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How to Read Construction Drawings for Your Remodel

You’re getting ready to begin construction on your home remodel project. Your team even provided you with a copy of the construction drawings to see how the project will take shape. The problem is, you’re having trouble making sense of the documents and drawings. What you need is a crash course on how to read…

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Top 3 Most Common Remodeling Problems & How to Avoid Them

Remodeling your home is a process that carries risks no matter how you approach it. If not done efficiently, you may end up spending more time, money, or effort than originally planned to complete the project. To avoid costly problems when remodeling your home, it’s important to educate yourself on the common challenges you may…

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Top 10 General Contractors for Remodeling in Portland

Finding the right contractor for your remodel can be a difficult task. You want someone who does high-quality work while still maintaining a reasonable budget for the project. In the Portland area, there are plenty of general contractors to choose from when remodeling your home. At Lamont Bros., we meet hundreds of homeowners every year…

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Fixed-Price Vs. Cost-Plus Contract: What’s the Difference?

You’re considering a home renovation project and have started exploring different contractors to do the work. Some offer a contract with a clearly defined up-front cost based on a predetermined scope of work. Others allow you the freedom to design as you go. In this model, you pay for the contractor’s expenses plus an additional…

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Remodel Design Guide: Asbuilt Survey

The asbuilt survey is an important part of the remodel design process. It allows your design team to inspect your home in preparation for designing the remodel of your dreams. In order to have the most successful remodeling experience, it’s important that you and your design team are set up for success in this part…

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How to Choose The Best Contractor for your Portland Remodel

You plan to remodel your Portland home, but before you can begin, you have to find the best contractor for the job. Fortunately, there are plenty of remodel contractors in Portland to choose from. But with so many options, it can be a challenge to figure out which one is best for your project. Our…

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