Guides
Portland & Vancouver Remodeling Guides
Real costs, timelines, permits and structural realities — written from projects we have actually built in the Portland metro.
These are our in-depth Portland and Vancouver, WA remodeling guides: whole-home renovation, primary suite additions, second-story and complex additions, indoor-outdoor living, and ADU costs, plus our room-by-room cost guides. Each one gives real budget ranges, timelines and permit expectations for the Portland metro rather than national averages.
Masters Construction is a design-build general contractor serving Portland, Lake Oswego, West Linn, and Vancouver, WA.
Project Guides
Whole House Remodel Portland: 2026 Cost, Timeline & Process
Budget bands, timeline, permits and older-home strategy for a full-house renovation in Portland.
Primary Suite Addition in Portland: Cost, Layouts & Timeline
Cost per square foot, suite placement options, spa bath layouts and closet planning for a Portland primary suite.
Second-Story & Complex Additions in Portland: Engineering, Permits & Sequencing
Structural evaluation, build sequencing, permits and cost for second-story and structurally complex additions.
Indoor-Outdoor Living in Portland: Covered Outdoor Rooms, Kitchens & Structural Design
Covered outdoor rooms, outdoor kitchens, structural and permit realities, and how the options compare on cost.
ADU Cost in Portland & Vancouver WA (2026): Detached, Garage Conversion & Basement
Cost ranges by ADU type, what drives price, Portland and Vancouver rules, timeline and rental considerations.
Kitchen Remodel Cost in Portland (2026): Price Per Square Foot and What Drives It
Budget bands, cost per square foot, permit rules and timeline for a full kitchen remodel in the Portland metro.
Bathroom Remodel Cost in Portland (2026): Primary Baths, Hall Baths and Tub-to-Shower Conversions
Cost ranges by bathroom type, per-square-foot figures, upgrade pricing, permits and timeline for Portland bathrooms.
Remodeling Permits in Portland Metro (2026): What Needs a Permit, Costs & Timelines by City
What needs a permit, typical fees, and review times for every Portland metro and SW Washington jurisdiction.
Kitchen Cabinets in Portland: Custom, Semi-Custom and Stock Compared
Stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets compared on cost, lead time and build quality.
Louvered Pergolas, Retractable Screens and Wind Barriers for Portland Patios
Louvered roofs, retractable screens and wind barriers compared, with Portland costs and permit detail.
Quartz vs Granite Countertops in Portland: 2026 Comparison
Durability, heat, maintenance and installed Portland pricing for quartz, granite and the alternatives.
Garage Additions and Conversions in Portland: Costs and Permits
Attached, detached, ADU conversion and bonus-room-above options with Portland and Clark County costs.
Condo Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling in Portland: HOA Rules, Logistics and Cost
HOA approvals, building logistics, stack constraints and 2026 costs for Portland condo baths and kitchens.
Cost Guides & How We Work
Remodel Cost Estimator (2026)
Interactive tool: pick a project, scope and city to see a planning range with contingency.
Portland & Vancouver Remodeling Cost Guide
Room-by-room remodeling cost ranges for the Portland metro and SW Washington.
Fence & Deck Cost Guide
What fencing, gates and decks cost by material and style in Portland and Vancouver.
Fence FAQ: Property Lines & Ownership
Who owns the fence, where the line is, and how neighbor cost-sharing works.
Our Design-Build Process
The five phases, durations, service standards and how we control project risk.
Pricing & What's Included
Budget bands, what our contract covers, where you can save, and how we price.
Remodeling FAQ
Every question we answer across the site — cost, timeline, permits, kitchens, baths, additions, outdoor living, licensing and warranty — grouped in one place.
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