Category: Remodeling Projects

Design-Build vs General Contractor: What’s the Difference?

Design Build vs General Contractor: A photo of the Metke Remodeling Team

In almost every home remodel, there are two sides to the equation. The design phase of the renovation and the construction phase. In the past, these were often handled by two entities, a design firm and a general contractor. Today, design-build contractors are becoming more popular, but you may be asking yourself, “design-build vs general…

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5 Reasons to Use an Interior Designer

Metke Remodeling Interior Design Services showroom to help illustrate benefits of an interior designer.

If you’re remodeling your home or just doing a little redecorating, an interior designer can help make things a lot easier! Using a designer will not only improve the look and function of your space, but they can also save you time and money. When considering using an interior designer for your next home improvement…

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Sub Spotlight & Giving Thanks: Fisher Roofing

November marks the season of giving thanks, and we at Metke would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to one of our favorite subcontractors, Fisher Roofing. Fisher has been in business for over 30 years serving the greater Portland metro area.  Current owner Michael Hampton started as a technician for Fisher in…

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Walking The Supply Chain Tight Rope (5 Tips to Protect Your Project)

Picture of a shipping port at dusk

How Does the Construction Supply Chain Work? The big rain cloud over today’s building industry is all about inflation and the strain it’s been putting on the supply chain. Demand is increasing while cargo ships are circling the waters outside of ports because the docks are so backlogged with inventory. With a global economy, the…

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Metke Remodeling featured in Oregon Home Magazine

Oregon Home Magazine "Lakeside Revision" feature

Metke Remodeling was recently featured in Oregon Home Magazine, which took a closer look at our “Lakeside Revision” project as well as an overview of our design-build process. We take great pride in giving our clients exactly what they want. In this case, our clients needed to change the feel of their entire home. Dark,…

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