DWV Construction
Open kitchen with exposed wood beams, teal island and bar seating, dining nook with bay windows beyond
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Renovations engineered to outlast the original house.

Founder and lead contractor since 2008. Kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home renovations, and accessory dwelling units across the Portland Metro.

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  • Patricia Siegel

    September 2026

    “I recently had the good fortune of having DWV Construction recommended to me for a renovation of a pool and several related projects including fencing, landscape, electrical work, concrete deck replacement, along with other miscellaneous tasks. Everything was completed beyond my expectations and I am thrilled with the results! Don is very observant, helpful, knowledgable, professional and kind. I am very grateful for all he has done!”

  • Jeff Weeks

    September 2026

    “We recently discovered that we had a water leak in the tiles of our front deck which overlies our garage that was resulting in damage to the underlying structures as well as the siding. We needed to replace some of the underlying support as well as the waterproof membrane, the tile and the siding as well as paint the new siding. We got several bids but the approach proposed by Don Vedaa and Mark Stumpf made the most sense and their price was competitive. We were very impressed and pleased with the attention to detail and genuine concern that things be done right. They really went the extra mile, as if it were their own house they were working on. Communication was good throughout the project and the people who did the work were very thoughtful of our neighbors and very pleasant to have around. The damage turned out to be more extensive than originally thought so the project took a bit longer than anticipated but the cost estimate was accurate. The overall cost turned out to be over the original estimate also but that was because we added new windows, new lights, and requested a change in the paint, all things that were not included in the original proposal. We are very pleased with the end result and are happy we chose to go with DWV Construction. We recommend them highly.”

  • Emily Busenbarrick

    September 2026

    “We had an excellent experience working with Don at DWV Construction on the build-out of our pottery studio. He helped facilitate several important pieces of our project, including the workspace area build-out, kiln vent installation, electrical work, and installation of our work sink. From start to finish, Don was incredibly knowledgeable, reliable, and easy to work with. He did an amazing job coordinating the work and making sure everything was done properly, and his communication throughout the process was fantastic. He was responsive, professional, and always kept us informed, which made a complicated build-out feel much more manageable. We’re thrilled with how everything turned out and would absolutely recommend Don to anyone looking for someone who takes pride in their work and genuinely cares about doing the job right. We’re so grateful for everything he did to help bring our studio to life!”

  • Amelia Hunt

    February 2026

    “We reached out to Don after his business appeared on a Lead Paint Abatement list for the Portland area. We had a pretty complex garage demo and rebuilt project of which multiple contractors had already dropped the ball. Don and all of his contractors were respectful, timely, professional and friendly! He did regular check ins, clearly communicated at each step, and paid great attention to the small details of this project! We now have a beautiful garage and are extremely happy with his services!”

  • Vaughna Cochenour

    November 2025

    “After losing our GC for an extensive remodel, we interviewed 12 additional GC's & DWV was in our top 2 for consideration. What propelled DWV to the top was their professionalism, thoroughness, and acute detail to ensure they provided an accurate quote. Don Vedaa was communicative, responsive, and provided solid advisement throughout. DWV maintains your best interest at all times. Highly recommend.”

  • Gina Daley

    November 2025

    “Don is next level. His communication and professionalism by far exceeds any other contractor I've worked with. So grateful.”

  • Kevin Bundy

    November 2025

    “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!”

  • Alex Gros Irurita

    2025

    “We are so glad we chose Don for our house remodel. We did a full remodel on a 1952 home with a challenging layout. All of the work was completed in a timely manner, and we were able to stay within the original budget. Don's experience was key in navigating the process and the difficulties we faced. We trusted him from the very first day, and the communication was always excellent. I 100% recommend him. Last but not least, I want to highlight the work that Marc and his team did. They are simply the best. Their dedication and commitment to doing things the right way are truly impressive. The tile work, in particular, was outstanding. If you need someone trustworthy and want to put your project in good hands, you won’t be disappointed if you choose Don and his crew. Thanks, Alex and Marta”

  • Kevin Twitty

    2025

    “We worked with DWV Construction on a kitchen and bathe remodel that turned out incredible! I was impressed with his skilled team of artisans. The project ran smooth and successfully. I look forward to working with them in the future.”

