Basalt & Beam · Gresham, Oregon

We Build What Others Only Draw.

Licensed, bonded and insured builders of custom homes, renovations and commercial spaces across Oregon and SW Washington. One accountable team from the first line on the plan to the final walkthrough.

  • Licensed · Bonded · Insured
  • Oregon & Washington
  • New Builds & Renovations

From plan to place

One plan. Seven phases. Zero guesswork.

Scroll to watch Residence A-101, a one-story Craftsman bungalow with a deep front porch and a covered back patio, go from blueprint to finished home, one service at a time.

1,666sq ft living
3bedrooms
2baths
Residence A-101 room schedule
RoomArea
Great Room with fireplace525 sq ft
Kitchen with island172 sq ft
Primary Bedroom with window bay246 sq ft
Walk-in Closet33 sq ft
Primary Bath43 sq ft
Bedroom 2134 sq ft
Bedroom 3168 sq ft
Hall Bath56 sq ft
Den120 sq ft
Laundry / Mudroom with side entry125 sq ft
Covered Front Porch368 sq ft
Covered Back Patio360 sq ft

01/ 07 · Service

Pre-Construction & Design

Every successful build is won before ground is broken. We coordinate architects and engineers, run feasibility and site surveys, secure permits and deliver a transparent, line-item budget before the first stake goes in.

  • Site evaluation, surveys & feasibility
  • Permitting, zoning & HOA approvals
  • Line-item estimates & value engineering
Learn more about pre-construction and design

02/ 07 · Service

Site Work & Foundation

A building is only as good as what it stands on. We handle excavation, grading and utilities, then form and pour engineered footings and slabs to spec, inspected and documented before anything goes on top.

  • Excavation, grading & drainage
  • Engineered footings & slab-on-grade
  • Utility trenching & under-slab rough-ins
Learn more about site work and foundations

03/ 07 · Service

Structural Framing

Framing is where plans become rooms. Our crews frame plumb, square and true, with engineered lumber, continuous load paths and sheathing that is nailed off and inspected before a single wall is covered.

  • Wood & light-gauge steel framing
  • Load-bearing walls, beams & headers
  • Sheathing, weather barrier & inspections
Learn more about structural framing

04/ 07 · Service

Interior Build-Out

With the shell closed in, we run plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation and drywall on one coordinated schedule, so rooms take shape quickly and cleanly without the usual handoff delays. The same team handles commercial tenant improvements.

  • MEP rough-in, insulation & drywall
  • Trim carpentry, doors & built-ins
  • Flooring, paint & lighting
Learn more about interior build-out

05/ 07 · Service

Windows, Doors & Exteriors

The envelope protects everything inside it. We install energy-efficient windows and doors, flash every opening correctly and finish exteriors in siding, stone and trim that look sharp on day one and hold up for decades.

  • ENERGY STAR® windows & entry doors
  • Lap siding, fiber-cement & stone
  • Covered porches, decks & exterior trim
Learn more about windows, doors and exteriors

06/ 07 · Service

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Kitchens and baths are where craftsmanship shows most. We design and install custom cabinetry, stone counters, tile and fixtures with exacting care, whether it is part of a new build or a full remodel of the rooms you use every day.

  • Custom cabinetry & kitchen islands
  • Quartz, stone & tile surfaces
  • Fixtures, freestanding tubs & walk-in showers
Learn more about kitchen and bath remodeling

07/ 07 · Service

Roofing & Final Finishes

We close out with a roof built for your climate and a punch list we actually finish. Landscaping, final inspections and a detailed walkthrough mean you get the keys to a home that is complete, not almost done.

  • Asphalt, metal & standing-seam roofing
  • Landscaping, hardscape & exterior lighting
  • Final inspections, walkthrough & warranty
Learn more about roofing and final finishes

Complete · Residence A-101

Built right. Handed over on schedule.

From permit set to punch list, every phase you just scrolled through is handled by one accountable team. Here is what our clients say about the result.

Selected Projects

Homes and spaces we have put our name on.

New construction, whole-home renovations and commercial build-outs, each delivered with the same drawings-first discipline you just watched.

Two-story white modern farmhouse with a dark roof, black-framed windows and a landscaped front yardNew Build · Residential

Modern Farmhouse Residence

West Linn, OR
3,450 sq ft · 2025

Bright medical treatment room with a patient chair, white cabinetry and wood-look flooringCommercial · Build-Out

Medical Office Suite

Vancouver, WA
6,200 sq ft · 2024

Kitchen with greige shaker cabinets, a dark green island with a marble top, pendant lights and oak floorsRenovation · Kitchen & Bath

Lakeside Kitchen & Primary Bath

Lake Oswego, OR
640 sq ft · 2025

Contemporary two-story home with deep wood eaves, floor-to-ceiling glass, stone walls and a lawnNew Build · Residential

Hillside Contemporary

Camas, WA
4,100 sq ft · 2024

Row of restored brick storefront buildings on a landscaped main streetCommercial · Ground-Up

Main Street Retail Shell

Hood River, OR
9,800 sq ft · 2023

Craftsman bungalow with sage siding, a deep front porch, tapered columns and brick piersRenovation · Whole Home

Craftsman Whole-Home Remodel

Portland, OR
2,300 sq ft · 2025

Process

Four steps. One point of contact.

You get a dedicated project manager, a fixed schedule and weekly updates from the first meeting to the final walkthrough.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    A free on-site or virtual meeting to understand your goals, scope, budget and timeline, with honest advice on what it will take.

  2. 02

    Design & Estimate

    Plans, selections and a fixed, line-item estimate you can compare. No allowances buried in the fine print.

  3. 03

    Build

    Permitted, inspected work with a clean, safe jobsite, a shared schedule and photo updates every week.

  4. 04

    Walkthrough & Warranty

    A detailed punch list, a final walkthrough and a written workmanship warranty that we stand behind.

Why Basalt & Beam

Built on accountability.

We are a licensed, bonded and insured general contractor. We put schedules in writing, keep budgets transparent and finish what we start.

20+

Years building and renovating across Oregon and SW Washington

430+

Projects completed, from kitchen remodels to ground-up builds

97%

Of projects handed over on or ahead of the contract date

10-yr

Written workmanship warranty on every new build

Licensed General Contractor

OR CCB #000000 · WA L&I #BASALBB000XX. Permits pulled and inspections passed on every job.

Bonded & Fully Insured

$2M general liability plus workers' compensation. Certificates available on request.

On Time, In Writing

Every contract includes a milestone schedule, and you see progress against it every week.

Service Areas

Where we build.

Homes and commercial spaces across the Portland–Vancouver metro and the Columbia River Gorge. Outside the map? Ask us. We travel for the right project.

Oregon HQ

  • Gresham
  • Portland
  • Happy Valley
  • Lake Oswego
  • West Linn

Washington

  • Vancouver
  • Camas
  • Washougal
  • Battle Ground

Columbia Gorge

  • Hood River, OR
  • The Dalles, OR
  • White Salmon, WA
  • Stevenson, WA

Commercial

  • Portland–Vancouver metro
  • Tenant improvements
  • Ground-up retail & office
  • Medical & professional

Free Estimate

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