I hired Sky, owner of Kenton Woodworks, to do a very large remodel of my 1912 Craftsman home. I was an experienced property owner, and as a principal broker Realtor for many years, having worked with or witnessed dozens of contractors.
Sky is at the top of my list for his numerous carpentry skills, his varied and long experience, his working relationships with subcontractors, and especially for his honesty & straight-forward manner.
I highly recommend Sky for your remodel or building needs.
Craftsman restoration
Craftsman homes,
kept craftsman.
Railings, stairs, siding and trim for Portland's 1910s and 1920s houses. Fir, cedar and historic details.
Ornate rafter tails
Why it matters
The house knows
the difference.
A 1912 house was built by hand, from old-growth fir, by people who expected it to be standing in a hundred years. It is. The worst thing you can do to it is fix it cheaply. We use natural materials and match the historic profiles to the house, so the new work disappears into the old. Restoration, not replacement.
Stairs that were carpeted for fifty years come back as vertical-grain fir. Railings are rebuilt to the original curve. Rafter tails are cut to match the originals.
Done the way it was done the first time.Craftsman restoration
Curves included.
A curved porch railing on a 1920s Victorian in the Brooklyn neighborhood. Laminated, shaped and painted to match the original rather than replace it with something straight and off the shelf.
Have an old house with a tired railing, porch or stair? Send a photo and tell us what bothers you about it.
And when it is time
to go all the way.
Gut and remodel of a 1920s craftsman. Down to the studs, back up to the details.
Gut and remodel, 1920s craftsman
The work
Fir, cedar,
and patience.
Stairs, railings, doors, siding, trim. Every one matched to the house it went into. Custom woodwork commissions too.
Your house has a list. Start with the thing that bothers you most. Tell us what it is.
Google reviews
A 1912 house,
in the owner's words.
Steve is a principal broker who had worked with or witnessed dozens of contractors before this remodel. This is his Google review, unedited.
Straight answers
Questions.
What do you actually do?
We are builders. Whether working directly with clients or with architects and engineers, we handle the whole job: permitting and plan revision, framing, sheetrock, paint, doors and windows, tile, trim, cabinets, floors, plumbing, electrical, gas, HVAC, insulation, roofing, gutters, excavation, concrete, fences, decks, and landscaping.
Our house was built before 1978. Does that change anything?
Houses from before 1978 can have lead-based paint under the newer coats. The federal rule (the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule) says anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces in those homes has to be certified, and in Oregon that is a licence from the CCB. Kenton Woodwork holds the Lead-Based Paint Renovation licence (CCB 230699), so the dusty parts of the job are contained, cleaned up and done the way the rule says. You can check it on the CCB's lead-safe contractor search.
Do I need an architect, engineer or designer?
Are you getting the project permitted? We recommend doing things the right way rather than taking shortcuts, and larger projects often require these professionals. Outside of custom woodwork we don't do CAD or design work, but we're glad to work alongside your designer or architect.
Can I use your shop tools, or would you make a small cut for me?
Unfortunately our shop isn't open to the public.
Next step
Let's work
together.
Tell us a little about your project and set up a meeting.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google. “Solid talent, top quality, and great communication.” — A T