We are very new to the process of doing renovations - for a long time we lived with what had been…read moredone to our house before we moved in - partly because it was in good shape, and partly because we had heard horror stories about the way things could go wrong with contractors. Finally arriving at a place in our lives to be able to do some things we've always wanted to do, I collected estimates for a bathroom remodel. Mike was the only one to come out to the house and look over the entire picture when he heard that there were some unknown plumbing issues. Another estimate was from a firm with many good reviews, but which was more of a cookie cutter approach to remodels - limited selections and clear limits on the work that they would do, versus requiring us to get other contractor assistance to complete. A third was not in a competitive position, although again, they had strong reviews. After our initial discussions, I asked for a confirmation / update to their original estimates, using a sort of modified set of use cases - describing our intended uses for the bathroom and what constituted a successful remodel from that viewpoint. Two of the three responded there - one hopeful that they would be able to meet our criteria - and Mike, who not only responded how he would deal with the specifics, but also updated the estimate to reflect the additional work to ensure our success. His flexibility and speed of answering both convinced us to go with Tortoise. We're very glad we did. For one thing, our house is almost 100 years old - lath and plaster walls and everything that goes with that. It requires a contractor with experience working with these places, and Mike has that. Mike was confident we could get what we were looking for done, and he and his team came through in a big way. Also, realizing he was dealing with newbies, he was good about providing reminders once we were on the schedule about finding our materials and getting them ordered to coincide with the scheduled start date of our project. Ultimately we got help from a designer Mike recommended - Galen - who was invaluable both as a consultant on the materials and as a translator between the timing requirements Mike and his team had, and the decisions we needed to make. We ended up adding a few small finishing touches that weren't part of the original estimate, including a significantly upgraded lighting set up, fan control and medicine cabinet, molding around the ceiling - small things that made a big difference in how the finished product looks. The holes that had to be made to address the plumbing issue were also cleaned up and we were still able to keep to the estimate, as some of the materials we chose represented savings over the original estimate. Adam was our primary lead, was consistently positive and upbeat and kept us well informed of what was going on and what to expect - and while we met Anthony, Tyler, Cam and Nate, we never had to know who was doing what or when. Everything was managed smoothly. We have other projects planned in the future - and we will be working with Tortoise again.

Mike and team helped me replace a section of fence that had a lot of wear and tear from the…read moreelements. He took the time to listen as to what my concerns and requests were regarding the work and provided a reasonable quote. When the time came for the actual fence repair his team was respectful, efficient, seemed knowledgeable, timely and cleaned up after themselves. And left me with a beautiful new fence! Would definitely recommend them for consideration for future work.

Bryon promptly responded to my Yelp message and got me onto the schedule for a quote just before…read morethe spring rush began. On the day of the quote, he carefully explained that having my gate re-attached would not be a cost-efficient solution due to the rot in the gate itself. He succinctly proposed a lasting solution at a fair price, then we were able to find time a week later to get the gate installed. On the day of the job, Bryon was on-time and got everything together in just 90 minutes. I was so pleased with his work that I got a quote for a larger project for fence replacement for later this year. Nice job, Bryon!

We are genuinely excited to have found such a great contractor for all our home projects. Byron was…read moreprofessional, his bid very reasonable, and the work performed was outstanding. He delivered on-time too, and since it was for our home in escrow, that's pretty important! He ended up taking on a difficult fencing repair that other contractors had come up with various "fixes" for. Bryon came up with an innovative idea, and the result was beautiful, and far under budget of the other options that had been presented. Excellent experience, and we will be using him at our new house too!

My company found John and Fix-A-Fence completely based on the reviews. I am more than pleased with…read morehis company and the work he performed for us. I am not local to the Portland area and he was easy to deal with remotely. If you are in need of fence repairs do not hesitate to contact John. He quickly quoted and repaired a hole we had cut in our fence and did it for a fair price. We are lucky to have found him, and very happy we did.

Some of the posts supporting our wooden fence had become damaged over the years and were in need of…read morereplacement. John came out and performed a quick and detailed inspection, and then just a little while later his crew were able to fit us into their schedule for repairs. They did a fabulous job at a very reasonable price, and they were professional and courteous throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Fix-A-Fence for anybody needing fence repair!

A bit late on my review, but absolutely had a great experience working with Brendan. Made an…read moreappointment online, he was very responsive and we worked out a time and date for him to fit our small project in. We had pre-purchased special anchors and screws to install a couple of wall beds on our apt, but our parts ended up not working... =[. Brendan showed up right on time, had all the tools needed to do the job and clean up, and extra heavy duty anchors and screws ! Brendan worked quickly, efficiently, did a great job and cleaned up so it looked like he was never there. except the giant wall beds expertly installed. Def my go to in the PDX area for any future jobs coming up.

