Accreditations

What does it mean when a remodeling contractor says they are “lead certified”

It means the contractor has taken the required education, passed the State of Washington or Oregon test and received their certificate that legally allows them to remove lead based paint (windows, doors, surfaces, etc) from a home.

Every home built before 1978 is assumed to have lead based paint somewhere in the home. As a certified contractor in Oregon and Washington we take all the necessary steps to protect your family from potential exposure.  If you plan on remodeling it is imperative you ask for and hire ...

Why am I having trouble getting 3 contractors to give me a bid on a room addition I am planning to build?

As a contractor managing a family business started in 1992, the challenge remains the same. That is, to find the 60% of homeowners who want a good job at a fair price and in fact know the real value of the word “free”. These people look beyond the words for value, longevity and integrity.

The dilemma legitimate contractors face is that a lot of people have no regard for his time and expenses. Discerning homeowners know that a ...

Mike Kinnaman, owner of Designers Northwest was installed as the 2011 President of the Building Industry Association of Clark County (BIA) in January. The BIA is Southwest Washington’s largest building trades organization with more than 800 member companies. Mike has been active in the organization for several years, has served as an officer on the BIA board of directors and is a founding member of the affiliated Remodelers Council.

Designers Northwest, Inc is a fully licensed and bonded Remodeling and Design Firm specializing in historic and contemporary residential remodeling and design. With over 30 years of experience in the ...