Welcome to Elk Head Construction (Formerly Call Mike,) your go-to source for top-notch handyman services and home improvement in Umatilla County! Our dedicated team specializes in delivering reliable and skilled home repair and maintenance solutions tailored to your specific needs.\n\nAt Elk Head Construction, customer satisfaction isn't just a goal – it's a guarantee. With years of experience, our skilled team is equipped to handle a variety of projects, from general maintenance to carpentry.\n\nWe stand behind our work and offer a satisfaction guarantee on all services. You can trust Elk Head Construction for efficient, friendly, and high-quality home repair services. Contact us today, and let us take care of your Pendleton home with expertise and a personal touch. \n\nFully licensed and insured. CCB #245126
GRADELINE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide\nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"This project was for three bathroom remodels in a 1960 single level ranch - the bathrooms hadn't had much updating. There was extensive wallpaper in two of them which had to be removed (this is a terrible job!) followed by wall prepping. The powder room proceeded without any problems and was done quickly. The guest bath required a few changes that were unexpected, such as moving the door frame to accommodate a 32" tub instead of the 30" originally in place, and moving the vanity light box. Greg and Donnell were always happy to do whatever I wanted, and offered advise and tips along the way when unexpected things came up. The en suite bathroom was a big mess from extensive water damage that we didn't know about. When Greg took down the tiles parts of the wall completely collapsed from water damage (and everything looked great on the outside). The wood beams were rotten, the sub floor under the shower tray was rotten and almost completely unsupported, and once Greg removed the tile flooring we realized that all of the sub floor had water damage and needed to be replaced. Greg was suspicious and went into the crawl space under the house to determine if additional damage was evident, and it was. This is a 1960 ranch house that has a strange support structure with support beams further apart than is typical. The entire bathroom was essentially unsupported with the exception of two screw jacks in place (we knew about this from the home inspection but it wasn't clear the extent of previous damage). Greg built an entire new support structure under the bathroom & shower. As an add on we had Greg insulate our water pipes and replace some of the fiberglass insulation under the house.
I was so pleased with the work and the overall attitude of Greg and Donnell that I decided to have them install two new skylights. Right after purchasing the house I tried to have skylights installed but was told by the contractor that he couldn't install them because the HVAC ducts were in the way (they are flexible plastic, not metal). When I mentioned this to Greg he laughed and said of course the ducts could be moved, they're flexible and extenders can by installed if necessary (it wasn't). Now I have two beautiful skylights thanks to Greg & Donnell!
Overall I really appreciated the communications between Greg, Donnell, and me. We typically used text messaging which I find very convenient, and they could send me photos along with questions while I was at work. I am a bit of a control freak and Greg and Donnell were OK with my need to know what was going on, and immediately if problems arose. I plan on having them back in the early winter to replace an ugly stone fireplace facing and do some work on my kitchen."
"Amanda was really very good! At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it. It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about. I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!
Been Doing construction/remodeling since June 1983. With 40 plus years of experience working for other people I decided to start my own business. I am qualified in home remodeling (kitchen, bath, interior and exterior experience).
We are a General Contracting company specializing in complete Residential Remodels. We can build from ground up, whole house, kitchen/bath remodels, additions, decks, painting, complete demo, siding, windows, doors, Roofing ect..\n\nOwner has been in construction field for 16 years. Company has been in business for 2 years. Company has crews for all stages of projects being required.\n \nWe offer all Custom built Windows and Doors \nWe will build each Window and Door to fit the unique character of your home.\n\nWe always offer FREE ESTIMATES
"Edgar and his crew did a fantastic job of remodeling our 69 year old bathroom! Communication was great and the job was completed in the time frame he stated. The upgrade from a cast iron bathtub to a tile walk in shower is amazing! Don't hesitate, hire Precision Tile and Home Remodel to do your remodel today!!"
CurtRidge Solutions LLC is a locally owned and operated contractor specializing in professional painting and exterior cleaning services. We focus on high-quality residential painting, pressure washing, and surface restoration that improves the appearance, durability, and value of your home.\n\n
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Although it’s not required, air ventilation in a finished basement can help improve the air quality, prevent moisture and mold issues, keep musty odors away, and also maintain the air quality throughout the rest of your home. Proper ventilation will help maintain the value of your investment in finishing your basement. Try basement ventilation methods like installing vents or a dehumidifier for best results.
Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.
Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.
It’s less expensive to finish your basement than it is to build an addition to your home. The average cost to refinish a basement is $32,000 (between $7 and $23 per square foot) while building an addition to your home costs $50,325 ($80 to $210 per square foot). Depending on the size of your basement and other factors, like moving plumbing and electrical, refinishing a basement is a more cost-effective option in most cases.
Finishing a basement can provide a great return on investment, by increasing the market price of your home when you want to sell. Beyond that, there are many reasons to finish your basement. Doing so expands the usable square footage of your home, so you can enjoy it more, even as your family grows. Renovating your basement costs less in terms of time, energy, and money than having to search for and buy a new home.
You can paint your ceiling or install a drywall ceiling if the ceiling is unfinished, as they take up less headroom than drop ceilings.
If there are pipes in the way of ceiling installation, you can do one of two things: reroute the pipes or adjust the installation to fit, which will cost extra.
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