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Avatar for Pinnacle Contractors, LLC
Pinnacle Contractors, LLC
5.0(
15
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Portland, 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!"
After 1
Flag Stone steps
Flagstone path right
Flagstone path left
Flagstone path left joint

+6

Response time3 days
Response rate85%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Custom Designed Exteriors, LLC
5.0(
38
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a wood fence replaced on one side of house and had a 3-foot lattice fence at the back of yard on an uphill replaced by a 3-foot black iron fence and it looks EVEN better than I had anticipated! Excellent and efficient communication, not to mention just beautiful work! George's is efficient but unhurried and does it right. That appeals to me. Would absolutely use them again when time to replace the fence (shared) on other side of house and look forward to working with them again when I replace/redesign my back porch/patio next spring/summer!"
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing

+86

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mt. Tabor Construction
4.7(
83
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Customers say: Super punctual

"If you need work done on your house, hire Rob. I can’t sing his praises loudly enough. Two years ago, my husband and I purchased a house that is 100 years old. It is in decent shape, but we wanted to do a lot of work to turn it into our dream house. Rob has been our go-to man throughout this extensive process, and we can’t imagine having done it without him. In fact, without him, I don’t think it could have gotten done, or rather it would have been MUCH harder (me having to find people for each job), and slower. Rob can do everything. He has replaced every door in our house, all door knobs, hinges and other hardware, all lighting fixtures. He has updated the closets and replaced closet doors. He has replaced our front door and the entire frame. He took out and then covered over this weird door that made no sense and that I wanted to simply be a wall. We want to renovate both bathrooms, and he will do this, and I know he will complete them in a timely manor and that his work will"
Patio Cover
Bathroom remodel
Fencing
Bedroom Remodel
Built-in Shelving

+2

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Patron General Construction, LLC
4.6(
35
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Terrific value

"Patron General Construction removed and replaced our front entry staircase in one day! Amazing. Aleksei is a master carpenter. I was a carpenter for twenty years and haven t ever worked with a better craftsman. I will hire him for all future projects. His helper was also excellent. Highly recommended!!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northwest Origins Construction
5.0(
67
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Portland, 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
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
All Property Services, Inc.
4.6(
101
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was good, my only complaint was Nael was late for the initial appointment then Hector the carpenter was unable to start work on schedule, missed a day and arrived an hour late the next day. The work was done but ended up having to be finished in the rain. Both men are competent and likable but need to improve timings."
Response time1 day
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Dry Rot Solutions
5.0(
20
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Foster was able to come out in a couple days to give me an estimate for repairs to fix a couple of areas on my roof. Heâ s very professional and really knowledgeable. The work was completed in a few hours and Iâ m pleased with everything that was fixed. I will definitely be using them for projects in the near future. I absolutely recommend this company!"
Wood Rot
Playground Build
Barn Repair Before
Barn Repair After
Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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