Welcome to Foremost Construction! We look forward to serving you!
Welcome to Foremost Construction! We look forward to serving you!
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"I recommend grit Builders. Matt provided excellent design ideas while respecting my requests and suggestions for the remodel of my master bathroom. His subcontractors were professionally skilled timely and left the project as neat as possible at the end of each day. The project was delivered on time and within the budget and I'm very pleased with my new bathroom."
Virginia T on June 2025
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"I recommend grit Builders. Matt provided excellent design ideas while respecting my requests and suggestions for the remodel of my master bathroom. His subcontractors were professionally skilled timely and left the project as neat as possible at the end of each day. The project was delivered on time and within the budget and I'm very pleased with my new bathroom."
Virginia T on June 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Anthony and his crew were great! They arrived early and left around 6 PM. They are hard workers, even our dog Harley liked them! We would definitely hire triple J again."
Phil and Cathy G on May 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Anthony and his crew were great! They arrived early and left around 6 PM. They are hard workers, even our dog Harley liked them! We would definitely hire triple J again."
Phil and Cathy G on May 2025
We are specialized on paver patios, outdoor kitchen, pergolas and decking, taking pride on our high quality standards. In kiss my grass our philosophy is "The improvement to your property will reflect the passion we have for creating outdoor spaces
"These guys were terrific! Friendly, informative, and very fairly priced. The work has held up perfectly and they did an absolutely fantastic job!"
Joe D on May 2024
We are specialized on paver patios, outdoor kitchen, pergolas and decking, taking pride on our high quality standards. In kiss my grass our philosophy is "The improvement to your property will reflect the passion we have for creating outdoor spaces
"These guys were terrific! Friendly, informative, and very fairly priced. The work has held up perfectly and they did an absolutely fantastic job!"
Joe D on May 2024
Empowering homeowners to reimagine their living spaces with creativity, care, and a commitment to crafting environments that inspire joy and connection. We make it our job to listen as well as offer expert advice and ideas to help design the project of your dreams and not our own. Here at R3J Residential Services, we are client-oriented and pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship and earning your trust. We believe that it takes teamwork, and you, as our customer, are an integral part of that team. We prefer to provide value and build relationships, not just have transactions. Whether your project is a complete overhaul or area specific we will assist you in making the best possible choices for the best possible result. Your Improved Quality of Life Is Our Ultimate Goal
"I would highly recommend Ron. Our project was quite ambitious: complete redo of our guest bathroom (new vanity, shower, tile on wall and floors), redo of two-person master shower, and new kitchen island with installation of induction cooktop and downdraft hood. Ron is without question the best contractor that I have ever worked with. He is detail oriented, a good communicator, VERY knowledgeable (he’s been doing this for decades), and very obviously committed to doing a good job and making sure that people are happy with the result. He’s also a genuinely nice person to work with. Being a detail-oriented person myself I had lots of questions for him throughout the process. He always took the time to explain things to me and if needed alter how he was doing things to fit our needs. He even took the tine to answer other questions about the house that weren’t related to the job. The quality of the renovation depends in large part on the quality of the subcontractors. Ron works with a set group of contractors / companies (plumbers, tile installers, furniture makers, etc.) which he has developed a close relationship over the years. I have consistently been impressed with the quality of their work and they are all genuinely nice/reliable people. It gets tiring over the weeks having strangers in and out of your house and everyone to a person that he works with has been a nice person, obviously committed to their work but also happy to stop and explain exactly what they’re doing and why. I think it’s a testament to the relationship that Ron has built with these contractors that many of them have told me privately and unbidden how much they respect Ron and enjoy working for him (or in the case of companies to which we have been referred have smiled when we told them who had sent us and told us that we were in good hands). One final note. It is apparently common practice for tile workers to pour off their tailings into people’s back yards, despite the fact that this practice is banned by the EPA and illegal in some cities (it is in West Linn where I checked). Given our extensive gardens I balked at this; Ron was surprised that I had an issue with it, but then worked to come up with a workaround that we could all agree on. I’m just putting this in so that if you care about this (it will definitely affect the plants in your yard and also can contaminate the ground water) you can request that whoever you work with develop a different strategy (we let it settle in barrels, poured off the cleanish water into some gravel, and sent the rest of the goop to be disposed of)."
