Paul did an amazing job on my custom window unit AC install. Highly recommend! He exceeded my…read moreexpectations in flexibility, communication, politeness, and adjusting to my needs. I was trying to get away with yet another summer in my 1960's apartment + original windows without an AC unit. With our impending heat wave of almost a week of 99+ degrees I needed this project done ASAP. I contacted him on Tuesday night and we scheduled for Friday for an initial scope out. Saturday the job was done, and under his estimated costs. I was happy to pay his weekend rates for this project but will book him out further for other jobs. Thank you Paul, you were fantastic.

Paul is an expert carpenter. He is more knowledgeable and more capable than a handyman. His work is…read moreexcellent. His crew are courteous and effective. While they first came to replace baseboards, Paul and his staff addressed and fixed problems left by other contractors. Lastly, Paul was very fair about charges, even when things didn't go as expected.

Jerry's Fencing & Decks did a fantastic job on our new fence! Exactly what we were looking for and…read moreeven suggested ways in which we could improve the integrity of the fence to last longer. We got a bid right away and scheduled the installation the very next week. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good quality fence!

Jerry and his crew are nothing short of amazing. I needed to replace fencing between me and three…read moreneighbors. Jerry showed up on time for the estimate and even tacked up a sections of fence that was falling over without me asking for it once her heard I had dogs. He just did it out of his personal kindness. I got 2 other quotes for my fencing and Jerry was comparable to the others. Because of his kindness and professionalism, we selected him. My little project with three neighbors quickly grew to eight neighbors and much more complexity. Jerry took it all in stride and provided clear communication about timing. I've heard nothing but great things from my neighbors about Jerry's quality of work and professionalism. We've had a lot of work done to our place the last two years and Jerry is by far the easiest to work with.

I've worked with PP&R one other time, and I must say, they are wonderful to work with. They took…read moregreat care of my homes and listened carefully to what I wanted. They also communicated every step of the way! Alex was the lead project manager, both times, and is friendly and professional. Zsolt was the lead painter and did a phenomenal job with my space; going above and beyond with attention to detail and making the wall repairs look as though they never needed repairing. Forrest completed some handy work for me, adding the finishing touches to my freshly painted project and allowing for me to love the final product even more! I may have found a lifelong partnership with this paint and carpentry business. Thank you, PP&R, for your consistency, professionalism, and dedication to keeping pricing affordable for the quality of work produced. Until next time.

we have a 5+ year relationship with Portland Painting & Restoration as we have added projects and…read moreneeded warranty work. They scheduled and performed warranty work without question and in a timely manner. New work included outstanding carpentry work (in our 110+ year old house), painting the entire external house, painting new windows to match old windows and the like. never had an issue with cleanup afterwards. Estimates are very close to actual costs and scheduling holds except of course when weather interrupts. The whole team from estimates to scheduling to execution are a pleasure to work with. Excellent communication too. people walking by our house always comment on their work as it looks great!

Derek was amazing. He is a great communicator, extremely hard worker, honest and a real artist. I…read moregave him creative control over a complete re-do to my front yard (with a few overarching goals) and I couldn't be more pleased. I highly recommend him.

We recently hired Derek with Black Dog Design and Build to remove the cement and install pavers in…read moreour driveway. Because of Derek's creative suggestions we decided to go with flagstone instead. We wound up with a beautiful patio thanks to Derek's artistry and craftsmanship that was at the root of his design and planning. We are so happy with how our patio turned out. Derek is a reliable and hard worker and an overall super nice guy. I have rarely had such a positive experience working with a contractor. I will definitely have him back for any future landscaping projects. Bruce & Cinnamon Chaser

I can't say enough good things about Lawrence and his associates. They did a fantastic job on our…read moreour total bathroom remodel. Lawrence managed the project expertly, giving great advice when needed and handling the inevitable challenges with professional demeanor and good humor. He went the extra mile on more than one occasion. All the sub-contractors were highly skilled, punctual and courteous. We will not hesitate to call him first when we have any more home projects to complete.

Lawrence was a fantastic general contractor from beginning to end with the basement renovations on…read moreour 1927 home. He had lots of good advice during the estimation phase to keep the project within budget. The tiling work was fantastic, and whenever we had issues with the work done he was right on top of things to fix it. In the end the price was right and the project stayed on budget even with us adding things along the way. Impressive job!

Steve has done lots of Handy work for me and my rental houses anywhere from cleaning up a basement…read morethat was flooded by a pipe bursting to replacing door knobs or fixing door frame so that doors open and close easier but his specialty is fences and decking that is where he really shines... He also does amazing metal work...He's a very talented and hard-working man and you won't be disappointed if you have him help you with any kind of project that is too small for a contractor... I highly recommend Steve for any any man or fencing and deck work

Steve did our deck for us this summer...wow! He did an excellent job at half the cost of other deck…read moreplaces. Be aware he is a one-man operation so it might take a little longer but totally worth it. Recommend him highly!

