Storm Damage

Kitchen remodeling is one of the most exciting upgrades you can make to your home—but it can also feel overwhelming. Between dust, noise, and disruption to daily routines, many homeowners delay projects longer than they should. At Capital Builders, we’ve spent over 25 years helping homeowners throughout the Portland Metro area complete kitchen remodels with less stress, better planning, and results that last. This guide covers the top [...]

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!

After inspecting the siding, we could see where it had failed around the meter main, due to lack of flashing and there were issues elsewhere: under certain trim boards, and at their deck ledger board. Having already paid for some repairs last year we recommended not throwing good money after bad. They love the look of their house, so with a focus on longevity they decided to replace the smart panel product with with Hardipanel.

Bathroom Remodel Cost: What You Should Understand Before Starting Bathroom remodel cost is one of the first questions homeowners ask before starting a project. It is also one of the hardest questions to answer without looking at the actual space. The final cost depends on the bathroom size, existing conditions, plumbing layout, material selections, structural needs, waterproofing requirements, and how much of the room is being changed. For [...]

​Damage and consequential damage from storms is no small thing. We do yard clean-ups, gutter replacement, roof repair, downed tree removal, and also do French drain installation and replacement all with your pocketbook in mind.  One client asked us over to price a French drain to intercept water from the neighbor’s yard.  After looking over the situation, we saved him over $3000 by making other recommendations.  His final [...]

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 [...]

Interested in having an Ikea kitchen unit installed? These pictures are from our 13th Ikea Kitchen we have installed. Contact Capital Builders today!

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.

Houseboat remodels have some unique requirements and Capital Builders is well versed in addressing these. We have established a dedicated following among the owners at a few moorages who call us for all their needs.