RenovateGuys — Portland Repairs & Renovations

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Fall maintenance checklist

PNW rain & wind season is brutal. Ten things to do every October to avoid five-figure repairs in February.

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Clean gutters & downspouts before first heavy rain
Inspect roof for missing/lifted shingles & moss
Re-caulk exterior trim, windows, and door thresholds
Test sump pump & clear French drains
Service HVAC & replace furnace filter
Insulate exposed pipes (crawlspace & garage)
Drain & cover outdoor faucets & irrigation
Trim branches away from roof & siding
Check attic for daylight & wet insulation
Touch up exterior paint scrapes before winter

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DIY or call a pro?

Our honest framework for deciding when to grab a YouTube tutorial vs. when to pick up the phone.

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DIY-friendly: swapping a faucet aerator, patching a thumbtack hole, replacing a single outlet cover, hanging shelves into studs, weather-stripping a door.

Borderline: faucet replacement, painting a single room, hanging a TV, swapping a light fixture (power off!), grout repair.

Always call a pro: anything in the panel, gas lines, structural changes, roofing, slab leaks, anything requiring a permit in Portland or Multnomah County.

Rule of thumb: if it touches water, gas, structure, or an inspector — call us.

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Property manager turnover playbook

The 14-item make-ready checklist we run between tenants — from key drop to lockbox.

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Re-key locks / reprogram smart locks
Patch & touch-up paint walls, trim, ceilings
Replace damaged outlet covers & switch plates
Replace burnt bulbs (LED 2700K or 3000K standard)
Replace HVAC filter, smoke & CO batteries
Re-caulk tubs, showers, kitchen sink
Tighten/replace failing hardware (cabinets, doors)
Adjust doors that won't latch (humidity drift)
Snake slow drains, check for leaks under sinks
Touch up grout, replace cracked tiles
Clean dryer vent & range hood filter
Pressure-wash entry / sweep gutters
Refresh exterior numbers & mailbox
Final walk-through with photos for file

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How our pricing works

No mystery line items. Here's exactly how we estimate, what's included, and when prices change.

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Standard hourly: $95/hr (1-hr min) for general repairs.
Trip charge: waived for jobs over $250 within Portland Metro.
Materials: billed at receipt cost or pre-quoted line items.
Property management discount: 10% off labor on accounts with 3+ units.
Same-day / weekend rate: +25% (only if you choose it).

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Permits in Portland — the short version

When you need one, when you don't, and which projects almost always trip up DIYers.

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Most cosmetic work (paint, flooring, cabinet refacing, fixture swaps) does not require a permit. Structural changes, new electrical circuits, plumbing relocations, water heater swaps, and re-roofs typically do. We pull permits when needed and bake them into the estimate — never a surprise add-on.

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Water damage early-warning signs

Five things to look for monthly. Catching these early saves an average of $4,200 in our experience.

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Yellow/brown ceiling rings (active or old leak)
Soft baseboards or buckling laminate near walls
Peeling paint or bubbling drywall
Musty smell that doesn't go away
Unusual jump in your water bill

Pick what needs fixing.
We'll handle the rest.

Spring tune-up · Sellwood

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Resources for Portland homeowners & managers

Fall maintenance checklist

DIY or call a pro?

Property manager turnover playbook

How our pricing works

Permits in Portland — the short version

Water damage early-warning signs

Custom project request

Real people. Real Portland.

Pick what needs fixing. We'll handle the rest.

Spring tune-up · Sellwood

Pick the repairs you need

Resources for Portland homeowners & managers

Fall maintenance checklist

DIY or call a pro?

Property manager turnover playbook

How our pricing works

Permits in Portland — the short version

Water damage early-warning signs

Custom project request

Real people. Real Portland.

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Pick what needs fixing.
We'll handle the rest.