Andrew C on July 2023
Empowering homeowners to reimagine their living spaces with creativity, care, and a commitment to crafting environments that inspire joy and connection. We make it our job to listen as well as offer expert advice and ideas to help design the project of your dreams and not our own. Here at R3J Residential Services, we are client-oriented and pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship and earning your trust. We believe that it takes teamwork, and you, as our customer, are an integral part of that team. We prefer to provide value and build relationships, not just have transactions. Whether your project is a complete overhaul or area specific we will assist you in making the best possible choices for the best possible result. Your Improved Quality of Life Is Our Ultimate Goal
"I would highly recommend Ron. Our project was quite ambitious: complete redo of our guest bathroom (new vanity, shower, tile on wall and floors), redo of two-person master shower, and new kitchen island with installation of induction cooktop and downdraft hood. Ron is without question the best contractor that I have ever worked with. He is detail oriented, a good communicator, VERY knowledgeable (he’s been doing this for decades), and very obviously committed to doing a good job and making sure that people are happy with the result. He’s also a genuinely nice person to work with. Being a detail-oriented person myself I had lots of questions for him throughout the process. He always took the time to explain things to me and if needed alter how he was doing things to fit our needs. He even took the tine to answer other questions about the house that weren’t related to the job. The quality of the renovation depends in large part on the quality of the subcontractors. Ron works with a set group of contractors / companies (plumbers, tile installers, furniture makers, etc.) which he has developed a close relationship over the years. I have consistently been impressed with the quality of their work and they are all genuinely nice/reliable people. It gets tiring over the weeks having strangers in and out of your house and everyone to a person that he works with has been a nice person, obviously committed to their work but also happy to stop and explain exactly what they’re doing and why. I think it’s a testament to the relationship that Ron has built with these contractors that many of them have told me privately and unbidden how much they respect Ron and enjoy working for him (or in the case of companies to which we have been referred have smiled when we told them who had sent us and told us that we were in good hands). One final note. It is apparently common practice for tile workers to pour off their tailings into people’s back yards, despite the fact that this practice is banned by the EPA and illegal in some cities (it is in West Linn where I checked). Given our extensive gardens I balked at this; Ron was surprised that I had an issue with it, but then worked to come up with a workaround that we could all agree on. I’m just putting this in so that if you care about this (it will definitely affect the plants in your yard and also can contaminate the ground water) you can request that whoever you work with develop a different strategy (we let it settle in barrels, poured off the cleanish water into some gravel, and sent the rest of the goop to be disposed of)."
Andrew C on July 2023
Ziebart Construction is a boutique remodeling firm specializing in beautiful design + remodel home improvement services at a mid-range price point. The family-owned company is committed to helping homeowners love their home by delivering an enjoyable remodeling experience. From the initial design to the installation process and into the warranty phase, we're here to help you design, build, and remodel your space. Our Portland and Salem remodeling teams adhere to our shared core values and will treat you and your home with absolute respect, clearly communicating and demonstrating integrity in all the work they do. No matter what vision you have for your remodel, we will work diligently to ensure your satisfaction. Contact us today to schedule your free in-home consultation and to learn why Pacific Northwest homeowners have been trusting the Ziebart name for 3 generations.
"The company had very knowledgeable sales representatives which led to well informed design and project Management. Although we ran into delays with permits and a change in project managers the work was top notch. The contractors they hired did excellent work, with little or no rework required. They hired the right craftsmen."
David T on August 2023
Ziebart Construction is a boutique remodeling firm specializing in beautiful design + remodel home improvement services at a mid-range price point. The family-owned company is committed to helping homeowners love their home by delivering an enjoyable remodeling experience. From the initial design to the installation process and into the warranty phase, we're here to help you design, build, and remodel your space. Our Portland and Salem remodeling teams adhere to our shared core values and will treat you and your home with absolute respect, clearly communicating and demonstrating integrity in all the work they do. No matter what vision you have for your remodel, we will work diligently to ensure your satisfaction. Contact us today to schedule your free in-home consultation and to learn why Pacific Northwest homeowners have been trusting the Ziebart name for 3 generations.
"The company had very knowledgeable sales representatives which led to well informed design and project Management. Although we ran into delays with permits and a change in project managers the work was top notch. The contractors they hired did excellent work, with little or no rework required. They hired the right craftsmen."
David T on August 2023
Offering Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Services in your area. Call today to discuss your project.
Offering Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Services in your area. Call today to discuss your project.
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"I would highly recommend Johnny and his team. From the start Johnny was able to give us a bid within our budget and was very knowledgeable. The whole team was top notch!! Everyone was professional, hard working as well as kind and respectful. They all seemed like family by the end of the project. Looking forward to working with all of these guys again."
Client Mark Fleming F on May 2024
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"I would highly recommend Johnny and his team. From the start Johnny was able to give us a bid within our budget and was very knowledgeable. The whole team was top notch!! Everyone was professional, hard working as well as kind and respectful. They all seemed like family by the end of the project. Looking forward to working with all of these guys again."
