This company came out and tested the flooring and confirmed there was asbestos. My communications…read morewith them up until this point seemed very professional and straightforward, and I was in a panic when I discovered the asbestos issue, so I told them to go forward with abatement. I researched online and learned that abatement of mastic on hardwood floors can be done by scraping or sanding or other methods, and the guy who refinished my hardwood floors a couple years ago got it off of the floor and refinished the wood without issue, so I assumed this would be the case. When I came home, I was horrified when I realized they had cut out all of the hardwood boards out of my kitchen and removed them, instead of scraping and sanding the hardwoods. I'm now out $1800 AND I literally don't have a floor anymore. When I spoke to them over the phone, I was assured that removing the boards was the ONLY way to address the issue, which is simply untrue. I feel like an idiot for not researching other abatement companies, as it was a decision I made in panic. It's too late now, but now I'm researching and finding all of these other companies that offer abatement in Portland for hardwood flooring where the mastic can be removed. When I saw photos of other local companies work post-removal, I felt even more like an idiot. There was no need for me to lose my floors entirely in this process. This has been a nightmare. I was told this company specializes in abatement, but it seems they specialize in demolition, and ensure abatement in the process of said demolition. Unless you're looking to tear out a wall or a floor or cabinetry entirely, I would not recommend.

I found this company through DEQ's website and they were the first to respond to my email. They…read moregave me a bid promptly that was a fraction of the prices I'd been quoted before and they began working a few days later. They were professional and courteous throughout the process. My entire home including closets and exposed ductwork in the basement had asbestos and they were able to complete the work in 4 days total and worked around my family's needs so that we could be home when we needed to be. The ceilings look so good, even my texture guy is impressed!

Excellent communication from Alex on when they were going to arrive. After messaging on Yelp was…read moreable to come out the next day. Was at the top end of his estimate due to the weight of my materials, but even then was still the best rate that I was quoted (and it was heavy, so was totally expecting to pay the upper end of the estimate). Left the site clean and tidy. So glad to see the junk pile gone!

Does this guy really need another 5-star review?…read more OK. The first thing I would like to mention is that Alex is the king of communication. I contacted him here through Yelp. He replied within 30 minutes and he came over the next day to give me a bid on doing the work and set up a time. On pick-up day he couldn't make it; I am pretty sure he simply over-booked himself, but again, he was very good about communication and was also accommodating about it. Since I wasn't in a rush we simply set a new time. Pick-up day went smoothly. He came with a guy named Simon and they moved stuff out pretty quickly. At one point I also had a convo with Alex. He is very fun to talk to -has an engaging personality. But oh oops!--between the time we made the first date, and pick-up day, I added a bunch of stuff to my pile and he couldn't fit it all in! He said he would go to the dump and that Simon would return the following morning to get the remaining things. And now comes the payment part, right? Because many of us have learned from experience that it often backfires on us when we go on ahead and pay for a job that isn't finished. I decided to take him at his word -I made the splurge and paid him for the whole job. So. Did Simon return the next morning as promised? If you're confused about that, check out the number of stars in this review. And not only was Simon here bright and early, he also took a few extra items. But ssshhhhh!!! Don't tell Alex!

Debbie and Nick did a wonderful job , listening to our ideas and offering their expertise to guide…read moreus through the entire process. Our old scruffy lawn has been transformed by stone pathways between garden spaces full of flowers, scents and serenity, all enclosed by the privacy of a beautiful new fence . It is a pleasure to come home to. We are so pleased with our oasis in the city, and so are the pollinators and birds that love it too. We highly recommend Creative Landscapes Inc.

We wanted to remove our large front lawn and replace it with water-wise plants, improve the view…read moreof our our home from the street, and incorporate three large existing magnolia trees. It became immediately clear after our initial consultation that Debbie and Nick's approach was significantly different than a highly "recommended" landscaper who proposed the usual yellow day lilies, Japanese holly, nandina, plunked here and there, all of which you can see in any commercial landscape. Nick started with huge amounts of soil mixed with pumice to assure good drainage which was the first major difference. Their very creative plant selection was adjusted as needed, which I found very reassuring as a gardener. We now have these beautiful moss and lichen boulders sitting among a variety of plants, tied together in a colorful apricot and purple pallet. Nick, Debbie, and Josh only work on one project at a time, so we knew once work started, it would not stop until it was finished. Neighbors are always stopping by to look. We can not wait until it all grows in. It is beautiful!

Beth is absolutely wonderful. We were feeling very overwhelmed by our inherited garden, and Beth…read morecame in and organized it for us and has also created a fantastic plan for a native backyard garden that we're going to implement once our basement renovations are finished. She is extremely talented, knowledgable, hard-working and a pleasure to work with.

From the owner: Landscape design with a relaxed and natural flow focusing on Pacific Northwest native plants.read more

They came out for locating a leak we were notified we had through our utility company. The…read moretechnician found our leak within 5 minutes of being here! Made a stressful situation easy to resolve. Overall I am very happy with American leak detection and their service.