  • Eleni Gerding

    2025

    ““DWV Construction is a top-notch local contractor, whether you need a bathroom update or a full home remodel. They make the process smooth and stress-free. Their work is on time and beautiful!! Highly recommended working with Don and his team.””

  • Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.

    2025

    “DWV construction is a great local general contractor for home remodeling and home improvements works. They also manage the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units which is a great way of adding additional living space to your property. Highly recommend.”

  • Portland Fireplace and Chimney Inc.

    2025

    “Don is outstanding. Incredible experience and knowledge. Such a high attention to detail and quality experience. I highly recommend Don for all your remodeling and construction needs! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

  • Kelley Barry

    2024

    “We hired DWV Construction to remove an existing detached (deteriorating) garage and plan/build a new one. The process was easy and painless from start to finish. They helped us decide on the design and placement of the new garage, handled all the necessary permits and guided us through the whole process. Every team that came on-site was functional, professional and left the property in better condition than when they arrived. We were kept informed and in communication throughout, making us feel confident and at ease. We are so happy with our new garage!”

  • mollyzmum

    2024

    “My husband and I called three licensed/bonded contractors to demolish and rebuild a room of our old house. Don, from DWV Construction was the third to inspect the project. He immediately noticed the floor of the room was slightly sloped, possibly indicating a costly structural problem. This important detail was completely missed by the other contractors. His assessment being right, Don suggested a creative solution, fixing the problem while saving us a huge amount of money. Don introduced us to all of his sub-contractors, and always kept us informed of the work to come. We never felt uncomfortable with people working inside or outside our home, and were most impressed by the skill, care and safety of Don and his sub-contractors. They all treated us and our home respectfully. The cost was within the range we expected, and the job was done beautifully, and on time. We are now using DWV to replace our roof and complete another small repair. We highly recommend DWV Construction to anyone who wants a project done with quality, honesty, intelligence and kindness. If you want it done right, call Don. You won't be sorry. --Connie and Jeff”

  • aisha harley

    2024

    “Exceptional Contractor - Five Stars for Don Vedaa Construction I cannot recommend working with Don Vedaa Construction enough! Don's expertise, commitment to our project, attention to detail, and overall ease to work with truly made our kitchen and bathroom makeover a seamless and enjoyable experience. From start to finish, Don demonstrated a high level of professionalism and skill that truly set him apart. We are absolutely thrilled with the final results and feel incredibly grateful to have had Don leading the way. If you are looking for a licensed contractor who delivers exceptional quality and service, look no further than Don Veeda Construction. Thank you, Don, for making our renovation dreams a reality!”

  • Arthur Ollman

    2024

    “DWV is a small company that is able to create magnificent living spaces. Don Vedaa is a fine contractor and is on the job site daily. In larger companies the principal may not show up regularly. We felt it was essential that he oversee all aspects of the job, and assess the work of his subs. We converted four 100 year old rooms in an old part of our house to a much more commodious, welcoming, and useful open space, that allows for more cohesive sightlines, traffic flow, and HVAC circulation. They now blend seamlessly with a newer section of the house, without losing the sense of a vintage domicile. We were very happy with Don's work and most of his subs are seasoned pros. When errors or oversights were identified they were corrected quickly. While the timeline got a bit stretched out of shape, it was through no fault of DWV. We strongly recommend DWV for small to midsized domestic or business remodels, rebuilds, or new structures.”

  • Craig Cotugno

    2023

    “We’d been considering a full gut remodel of our kitchen and primary bathroom since moving into our home several years ago. The unknown scope and cost of such a project seemed to keep this idea slightly out of reach. A leaking toilet was our springboard to begin calling contractors for a bid. At this point we were still unsure if we would move forward with a simple toilet replacement/repair or pursue our dream of a full kitchen and bathroom remodel. We did our due diligence and met with several contractors. When we met Don and shared our vision for the project, it was clear to us we would be choosing DWV Construction for our project. After our consult, Don took our ideas and transformed them into layout and design. He walked us through each step of the planning process including meeting us at various supply distributors to ensure our selections best fit the spaces. Don gave an estimate of 8 weeks from demo to finishing touches. Don was always present at each phase of our project and gave clear direction to his subcontractors. Everyone who worked on our project were very professional, polite and skilled. We chose to continue living in our home during the project which comes with certain expectations, Don made this as comfortable as possible and was very respectful of our family time. We were fortunate not to have any major surprises along our journey, however each time the unexpected happened, Don and his team corrected course without any undue stress. In the end our project was completed ahead of schedule, on budget and we are completely pleased with the result. We fully recommend DWV Construction for your home projects. We look forward to working with Don again in the future!”

