Best Design-Build Remodelers in Vancouver and Clark County, WA (2026)

By the JDI Construction teamFacts checked November 2, 2026Rechecked quarterly

JDI Construction wrote this page, and we are one of the companies on it. Every company is scored the same way, on public facts linked below, using the published method. You can change the weights and re-rank the list yourself. Facts checked November 2, 2026.

Quick answer

On our published criteria, JDI Construction scores highest for design-build remodeling in Clark County (92 of 100), followed by Neil Kelly (78), Mountainwood Homes (72), and Lamont Bros (69). If independent awards matter most to you, look at Mountainwood Homes; for the deepest review record, Neil Kelly. Change the weights below to rank by what matters to you.

A design-build firm handles design and construction under one contract, so one team owns the budget, the drawings and the build. We looked at the firms that come up most often for Vancouver and Clark County remodeling searches and in Houzz, BIA and NARI award lists, and kept those that do interior remodels with design included and hold an active Washington contractor registration.

Not on this list: Cutting Edge Contracting (Vancouver) is licensed and well reviewed, but its main work is roofing, siding and windows, so we did not score it as an interior design-build firm.

Scores at a glance

Seven criteria, 100 points, the same for every company. Hover a score to see the fact behind it. How each criterion is scored.

Company	License /15	Reviews /25	Warranty /15	Local /15	Prices /10	Awards /10	Record /10	Total /100
1JDI Construction	14.5	22.8	15	15	10	5	10	92.3
2Neil Kelly	15	19	10.5	8	10	5	10	77.5
3Mountainwood Homes	13.5	20.1	0	8	10	10	10	71.6
4Lamont Bros	9	18.1	9	8	5	10	10	69.1
5Fazzolari	15	20	0	15	0	5	10	65.0
6Designers Northwest	15	16.6	0	15	0	5	10	61.6
7Black Cat Design Build	10	18.7	0	15	0	0	10	53.7

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License and track record1×Client reviews1×Written warranty1×Clark County presence1×Price transparency1×Independent recognition1×Complaint record1×

The list

1JDI Construction 92.3 / 100 · Vancouver, WA (1419 Broadway St)

Best for: Clark County kitchens, baths, ADUs and additions where a local team, a written 5-year warranty and a shorter build matter.

In business: since 2007 (WA contractor registration since May 2007)
License: WA L&I JDICOCN932KZ · OR CCB 176101
Reviews: Google 4.9 from 213 (Vancouver profile; the Portland profile adds 12 at 5.0); Google (Portland) 5.0 from 12; HomeAdvisor 5.0 from 120; Houzz 5.0 from 38; GuildQuality 4.9 from 28
Complaint record: BBB A+, accredited since Jul 2026, 0 complaints in 3 years
Warranty: 5-year written workmanship warranty
Published prices: Published ranges for kitchens, baths and whole-house work (source)
Design and services: Free estimate and free 3D design layouts (current offer)
Timeline: Hall bath 3 to 4 weeks, primary bath 6 to 8 weeks of construction
Small jobs: Yes: shower-only and smaller projects
Recognition: Best of Houzz 2022, 2024 and 2026; GuildQuality Guildmaster 2026

Keep in mind: Younger and smaller than the Portland firms here: 28 GuildQuality surveys against hundreds or thousands, no national awards, no showroom.

This is us. Our scores use the same rules as everyone else's. See our warranty and published prices.

2Neil Kelly 77.5 / 100 · Portland, OR (804 N Alberta St); also Seattle and Bend · Website

Best for: Large, high-budget remodels by owners who want the region's longest track record and a structured, paid design phase.

In business: since 1947 (founded 1947; Oregon CCB license since 1972)
License: WA L&I NEILKCI187O2 · OR CCB 1663
Reviews: GuildQuality 4.6 from 2,381; Houzz 4.4 from 29
Complaint record: BBB A+, accredited since 1976, 0 complaints in 3 years
Warranty: 5 years on work by its own carpenters, 2 years on subcontracted work
Published prices: Published kitchen and bath ranges; additions and whole-house "coming soon" (source)
Design and services: Free home visit; design retainer from $2,000, then 5 to 10% of the projected cost (both credited to the project)
Timeline: 30 to 44 weeks from first design meeting to finish (design 12 to 16, planning 6 to 8, construction 12 to 20)
Small jobs: Handyman service at $125/hour, Portland and Bend
Recognition: Best of Houzz 2013 to 2017, 2020, 2022 to 2026; GuildQuality Guildmaster 2025 and 2026; Certified B Corp since 2013

Keep in mind: Serves Clark County from North Portland; a typical project runs 30 to 44 weeks.

3Mountainwood Homes 71.6 / 100 · Tigard, OR (11675 SW 66th Ave) · Website

Best for: Whole-house remodels, big kitchens and custom homes for larger budgets, where a national award record is worth the price.

