Whole homes.
Kitchens. ADUs.
Owner on site, every day.
Family-owned Portland general contractor since 2008. We pull the permit, we run the trades, and the owner answers your call from week one through final walkthrough.
- Licensed. CCB #208048
- Insured. Liability + workers comp
- Owner on site. Every job, every day
- Permits handled. We pull, we manage
Bungalow restoration in SE Portland. Down to studs, back up to spec.
- 5.0 on Google29 reviews
- CCB #208048Licensed + insured
- Owner on siteEvery job, every day
- Since 2008Family-owned, Portland
A Portland bungalow,
rebuilt for the next 50 years.
Down to the studs. Re-framed for an open kitchen. Stained glass salvaged from the original windows. Owner walked the job daily — start to final inspection.
- Scope
- Whole-home
- Location
- SE Portland
- Timeline
- 14 weeks
- Permits
- Pulled by us
Real projects.
Real Portland homes.
Every photo here is a job DWV ran end-to-end — from demo through final walkthrough. No stock, no staged shots.
More project photos shared on the first walkthrough — including before-and-afters, scope, and budget.
Start your projectFour kinds of work.
One owner running every job.
Kitchens and baths that earn their keep.
From layout to final fixture, we redesign kitchens and bathrooms that feel built for how you actually live. We coordinate every trade so you talk to one person — the same person who answers your call on day one.
- Design + 3D layout review
- Cabinetry + countertop sourcing
- Plumbing + electrical coordination
- Tile, flooring, paint, hardware
- Permit pull + final inspection
From design to final walkthrough — one team.
Full-scope remodels start with a real walkthrough — not a sales pitch. We map what stays, what moves, and what comes out, then sequence the trades so the project keeps moving instead of stalling for two weeks at every milestone.
- In-house design
- Structural + framing
- MEP rough-in coordination
- Finish carpentry + millwork
- Project management start to finish
Add square footage that pays you back.
ADUs are one of the highest-ROI projects in Portland right now — and one of the most permit-heavy. We've built enough of them to handle the city, the surveys, and the setbacks without surprising you on price two months in.
- Site + setback analysis
- Permit + zoning navigation
- Foundation, framing, finish
- Separate utility metering options
- Final occupancy walk
Outside the house, done the same way.
The exterior work most contractors won't touch unless it's tied to a remodel. We do it standalone — clean grading, real drainage, and concrete that won't crack the first winter.
- Decks (composite + cedar)
- Driveways + walkways
- Garage builds + conversions
- Concrete pads + patios
- Landscape + irrigation
Five steps from walkthrough to walkout.
No high-pressure script. No verbal range that grows by 40%. Real schedule, real numbers, real owner on site every day.
- 01
Walkthrough
Free in-home estimateWe come to your place, see the space, and listen to what you actually want — not what we want to sell you. No high-pressure script.
- 02
Design + Quote
Real numbers, in writingIn-house design plus a line-item quote you can take to your spouse, your accountant, or another contractor. No verbal range that magically grows by 40%.
- 03
Permits
We pull, we manageWe handle the city paperwork — building, electrical, plumbing, structural. You don't sit on hold with the permit office.
- 04
Build
Owner on site dailyThe owner shows up. Every day. You get the same phone number from week one through final walkthrough.
- 05
Walkthrough + warranty
Finished means finishedWe don't disappear after the final invoice. Punch list closed before we leave. Workmanship warranty in writing.
every single day.
5.0 stars.
29 reviews.
Real Google reviews from real Portland homeowners. We don't write fake testimonials. We don't pay for them. We do the work and the reviews follow.
Read every review on Google"Thrilled we chose Don for our 1965 home remodel. He expertly handled a challenging layout, completed the work on time, and kept us within budget. Communication was excellent. Special thanks to Marc — the tile work was exceptional."
"We reached out after Don's business appeared on a Lead Paint Abatement list. We had a complex garage demo + rebuild that multiple contractors had already dropped the ball on. Don and his team were respectful, timely, professional, and friendly."
"After losing our GC mid-project, we interviewed 12 additional GCs and DWV was in our top 2. What propelled them to the top was professionalism, thoroughness, and acute detail to ensure an accurate quote. Don was communicative, responsive, and gave solid advisement throughout."
"Don is responsive, considerate and acts with integrity. He will kindly tell you the truth and search for the best possible solution for you. I highly recommend working with him!"
"Don was the third contractor to inspect our project. He immediately noticed the floor was slightly sloped — a structural issue the other two missed entirely. He suggested a creative solution that fixed it while saving us a huge amount of money."
"DWV is a small company that creates magnificent living spaces. Don Vedaa is a fine contractor and is on the job site daily. We converted four 100-year-old rooms into a more commodious, welcoming, and useful open space."
Meet Don.
He's on every job, every day.
Don Vedaa started DWV in 2008 on a simple bet: homeowners would rather work with the person actually running the job than with a sales rep who hands the project off after the deposit clears. 17+ years later, that's still how every remodel runs.
Don walks every site, every day. Same phone number from the first walkthrough through final inspection. He pulls his own permits, coordinates a tight crew of trusted subs (most of whom have been with him a decade plus), and doesn't disappear when problems show up — which is exactly when most contractors do.
DWV isn't the cheapest contractor in Portland. It's the one whose work you'll still be happy with in fifteen years.
The whole Portland Metro.
Owner shows up to all of it.
Based in Lake Oswego, we cover the river, the West Hills, the East Side, and out to Beaverton + Hillsboro on the right project.
Real answers,
no sales script.
The questions we get on the first call. If yours isn't here, ask the owner directly.
Most kitchens land between 6 and 10 weeks from demo day. Cabinet lead time is the biggest variable — if you're flexible on door style, we can usually shave 2–3 weeks. We give you a real schedule with milestones, not a 'sometime in the spring' answer.
Tell us about
the project.
We come to your place, look at the space, and write a real line-item quote — usually back to you within 48–72 hours. No deposit, no obligation.