  • Jennifer L'Hommedieu

    2023

    “Don Vedaa was our contractor for the huge remodel and addition that we had done on our 1924 Portland bungalow. The work consisted of adding an extension to the back of the house for a bedroom/bath, new kitchen and laundry. Along with these, a dining room was created, existing bathroom remodeled, topped off with a new roof and paint all around. We hired Don based upon the recommendation by our architect that designed the work that we had done, and we could not have been happier with Don's service. From the very beginning Don was responsive and worked hard to get us all of the information needed to make the ultimate decision to have the work done. The COVID-19 pandemic did create some significant challenges between the increased costs and the supply issues, but Don managed to find options that would work when those problems arose. As always happens with construction, unanticipated issues occurred. We were very pleased with Don's communication with us when these issues arose and his responsiveness in working with his subcontractors to resolve the problems. The quality of the workmanship and materials he chose were excellent. Don's expertise shines in the bathroom and kitchen remodeling we had done. We are thrilled to be living in our much improved homed and appreciate all of Don's hard work.”

  • Kevin Howells

    2023

    “I would mark what services we used Don for, but that would entail nearly all of the services listed. We had nearly our entire first floor remodeled: kitchen remodel, all new floors, bathroom updates, ceiling vaulted, etc. We had the exterior of our home redone: new siding, insulation in exterior walls, windows and doors weatherized, wrapped and re-installed appropriately, as well as adding new windows and doors. Also, we had a new extension added to our shed. This was all after we had hit many roadblocks from a previous architect and contractor. Don worked with an architect that we were using from our prior contractor (who is great) and ended up giving us an amazing final product. We chose Don because I truly feel like Don has the best communication out of all of the contractors that we've worked with, or have even met with. Usually, you're met with unanswered e-mails, calls, etc., and if you do get communication back it's quite delayed. That is not the case with Don. As of writing this review, I could probably call Don right now, and have him over in a couple of hours, if not sooner. Even by e-mail, Don responds back to you within a day at a max from what we experienced. Also, at first with the budget we weren't seeing eye-to-eye on the process, but Don was able to adjust the process more to our liking, so we were both on the same page. Point being: Don is very flexible even in how he works through the project to make sure there aren't any surprises, and that you're comfortable with the process. Heck we even came a little bit under budget with respect to the initial quote. Don also hires and works with great people. Marc is awesome, and a true craftsman. Vaughn and Brad are awesome cabinet makers. Ovi and Dylan were great on the flooring, and plumbing, respectively. Ken was great on the HVAC, and all of the folks on the electrical side were awesome, as well. Projects on a large scale are stressful, and I really think Don helped mitigate that as much as possible. We would definitely use Don in the future, and have already recommended him to neighbors who've complimented us on our home, and it appears they're moving forward with him as well on their projects/renovations.”

  • Samuel Whyte

    2023

    “Don helped us from start to finish on creating our ice cream shop. He answered every question along the way, helped with creative problem solving and assembled a crew of trustworthy and skilled contractors in tons of fields to complete aspects of our work. He even helped us after we were done with two small problems and had a person to help fix it same day both times. We absolutely would recommend working with Don, he is fantastic!!”

  • Loren Eriksson

    2023

    “DWV Construction was true to his word & everything. They remodeled another house down the street from us. The experience our neighbors had was just like ours. Great!”

  • Tonya Hurt

    2023

    “Don helped us with a kitchen remodel and did an outstanding job from start to finish. Everything was on-time, commucicated perfectly and done with professional subs. I would highly recommend his company and would gladly hire him again.”