In business: since 2008 (Oregon CCB registration October 2008)
License: WA L&I MOUNTHI918PW · OR CCB 184317
Reviews: GuildQuality 4.7 from 390; Houzz 5.0 from 27; Google 4.8 from 115 (as shown on Birdeye)
Complaint record: BBB A+, accredited since 2014, 0 complaints in 3 years
Warranty: No written warranty terms published
Published prices: Published starting prices for refresh kitchens and baths (source)
Design and services: Paid Design Agreement (amount not published)
Timeline: Kitchen 10 to 12 weeks, bath 8 to 10 weeks of construction
Small jobs: Packaged "Refresh" projects; no design-only or owner-managed jobs
Recognition: NAHB 2025 Remodeler of the Year (national); BIA of Clark County Building Excellence awards, 2016 to 2024

Keep in mind: No office in Clark County; no written warranty terms published.

4Lamont Bros. Design & Construction 69.1 / 100 · West Linn, OR (showroom, 18675 Willamette Dr) · Website

Best for: Larger, design-heavy projects ($75,000 and up), mostly on the Oregon side, with a fixed-price contract.

In business: since 2008 (founded 2008 in West Linn)
License: WA L&I LAMONBL820RR · OR CCB 184500
Reviews: Houzz 4.8 from 53; Google 4.7 from 105 (as shown on Birdeye); BBB 4.2 from 5
Complaint record: BBB A+, accredited since Dec 2025, 0 complaints in 3 years
Warranty: 3-year limited workmanship warranty; issues reported within 2 weeks
Published prices: Published ranges, but the FAQ and homepage give different figures (source)
Design and services: Design retainer "typically a few thousand dollars"; fixed-price contract with no allowances
Timeline: A couple of months of design; about a month to build a small bath
Small jobs: No: does not take single-trade jobs
Recognition: Two 2026 NARI National Remodeler of the Year awards; Best of Houzz Service 2016 to 2025

Keep in mind: Showroom in West Linn, about 30 to 40 minutes from Vancouver; no single-trade or small jobs.

5Fazzolari Custom Homes & Renovations 65.0 / 100 · Vancouver, WA · Website

Best for: Larger whole-house remodels, additions and custom homes with a long-established Clark County builder.

In business: since 2003 (per its website; BBB lists 2002)
License: WA L&I FAZZOCH966C6 · OR CCB 185379
Reviews: Houzz 5.0 from 31
Complaint record: BBB A+, not accredited, 0 complaints in 3 years
Warranty: No written warranty terms published
Published prices: None published for this project type
Design and services: Design support from the early stages; fee not published
Timeline: Kitchen or bath "rarely more than 6 to 10 weeks"; new homes 9 to 12 months
Small jobs: Not stated; Houzz lists typical jobs from $50,000
Recognition: Best of Houzz Service 2021 to 2026

Keep in mind: No published prices or warranty terms; fewer public reviews than the larger firms.

6Designers Northwest 61.6 / 100 · Brush Prairie, WA · Website

Best for: Design-build remodels, aging-in-place and multi-generational projects in north Clark County.

In business: since 2000 (BBB business start date)
License: WA L&I DESIGNI942K2
Reviews: Houzz 5.0 from 3
Complaint record: BBB A+, not accredited, 0 complaints in 3 years
Warranty: No written warranty terms published
Published prices: None published for this project type
Design and services: In-house design with 3D renderings; fee not published
Timeline: Not published
Small jobs: Not stated; Houzz lists typical jobs from $25,000
Recognition: Best of Houzz Service 2023

Keep in mind: Very few public reviews; no published prices, timelines or warranty terms.

7Black Cat Design Build 53.7 / 100 · Vancouver, WA · Website

Best for: Design-led remodels, additions and ADUs where the owner-designer is directly involved.

In business: since 2016 (BBB business start date)
License: WA L&I BLACKCD847MJ
Reviews: Google 5.0 from 13 (as shown in a widget on its own website)
Complaint record: BBB A+, not accredited, 0 complaints in 3 years
Warranty: No written warranty terms published
Published prices: None published for this project type
Design and services: Owner Chris Miller is an NCIDQ-certified designer; free consultation, line-item budgets
Timeline: Not published
Small jobs: Not stated
Recognition: None found

Keep in mind: Few public reviews we could verify; no published prices, timelines or warranty terms.

How to choose between them

Budget and scope first. Firms with published prices show where they start: compare that with your budget before you book a meeting.
Read the warranty. Only some firms publish written terms. Ask every firm for theirs, and ask whether it covers subcontracted trades.
Ask what design costs. Some firms charge a design retainer before a build contract; some credit it to the project.
Distance matters during the build. A crew 10 minutes away responds differently from one 40 minutes away, especially for warranty visits.

Common questions

Why is JDI on its own list?

We are a design-build remodeler in Vancouver, so leaving ourselves off would hide a real option. We score ourselves by the same rules and show every number, and you can re-weight the list to see how the order changes.

Did anyone pay to be listed?

No. No company paid to be listed or ranked, and none of the links are affiliate links.

Why do some firms score 0 for reviews or prices?

A 0 means we could not find that fact on a public page we could open, not that the company is bad at it. If a company publishes it, we add it at the next quarterly check.

How often is this updated?

Every quarter. The date at the top shows when the facts were last checked.

Sources (checked November 2, 2026)

Ratings, prices and licenses change. We recheck every quarter. If you represent a company on this page and something is out of date, email info@jdinw.co with the source and we will correct it.