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Remodels · Additions · ADUs · New Construction

Portland general contractor for kitchens, baths, additions, and ADUs.

Wayne Contracting is a Portland-based general contracting company led by Brent Lahti. We take on kitchen and bath remodels, additions, ADUs, and full home renovations across the Portland metro. You talk directly to the person running your job, not a rotating cast of sales reps.

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Owner-led
Direct line to Brent
Portland metro
Local, not a franchise
Full scope
Design through finish
Written estimates
No surprise change orders
Most renovation headaches aren’t about the work. They’re about who you’re dealing with.

Portland has one of the oldest housing stocks on the West Coast. A huge share of the city’s bungalows, foursquares, and Old Portland-style homes were built between 1900 and the 1940s. That means older wiring, single-pane windows, cramped original kitchens, and additions that were never quite finished right the first time.

Wayne Contracting exists to fix that without the runaround: one point of contact, a clear written scope before anything starts, and a crew that shows up when it says it will. Brent Lahti runs the company and stays involved on every project, from the first walkthrough to the final punch list.

What We Build

Full-scope general
contracting.

From a single remodeled bathroom to a ground-up addition, the work is scoped, permitted, and managed in-house.

01

Kitchen remodels

Layout changes, cabinetry, counters, and the electrical and plumbing work behind the walls, not just a cosmetic refresh.

02

Bathroom remodels

Full gut-and-rebuild or a targeted update: new tile, a walk-in shower, better ventilation for Portland’s damp winters.

03

Additions

Extra bedroom, primary suite, or square footage added the right way, tied properly into the existing structure and roofline.

04

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Detached or attached ADUs, a common project in Portland since the city dropped system development charges and eased zoning rules for them. Great for rental income or multigenerational living.

05

Framing & structural work

Load-bearing wall removal, structural repair, and framing for additions and new builds, coordinated with a licensed engineer where the scope calls for it.

06

Decks & outdoor living

Decks and covered porches built for actual Pacific Northwest weather, proper drainage and materials that hold up through the wet season.

07

Whole-home renovations

Multi-room projects sequenced and managed as one job, with a single schedule and a single point of accountability.

08

Older-home updates

Bringing pre-1950s Portland homes up to modern livability, insulation, window replacement, and layout fixes that respect the original character.

09

Project management for owner-supplied work

Already have an architect or designer? We’ll build to their plans and manage the trades, permits, and inspections.

Our Work

The kind of work
we take on.

The images below are concept renderings we use to show the style and quality level Wayne Contracting builds to, not photographs of a specific completed address. Ask Brent for real job-site photos and references from recent Portland-area projects.

Concept image of a remodeled modern farmhouse kitchen with white shaker cabinets
Kitchen remodel, concept
Concept image of a remodeled bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower
Bathroom remodel, concept
Concept image of a newly built cedar deck with metal cable railing
Deck build, concept
Concept image of a modern backyard ADU with black siding
Backyard ADU, concept
Concept image of a home addition mid-framing stage
Addition, framing stage
Concept image of carpentry tools laid out on raw wood
On the job
Why Homeowners Choose to Work Directly With Brent

No sales layer
between you and the work.

Wayne Contracting is intentionally structured so the person who bids your job is the person who runs it.

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One point of contact

Brent handles the estimate, the schedule, and the day-to-day questions. No hand-off to an account manager once the contract is signed.

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Written scope before you commit

You get a written estimate describing exactly what’s included before any deposit changes hands, not a verbal ballpark.

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Local to the Portland metro

Based in the Portland area and familiar with the permitting process at the city and county level, rather than commuting in from out of state.

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Right-sized projects

Small enough to give a single-bathroom remodel real attention, capable enough to run a full addition or ADU from permit to final inspection.

How We Work

From first call
to final walkthrough.

The same process whether it’s a bathroom or a full addition.