  • Steven Smith

    2022

    “We worked with a designer and DWV construction for a remodel of our Kitchen and Master Bathroom. DWV provided insightful ideas to bring our vision to life, helping to steer the remodel design with cost effective strategies and a thorough understanding of utility. Don provided clear and transparent pricing that remained constant throughout the entire remodel. The entire construction from start to finished lasted 4 months, roughly in line with initial estimates, despite the always expected unexpected hiccups. Don provided continuous and thorough communication throughout the process so that we were kept in the loop regarding our weekly and monthly progress, along with follow ups to make certain that everything was right and that we were satisfied. Remodels are never as easy or simple as you would hope, but DWV was thorough, constant, reliable, and built two absolutely gorgeous rooms in our home. We couldn't be happier and have recommended DWV to our neighbors already and I am happy to post a review here to spread the word as well.”

  • Vic Parker

    2022

    “DWV Construction was solid. Great communication, flexible for my needs, pleasure to have around, and trustworthy...with subs and trusted strategic partners that REALLY know their stuff!”

  • Kevin Duran

    2021

    “Working with DWV Construction was an absolute joy. When Don started work my home was completely gutted down to the studs. He transformed my derelict structure into a beautiful home, from floor to ceiling and everything in-between! On top of doing A+ work he is great communicator and listener, i found it very easy to bounce ideas off of him to achieve the exact look i envisioned. With his good communication comes efficiency and punctuality, he creates a timeline and amazingly sticks to it. Highly Highly recommend DWV Construction!!”

  • Patricia M.

    2021

    “DWV Construction is excellent! DWV sets itself apart from other contractors in several ways - superb communication, Don provides creative solutions that wont blow your budget, and work done on time - just to name a few examples! They did a full bathroom remodel on my 1930's home that had a few challenges. Don check in regularly to make sure everything was going to plan and done right. His contractors were polite and respectful to my home. Best of all for me, Don kept in close contact so I always knew what was happening and what was next. My husband and I were thrilled with the result. I'm hiring Don's team to remodel another bathroom and build out my basement.”

  • Barb Gossack

    2021

    “DWV Construction remodeled my entire kitchen after a water leak in 2020 and the experience was smooth from start to finish. Don was easy to work with, helped me with decisions and worked with my insurance company. The best part was that as the general contractor he coordinated and scheduled all the other contractors & workers - for tear down, painting, flooring, plumbing electrical, cabinet/counter installing and cleaning! I can't even imagine not having a GC for this. Don managed the flow, dealt with the issues and kept me informed daily. From tear down to completion was only about 4 weeks! I love my new kitchen and would highly recommend Don and DWV Construction!”

  • Chris S

    2021

    “Don and team recently wrapped up a large demo to stud remodel for us. From start to finish nothing but positive things to say about DWV. Don runs his jobs at a very high level of professionalism and expects the same from any subs he has come in. Outstanding workmanship, quality, and communication throughout the entire process while totally transforming our space into something amazing and unique to us. Thanks guys!”

  • Stashia Dance

    2021

    “Fabulous, on time completion of complicated kitchen and bathroom remodels! Great work!”

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Backyard renovation · Most recent

The rendering the homeowner approved, next to what got built.

Pool finish and tile, stamped concrete decking, a cedar privacy fence, a custom rock waterfall, stainless hand railing, and a fresh landscape with new lawn.

Neglected kidney-shaped pool with green water, weathered fence, and cracked concrete deck
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Design rendering of the renovated pool with stamped concrete deck, cedar privacy fence, and rock waterfall
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Finished pool renovation with new tile, stamped concrete deck, cedar privacy fence, and rock waterfall
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Detached garage

Full structural rebuild on the original footprint.

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Whole-home exterior

Siding, trim, and facade restoration on a Portland bungalow.

Three recent projects across the Portland Metro.

DWV keeps a limited active portfolio. Don leads one engagement at a time, on site daily through final inspection — the way he has worked since 2008.

DWV Construction — backyard pool with stone waterfall and cedar privacy fence

On materials  ·  A note from the field

Built to outlast the second mortgage.

Every DWV project is specified for a 20-year service life. Cabinetry from local Portland fabricators. Tile and stone sourced at the slab yard with the homeowner present. Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC executed by long-tenured trade partners to current code.

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How long does a kitchen renovation take?

Most kitchen renovations finish within six to ten weeks of demolition. Cabinetry lead time is typically the largest schedule variable; flexibility on door style usually reduces total duration by two to three weeks. Each project ships with a milestone-based schedule established before construction begins.