on trust, craftsmanship, and a shared passion for quality work. After years of working side by side, they’ve decided to turn their experience into something of their own—serving homeowners with care, precision, and pride. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in construction, Fernando brings a deep expertise in remodeling and exterior work. His commitment to craftsmanship and safety is the foundation of every project. Together, their goal is to elevate the look, function, and protection of your home with beautiful, lasting results. They’re proud to start this journey—and even prouder to have you be a part of it.

"Highly recommend Skyline! Fernando and his team are professional, timely, and very efficient. We've used them for multiple house projects large and small, and each time they've offered ideas that made the initial conception much better. And each time the finished project came in beautiful and on-budget. They'll be our go-to contractor from here on out!"

Jimmy H on June 2025

Skyline Exteriors and Construction is a family-driven company founded by a dedicated father and son-in-law team, built on trust, craftsmanship, and a shared passion for quality work. After years of working side by side, they’ve decided to turn their experience into something of their own—serving homeowners with care, precision, and pride. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in construction, Fernando brings a deep expertise in remodeling and exterior work. His commitment to craftsmanship and safety is the foundation of every project. Together, their goal is to elevate the look, function, and protection of your home with beautiful, lasting results. They’re proud to start this journey—and even prouder to have you be a part of it.

"Highly recommend Skyline! Fernando and his team are professional, timely, and very efficient. We've used them for multiple house projects large and small, and each time they've offered ideas that made the initial conception much better. And each time the finished project came in beautiful and on-budget. They'll be our go-to contractor from here on out!"

Jimmy H on June 2025


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Exterior Barrier, LLC
290 NE 2nd St
5.00(
30
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Approved Pro
Exterior Barrier, LLC
290 NE 2nd St
5.00(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
78 local quotes requested

Exterior Barrier is a general contracting company that specializes in transforming properties from fixer-uppers into desirable homes. We fix exterior issues like siding, windows, roofing, painting. We replace old windows and install new windows. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms. Most of all, we strive to create the most value possible for every dollar our customers invest. Our goal is to partner with our clients so their dreams are achieved.

"Fantastic - small job, but from initial consultation (quote) to execution was smooth and quality work. Would highly recommend and will be using again in the future!"

C S on April 2025

Exterior Barrier is a general contracting company that specializes in transforming properties from fixer-uppers into desirable homes. We fix exterior issues like siding, windows, roofing, painting. We replace old windows and install new windows. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms. Most of all, we strive to create the most value possible for every dollar our customers invest. Our goal is to partner with our clients so their dreams are achieved.

"Fantastic - small job, but from initial consultation (quote) to execution was smooth and quality work. Would highly recommend and will be using again in the future!"

C S on April 2025


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West Coast Roofing
10836 NE Marx St
4.62(
377
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Approved Pro
West Coast Roofing
10836 NE Marx St
4.62(
377
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2389 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

West Coast Roofing & Painting is a local family owned business that was founded in the metro Portland area. We are a fully licensed, bonded and insured Contractor in Portland Oregon. Our policies and standards are always updated and we train constantly for the best interest of our employees and clients. West Coast Roofing is proud to provide quality roof installations in and around Portland, Oregon. You can trust that your roof is in good hands when our highly trained staff takes on your project. Whether your roof simply needs to be repaired, or you need an entirely new roof, we will install every shingle to exacting standards to ensure that you receive the full benefit and longevity that was intended. From the moment you call West Coast Roofing, you will find our staff to be courteous and respectful, and we will go the extra mile to make you a very satisfied customer. We will make every effort to keep your property clean and free of debris, and will do a thorough cleaning of any project related materials prior to our departure.

"Big thank you to Fermin and the team at West Coast, they were amazing! They went above and beyond. We have a flat portion of our roof, which is apparently more difficult to install, and it was hard to find a company that would do it. They not only did it, but added slope to it for us so that it's not a flat roof anymore. So awesome! They put on a new roof, vents, and gutters, painted our outside trim, and did a great job with all of the woodwork that was rotting and had to be replaced. But above all, they were friendly, flexible and very reasonable. We will definitely call on them again if we have any roofing or painting jobs"

Beth H on June 2022

West Coast Roofing & Painting is a local family owned business that was founded in the metro Portland area. We are a fully licensed, bonded and insured Contractor in Portland Oregon. Our policies and standards are always updated and we train constantly for the best interest of our employees and clients. West Coast Roofing is proud to provide quality roof installations in and around Portland, Oregon. You can trust that your roof is in good hands when our highly trained staff takes on your project. Whether your roof simply needs to be repaired, or you need an entirely new roof, we will install every shingle to exacting standards to ensure that you receive the full benefit and longevity that was intended. From the moment you call West Coast Roofing, you will find our staff to be courteous and respectful, and we will go the extra mile to make you a very satisfied customer. We will make every effort to keep your property clean and free of debris, and will do a thorough cleaning of any project related materials prior to our departure.