Client Mark Fleming F on May 2024
Alex Freddi Construction is a family-owned company, operating in the greater Portland area (excluding Washington) and specializing in residential remodeling. Our work includes full or partial kitchen and bathroom remodels, decks, fences, basements, flooring, tiling, painting, saunas and everything in between. We provide free design and layout ideas. Over the years we have built our reputation on quality, craftsmanship, honesty, and professionalism. We believe that communication and planning are key factors to a successful remodel. We work closely with families to complete their projects in a timely manner, efficiently, on budget, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times. We will provide a reference list and a suppliers list in the Portland area, as well as access to photos of some of previous work with every free estimate. We are in the business of earning your trust!
"I highly recommend these folks. They are professional and caring. They've remodeled two bathrooms, built a deck, and completed repair work after a water back up in my laundry room. They care about meeting the customers needs. Easy to work with and very responsive."
Lisa M on December 2023
Alex Freddi Construction is a family-owned company, operating in the greater Portland area (excluding Washington) and specializing in residential remodeling. Our work includes full or partial kitchen and bathroom remodels, decks, fences, basements, flooring, tiling, painting, saunas and everything in between. We provide free design and layout ideas. Over the years we have built our reputation on quality, craftsmanship, honesty, and professionalism. We believe that communication and planning are key factors to a successful remodel. We work closely with families to complete their projects in a timely manner, efficiently, on budget, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times. We will provide a reference list and a suppliers list in the Portland area, as well as access to photos of some of previous work with every free estimate. We are in the business of earning your trust!
"I highly recommend these folks. They are professional and caring. They've remodeled two bathrooms, built a deck, and completed repair work after a water back up in my laundry room. They care about meeting the customers needs. Easy to work with and very responsive."
Lisa M on December 2023
At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!
"Very well! Joe worked closely with us to satisfy our dream of having our 'East Coast' screened in deck in the PNW. He was transparent about the unknowns and worked hard to find answers and solutions. Although it was a costly project, we are pretty sure the final product costs were significantly lower than our other bid(s). Joe found very high quality sub-contractor workers and negotiated to a favorable price. And, he also held true to his word. Specifically, he made right when property damage occurred (that was a result of unanticipated weather) and honored original estimate costs even when some contractor labor was much more extensive than first anticipated. We are very pleased with our finished covered and screened in deck and would highly recommend Joe as a knowledgeable, trustworthy, fair contractor who communicates well and often."
gandt p on October 2024
At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!
"Very well! Joe worked closely with us to satisfy our dream of having our 'East Coast' screened in deck in the PNW. He was transparent about the unknowns and worked hard to find answers and solutions. Although it was a costly project, we are pretty sure the final product costs were significantly lower than our other bid(s). Joe found very high quality sub-contractor workers and negotiated to a favorable price. And, he also held true to his word. Specifically, he made right when property damage occurred (that was a result of unanticipated weather) and honored original estimate costs even when some contractor labor was much more extensive than first anticipated. We are very pleased with our finished covered and screened in deck and would highly recommend Joe as a knowledgeable, trustworthy, fair contractor who communicates well and often."
gandt p on October 2024
Regular care helps keep the wood looking good and prevents it from absorbing stains from food. Lacquered or epoxy bar top sealed countertops only require regular cleaning. For stained counters, you’ll want to stain again every three to five years.
Oil unfinished butcher block (and any wood) regularly at least once a month for the first year and then at least twice yearly after that. You can use these oils:
Food-grade mineral oil
Pure tung oil
Raw linseed oil
Walnut or almond oil
Coconut oil
Butcher block countertops do require regular upkeep to maintain their beauty and longevity, but with consistent care, they can last for decades. You'll need to clean them regularly with soap and water and apply a food-grade oil or polyurethane sealant once a month to protect against stains and damage. Occasional sanding and refinishing will help preserve a smooth, attractive surface throughout their lifespan, around 20 years.
You can buy butcher block countertops from large home improvement stores like Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menards. You can also find it at kitchen remodeling stores. You can find many online options from large sites and custom work from artisans. However, you’ll likely get the best price through your installer.
Yes, butcher block countertops can be kept sanitary with proper care. Regular cleaning with soap and water—or a mixture of vinegar and salt—helps eliminate bacteria. Applying a food-grade oil regularly preserves the surface, and sealing it with a bar top epoxy provides extra protection. With these practices, your butcher block countertop remains safe and hygienic for food preparation.
With proper maintenance, butcher block countertops can last around 20 years. This lifespan is similar to that of materials like granite and longer than the lifespan of laminate countertops. To keep them in good condition, you'll need to reseal them regularly—ideally once a month—and clean them routinely to prevent surface damage. If you notice deep scratches, stains, or dings, you can resurface them to restore their appearance.
Butcher block countertops cost less than quartz. The average butcher block countertop costs $3,750, while quartz countertops cost $4,500. This cost advantage is coupled with the natural warmth and unique appearance of wood, making butcher block a compelling choice for kitchen design when proper maintenance is applied to preserve its quality.