Houseboat Demolition

Planning a bathroom remodel in Portland? Learn why moisture control, ventilation, waterproofing, and durable materials matter before construction begins in an Oregon home.

Whole-home remodeling Portland homeowners can use to coordinate scope, budget, layout, construction sequencing, and improvements across the entire house.

Bathroom Remodeling in Portland OR: What to Expect in 2026 If you’re a Portland-area homeowner planning a bathroom remodel in 2026, you’re likely asking the same question many of our clients do: what should I expect from the process? At Capital Builders, we’ve been remodeling homes throughout the Portland Metro area for over 25 years. From Beaverton and Portland to Lake Oswego and surrounding communities, we understand the [...]

My first experience with houseboats was 25 years ago when my parents bought a framed shell of a house with windows and a metal roof on a concrete float.  Since helping them with their build-out, we have done numerous houseboat renovations and repairs from window replacement to standing seam roof installation to renovations of kitchens and bathroom to swim float resurfacing.  Last year, we even demolished a houseboat [...]

The average bathroom remodel costs between $8,000 and $15,000 depending on the scope. Our most expensive bathroom to date featured a floating walnut double vanity, heated floors, glass tile full-wall backsplash, a trench drain shower room surrounding a tub filled by a spout from the ceiling with teak accents.

We’ve built a strong following among Portland-area houseboat owners, handling everything from decks and windows to full remodeling and dry rot repair. Working on the water isn’t like standard construction—nothing stays perfectly still. Every detail must be measured and remeasured to ensure a precise, level finish.

This recently remodeled Triplex wasn't always in such outstanding shape! Suffering from decades of neglect, it needed new roof, new siding, upgrades to wiring and plumbing, replacement of exterior stairs, new walkways, paving the driveway, replacement of retaining walls and simple cosmetic upgrades. The ROI (Return On Investment) of increased rents divided by the improvement costs pays the owners a handsome 16% annual return. Smart owners!

Kitchen Remodeling in Older Portland Homes: Layout, Structure, and Hidden Conditions Kitchen remodeling in older Portland homes often involves more than new cabinets, countertops, appliances, and flooring. Many homes throughout the Portland Metro Area were built with smaller kitchens, older plumbing, limited electrical capacity, uneven floors, closed-off layouts, and framing conditions that may not be obvious until the project begins. A successful kitchen remodel should improve how the [...]