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Avatar for Pinnacle Contractors, LLC
Pinnacle Contractors, LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am so glad I hired Pinnacle Contractors to build a dog run fence and small deck. We had a challenging space because of buried utility wires and cables and they were very creative in coming up with solutions. They did a beautiful job and were very responsive to my Vision for the project. They exceeded my expectations!"
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Flag Stone steps
Flagstone path right
Flagstone path left
Flagstone path left joint

+6

Response time3 days
Response rate85%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Faithful Finishes Carpentry
Faithful Finishes Carpentry
5.0(
6
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+4 more

Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

"Adam replaced our deck and did a fantastic job. He offered us several options for the renovation, and gave a detailed list of pros and cons for those options. His quote was transparent and fair, and he showed up and did the work when he said he was going to. He was communicative through the entire process. We are very happy with the finished product and will be using him for future projects. I would recommend him to anyone looking for contractor-type work."
Awning
Awning
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Awning

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14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Hessel Carpentry
4.6(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

Brent Hessel, finish carpenter, is a local finish carpentry contractor who values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Brent is a professional and has over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Patron General Construction, LLC
4.6(
35
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Terrific value

"Alexsei came through when we were really in a pinch. We were having new florring installed and found disaster under the carpet. Alexsei was fast to respond to my call, came out immediately to assess the job and finished two difficult projects in one week! We are very happy with the quality of work and speediness of completion. I'd recommend Patron General Construction to anyone needing carpentry work done."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northwest Origins Construction
5.0(
67
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Justin did a beautiful job building a fence in our backyard. He was prompt, did the work quickly, and communicated regularly to schedule out the project. Very happy with his work."
Response time12 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Dry Rot Solutions
5.0(
20
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had my french patio doors removed and replaced with a slider door. Foster and his crew were professional, pleasant to work with and finished the job in a timely manner for a reasonable price."
Wood Rot
Playground Build
Barn Repair Before
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marteeny Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very pleased with the outcome of our project to add a pocket door. Paul Marteeny approached it as I had hoped: doing his best not to destroy anything unnecessarily, re-using existing trim if it could go back in, and purchasing/installing all needed pieces. He treated the wall as if it was load bearing, even though it wasn't (better to be sure). Even though our house is not "true," Paul managed to make the adjustments needed for the frame. He provided me with good guidance to open up one side of the wall myself, allowing quick installation of the initial "slab." He gave me a brakedown of his proposal. This allowed us to agree to an amended proposal when it was clear some of the work would be different. This was a clear indicator for me that I would enjoy working with Paul Marteeny. As with all things, there were some concerns: not getting my own copy of the agreement, difficulty in getting responses through email. It was finished, though, and we are enjoying the new door!"
new tile shower
Exterior door
Fireplace Surround
Shiplap ceiling
Bathroom remodel

+102

Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Ace Handyman Services
Ace Handyman Services
4.4(
539
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Lake Oswego, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The guy who showed up was not able to complete the work. He said the estimate was not done correctly and there was not enough time and he needed help. We agreed on a compromise to just have him paint the porch. He was nice, but the work I hired the firm to do was not completed."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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