"Big thank you to Fermin and the team at West Coast, they were amazing! They went above and beyond. We have a flat portion of our roof, which is apparently more difficult to install, and it was hard to find a company that would do it. They not only did it, but added slope to it for us so that it's not a flat roof anymore. So awesome! They put on a new roof, vents, and gutters, painted our outside trim, and did a great job with all of the woodwork that was rotting and had to be replaced. But above all, they were friendly, flexible and very reasonable. We will definitely call on them again if we have any roofing or painting jobs"

Beth H on June 2022


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KVN Construction Inc
5840 SE 85th Ave
4.83(
76
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Approved Pro
KVN Construction Inc
5840 SE 85th Ave
4.83(
76
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
279 local quotes requested

We love giving our clients the joy of a happy exterior. 20 years family owned, ZERO construction claims and 1,000,000+ SF of siding and roofing installed. We hold the highest James Hardie Elite Siding Status & are Malarkey Certified Roofing Contractors. Our services also include Window Replacement, Exterior Paint and Gutters. Give us a call at 503-GET-PROS to schedule a FREE Quote!

"Let's start with your new exterior siding will look great. Their prices are comparable to all in the area. With that being said please note you will 100% have damage to the interior of your home no matter how much they try and downplay it. Read the fine print of your contract as they will NOT repair any of it including electrical that they damage. I am still finding cracks and indentations throughout my house and although they may come out and look at it, they will do NOTHING. Buyer beware!"

Marisa M on July 2024

We love giving our clients the joy of a happy exterior. 20 years family owned, ZERO construction claims and 1,000,000+ SF of siding and roofing installed. We hold the highest James Hardie Elite Siding Status & are Malarkey Certified Roofing Contractors. Our services also include Window Replacement, Exterior Paint and Gutters. Give us a call at 503-GET-PROS to schedule a FREE Quote!

"Let's start with your new exterior siding will look great. Their prices are comparable to all in the area. With that being said please note you will 100% have damage to the interior of your home no matter how much they try and downplay it. Read the fine print of your contract as they will NOT repair any of it including electrical that they damage. I am still finding cracks and indentations throughout my house and although they may come out and look at it, they will do NOTHING. Buyer beware!"

Marisa M on July 2024


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EvoSiding
2854 NE 65th St Suite A
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
EvoSiding
2854 NE 65th St Suite A
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
253 local quotes requested

EvoSiding has over 15+ years of experience in siding, roofing and exterior remodeling. We strive to provide you the best services and handle all of our projects with care and professionalism. Our professional team has the experience to find the best design and solutions for your home or business. We have worked exclusively in the Northwest and have the knowledge to provide you the best siding and exterior remodeling services in the region. Call us today!

"We highly recommend EvoSiding. From the initial visit to the finished project they did a fantastic job. Jason gave a very detailed estimate for residing and painting. All questions and concerns were answered quickly. The project ran like clockwork. The entire crew were hard working, conscientious, and had excellent attention to detail. I will definitely hire them again for any future projects."

Paul P on October 2020

EvoSiding has over 15+ years of experience in siding, roofing and exterior remodeling. We strive to provide you the best services and handle all of our projects with care and professionalism. Our professional team has the experience to find the best design and solutions for your home or business. We have worked exclusively in the Northwest and have the knowledge to provide you the best siding and exterior remodeling services in the region. Call us today!

"We highly recommend EvoSiding. From the initial visit to the finished project they did a fantastic job. Jason gave a very detailed estimate for residing and painting. All questions and concerns were answered quickly. The project ran like clockwork. The entire crew were hard working, conscientious, and had excellent attention to detail. I will definitely hire them again for any future projects."