01
Walkthrough & scope
Brent visits the property, talks through what you want, and identifies anything structural, electrical, or code-related that will affect the plan.
02
Written estimate
A detailed written estimate covering materials, labor, and timeline, reviewed with you before anything is signed.
03
Permitting
Where the project requires it, permits are pulled and inspections scheduled through the City of Portland or the relevant county before work begins.
04
Construction
Work is scheduled and sequenced with regular updates, so you know what’s happening on-site each week.
05
Final walkthrough
A punch-list walkthrough before the job is considered closed. Nothing is called finished until you’ve signed off.
How We Estimate

Straightforward,
in writing.

We believe
In telling you what a project actually costs, including the parts that are easy to leave out of a lowball bid.
We believe
A written scope protects both sides. If it’s not in the estimate, it’s a conversation and a change order, not a surprise on the invoice.
We do not
Pressure you to sign on the spot. Take the estimate, compare it, and call with questions.
We will
Tell you plainly if a project needs an engineer, a permit, or a scope you hadn’t planned on, before it becomes a mid-project problem.
Get Started

Tell Brent what you’re planning.

A quick call or a form submission is enough to get a walkthrough scheduled. No cost or commitment for the initial visit.

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Service Area

Portland metro,
neighborhood by neighborhood.

Wayne Contracting takes on projects across Portland and the surrounding metro, including:

Southeast Portland

Sellwood-Moreland, Woodstock, Montavilla, Hawthorne, Mount Tabor, dense with the pre-1940s bungalow stock this work is built around.

North & Northeast Portland

St. Johns, Overlook, Alberta Arts, Irvington, Laurelhurst, a mix of older character homes and newer infill lots.

Southwest & Close-In

Multnomah Village, Hillsdale, and the close-in neighborhoods near downtown, where lot size often shapes an ADU or addition plan.

Beyond city limits

Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, and other nearby Multnomah and Clackamas County communities, ask if your address is in range.

Tree-lined Portland Oregon residential street with craftsman bungalow homes
Free Quote

Tell us about the project.

Kitchen, bath, addition, ADU, or something else, describe it in your own words and Brent will follow up to schedule a walkthrough.

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Questions

Common questions.

What areas do you serve?

Portland and the surrounding metro, including Southeast, North, Northeast, and Southwest neighborhoods, plus nearby communities in Multnomah and Clackamas County. If you’re unsure whether your address is in range, ask, it’s a quick answer.

Are you licensed and insured?

Ask Brent directly for current Oregon CCB license and insurance information for Wayne Contracting, we’ll have it ready before any work is scheduled. Always confirm a contractor’s license status yourself at the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (ccb.oregon.gov) before signing a contract.

Do you handle permits?

Yes, on projects that require them. Additions, ADUs, and structural work typically need a permit through the City of Portland or the relevant county, and that’s built into the process before construction starts.

How is an estimate priced?

You get a written estimate covering materials, labor, and timeline before any deposit is collected, so you know the scope in writing rather than a verbal ballpark.

Do you only do full remodels, or smaller jobs too?

Both. A single bathroom update gets the same attention as a full addition, the projects are just scoped and scheduled differently.

What is an ADU, and is my lot eligible?

An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a second, smaller home built on the same lot as your primary house, attached, detached, or converted from existing space like a garage. Portland has eased zoning rules and system development charges for ADUs in recent years, which is part of why they’ve become a common project here. Eligibility depends on your specific lot, so that’s one of the first things covered in a walkthrough.

How soon can you start?

It depends on the size of the project and current scheduling. Reach out with a rough scope and timeline and Brent will give you a realistic start window.

Do you subcontract the work out?

Core carpentry and project management stay in-house. Specialty trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) are brought in as licensed subcontractors where the scope requires it, and coordinated as part of the same schedule.

Can I supply my own design or architect’s plans?

Yes. If you already have plans from a designer or architect, Wayne Contracting can build to those plans and manage the trades, permitting, and inspections.

What’s the best way to reach you?

Email brentlahti.contracting@gmail.com or use the form on this page with your project details and a good time to call.