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Location and Projects

Address
1620 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, 97214
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North Swell Design Build Construction

North Swell Design Build was born from a desire to revive, restore, and celebrate the spaces that have shaped life in the Pacific Northwest for decades. Through a blend of careful and thoughtful architecture and time-honored craftsmanship, we breathe life into old spaces, and give birth to new ones that strive to earn their own place in the time-honored tradition of Pacific Northwest building.

From BuildZoom: North Swell Design Build, 1620 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR (Employees: Alex Thostenson and Cody Visscher) holds a license and 2 other licenses according to the Oregon license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 102 ranks in the top 11% of 62,733 Oregon licensed contractors.

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North Swell Design Build Contact Information

Phone: (503) 269-3652
Address: 1620 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

North Swell Design Build Portland

Quality

102
89th percentile
Pro tip: We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
North Swell Design Build has a BuildZoom score of 102, which places them above 89% of 62,733 contractors in Oregon.

Activity

3 projects
2025
7 projects
2024
Our building permit records indicate that North Swell Design Build has worked on at least 10.0 projects over the past 2 years.

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Experience

4 projects
Kitchen remodels
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that North Swell Design Build mostly works on kitchen remodel projects.

Pricing

2 projects
$100k-$250k
1 project
$250k-$500k
Value Not Public: 8.0 projects
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Building Permits by North Swell Design Build

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Residential 1 & 2 family dwelling (new only)
2025-04-09
New 3 bed 3 bathroom single family dwelling
Valuation:
$439,121
Permit #:
555-25-001116-DWL
Status:
triage
Fee:
$9,897
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Building - residential new
2025-04-24
Remodel - two total bedrooms max - no proposed new bedrooms this project consists of: interior renovations to include new powder bathroom new vaulted ceilings with collar ties new kitchen cabinetry and finishes new finishes to existing bathroom new bathtub in primary bedroom new sleeping loft in existing bedroom; exterior renovations to include new deck one new window new roof
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
B0407623
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,887
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
2024-05-02
Single pdf- partial attic remodel to consist of 1 bathroom remodel and 1 new bathroom in existing attic space. (total of 3) partial main floor remodel to include kitchen and 1 bathroom. new laundry in basement. associated mt pt permits. electrical permit pulled separately
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-034930-000-00-RS
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
2024-03-20
Single pdf- 101 sf addition to attic to create additional living space. new space to include 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. (total of 4) associated mt et pt permits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-024787-000-00-RS
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
2024-11-14
Single pdf- single pdf- 205 sf dormer addition to create new bathroom. (total of 2 proposed) all work within existing footprint. associated mt et pt permits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-091282-000-00-RS
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
2024-07-23
Single pdf- single pdf- convert bedroom to construct 1 new bathroom (total of 3) and closet. remodel existing bathroom. associated mt et pt permits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-063571-000-00-RS
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
Residential revision
2025-07-17
Rev: chg flat ceiling to vaulted in master & great room - new 3 bed 3 bathroom single family dwelling
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
555-25-001116-DWL-REV-01
Status:
filed
Fee:
$34
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
2024-04-16
Single pdf- construct new 315 sf deck for exterior main floor. remodel kitchen and basement bathroom. associated mt et pt permits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-033033-000-00-RS
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Building - residential new
2024-05-16
Nsfr - 3 bed 2.5 bathroom
Valuation:
$249,000
Permit #:
B0677622
Status:
final
Fee:
$10,492
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building - residential accessory structure
2021-07-26
Epr addition of 265 sf covered porch with sauna
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
B0250921
Status:
final
Fee:
$953
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
2021-07-31
Single pdf- expand and remodel existing garage. associated electrical work
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2021-072686-000-00-RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
Single family res...
Building permit
2020-10-28
Single pdf - new single family residence 2-story detached garage (permit 20-206311-rs) flat lot complex ***electrical mechanical and plumbing seperate***
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2020-206302-000-00-RS
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
2021-07-12
Attic modification existing storage to remain. relocate subpanel to legalize. ckts for lighting and outlets
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2021-065820-000-00-RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alterati...
Building Type:
Single family res...
Building permit
2020-10-28
Single pdf - new detached 238 square ft garage ***w 20-206302-rs*** trades seperate***
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2020-206311-000-00-RS
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
2021-09-07
Single pdf- partial basement conversion to living space. 1 new bedroom. refinish portions of existing habitable basement including 1 existing bathroom. associated mechanical electrical and plumbing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2021-084270-000-00-RS
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alterati...
Building Type:
Single family res...
Building Permit
2025-07-30
Remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22210
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building Permit
2024-12-16
New sf with two bedrooms two and half baths great room kitchen den utility room 1-car garage and additional uncovered parking pad
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
21622
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22210
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A

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