Paul P on October 2020


Avatar for Evergreen Home Exteriors
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
985 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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Pro Exterior Remodelers LLC
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Pro Exterior Remodelers LLC
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
194 local quotes requested

Pro Exterior Remodelers is your trusted partner in bringing new life to your home. Serving Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington since 2008, our family-owned and -operated business prides itself on craftsman-quality installation and exceptional customer service. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we're licensed exterior painting, window, door, residential roofing, and siding contractors in Portland, OR. We understand the importance of your home and are committed to providing prompt, on-time service, with daily site cleanup and open communication throughout your project.

"Pro Exterior Remodelers far exceeded my expectations, went above and beyond. Great communication. Crews punctual, hard-working and flexible. Job completed on time. Jobsite thoroughly cleaned daily. Price significantly better than other quotes. Siding is beautiful!"

Anne M on June 2025

Pro Exterior Remodelers is your trusted partner in bringing new life to your home. Serving Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington since 2008, our family-owned and -operated business prides itself on craftsman-quality installation and exceptional customer service. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we're licensed exterior painting, window, door, residential roofing, and siding contractors in Portland, OR. We understand the importance of your home and are committed to providing prompt, on-time service, with daily site cleanup and open communication throughout your project.

"Pro Exterior Remodelers far exceeded my expectations, went above and beyond. Great communication. Crews punctual, hard-working and flexible. Job completed on time. Jobsite thoroughly cleaned daily. Price significantly better than other quotes. Siding is beautiful!"

Anne M on June 2025


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Ace Handyman Services
7350 SW Landmark Ln
4.49(
508
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Approved Pro
Ace Handyman Services
7350 SW Landmark Ln
4.49(
508
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1126 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We are happy to provide handyman, home repair and home improvement services to the broader Portland area - from Oregon City to Scappose and Forest Grove to Gresham, including Lake Oswego, West Linn, Beaverton, and all areas of Portland. Our specialty is anything in and around the home (or business) that takes between two hours and two days to complete. We offer free over-the-phone estimates and firm appointment times to save you time, all our handymen are licensed, bonded, and ensured as our employees, and we guarantee our work for a year.

"They provided excellent service. We will definitely hire them again."

Charles N on April 2025

We are happy to provide handyman, home repair and home improvement services to the broader Portland area - from Oregon City to Scappose and Forest Grove to Gresham, including Lake Oswego, West Linn, Beaverton, and all areas of Portland. Our specialty is anything in and around the home (or business) that takes between two hours and two days to complete. We offer free over-the-phone estimates and firm appointment times to save you time, all our handymen are licensed, bonded, and ensured as our employees, and we guarantee our work for a year.

"They provided excellent service. We will definitely hire them again."

Charles N on April 2025


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Mr. Handyman of Vancouver, Camas and Ridgefield
800 NE Tenney Road
4.75(
32
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Approved Pro
Mr. Handyman of Vancouver, Camas and Ridgefield
800 NE Tenney Road
4.75(
32
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
883 local quotes requested

Mr. Handyman of Vancouver, Camas and Ridgefield is the locally owned business, part of the national Mr. Handyman organization. Our technicians have over 10 years' experience as handyman, addressing every aspect of home repair and maintenance - whether you are fixing up your homes, preparing it for sale, or adjusting the style to match your own. We are licensed, bonded and insured, and provide a one-year warranty on all our work. We are service oriented, focused on efficient, clean, and transparent service focused on your needs.

"We had a garage lift installed. This enables us to bring our many bins that are in storage back to our home, access them without ladders. From first contact scheduling, technicians and cost, every contact is positive, friendly and professional. Your project isn't just a job to be finished and move on. We've used this company for several projects and will continue you call them for any future projects. We highly recommend them."

Frances M on May 2025

Mr. Handyman of Vancouver, Camas and Ridgefield is the locally owned business, part of the national Mr. Handyman organization. Our technicians have over 10 years' experience as handyman, addressing every aspect of home repair and maintenance - whether you are fixing up your homes, preparing it for sale, or adjusting the style to match your own. We are licensed, bonded and insured, and provide a one-year warranty on all our work. We are service oriented, focused on efficient, clean, and transparent service focused on your needs.

"We had a garage lift installed. This enables us to bring our many bins that are in storage back to our home, access them without ladders. From first contact scheduling, technicians and cost, every contact is positive, friendly and professional. Your project isn't just a job to be finished and move on. We've used this company for several projects and will continue you call them for any future projects. We highly recommend them."

