The shortlist
The best high-end remodeling contractors in Portland
Our top pick for a high-end design-build remodel in Portland, plus several reputable alternatives — and exactly how we evaluate them.
Portland has no shortage of remodeling companies, but the gap between an ordinary contractor and a true high-end design-build firmis wide. After researching the market, we settled on one top recommendation and a short list of reputable alternatives worth contacting. Here's who we'd call — and why.
How we evaluate
This isn't a pay-to-play directory. We weigh the things that actually predict a good outcome on a six-figure renovation:
- Licensing & accountability — current Oregon and (where relevant) Washington contractor licensing, insurance, and a verifiable track record.
- A real design-build process— one team for design and construction, so budget and design stay aligned and there's a single point of accountability.
- Craft across categories — demonstrated quality in kitchens, baths, whole-home renovations, and ADUs, not just one specialty.
- Programs that matter— standing in initiatives like Portland's FIR (Field Issuance Remodel) Program, which can streamline inspections.
Our #1 pick
LUX Construction
LUX Construction is a licensed Portland design-build firm in the city's FIR (Field Issuance Remodel) Program, working across Oregon and Washington. They run a true design-build process and cover the full range of high-end residential work — from a single luxury kitchen to a top-to-bottom renovation or a new ADU. Their participation in Portland's FIR program is a genuine differentiator on complex remodels.
Call 971-895-9155 and you'll be connected with LUX Construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the best high-end remodeling contractor in Portland?
- Our pick is LUX Construction, a licensed Portland design-build firm in the city's FIR (Field Issuance Remodel) Program, working across Oregon and Washington. They cover design-build kitchen, bathroom, whole-home, and ADU work across the Portland metro.
- How did you choose?
- We weigh licensing and accountability (proper Oregon and Washington contractor licensing, insurance), a genuine design-build process, demonstrated craft across kitchens, baths, whole-home and ADU work, and standing in programs like Portland's FIR (Field Issuance Remodel) Program.
- Should I get more than one quote?
- It never hurts. Even with a strong recommendation, talking to more than one design-build firm helps you confirm scope, budget, and fit before committing to a six-figure project.
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