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Avatar for Dorson Jackson Construction
Dorson Jackson Construction
4.8(
96
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"After interviewing 8 contractors, Dorson Jackson was the obvious choice for our major project/home remodel, touching on every room in the house. From the very start, Dorson has been responsive & communicative, something rare and incredibly appreciated. He's not just a contractor, he's a businessman and understands the entirety of taking on a huge project for us. He dedicated an extraordinary amount of time for his bidding process, breaking the house down into zones, and then listing every single change, plus parts and labor fees for the changes, in every zone. Every other contractor gave us a one or two page bid with very few details. Dorson's proposal was a detailed 17 page document. He is EXTREMELY organized and we were super impressed with the effort he put into bidding the project. We have since hired Dorson Construction and he and his team have begun demolition. He also sent photos to us of every room in the house after demolition so we could see what he had done, what issues were found that he had prepared for as possibilities in his bid, and comments on each photo explaining what he saw after demo. Because we are not living locally, having someone we can trust with our home from far away is of the utmost importance. Dorson recently brought his son on board and we have been equally impressed with his follow up and thoroughness. In addition, Dorson has gone out of his way to help us with our permitting process, which is not part of his job and was only necessary due to failure of a third party. I can't wait to see the beauty and function he creates for us in our home to be! (Review will be updated upon project completion.) Thank you Dorson!"
Countertop and mirrors with linear lighting
Countertop at end of Island adjusts height to accommodate wheelchair
Heated towel rack dries the towels quickly to prevent mildew smell. Very helpful during the damp months in Oregon
Whole House remodel in Lincoln City
Tile in place shower with seat and shampoo shelf

+33

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Clear Water Construction Services
Clear Water Construction Services
5.0(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I could not be happier than I am with these guys! Rob and Roy were (a) always on time; (b) did exactly what they said they would do; (c) kindly addressed a couple of other minor fix-it issues that I had; and (d) were just great people to work with! The new walkway looks very nice."
After 1
After #1
After 2
After #2
After 3

+16

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for Huff Construction
Huff Construction
5.0(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr Huff was very responsive, worked with us on choosing a design & materials and went above and beyond by coming over and showing samples. He was very good with communicating when he'd be over, the cost of materials, etc. And he held up to his commitments. I would be more than happy to have him do another project for us again"
New Deck
Old rickety steps need replaced.
Laying out materials for our new landing and steps.
Composite Deck Before
Before starting - Need to fill in the hole after the above ground pool was removed.

+51

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Triple D Construction, Inc.
5.0(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We just had Triple D Construction re-side our home. It was a pleasure dealing with people who were not only very personable, but highly professional as well. Owner Paul DeRosia and his employee Ryan, were meticulous in their work from start to finish and completed the job on time. All this, AND a fair price! This fall/winter we are remodeling our bathroom, and it feels great knowing we have found someone we trust to do the job and to do it right."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Golden Hawk General Contractor, LLC
Golden Hawk General Contractor, LLC
4.9(
31
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Well, it all went down this way....Miguel came to do the roof tear-off and replacement estimate. He was punctual and extremely knowledgeable and DIDN'T attempt to sell us enhancements we didn't need nor want. The agreed price was substantially less and had a much better and longer warranty than the other four bids I received from other highly rated Angie contractors. Cesar and crew were all on time and worked their butts off! I don't remember seeing any of them not working! They were very careful not to damage any shrubberies (previously purchased from and installed by Roger the Shrubber). They finished the roof in a day and a half and did a fantastic job of cleaning up. The roof looks great! Miguel then came by again for a final inspection and found a few things that he didn't think were up to their standards (none of which I would have noticed: my wife was able to spot an unsightly yellow sticker on a piece of flashing). He came back twice to correct everything to his and company standards including the yellow sticker removal. You should definitely hire these guys if you're looking for a phenomenal, honest, and hard working contractor!! If you do please provide ice cold bottled water as roofing is hot, tiring work. The guys were very appreciative as I am with the job they did."
Response time1 day
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for FMD's Facility Services, LLC
FMD's Facility Services, LLC
4.8(
30
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They always answered my calls or return my calls to keep me up on the project and that is very important to me that I can get a hold of the contractor and he was dead very well I definitely recommend him Roger a Hein"
Corner sitting area
Tiled Tub
Cabinetry
Before - Tiled Tub
Cabinetry

+135

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for JP Construction & Remodel, LLC.
JP Construction & Remodel, LLC.
5.0(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason has many years of experience and is a professional well versed in all aspects of construction and remodeling. I have recommended him many times and my friends and acquaintances are always satisfied."
Tile baksplash
Siding replacement
New countertops
Fences
Tile backsplash

+146

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Aved Exterior LLC
Aved Exterior LLC
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vlad and his team were amazing! Vkad was in constant contact with us through the whole process and got the project done in a quick and timely manner! I would recommend Aved Exterior for any and all projects! Vlad and his team are amazing and very professional!"
New siding project
Bend, OR
Canby Build
Bend, OR
Canby Build

+18

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elm Construction Services, Inc.
4.3(
32
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I just had Elm Construction Services replace the roof on our new home. I have to say, I’m really impressed. We went with asphalt shingles and they look beautiful! What I loved most was how professional everyone was. The crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, and actually cleaned up better than I expected - you’d never know they were even here. They were also super patient with all my questions (and I had a lot!). The quality of their work is top-notch. You can tell they really care about doing things right, not just getting it done quickly. My neighbors have even commented on how great the roof looks. If you’re in the Lake Oswego or Portland area and need roofing work done, I’d definitely recommend giving Elm Construction Services a call. It’s such a relief to find a contractor you can trust who actually delivers on their promises!"
GAF Roof Installation
GAF Roof Installation
GAF Roof Installation
GAF Roof Installation
GAF Roof Installation

+27

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
749 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

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.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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