Frances M on May 2025


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RBP Construction
13380 Northwest Mill Creek Drive
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
RBP Construction
13380 Northwest Mill Creek Drive
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
359 local quotes requested

RBP Construction was founded by Ruben Bautista, his son Brandon, and their loving dog – Rambo. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Ruben always dreamed of owning his own business. “I always dreamed of building something that’s my own. Since leaving my homeland of Veracruz, Mexico my aspiration and vision have been to build and build, we all have the capacity to create and grow something for ourselves and our families. We are proud of what we are doing, even through the tough times, we have an end goal in mind”. Ruben prides himself and his team in offering quality services in both residential and commercial construction. From excavations to concrete, and siding services, RBP Construction is your premier contractor in Oregon and Washington. No construction project is too big or too small! We have the knowledge, equipment, and capacity to make your building dreams come true. Ruben shares, “At the end of the day, our goal is to provide high-quality services with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.”

"RPB took on an unusual and difficult task with my job. it required concrete demolition, under wall excavation, and repour of a new foundation all in a difficult location. they worked straight through the summer heat wave and got the inspector to sign off. would recommend."

Andrew C on December 2023

RBP Construction was founded by Ruben Bautista, his son Brandon, and their loving dog – Rambo. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Ruben always dreamed of owning his own business. “I always dreamed of building something that’s my own. Since leaving my homeland of Veracruz, Mexico my aspiration and vision have been to build and build, we all have the capacity to create and grow something for ourselves and our families. We are proud of what we are doing, even through the tough times, we have an end goal in mind”. Ruben prides himself and his team in offering quality services in both residential and commercial construction. From excavations to concrete, and siding services, RBP Construction is your premier contractor in Oregon and Washington. No construction project is too big or too small! We have the knowledge, equipment, and capacity to make your building dreams come true. Ruben shares, “At the end of the day, our goal is to provide high-quality services with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.”

"RPB took on an unusual and difficult task with my job. it required concrete demolition, under wall excavation, and repour of a new foundation all in a difficult location. they worked straight through the summer heat wave and got the inspector to sign off. would recommend."

Andrew C on December 2023

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FAQs for traditional stucco install or completely replace projects in Vancouver, WA

Dryvit pricing hinges on three things: your home’s square footage, the layout’s complexity, and the finish you pick. Because those variables differ from house to house, contractors quote Dryvit on a per-project basis rather than a flat rate. Ask a licensed installer for a detailed estimate and breakdown of materials and labor. Professional installation is crucial—done right, Dryvit resists cracking and delivers the long-term energy efficiency it’s known for.

Keep stucco looking sharp by rinsing it with a garden hose a few times a year and walking the exterior for hairline cracks. Skip high-powered pressure washers—they can force water behind the finish. Start hosing at the bottom, work upward, and let gravity rinse the wall clean. If you spot cracks or chips, seal them right away to block moisture. Quick fixes and gentle cleaning go a long way toward preserving color and structure.

Think of stucco as a full-service siding and parging as a quick jacket for your foundation. Stucco covers entire walls, adds curb appeal, and offers some insulation. Parging is a thin coat on the lower portion of a masonry wall that mainly seals out moisture and pests. It’s protective, not decorative. If you need a complete exterior finish, go with stucco; if you just need to shore up a foundation, parging does the trick.

Stucco’s biggest enemies are moisture and movement. Water that seeps behind a poorly sealed wall can cause stains, bubbling, mold, and the white powder called efflorescence. Shifting soil or impact can crack the surface, letting in even more moisture. Catch small cracks early and keep sealant lines intact to head off bigger repairs. A quick yearly inspection and prompt patching usually keep these issues from snowballing.

In harsh climates, synthetic stucco—or EIFS—usually outperforms traditional mixes. The layered foam-and-finish system sheds water, flexes with temperature swings, and resists cracking better than cement-based stucco. You’ll pay a premium up front, but the added durability can cut future repair bills and improve energy efficiency. Ask a local pro which formulation handles your region’s heat, cold, or heavy rain the best.

If stucco isn’t the right fit, you have plenty of other siding choices. Vinyl is usually the budget pick and needs minimal upkeep. Fiber-cement and engineered wood blend durability with a wood-grain look. Brick or stone veneer costs more but delivers classic curb appeal and great longevity. Metal—including steel and aluminum—stands up well to fire and insects. Compare costs, maintenance needs, and local climate before settling on the best match for your home.

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