Plan, Permit, and Build With One Portland Contractor Team
From kitchens and whole-home remodels to structural corrections, ADUs, and outdoor construction, we plan, permit, and build with one accountable contractor team.
“Thomas and his team completely transformed our home. The craftsmanship is exceptional.”
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Portland General Contractor
H&C Design-Build manages residential projects that cross multiple scopes: interior remodels, structural upgrades, ADUs, exterior envelope work, and outdoor construction.
You work with one contractor team from first walkthrough to final inspection. We define scope early, handle permits, coordinate trades, and keep you informed at every phase.
OR CCB #251405 Licensed, bonded, and insured in Oregon.
Where We Add Value
Pick the lane that matches your project and go straight to service details, process expectations, and next steps.
Interior Renovation
We redesign layouts, coordinate trades, and deliver finish-level remodeling that improves how your home looks, flows, and functions.
Core Services
Structural + ADU
When scope touches framing, foundation, occupancy, or major code triggers, we coordinate engineering, permits, inspections, and construction under one plan.
Core Services
Exterior + Site
From envelope protection to hardscape and grading, we execute exterior work for durability, drainage control, and clean curb appeal.
Core Services
Rapid Response
From emergency calls to multi-trade handoffs, one contractor lead coordinates every step so repairs move fast and accountability stays clear.
Core Services
If your project crosses categories, we build one coordinated plan so permits, materials, and trade sequencing stay aligned from start to finish.
Work Completed Across Categories
SW Portland
Whole-home renovation with kitchen upgrades, roofing, and exterior improvements delivered on one coordinated schedule.
SW Portland
Kitchen redesign with formal dining integration, master suite expansion, and luxury bathroom renovation.
N Portland
Structural garage relocation and foundation work with full permit and inspection coordination.
Local Ownership. Direct Accountability.
H&C Design-Build is veteran-owned and minority-owned. Our co-owners stay involved from scope planning through final inspection so decisions move quickly and accountability stays clear.
Thomas Hall, Co-Owner and RMI, leads permitting strategy, scope planning, and execution standards across remodel and structural work. His pre-construction discipline keeps inspections, materials, and trade sequencing aligned.
Miguel Claxton, Co-Owner and Army veteran, leads field coordination and day-to-day communication. You get direct updates, practical guidance, and decisions grounded in real site conditions.
Together they manage projects that combine kitchen and bath remodeling, structural corrections, exterior upgrades, and site work under one contract.
As a licensed, bonded, and insured Oregon contractor, H&C handles code compliance, quality control, and closeout documentation so your project finishes cleanly.
Our Guarantee
We stand behind our work. Every H&C project includes a written one-year workmanship warranty backed by our Oregon contractor bond and insurance.
Every joint, cut, and connection we make is backed for 12 months from substantial completion. If our work fails, we fix it at no cost to you.
You receive a signed warranty document at closeout. No verbal promises. No fine-print surprises. The scope is clear before you sign off.
Report a defect in writing or by email within 30 days of discovery. We schedule an inspection, confirm the issue, and handle the repair.
Project Financing
H&C Design-Build now offers financing options through U.S. Bank Avvance. If you are evaluating a remodel, you can review pre-approval options before final scope decisions are locked.
Financing is offered through U.S. Bank
Common Questions
We handle kitchens, baths, whole-home remodels, structural corrections, ADUs, exterior upgrades, hardscaping, and emergency repairs under one contract and one accountable schedule.
Yes. We handle permit applications, inspection scheduling, and code coordination so your project moves from planning to sign-off without handoff gaps.
Co-owners Thomas Hall and Miguel Claxton stay involved day-to-day, with direct oversight on scope, schedule, quality, and key decisions.
Yes. Many of our Portland projects combine interior, structural, and exterior work in one build plan to keep trades, inspections, and budget aligned.
Every project includes a written one-year workmanship warranty. Financing is available for qualified homeowners through U.S. Bank Avvance.
We serve Portland and nearby metro communities including Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Tualatin, West Linn, Oregon City, Milwaukie, Clackamas, Happy Valley, Gresham, Troutdale, Hillsboro, and Sherwood.
From Our Blog
Portland remodeling is what we do every day. These guides cover the real decisions homeowners face: permits, costs, materials, and trade coordination.
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Portland roofing replacement costs from $10K to $28K+ by material. Compare asphalt, metal, and flat-roof options plus permit rules and moss prevention tips.
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Portland home addition costs by type, zoning limits, permit timelines, and planning. Bump-outs, second stories, and full additions.
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Portland siding replacement costs for fiber cement, cedar, and engineered wood. What lasts in our climate, maintenance needs, and insulation tips.
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Portland heat pump installation costs by type, Oregon rebates up to $12,000, and what a contractor wants you to know. Ducted, ductless, hybrid systems.
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