I couldn't be more pleased with the work Brendan did converting my decrepit back-of-the-garage…read morespace into a beautiful, functional laundry/pantry/workroom. He built, replaced, and insulated walls; added doors and a window; mounted floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinets; and handled all the trim and molding. Nothing was out of scope, and whenever an issue arose, we discussed it and moved forward as a creative team. He and his assistant also tackled a handful of small household jobs that had been nagging me--replacing the floor of the kitchen sink, adjusting the door to accommodate pull-out bins, and reviving a sagging garden gate I'd been quoted $3,000 to replace. As others have noted, Brendan is communicative, helpful, and upbeat. He is highly skilled and completed everything on budget. That's practically unheard of in a remodeling project. Oh, and for women homeowners: it's refreshing to work with a contractor who treats you with friendly respect and collaboration. If you have a project in mind, reach out! You'll feel lucky to have gotten on his schedule.

I can't say enough good things about Lawrence and his associates. They did a fantastic job on our…read moreour total bathroom remodel. Lawrence managed the project expertly, giving great advice when needed and handling the inevitable challenges with professional demeanor and good humor. He went the extra mile on more than one occasion. All the sub-contractors were highly skilled, punctual and courteous. We will not hesitate to call him first when we have any more home projects to complete.

Lawrence was a fantastic general contractor from beginning to end with the basement renovations on…read moreour 1927 home. He had lots of good advice during the estimation phase to keep the project within budget. The tiling work was fantastic, and whenever we had issues with the work done he was right on top of things to fix it. In the end the price was right and the project stayed on budget even with us adding things along the way. Impressive job!

Paul did an amazing job on my custom window unit AC install. Highly recommend! He exceeded my…read moreexpectations in flexibility, communication, politeness, and adjusting to my needs. I was trying to get away with yet another summer in my 1960's apartment + original windows without an AC unit. With our impending heat wave of almost a week of 99+ degrees I needed this project done ASAP. I contacted him on Tuesday night and we scheduled for Friday for an initial scope out. Saturday the job was done, and under his estimated costs. I was happy to pay his weekend rates for this project but will book him out further for other jobs. Thank you Paul, you were fantastic.

Paul is an expert carpenter. He is more knowledgeable and more capable than a handyman. His work is…read moreexcellent. His crew are courteous and effective. While they first came to replace baseboards, Paul and his staff addressed and fixed problems left by other contractors. Lastly, Paul was very fair about charges, even when things didn't go as expected.

I lucked out and feel extremely fortunate to have worked with Jason and Craftworks. Craftworks…read moreremodeled my kitchen, 2 bathrooms and added a 1/2 bath aka powder room to my 1893 Queen Anne Victorian home. The project was on schedule, within budget and I only had a dumpster in front of my house for 2 1/2 days. I cannot be happier and highly recommend Craftworks!

Jason helped us with our kitchen + living room remodel. His team removed a wall and chimney and…read moreinserted a beam in its stead. Then his team dry walled and textured the ceiling and walls. In addition, he hired a subcontractor to restore the hidden floors beneath the carpet in our living room. Lastly, he installed trim around the edge of the floor. (Location Portland, OR Not Walla Walla, WA)

I'm a remodeling contractor myself, so I don't give this kind of praise lightly -- but Matt Ziebart…read moreof Ziebart Construction in Lake Oswego, OR has earned it. Over the years, I've gotten to know Matt and have seen firsthand how he operates his company. His reputation for honesty, integrity, and craftsmanship is well deserved. He builds strong relationships with his trade partners, treats his employees with genuine respect, and holds everyone to a high professional standard. In an industry where cutting corners is all too common, Matt does the opposite -- he sets the bar. His jobs are well-managed, communication is clear, and the end results speak for themselves. If you're in the Portland or Lake Oswego area and want a remodeling contractor who combines skill, transparency, and great leadership, I'd highly recommend Ziebart Construction.

we had a garden house built. I consistently asked for They did not exist. They built the house…read morewith the door facing the wrong direction. The windows in the wrong place the wrong pitch on the roof.. we had constant problems with these people that were never easily resolved. Every project they did for this had a problem. Communication was extremely difficult.. the person who comes out and promises you they will do a good job is then the person who helps you with nothing. I have built two significant houses and remodeled many houses and this is the worst company I have ever dealt with on every level they should not be in business. The service is terrible. The quality is terrible. There is no value for the money.. small outdoor decks we had built took forever to finish. The door we had put in our bedroom was put in the wrong way and still doesn't work correctly.. the door to our garden house has a huge gap in the middle of it. Outstanding incompetence.