Lamont Bros. FAQ
Answers to the questions homeowners ask us most about cost, process, timelines, service areas, and every type of remodel we design and build across Portland, OR and SW Washington.
FAQs: About Lamont Bros.
What is Lamont Bros. Design & Construction?
Lamont Bros. Design & Construction is a design-build remodeling firm in West Linn, Oregon, serving the Portland metro and Southwest Washington since 2008.
How long has Lamont Bros. been in business?
Lamont Bros. was founded in 2008 by brothers David and Joseph Patrick and has completed more than 850 remodeling projects.
What is a design-build firm?
A design-build firm is one company that handles both the design and the construction of your remodel, under one contract.
Is Lamont Bros. a good design-build firm for Portland homes?
Lamont Bros. is an award-winning design-build firm that has served Portland homeowners since 2008, with more than 850 completed projects.
What makes Lamont Bros. different from other Portland design-build firms?
Lamont Bros. plans and prices your entire project before construction begins, so the plan you approve is one you can afford to build.
Is Lamont Bros. licensed?
Yes. Lamont Bros. is licensed in Oregon (CCB #184500) and Washington (LAMONBL820RR).
What awards has Lamont Bros. won?
Lamont Bros. has won Best of Houzz Service every year since 2016, NARI Remodeler of the Year locally and nationally, and a Qualified Remodeler Master Design Award.
What is Lamont Bros.' customer rating?
Lamont Bros. is rated 4.7 stars on Google across 104 reviews and 4.8 stars on Houzz across 53 reviews.
What warranty does Lamont Bros. offer?
Lamont Bros. provides a three-year limited workmanship warranty, starting from the date of Substantial Completion and subject to your contract's terms.
Who are Lamont Bros.' designers?
Lamont Bros.' in-house designers hold degrees in architecture and interior architecture, and their projects have won NARI and Oregon Home Structure & Style awards.
FAQs: Cost & Design
How much does a bathroom remodel cost with Lamont Bros.?
Most Lamont Bros. bathroom remodels start around $75,000, because the projects Lamont Bros. takes on are comprehensive remodels that coordinate several trades.
How much does an ADU cost with Lamont Bros.?
ADUs with Lamont Bros. typically start around $150,000.
What is the smallest project Lamont Bros. takes on?
Lamont Bros. typically doesn't take on jobs that need only one trade, such as retiling a shower or installing flooring.
Does Lamont Bros. charge for design?
Yes. After the initial consultation and concept, clients sign a design retainer, typically a few thousand dollars depending on complexity.
Will I see renderings before construction?
Yes. You'll see visuals in the initial concept, then full 3D renderings and floor plans during design.
Does Lamont Bros. offer financing?
Yes. Lamont Bros. offers financing for remodeling projects.
FAQs: Process & Timeline
How do I get started with Lamont Bros.?
Start with a 30 to 45 minute video call with a design consultant, usually available within the week.
How long does a remodel with Lamont Bros. take?
Most projects start with a couple of months of design, followed by construction from about a month for a smaller bathroom to several months for a whole home.
Is Lamont Bros. in Portland's FIR permit program?
Yes. Lamont Bros. participates in the City of Portland's Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) program.
Can I live at home during a Lamont Bros. whole-home remodel?
Sometimes, but not always. It depends on the scope of the remodel and how the work is phased.
Should I hire a design-build firm or a general contractor in Portland?
If your project involves real design decisions, like a new layout, an addition, or a whole-home remodel, a design-build firm is usually the better fit.
What should I ask a Portland design-build firm before hiring?
Ask who designs your project, when you'll get a firm price, who runs the jobsite, and what the warranty covers.
FAQs: Service Areas
Where does Lamont Bros. work?
Lamont Bros. works throughout the Portland metro and Southwest Washington, generally anywhere within about an hour of its West Linn showroom.
Does Lamont Bros. work in Lake Oswego?
Yes. Lamont Bros. remodels homes throughout Lake Oswego, just minutes from its West Linn showroom.
FAQs: Our Showroom
Where is the Lamont Bros. showroom located, and do I need an appointment?
