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Home Remodeling Services In Portland, OR | PNW Restoration
PORTLAND HOME REMODELING

Home Remodeling Services in Portland, OR

Make the home you already like work better for how you live today.

Cramped kitchens, hard-to-use bathrooms, unfinished basements, and disconnected layouts affect how your home works. PNW provides kitchen, bathroom, basement, and whole-house remodeling focused on function, flow, and the way each space is actually used.

You Can Like Your Home and Still Be Tired of How It Works.

Most remodels start with something that keeps getting in the way of everyday life.

The kitchen feels cramped.

Not enough useful storage, counters that fill quickly, and a layout that makes people squeeze past each other.

The bathroom takes more effort.

A cramped shower, poor storage, dated surfaces, or a layout that no longer works well.

The basement goes unused.

It may be unfinished, dark, uncomfortable, damp, or simply not a place anyone wants to spend time in.

The house feels pieced together.

Flooring, finishes, and layouts no longer connect with the way you live.

Remodeling Services Built For What You Need

Start with the project that matters most to you.

Kitchen Remodeling

Make the kitchen easier to cook in, move through, and live with. Improve layout, storage, cabinetry, lighting, flooring, finishes, and room connections.

Bathroom Remodeling

Create a bathroom that is easier to use. Improve fixture placement, access, storage, ventilation, and finished surfaces.

Basement Remodeling

Turn unused lower-level space into a family room, office, guest space, recreation area, or flexible living area.

Whole-House Remodeling

Bring connected spaces together with one plan instead of another series of disconnected updates.

Remodeling Results: See the Difference

See how thoughtful planning can turn outdated, disconnected, or underused rooms into finished spaces that work better.

CONDITION CHECK FIRST

Know What You’re Building Over Before the Remodel Moves Forward

Portland has substantial older housing stock. Remodeling can expose conditions that were impossible to see while the room was intact.

Has this area been wet before?

Understand past leaks, damp materials, basement moisture, or previous water damage.

What work has already been done?

Layers of previous repairs can affect what needs to happen next.

Is this a pre-1978 home?

Painted surfaces may fall under federal lead-safe requirements. PNW Restoration is EPA Lead-Safe certified.

Before investing in new finishes, understand what the remodel is being built over.

PLAN AROUND REAL LIFE

What Do You Want to Change, Keep, or Improve?

A remodel becomes easier to plan when you start with the problem instead of the trend.

“We need more storage.”

Smarter kitchen cabinetry, a useful pantry, and better use of every inch.

“This room feels too tight.”

Better fixture placement, storage, and a layout that is easier to move through.

“We need more usable space.”

Turn an unfinished basement into a family room, office, guest area, or recreation space.

“We like the character of the house.”

Improve function while maintaining original details worth preserving.

“We are tired of remodeling one room at a time.”

Plan connected rooms together for better flow.

Remodeling That Works for Your Home and Your Plans

We work with homeowners and property owners across the Portland area.

Single-Family Homes

Improve everyday function in the home you plan to keep.

Condos & Townhomes

Get more function from the space without oversizing the project.

Duplexes & Multi-Unit Homes

Coordinate updates across one or more units.

Apartments & Rentals

Create interiors that are easier to maintain.

ADUs

Make compact living areas more useful and comfortable.

Older Portland Homes

Modernize function without stripping away character.

Homes Under Reconstruction

Improve an area while it is already being rebuilt.

Have a specific property type or special request? Call PNW and we’ll help you understand what may be possible.

Our 8-Step Remodeling Process

We check the work that will be hidden before walls, flooring, cabinets, or finishes cover it.

1. We Walk the Space

Review what is not working, what you want to change, and how the finished space should function.

2. Check Existing Conditions

Look for moisture concerns, previous repairs, damaged surfaces, and lead-safe requirements.

3. Set the Scope

Confirm layout, materials, fixtures, finishes, systems, and longer-lead items.

4. Protect and Open the Space

Protect finished areas, establish work paths, contain the area, and document exposed conditions.

5. Build and Rough In

Complete framing, structural work, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, ventilation, and backing.

6. Check Before Closing

Complete rough inspections, waterproof wet areas, and prepare surfaces before concealment.

7. Install the Finishes

Sequence cabinetry, counters, tile, flooring, trim, paint, fixtures, and hardware.

8. Test and Walk Through

Test operating components, complete inspections, address the punch list, clean, and walk through.

Already Rebuilding? Improve Your Space Before It’s Put Back

Water or fire damage can force parts of your home to be removed. If you already wanted to change the space, discuss those plans before the rebuild is finalized.

Put Back What Was Damaged

Insurance-related reconstruction begins with the approved loss scope.

Choose What You Want to Improve

Layout, cabinetry, finishes, and storage upgrades remain clearly separated from insurance work.

Remodeling Planned Around the Home You Have

We bring restoration and reconstruction experience into planned remodeling.

Condition-Aware Remodeling

Recognize moisture, damaged materials, previous repairs, and existing conditions before new work goes in.

Reconstruction Experience

Hands-on experience rebuilding drywall, ceilings, flooring, cabinetry, carpentry, and interiors.

EPA Lead-Safe

Certified for covered renovation work where lead-safe requirements apply.

IICRC-Certified Firm

An established background in professional assessment, remediation, and restoration.

Portland-Based & Licensed

Licensed and insured, with experience across the metro’s varied housing stock.

Remodeling Across the Portland Metro

Portland · Hillsboro · Beaverton · Tigard · Oregon City · Canby · Aloha · Milwaukie · Gresham

Don’t see your city? Call PNW and tell us where your property is. We’ll let you know whether your project falls within our service area.

Common Remodeling Questions & Answers

I do not have the whole design figured out. Is it too early to call?

No. Start with the room, what is not working now, and what the finished space should do better.

Should we keep the current layout or change it?

If the room functions well but looks dated, keeping the layout may make sense. Storage, movement, fixture placement, or room connections may justify a change.

How much does a remodel cost?

Size, layout changes, materials, existing conditions, permits, and construction scope all affect price.

What happens if you find a problem behind a wall or floor?

We identify it, explain the impact, and discuss the next step before the area is closed.

Can an older Portland home be remodeled without losing character?

Yes. Improve function and worn areas while preserving the original features you value.

Will my remodel need permits?

It depends on the work and jurisdiction. Walls, basement living space, bathrooms, and system changes can require permits.

Can we stay in the house?

Sometimes. It depends on project size, utility interruptions, and whether safe access can be maintained.

How long will it take?

The schedule depends on scope, permits, inspections, material lead times, existing conditions, and changes.

What if we change something after construction starts?

Tell us early because it may affect materials, completed work, scheduling, cost, and the finish date.

Can we remodel while rebuilding after damage?

Yes, when planned before reconstruction is finalized and kept separate from the insurance scope.

Start With What You Want to Change

You do not need every detail figured out. Tell us what is not working now and what you want the space to do better. We can start there.

Call Us Today! (503) 352-5209