Portland, OR · Woman-Owned · OR CCB #255649
Exterior Contractor
in Portland, OR
One Team, Endless Solutions
OJB Solutions serves Portland homeowners with fencing, decks, siding, windows, and doors. Portland isn't one neighborhood — it's dozens, each with its own housing stock and exterior profile. We know them all and scope every project to match where you actually live.
Portland neighborhoods we serve
- ▸SE Portland: Sellwood, Woodstock, Eastmoreland, Richmond, Sunnyside, Hawthorne, Buckman
- ▸NE Portland: Irvington, Alameda, Beaumont-Wilshire, Grant Park, Concordia, Woodlawn
- ▸SW Portland: Multnomah Village, South Portland, West Hills, Hillsdale, Raleigh Hills
- ▸N Portland: St. Johns, Overlook, Kenton, Arbor Lodge, Piedmont
- ▸NW Portland: Northwest District, Nob Hill, Forest Park edge
- ▸Bureau of Development Services permits — we know the Portland BDS process thoroughly
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Portland isn't one exterior market. It's a dozen — and we know each one.
Portland is the largest city in Oregon and one of the most architecturally varied in the Pacific Northwest. The housing stock spans more than a century — from Victorian and Craftsman homes built before WWI in Irvington and Sellwood, to the post-war ranch subdivisions of Woodstock and Concordia, to the infill construction of the past 20 years in neighborhoods like Richmond and Sunnyside that sit next to homes built in 1910.
What makes Portland exterior work distinct is that the right approach in one neighborhood can be completely wrong in another. A 1905 Irvington Craftsman has original old-growth fir siding that deserves repair and preservation — not replacement with modern fiber cement. A 1962 Woodstock ranch has aluminum windows and hardboard siding that are genuinely past their lifespan and need replacement with modern materials. A 2010 infill home in Richmond might have failing builder-grade composite that needs targeted repair. We scope to the house in front of us, not to a generic Portland template.
Portland's Bureau of Development Services (BDS) is the permit office for all City of Portland work — and it's one of the most active and detailed permit processes in the state. Deck permits in Portland require specific structural drawings. Tree permit considerations apply near protected trees. Historic resource reviews apply in certain districts. We've navigated BDS many times and handle all permit coordination, tree assessments, and historic review processes as needed.
Portland's climate is wetter than most people realize — over 36 inches of rain annually, concentrated in the October through May window. North and east-facing walls, shaded by Portland's mature street tree canopy in older neighborhoods, stay damp for extended periods. We factor exposure, canopy coverage, and neighborhood-specific moisture patterns into every material recommendation we make for Portland projects.
How neighborhood affects your exterior project
Services in Portland
What we build & install in Portland, OR
Fencing
Cedar, vinyl, chain-link & iron. Portland's dense neighborhoods mean lots sit close together — we measure property lines precisely, discuss shared fence situations, and navigate neighbor coordination before the first post goes in.
Learn more →Decks
New builds, repairs & composite. Portland BDS deck permits require specific structural drawings — we handle the full permit process and design decks for Portland's rainfall and varied lot conditions, from flat SE lots to steep West Hills grades.
Learn more →Siding
Fiber cement, wood & vinyl. We assess Portland homes by era — old-growth fir in pre-1920 Craftsmans may be worth preserving; 1960s–80s hardboard definitely isn't. We recommend the right approach for the specific home in front of us.
Learn more →Windows
Replacement & new installs. Portland's 36 inches of annual rainfall is hard on window seals, frames, and flashing. We replace windows with proper drainage integration and check for hidden rot in sills and jambs before closing up the wall.
Learn more →Doors
Entry, patio & sliding glass. Portland's older neighborhoods have entry doors with genuine architectural character — we install replacements that respect the home's era while sealing properly against Portland's long rainy season.
Learn more →Portland estimates are free & neighborhood-specific.
We scope to your home's era and neighborhood — not a generic Portland template. BDS permits handled in full. Written price before any work starts. OR CCB #255649.
Why Portland Homeowners Choose OJB
Neighborhood-aware. Honestly priced. Our own crew.
We scope to your neighborhood — not a Portland average
A 1908 Irvington Craftsman and a 1968 Woodstock ranch have almost nothing in common from an exterior standpoint. We assess the specific age, construction type, and exposure of your home and recommend the approach that actually fits — not the one that's easiest to apply across an entire city.
Era-appropriate assessmentPortland BDS permits — we know the process
Portland's Bureau of Development Services is one of the most active permit offices in Oregon — deck structural drawings, tree permit considerations, historic resource reviews in certain districts. We handle all BDS permit applications, arborist coordination where required, and inspection scheduling so your project stays fully above board.
BDS permit expertsYour price is locked — no Portland contractor surprises
Portland has no shortage of contractors who underquote to win the job and adjust the bill once they're in your walls. We don't. We walk every job, look for what's actually there, and give you a written price that covers everything before we start. What we quote is what you pay — period.
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FAQ
Questions about exterior work in Portland, OR.
Portland's Bureau of Development Services (BDS) handles all City of Portland permits. Decks over 30 inches above grade require a building permit with structural drawings — Portland's requirements are more detailed than most suburban jurisdictions. Fencing permits depend on height and zoning. In historic districts, exterior changes may require additional design review. We handle all BDS applications, structural drawing coordination, and inspection scheduling. Portland BDS is one of the permit processes we know best across our service area.
Yes — certain Portland neighborhoods including parts of Irvington, Ladd's Addition, Alphabet Historic District, and others have historic resource review requirements for visible exterior changes. This means siding materials, window styles, and fence designs may need to match the historic character of the neighborhood. We're familiar with Portland's historic district review process and will flag this at the estimate if your address falls within a designated district.
Potentially — Portland has an active urban forestry program and protects trees over a certain size. If your project involves work within the drip line of a protected tree, an arborist report may be required before BDS will issue a permit. We identify tree proximity issues at the estimate and can coordinate arborist review if needed. It's better to know about this before the permit application than to discover it mid-project.
Pre-1920 Portland homes — particularly Craftsmans and Colonials in Irvington, Alameda, Beaumont, Sellwood, and St. Johns — often have original old-growth Douglas fir siding, wood windows with true divided lights, and entry doors with period-correct hardware. Old-growth fir is extremely dense and rot-resistant — it can often be repaired and repainted rather than replaced. We assess honestly what's worth preserving versus what genuinely needs replacement, and we don't recommend unnecessary upgrades that strip character from homes this well built.
Yes — we serve all of Portland. SE Portland including Sellwood, Woodstock, Eastmoreland, Richmond, Sunnyside, Hawthorne, and Buckman. NE Portland including Irvington, Alameda, Beaumont-Wilshire, Grant Park, Concordia, and Woodlawn. SW Portland including Multnomah Village, Hillsdale, and West Hills. N Portland including St. Johns, Overlook, Kenton, and Piedmont. NW Portland including the Northwest District. Call 503-882-0704 to confirm your specific address.
Portland averages over 36 inches of rainfall annually, with the vast majority falling October through May. North and east-facing walls — especially those shaded by Portland's mature street tree canopy — stay damp for extended periods, accelerating paint failure, wood rot, and moisture infiltration behind siding. We assess sun and shade exposure at every Portland estimate and factor it into material recommendations. Fiber cement siding and properly flashed windows are particularly important on shaded north and east faces.
Yes. Our Oregon CCB license (#255649) covers all construction work throughout Oregon including within Portland city limits. We carry full general liability and workers' compensation insurance on every job and can provide proof of coverage before any work begins.