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Neighborhoods served across Portland
From the hillside lots of the West Hills to the historic blocks of Irvington and Laurelhurst — how each Portland neighborhood shapes a high-end remodel.
Portland is a city of distinct neighborhoods, and the home you're renovating says a lot about how the project will go. A 1910 Foursquare in Irvington asks different questions than a hillside contemporary in the West Hills or a bungalow in Hawthorne. High-end remodeling here means understanding those differences — the architecture, the lot, and the city's permitting context — before design begins.
The neighborhoods we focus on
Our recommended design-build team works throughout the Portland metro. A few areas come up most often:
West Hills
Hillside lots with dramatic views and mid-century and custom homes. Sloped sites raise the stakes on foundations, access, and structural work — and reward careful design.
Irvington
One of Portland's grand historic districts. Foursquares and Tudors with original millwork; renovations here balance modern living against preserving period character.
Laurelhurst
Stately early-20th-century homes on tree-lined streets. Whole-home renovations and kitchen remodels that respect the architecture are the norm.
Lake Oswego
Upscale lakeside and wooded properties just south of Portland. Larger lots and budgets, with appetite for luxury kitchens, primary suites, and additions.
Working across the metro
Beyond those four, projects span a wide range of Portland's most characterful neighborhoods — each with its own housing stock and renovation considerations:
- West Hills
- Irvington
- Laurelhurst
- Lake Oswego
- Mt. Tabor
- Westmoreland
- Council Crest
- Hillsdale
- NW Heights
- Sylvan Heights
- Woodstock
- Richmond
- Fairmont
- Sauvie Island
- Hawthorne
- Alameda
- Eastmoreland
- Forest Park
- Bridlemile
- Dunthorpe
The common thread is older, well-built homes whose owners want to modernize how they live without erasing what makes the house worth keeping. Whether that's a luxury kitchen in Alameda, a primary bath in Mt. Tabor, a whole-home renovation in Laurelhurst, or an ADUin Woodstock, the right team knows how the neighborhood's homes and the city's rules shape the work.
Don't see your neighborhood? The metro is well covered. LUX Construction can tell you how your specific area and home affect a project — reach out through our contact page or by phone.
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