The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a home. It’s a high-traffic area that often serves many purposes. It’s a room that mixes functionality with style, because most people use their kitchens for both cooking and entertaining. The countertop is the focal point of most kitchens, so choosing the right material can…
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There’s no need to feel ashamed if you’ve got a worse-for-wear bathroom that’s suffering from mold growth. You’re definitely not alone! Cleaning up mold in a bathroom remodel and making it more sanitary is easier than you think. Most of the basic mold-busting techniques you’ll find below are well within the reach of an experienced DIYer. For…
One of the most common problems that people will encounter at their home, specifically with their plumbing, is dealing with a clogged up drain. This can happen in your kitchen as well as bathroom. This can be especially true of your bathtub or shower drain, and one of the main culprits for the blockage is…
Welcoming a new child into your home is one of the most joyous pleasures life has to offer you. Of course, the new-found responsibilities of being a parent aren’t far behind the rush of pride. Baby-proofing your home in a home improvement project is an important part of setting up a safe and nurturing…
Have you ever experienced an unpleasant running bathroom toilet? Is your forever flushing toilet giving you night sweats and interrupting a peaceful night’s sleep? Is it as if the toilet is running after you taunting you with fears of how high the water bill will rise? The good news is that it is not…
These handyman tips can help you get it right the first time. As a local handyman, if you have ever tried to hang a picture on a wall, especially when you are trying to line up your picture with others at the same level, you know how difficult this can be. It’s hard to…
Our Reviews
Kevin Muir
23:59 08 Jul 20
Elbert installed a new door for us which looks great and created a railway stair guard which he had never done before now. His work was outstanding.... He is easy to reach, personable, knowledgable and fair in his pricing. We will need more work done on the house at some point and we will without doubt go to Elbert first.read more
Angelina Mc Kinney
01:41 03 Apr 20
I called them and they came and did the work and checked with me to make sure they were doing what I wanted and how I wanted it.
Tim Porter
18:33 27 Feb 20
Had an upstairs water leak in our bathroom which caused damage to the floor and damaged our downstairs ceiling and walls. These came in and instantly... started fixing our problems. They did a great job at a fair price. Finished in a timely manner and very respectful people. Would absolutely use these guys again.read more
Damien T
01:47 19 Jan 20
Hired to do a list of work at my home required prior to sale of home. Elbert was very professional, got the job done and exceeded my expectations. ... Prices were very fair. Definitely will use in the future and will recommend to family and friends.read more
Amanda Albright
19:35 09 Dec 19
Quick response, great costumer service and work was done in a timely manner.
Haley B
20:07 21 Oct 19
Elbert was great! Super responsive and quick to schedule. Pricing was reasonable. I would highly recommend them!
Nicholas Beasley
15:43 18 Oct 19
After some siding went bad on my house due to drainage problems I called for a quote and mentioned there was also a leak at my back door and that... there was a possibility of damage inside the wall. I was quoted a very fair price for the repair of the siding and upon inspection of the wall there was extensive rot in the framing around the door. They determined what needed to be done in order to fix the problem and prevent it from happening again and quoted me an excellent price on the added repairs. They were very honest, professional, did a quality job, and I would definitely hire them in the future for any repairs.read more
Deb Cowell
21:41 11 Oct 19
I cannot strongly enough recommend Preferred Building Contractors to ANY property owner interested in getting top drawer work of multiple varieties... at a most reasonable price.
Accommodating, gracious, willing, open to suggestion, responsive at a rate literally unheard of in Oregon contractor time....these guys are fabulous.
They were at our old yet newly purchased (1930's) home in NE Salem for a full week doing exterior rehabbing of the home's facade, painting hardwood floor refinishing inside, interior wall painting, baseboard installation, and more. And every last detail was done to perfection and delivered in the most accommodating manner.
In short, if you are in need of remodeling, renovation, home improvement or any such contracting work and don't interview these guys first and hire them on the spot you will regret not having done so.
There is not the SLIGHTEST reservation in this recommendation.
Deborah Cowell and John Poggendorf
1495 18th Street NE, Salem, ORread more
Vlrginia Wheeler
16:54 09 Oct 19
They were very professional & accommodating, fitting my repairs into a full schedule of other jobs to facilitate the closing of my loan. I wouldn't... hesitate to recommend their services.read more
Bruce E
22:14 03 Sep 19
We had Elbert replace some dry-rotted supports on our front porch as well as our carport. He arrived on schedule for a free estimate and we thought... he quoted us a fair price for the work. He arrived on schedule to do the work, did a great job and cleanup when he was finished. We are very happy with his work and would use him again for any other projects as well as recommend his work to others.read more
Alexa Aimer
06:35 03 May 19
Elbert and his team are wonderful! Highly recommend! Quality work at a reasonable price, and they’re really nice guys.
m daly
17:14 01 May 19
I hired Elbert to fix up my old house which I was getting ready to sell. The project quickly turned into a nightmare - the sewer and chimney both... failed inspection - but Elbert was there to get different quotes, manage the various contractors, and see the projects through to the end. Since I live out of state now, I couldn't have sold my house without his help. Thank you Elbert and PBC Contractors!
Update - That sale fell through, and the next buyer had a different list of repairs. Elbert and PBC again stepped up, did the repairs in record time (and at a good price!) and THE HOUSE IS SOLD! Thanks again, Elbert!read more
Leslie Kasperson
15:44 05 Apr 19
We had to move out of state and are entrusting the care of our home landscaping and exterior to Elbert. He has done a fantastic job. Highly... recommended.read more
Donna Lange
20:34 23 Jan 19
I hired Preferred Building Contractors Handyman service as they were highly recommended. I was very pleased with their work. Clean and efficient for... all my honey-do list my significant other has not been able to do. Elbert was very knowledgeable and handy for everything I threw at him. Thanks PBC for your help. I will recommend your work.read more
Christian Brant
21:10 20 Dec 18
Fast, reliable service. Really helped out when we were in a pinch. Elbert removed a large built in desk and kitchen appliances, and he installed new... range hoods. He also patch and painted walls and coordinated ducting repairs. Would definitely recommend to others.read more
D Clausen
02:10 16 Oct 18
Elbert repaired a door and replaced another that renters had damaged. He did a great job. Great value for home owners!!
