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THE VILLAGE BUILDER INC

5.00(
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THE VILLAGE BUILDER INC

5.00(
38
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 years of experience

The Village Builder, Inc. is the premiere custom home builder of Corvallis, Albany, and Philomath, Oregon. Since 1976, we have proudly served this community, building beautiful, luxury homes and delivering clients top quality at a fair price. Through dedicated hard work and a commitment to architectural detail, we have built a name for ourselves that has come to be synonymous with professionalism, service, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re interested in custom homes, solar homes, green building, home remodeling, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, interior remodeling, home additions, or home renovations, we have you covered. While any building project can be stressful, our professionalism and construction expertise will put you at ease, creating an atmosphere of calm and security. Our goal is that the experience be actually pleasurable for you. We take great care to ensure our clients’ dreams, tastes, and lifestyles are in the heart of each home we work on. With The Village Builder, Inc. you can feel confident that you’re in good hands!

"Peter Noone is a really outstanding contractor. I was fortunate to have him rebuild my house after a tree fell on it and caused very significant damage. He is a great communicator, and kept me updated on everything, even when I had to be out of town. Perhaps most importantly, he has excellent relationship with his subcontractors, who provided uniformly high quality work and responded quickly to his scheduling needs. Having built my house a couple of decades ago using someone who had good reviews but only average communication skills, I promise that you will have a much, much better experience if you use the Village Builder. PS. The insurance company was very pleased with how he handled things, too - also extremely important!"

C M P on June 2024

The Village Builder, Inc. is the premiere custom home builder of Corvallis, Albany, and Philomath, Oregon. Since 1976, we have proudly served this community, building beautiful, luxury homes and delivering clients top quality at a fair price. Through dedicated hard work and a commitment to architectural detail, we have built a name for ourselves that has come to be synonymous with professionalism, service, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re interested in custom homes, solar homes, green building, home remodeling, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, interior remodeling, home additions, or home renovations, we have you covered. While any building project can be stressful, our professionalism and construction expertise will put you at ease, creating an atmosphere of calm and security. Our goal is that the experience be actually pleasurable for you. We take great care to ensure our clients’ dreams, tastes, and lifestyles are in the heart of each home we work on. With The Village Builder, Inc. you can feel confident that you’re in good hands!

"Peter Noone is a really outstanding contractor. I was fortunate to have him rebuild my house after a tree fell on it and caused very significant damage. He is a great communicator, and kept me updated on everything, even when I had to be out of town. Perhaps most importantly, he has excellent relationship with his subcontractors, who provided uniformly high quality work and responded quickly to his scheduling needs. Having built my house a couple of decades ago using someone who had good reviews but only average communication skills, I promise that you will have a much, much better experience if you use the Village Builder. PS. The insurance company was very pleased with how he handled things, too - also extremely important!"

C M P on June 2024


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Dorson Jackson Construction

4.99(
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Dorson Jackson Construction

4.99(
67
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

We are a family run business, we are 4th & 5th generation contractors. I first received my Oregon general contractors license in 1978. Today, we specialize in providing design build services for remodeling residential and commercial buildings. Our skill set is framed in meeting the needs of our customers with a focus on troubleshooting problems and recommending specific solutions. We self perform some carpentry related tasks and have long standing relationships with many specialty contractors in our area. We always rely on licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians to do specialty work. We are well equipped to handle all building permitting requirements and ensuring all the proper inspections are completed as occasion requires. Since communication is such a large part of project success, we stay in constant contact with our customers as we work together. Please reach out to us and we'd be happy to discuss your project.

"We've used Dorson three times twice for new bathrooms and once for a complete remodel. Twice we were away during construction. Dorson sent photos and constantly updated us and kept us in in loved. He's honest, competitive AND reliable. A good person to work with. He has our.full confidence and highest recommendation."

Robert F on May 2025

We are a family run business, we are 4th & 5th generation contractors. I first received my Oregon general contractors license in 1978. Today, we specialize in providing design build services for remodeling residential and commercial buildings. Our skill set is framed in meeting the needs of our customers with a focus on troubleshooting problems and recommending specific solutions. We self perform some carpentry related tasks and have long standing relationships with many specialty contractors in our area. We always rely on licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians to do specialty work. We are well equipped to handle all building permitting requirements and ensuring all the proper inspections are completed as occasion requires. Since communication is such a large part of project success, we stay in constant contact with our customers as we work together. Please reach out to us and we'd be happy to discuss your project.

"We've used Dorson three times twice for new bathrooms and once for a complete remodel. Twice we were away during construction. Dorson sent photos and constantly updated us and kept us in in loved. He's honest, competitive AND reliable. A good person to work with. He has our.full confidence and highest recommendation."

Robert F on May 2025


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Update Your Place Inc

4.90(
30
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Update Your Place Inc

4.90(
30
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Striving to be the best in customer satisfaction, our customers are the reason we are here. We believe in delivering quality craftsmanship in everything we do. We will do everything we can to ensure you are happy with our work and our people. From Painting your Home, remodeling your bathroom to building you a deck, we've got you covered. Please give a call so we can give you a free bid and earn your business.

"Great crew. They did a wonderful job. I would definitely recommend them."

Kate N on May 2024

Striving to be the best in customer satisfaction, our customers are the reason we are here. We believe in delivering quality craftsmanship in everything we do. We will do everything we can to ensure you are happy with our work and our people. From Painting your Home, remodeling your bathroom to building you a deck, we've got you covered. Please give a call so we can give you a free bid and earn your business.

