J-Chavez Design Build

Founded 2012 • With Angi since April 2012

At J-Chavez Design Build, we believe deeply in creating beautiful, meaningful spaces and structures that inspire, are healthy, sustainable, timeless, energy efficient, functional and durable. We employ powerful tools and experience with tenacity and a determination to achieve the absolute best result possible. No project too small or too big, just done right.

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Rating Details

Price
5.0
Professionalism
5.0
Punctuality
4.8
Quality
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0

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architect (3)home builder (2)basement remodeling (1)home energy audit (1)patio enclosures (1)home remodeling (1)structural engineering (1)
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Zachary B.
5.0
12/17/2022
I have worked with Jacob for over 10 years always honest.
Description of Work
Design work
Category
remodeling
Hire Again?
Yes
Zachary B.
5.0
12/11/2012
This was my first time working with any kind of contractor, and I thought it was a great! Jacob really knows how to step back and see the project as a whole. He was friendly, professional, and always included me in everything he did. He made sure that his sub contractors completed their jobs to a high level. He always made me feel like he was on my side. Jacob treated my home as if it was his own, and he were getting work done on it. He also works with Energy star which means he is always trying to get your home to perform at a top notch level to help reduce your utility bills. He was good about staying in contact with me and he did his best to complete the project as soon as he could. We had a tight budget and we actually ended up paying less then the original bid price! I would recommend Jacob to somebody who is looking to Improve the energy rating on there home. Jacob did spend some time doing a little design work for us and When I have the money he is going to be the one that finish's my basement!
Description of Work
Jacob coordinated as my general contractor and over saw the work of: A New roof . New insulation installed in the Attic, walls of the home, and in the basement. Installation of a New gas furnace. Installation of a kneel wall to create an enclosed basement. Installation of bird blocking for attic venting. Jacob personal did: Installed a wood d*** in the attic for the insulation. Installed door panel in knee wall to get access to crawl space where new furnace was installed. helped with patching drywall. Conducted both blower door tests before and after to see what kind of energy improvement I was getting. Sealed up my home to create a weather barrier, in the Attic, outer walls, basement. Design a layout for a future basement bedroom and bathroom. Hung a new front door. Installed New molding in various areas. Personally handled all of the paper work to get me as much out of the rebates as I can.
Category
remodeling, architect, energy audit
Cost
$16,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Kevin S.
5.0
09/13/2012
The process was long, mostly because of working with the city building codes and trying to make our project achieve our goals of aesthetics and usability. We discovered that due to our homes footprint on the property, we had some severe limits to work under. An existing carport was not permitted & had to be removed, requiring a change in rain gutters. It was really important to us that the stair blend into the existing home & be very durable and safe. The existing balcony had slate tile, steel rails and some wood siding, the backyard had exposed aggregate concrete. Jacob was able to design a beautiful staircase that continued the steel railing down into a landing of exposed aggregate concrete. The stair treads are stone that blend with the slate, but are more durable, and the whole thing is nestled down into the landscaping. They also removed pavers and re-located stone to change the backyard landscaping into a more usable space. We added a lighting to make the space usable in the evenings, and sprinklers and lawn to the backyard. Between tile, landscape, steel, electrical, and rain gutters, there were many sub-contractors on this project. Jacob managed them all wonderfully, we had no problem with anyone on the work-site at all. There was a tremendous amount of custom design work to accomplish our goals, but the end result is awesome and exactly what we wanted.

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Review for J-Chavez Design Build - 1327 SE Tacoma St. #180, Portland, OR - 24748887Review for J-Chavez Design Build - 1327 SE Tacoma St. #180, Portland, OR - 24748887
Description of Work
We needed a set of stairs going from a balcony down into the backyard. We wanted it to match the house & not look tacked on. This required extensive design & engineering, a complicated permit process, demolition of a carport, steelwork, tile work, lighting, landscape design, and I'm sure more I'm not thinking of.
Category
remodeling, home builders, structural engineer, architect
Cost
$30,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Kurt H.
5.0
06/15/2012
Jacob determined am elegant solution for a complicated set of problems, and provided a well coordinated design that even considered some tricky plumbing problems. I understand that he now does home performance work and with the detail orinted person that Jacob is, your sure to get some great results.
Description of Work
Jacob Chavez completed the design and structural work for our new bathroom addition in fall of 2009. He took our ideas and developed a design thats was functional, beautiful and still us. During the entire process, he went above and beyond helping me to get permits much quicker than I could have imagined. He remais in close contact or any other issues that may arise or for clarifications.
Category
remodeling, home builders, home remodeling, sunrooms, basement remodeling
Cost
$1,200
Hire Again?
Yes
JENNIFER E.
5.0
04/08/2012
We love Jacob! We feel like he listened to what our desires and wishes were from the very beginning. His designs and ideas for our home and our future building projects were an accurate reflection of our dreams. We talked through each aspect and then looked at our budget and planned things out by phases so we could proceed at a pace that would allow us to stay within budget. Jacob was hands on from day one. This is unusual for a general contractor to spend so much time with us and on the job site. Jacob made sure things were done - not just well- but with excellence. He desires perfection to the things he is putting his name on and it shows in his dedication and attention to details. He wants things done right the first time. When it looked like the project was going to go over budget, he sat down with us and walked us through the options to help us reach our goals and still keep with in what we could afford. He also allowed my husband to do a lot of the work which kept expenses down. He was never pushy and always respectful of us and our wishes. He was able to help us cut costs without cutting corners. We have nothing but respect for Jacob and will definitely want him to work with us through phase two and three of our 20 year plan! The best thing is now that our addition is nearly finished, it looks like it has always been a part of our house from the inside and outside.
Description of Work
Jacob designed our sunroom/addition project as well as what our future dreams for our home - a 20 year plan. He then became our contractor and was hands on with every aspect of the remodel for our home. this included knocking out a wall, putting up a temporary wall to keep the living space as dust and draft free as possible during the construction phase, digging foundation, pouring the foundation, framing, roofing, dry wall, electrical, etc. etc. all aspects of an addition. He oversaw each step, kept up on the inspections, timeline, subcontractors, etc.
Category
architect
Cost
$40,000
Hire Again?
Yes

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    1327 SE Tacoma St. #180

    Portland, OR 97202

    Monday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
    Tuesday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
    Wednesday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
    Thursday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
    Friday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 AM

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    www.jchavezdesign.com

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    03/21/2024
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    J-Chavez Design Build is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

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    Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM

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    Yes, J-Chavez Design Build offers eco-friendly accreditations.

    No, J-Chavez Design Build does not offer a senior discount.

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    J-Chavez Design Build offers the following services: Home design and construction, additions, remodels, kitchen, bathrooms, energy-comfort retrofits and solutions, building science, home performance testing (blower door, duct blaster, combustion safety...etc.)