Updated: Dec 12, 2025
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Address
5035 SW Lowell St, Portland, OR, 97221
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We started our business in Belmont Shores, California: a small bungalow community on the Pacific Ocean. Living and working in that community gave us a strong sense of the craftsman style, and a love of detail.
We moved our business to Portland in 2003 and quickly became enamored of the 1950's ranch and all it's possibilities. We have transformed ranch style houses into craftsman bungalows, English cottages, and contemporary northwest homes.
We love the variety of architectural styles in Portland and enjoy working on all of them. It is fun and challenging to help our clients discover their dreams for their home.
From BuildZoom: Character Builders, 5035 SW Lowell St, Portland, OR (Owned by: Eric Moon & Cynthia Moon) holds a license and 2 other licenses according to the Oregon license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 62,733 Oregon licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Character Builders, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.
Character Builders Services
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Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Decks and Porches
Doors and Windows
Framing
Wood Fences
Other Carpentry
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Finish Carpentry
Drafting
Deck Repair
Addition
Character Builders Contact Information
Phone Number: (503) 318-1812
Address: 5035 SW Lowell St, Portland, OR 97221
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Single pdf - adu**convert 450 sqft of unfinished basement into adu. exterior door. windows. living room kitchen bedroom with closet. bathroom (total 3). interior walls and doors. *et pt mt seperate*
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-013024-000-00-RS
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Single pdf - addition basement adu with 1 bed 1 bathroom addition windows and exterior door. single family residence alter lower level addition bedroom and reconfigure existing bathroom to addition full bathroom. main level create primary bathroom addition half bathroom (5 toilets total). new windows. remove nonload bearing walls between living dining room and kitchen.remove and repla... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022-190075-000-00-RS
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Install 6 new vent fans in 5 bathrooms and one laundry room. addition one stove hood in basement kitchen as part of whole house remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-028127-000-00-MT
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition/alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
Single pdf - value added revision to addition deck and stairs at north elevation for adu entrance
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022-190075-REV-02-RS
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Single pdf - revision to remove back deck from scope of work
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022-190075-REV-01-RS
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Addition to single family residence - second story dormer addition to create new bathroom; main floor to remove wall to convert closet to half bathroom and remove portion of floor framming to achieve head clearance at stairs; finish basement to include storage laundry family room, bathroom and bedroom. ***mech electrical plumbing permits to be obtained separately
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
2016-220669-000-00-RS
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Value added revision to addition accessory dwelling unit in basement; adu to include kitchen living dining area bedroom and existing bathroom; frame wall to separate office from adu; new exterior stairs for access to adu; another set of exterior stairs to access existing laundry area; relocate dor at back of adu to meet landing requirements at existing stairs
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
2013-186635-REV-02-RS
Status:
Under Inspection
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
Residential 1 & 2...
Addition to single family residence - second story dormer addition to create new bathroom; main floor to remove wall to convert closet to half bathroom and remove portion of floor framming to achieve head clearance at stairs; finish basement to include storage laundry family room, bathroom and bedroom. ***mech electrical plumbing permits to be obtained separately***
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2016-220669-000-00-RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
Single family res...
Remodel of main floor to include elimination of non bearing wall to expand kitchen; new foundation wall under exterior deck on southwest corner for new storage area; new walls in basement work room see document: exempt from historic review per attached pdf, work below grade, t. heron 7-31-13
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
2013-186635-000-00-RS
Status:
Final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
Residential 1 & 2...
Remodel of main floor to include elimination of non bearing wall to expand kitchen; new foundation wall under exterior deck on southwest corner for new storage area; new walls in basement work room see document: exempt from historic review per attached pdf work below grade t. heron 7-31-13
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2013-186635-000-00-RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
Single family res...
Reconfigure walls on main level to create 2nd bathroom and office with new window; remove hallway door;add short wall and door to master bedroom. 4 bathrooms total
Valuation:
$51,000
Permit #:
2015-166574-000-00-RS
Status:
Final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Residential 1 & 2...
Single pdf - remove load bearing wall between kitchen and dining room convert existing laundry room into bedroom and bathroom convert existing storage into laundry room
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2020-175786-000-00-RS
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Single family res...
Convert basement to living space to include office bathroom bedroom with new egress window and family room (4 bathrooms total)
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
2013-149304-000-00-RS
Status:
Final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Residential 1 & 2...
Convert basement to living space to include office bathroom bedroom with new egress window and family room (4 bathrooms total)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2013-149304-000-00-RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Single family res...
Revision to addition new structural beam in kitchen; please see comments
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
2013-186635-REV-01-RS
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
Residential 1 & 2...
Single pdf - value added revision to addition decks
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2020-175786-REV-01-RS
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Single family res...
Single family residence - alter s/o/o/e raise living room floor & change ceiling beam and posting addition lighting 3 ckts
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
12006206
Status:
final
Fee:
$719
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - alter opening to combine 2 doorways to enlarge opening s/0/0/0
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P0161792
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - alter s/p/o/e remove load bearing wall & replace with header
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P0166413
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - alter opening to combine 2 doorways to enlarge opening s/0/0/0 no plumbing or mechanical see 09005890 for electrical
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
09005890
Status:
final
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 224206 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Business Type | Partnership |
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| License # | 224206 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Type | Residential General Contractor |
| Class | Limited Liability |
| Business Type | Partnership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 161447 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Oregon |
| Business Type | Partnership |
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110
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Contractors Bonding & Ins Co |
| Insured up to | $500,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | 27 - Contractors Bonding & Ins Co |
| Bond Value | $20,000 |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Character Builders has worked on 10 permitted projects.
Character Builders Employees
CM
Cynthia Moon
Owner
EM
Eric Moon & Cynthia Moon
Owner
MS
Moon, Cynthia Shiley
Partner
MV
Moon, Eric Vaughan
Partner