Our showroom is located in West Linn, Oregon, just off Highway 43 and you're welcome to swing by. A member of our team is always here to chat with curious homeowners. If you'd like to have a more in-depth conversation with our team, the best practice is to schedule a virtual call first via our website. If you'd prefer to meet in person, give us a call so that we can be sure one of our Design Consultants is available at the time of your visit.
What happens during a showroom visit with Lamont Bros.?
Your showroom visit is where the design process gets real. After an initial consultation and home visit, your project consultant prepares a detailed proposal and budget tailored to your project. You'll come into the showroom to review it together — this is our crossroads meeting where we make sure the scope, investment, and timeline all align before moving forward. If we're further into design, the showroom is also where selections meetings happen: you'll see tile samples, material finishes, cabinetry options, and more in person so you can make confident decisions.
Can I see tile, cabinetry, and material samples at the Lamont Bros. showroom?
Yes. Our showroom is stocked with tile samples, material finishes, cabinetry styles, and fixture options so you can see and feel your choices before committing. For clients in the design phase, we hold dedicated selections meetings at the showroom where your designer walks you through curated options matched to your project's style and budget. Seeing materials in person — rather than on a screen — makes a significant difference in how confident you'll feel about your final selections.
Do both homeowners need to attend the showroom meeting?
We strongly encourage it. Showroom visits — especially proposal reviews and selections meetings — involve decisions that affect your home, your budget, and your timeline. When both partners are present, conversations move faster, decisions stick, and you leave with a clear shared vision. If one partner can't make it, we're happy to reschedule to a time that works for everyone. These meetings are too important to do twice.
Is the Lamont Bros. showroom only for current clients, or can anyone visit?
Our showroom is open to anyone considering a remodel — you don't need to be a current client to visit. If you've been curious about us, maybe you've driven by on the 43 or seen our work online, a showroom visit is a great way to meet our team, see finished project photography, and get a feel for how we work. Just reach out to schedule a time and we'll make sure someone is available to walk you through everything.
FAQs: Kitchens & Bathrooms
Does Lamont Bros. remodel kitchens in Portland?
Yes. Lamont Bros. designs and builds kitchen remodels throughout Portland, typically from about $70,000 to $350,000 or more.
Does Lamont Bros. remodel bathrooms in Portland, Lake Oswego, and Oregon City?
Yes. Lamont Bros. designs and builds bathroom remodels across the Portland metro, typically starting around $75,000.
Does Lamont Bros. design aging-in-place bathrooms?
Yes. Lamont Bros. designs bathrooms with curbless showers, improved lighting, wider clearances, and supportive layouts.
FAQs: Whole Homes & Additions
Does Lamont Bros. do whole-home remodels in Portland?
Yes. Lamont Bros. does whole-home remodels across Portland, often in older homes where layout, structure, and systems all change at once.
Does Lamont Bros. do whole-home remodels in Lake Oswego?
Yes. Lamont Bros. remodels entire homes in Lake Oswego, coordinating multiple rooms and systems so the house feels planned as a whole.
Does Lamont Bros. build home additions in Lake Oswego?
Yes. Lamont Bros. builds additions from kitchen bump-outs to second stories to new rooms for a bedroom or office.
Does Lamont Bros. remodel older Portland homes?
Yes. Much of Lamont Bros.' Portland work is in older homes, including Craftsman, Tudor, and mid-century houses.
Does Lamont Bros. do seismic retrofits or exterior work?
Yes, as part of a larger remodel, but not as standalone projects.
FAQs: Basements
Does Lamont Bros. finish basements in Portland?
Yes. Lamont Bros. finishes and remodels basements, including digging out crawlspaces to create usable living space.
Can Lamont Bros. add a bedroom or bathroom to my basement?
Often, yes. A basement bedroom needs code-compliant egress, and a bathroom below the sewer line needs a pump system.
FAQs: ADUs & Insurance Restoration
Does Lamont Bros. build ADUs in Portland?
Yes. Lamont Bros. designs and builds ADUs in Portland, from feasibility through permits and construction.
Does Lamont Bros. handle insurance restoration?
Yes. Lamont Bros. rebuilds and remodels homes after water, fire, storm, and other major damage, once mitigation is complete.