We are very new to the process of doing renovations - for a long time we lived with what had been…read moredone to our house before we moved in - partly because it was in good shape, and partly because we had heard horror stories about the way things could go wrong with contractors. Finally arriving at a place in our lives to be able to do some things we've always wanted to do, I collected estimates for a bathroom remodel. Mike was the only one to come out to the house and look over the entire picture when he heard that there were some unknown plumbing issues. Another estimate was from a firm with many good reviews, but which was more of a cookie cutter approach to remodels - limited selections and clear limits on the work that they would do, versus requiring us to get other contractor assistance to complete. A third was not in a competitive position, although again, they had strong reviews. After our initial discussions, I asked for a confirmation / update to their original estimates, using a sort of modified set of use cases - describing our intended uses for the bathroom and what constituted a successful remodel from that viewpoint. Two of the three responded there - one hopeful that they would be able to meet our criteria - and Mike, who not only responded how he would deal with the specifics, but also updated the estimate to reflect the additional work to ensure our success. His flexibility and speed of answering both convinced us to go with Tortoise. We're very glad we did. For one thing, our house is almost 100 years old - lath and plaster walls and everything that goes with that. It requires a contractor with experience working with these places, and Mike has that. Mike was confident we could get what we were looking for done, and he and his team came through in a big way. Also, realizing he was dealing with newbies, he was good about providing reminders once we were on the schedule about finding our materials and getting them ordered to coincide with the scheduled start date of our project. Ultimately we got help from a designer Mike recommended - Galen - who was invaluable both as a consultant on the materials and as a translator between the timing requirements Mike and his team had, and the decisions we needed to make. We ended up adding a few small finishing touches that weren't part of the original estimate, including a significantly upgraded lighting set up, fan control and medicine cabinet, molding around the ceiling - small things that made a big difference in how the finished product looks. The holes that had to be made to address the plumbing issue were also cleaned up and we were still able to keep to the estimate, as some of the materials we chose represented savings over the original estimate. Adam was our primary lead, was consistently positive and upbeat and kept us well informed of what was going on and what to expect - and while we met Anthony, Tyler, Cam and Nate, we never had to know who was doing what or when. Everything was managed smoothly. We have other projects planned in the future - and we will be working with Tortoise again.

Mike and team helped me replace a section of fence that had a lot of wear and tear from the…read moreelements. He took the time to listen as to what my concerns and requests were regarding the work and provided a reasonable quote. When the time came for the actual fence repair his team was respectful, efficient, seemed knowledgeable, timely and cleaned up after themselves. And left me with a beautiful new fence! Would definitely recommend them for consideration for future work.

Jeff did an amazing job fixing our sagging deck. He discovered structural problems caused by the…read moreoriginal builder, developed a repair strategy, and communicated with me every step of the way. Even though the job was more complex than Jeff or any other contractor originally expected, Jeff did not charge us for the additional required time. And his completed repairs are stronger and of higher quality than the original. Thanks Jeff, I was very impressed with your carpentry skills and highly recommend you.

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Joseph and his co-worker worked close to two solid days with my very needed power-washing. He…read moredouble-checked the work he had done on Day 1 and did some touch-up work before he continued the project. It was about 100 degrees and he didn't complain or stop working, even while working on the moss on the roof. I like that he can do so many things and will definitely hire him back for future projects.

Great work&fast! He came the same day,helped me pick out the materials, and finished in great time…read more There was no extra charges, he gave me a great rate.

The company was always responsive to my initial inquiries and any questions. I first met the…read moreproduction manager who helped come up with plan. He was very knowledgeable and helped plan the most cost effective rebuild of my deck. Once we started his employees worked hard, cared about what they were doing and wanted to make sure the deck was perfect. When it was all done, it was even better than I expected. The employees were very proud and said it was a beautiful deck! I consulted other companies who were not helpful with my project. I highly recommend TGR General Construction.

We had TGR design and install this pergola, and the experience was excellent from start to finish…read more Martin took the time to understand how we wanted to use the space and designed something that fit both the layout of the yard and the style of the house. This wasn't a pre-fab or generic solution, it feels custom and well thought out. The installation was clean and professional. Posts are perfectly set, the structure is solid, and the attention to detail really shows. Everything feels sturdy, intentional, and built to last. This pergola completely transformed our outdoor space and turned an unused area into a functional and inviting gathering spot. Communication was easy throughout the project, and it's clear Martin takes pride in his work. Highly recommend TGR and would absolutely use them again for future projects.