Call them late on a Thursday and they came out first thing Friday morning. Peter was on time,…read morecourteous, and efficient. Thanks again for the prompt response!

During two remodeling projects, our contractor used Fresh Paint, LLC and we were very pleased with…read morethe work. This summer, we hired Fresh Paint to paint our home's exterior and they did a such a wonderfully thorough and complete job, I felt compelled to write a review. They paid attention to every detail, prepped our 1930's home very carefully and the finished product looks amazing. They even returned at a later date to touch up window frames after our window replacement project. I highly recommend Fresh Paint!

Fresh Paint LLC was recommended by a friend and we're so glad that we chose them from among several…read morecompanies that bid on repainting our 1905 house. They weren't the most or least expensive bid but I can't imagine anyone doing a better job or being easier to work with. A couple sides of the house were heavily sun damaged so a lot of lead-abatement prep work was necessary, but the two pros who handled the project did extensive prep work on other areas as well. Their work on the multicolored scalloped shingles under the roof peak is impeccable. Dyrayll also lined up a carpenter to repair rotted windowsills and his work was great as well. So happy with the results. Thanks Fresh Paint!

I own a small duplex- there are many issues to attend to and I can't get to them all. Aaron is…read morequick, patient and communicates clearly. He showed up in a mask, dealt with the problem(s) in a sensible manner, has a fantastic bedside manner and does thorough work. I don't think you can ask for anything more in a contractor!

What a guy!!!! got right to the job - we had some small jobs that needed to be done and we offered…read moreto hire him for them. Aaron said he would just be waiting for paint to dry and jumped in and did the repairs our last contractor screwed us over on. We appreciate him so much he got a nice tip beyond the contract and we have offered to hire him again for some handyman work. Aaron did our heating and AC ducting under the house - repaired the floor in our master shower and repaired all damage and cracks in a very timely fashion. We must have contacted a dozen contractors and Aaron was one fo the few who actually followed up on his calls, did the job, and was super awesome!

Fresh Air Sash was recommended to me for the restoration of double-hung windows in my vintage 1885…read moreVictorian home. The sashes had all been painted closed and mistreated throughout the years (inexpertly repaired, broken pulleys, missing weights, etc). I wanted to start with eight windows that I considered to be essential to living comfortably through warm Portland summer days, and was concerned about the expense/benefit of the restoration. Would the expense be worth it to me? I couldn't be sure that my rickety old windows could respond to the effort. The Fresh Air Sash team arrived on time every day, set up enclosures to contain lead exposure from all the paint removal, worked quietly and cleaned everything up afterward. Throughout the process, they took care to educate me about my old windows, were professional and a pleasure to have in my home. I liked the result so much that I asked Fresh Air Sash to return a few months later to restore an additional window! I opted to also have thin metal weatherproofing strips installed in the channels to improve household insulation and ease of window movement. I'd like to add that upon moving to Portland I was highly encouraged to install air conditioning. I'd much rather have windows that work! AND fixing windows is the more environmentally conscious way to go.

It was absolutely wonderful to have the windows restored. No more propping up the window with a…read morestick, and our windows remain true to the house (we had several companies suggest we replace our windows with vinyl - what a terrible thing to do to a nicely restored/preserved house). Patty explained the process to us and does it right. It's exciting to work with someone who takes pride in her work and does it so well. She repaired three windows in our house. I can't recommend Fresh Air Sash Cord Repair enough, and we will definitely work with Patty again to do the other windows in our house.

Tim Rice is the absolute best! You will not find a contractor in Portland more knowledgeable and…read moreattentive to detail. Tim built a breath-taking addition for me, doubling the square footage of my house and giving me some breathtaking views of the Cascades. Tim walked me through the entire process -- from drawing up plans to dealing with the byzantine city inspection process. Tim is a true craftsman with an eye for the big picture but with the talent to execute the minutiae perfectly. He was very responsive and is a wonderful communicator: he explained thoroughly every step of the remodel and informed me of my choices throughout. On a more personal note, Tim was at my house for about 40 hours a week. I couldn't imagine a contractor I would feel more comfortable with in my space. I trust Tim completely and hope to have him help me with projects again in the future. I highly recommend him to anyone considering home repairs on any scale.

We have used Acorn to Oak Remodeling for two major projects over a two year period. The…read moreworkmanship is top notch! We have been very pleased on both accounts. The first one was a major addition of 500 square feet upstairs and including stairs. The second was a 10 X 8 building shed to match the house. Tim Rice has incredible integrity, is a great communicator, reliably on time and budget, clean/tidy! We can't say enough of the quality of him as a person and his work! We highly recommend him for any project you want done first rate!

We had Reborn Floors refinish all of the bedrooms upstairs in our 100 year old house. They made…read morethem look good as new. I was very happy with the job they did.

From the owner: Eco Friendly Hardwood floor installation and restoration.read more