"Great crew. They did a wonderful job. I would definitely recommend them."

Kate N on May 2024


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Capitol City General Construction LLC

4.97(
29
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Capitol City General Construction LLC

4.97(
29
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Capitol City General Construction LLC We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"did great job and extras I asked done"

Jeanine W on December 2025

Capitol City General Construction LLC We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"did great job and extras I asked done"

Jeanine W on December 2025


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D & N Colors Painting, LLC

4.95(
22
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D & N Colors Painting, LLC

4.95(
22
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in painting and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of combined experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"I changed the front door color after he had already painted it. He repainted it without an additional charge. I kept adding painting projects. Heâ d give me a price and then include it. Moved deck furniture off area and back on. Inside he paint a walk in pantry beautifully and two doors. Of 4 bids, his was the least expensive. Heâ s my painter of choice in the future."

Lana B on May 2024

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in painting and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of combined experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"I changed the front door color after he had already painted it. He repainted it without an additional charge. I kept adding painting projects. Heâ d give me a price and then include it. Moved deck furniture off area and back on. Inside he paint a walk in pantry beautifully and two doors. Of 4 bids, his was the least expensive. Heâ s my painter of choice in the future."

Lana B on May 2024


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Huff Construction

5.00(
15
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Huff Construction

5.00(
15
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Licensed, Bonded, & Insured general contractor specializing in interior/exterior remodeling and repair. Over 25 years of experience. We are a veteran owned business staffed by patriots. We believe in giving our customers a high quality product at an affordable price. Oregon CCB#232657

"I would highly recommend them."

Richard D on September 2025

Licensed, Bonded, & Insured general contractor specializing in interior/exterior remodeling and repair. Over 25 years of experience. We are a veteran owned business staffed by patriots. We believe in giving our customers a high quality product at an affordable price. Oregon CCB#232657

"I would highly recommend them."

Richard D on September 2025


"Wonderfully!! Freddy is a very polite man & a quiet worker. He was very careful to do his best work & make the project look its best. Thank you, CarolN."

carol n on October 2025

General construction and handyman here to help you with all your home improvement needs you may have.

"Wonderfully!! Freddy is a very polite man & a quiet worker. He was very careful to do his best work & make the project look its best. Thank you, CarolN."

carol n on October 2025


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E&C Quality Painting, LLC

4.79(
24
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E&C Quality Painting, LLC

4.79(
24
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

We have over 12 years of experience in the business. Here at E&C Quality Painting, LLC, 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!

"Ernesto is a courteous and happy person. He completed the project as expected and in time."

Hessam K on May 2025

We have over 12 years of experience in the business. Here at E&C Quality Painting, LLC, 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!

"Ernesto is a courteous and happy person. He completed the project as expected and in time."

Hessam K on May 2025


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Robert Paul Heckel jr

5.00(
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Robert Paul Heckel jr

5.00(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

General contractor: new construction, remodeling,pole buildings,horse arenas,decks, fencing,wood,chain link,vinyl,iron,gate openers. Siding,foundations. Concrete flat work, colored,stamped,broom finish and retaining walls. Wood and laminate flooring. Log homes build and remodel. Drywall repair,doors, windows,skylights and paint. Pride ourselves in customer satisfaction!!! Always staying in contact and showing up on time!!! Twenty years experience in construction!!!! Payments taken by check, cash and all mayor credit cards!!!

"Beautiful work done by people who care. I had an old deck torn out and a new one built. The work is impeccable. Rob was accommodating as far as changes and special requests. His crew was on time and very easy to work with. Good communication and close attention to detail. I love my new deck. I will certainly hire them again."

Linda T on December 2020

General contractor: new construction, remodeling,pole buildings,horse arenas,decks, fencing,wood,chain link,vinyl,iron,gate openers. Siding,foundations. Concrete flat work, colored,stamped,broom finish and retaining walls. Wood and laminate flooring. Log homes build and remodel. Drywall repair,doors, windows,skylights and paint. Pride ourselves in customer satisfaction!!! Always staying in contact and showing up on time!!! Twenty years experience in construction!!!! Payments taken by check, cash and all mayor credit cards!!!

"Beautiful work done by people who care. I had an old deck torn out and a new one built. The work is impeccable. Rob was accommodating as far as changes and special requests. His crew was on time and very easy to work with. Good communication and close attention to detail. I love my new deck. I will certainly hire them again."

Linda T on December 2020


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System Pavers

4.68(
113
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System Pavers

4.68(
113
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
33 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

System Pavers is the nation’s leading outdoor remodeling company, thanks to award-winning customer service and more than 30 years of experience behind every install. With every project backed by industry-leading warranties, over 90,000 homeowners have trusted System Pavers to create beautiful, easy-to-maintain outdoor spaces where family and friends can connect for generations. System Pavers’ visionary designers and expert installation teams specialize in hardscapes, patios, driveways, turf, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, water features, fire features, decking, and more. Learn more at systempavers.com.

"crew arrived on time and finished on time"

MIKE A on April 2023

System Pavers is the nation’s leading outdoor remodeling company, thanks to award-winning customer service and more than 30 years of experience behind every install. With every project backed by industry-leading warranties, over 90,000 homeowners have trusted System Pavers to create beautiful, easy-to-maintain outdoor spaces where family and friends can connect for generations. System Pavers’ visionary designers and expert installation teams specialize in hardscapes, patios, driveways, turf, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, water features, fire features, decking, and more. Learn more at systempavers.com.

"crew arrived on time and finished on time"

MIKE A on April 2023

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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