Updated: May 30, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
PO Box 1148, Gresham, OR, 97030
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REF Construction
I started this company in 2004 with an idea to give customers a superior product and customer service at a reasonable price. We have been doing kitchen and bathroom remodeling along with other select projects for our customers since then and have yet to have a complaint at the end of the job. I take exceptional pride in our craftsmanship and customer service.
From BuildZoom: REF Construction, Gresham, Po Box 1148, Gresham, OR (Owned by: Ryan Earl Founds) holds a license and 5 other licenses according to the Oregon license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 113 ranks in the top 3% of 62,733 Oregon licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring REF Construction, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
REF Construction 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
Garage Construction
Interior Design
Cabinets
Finish Carpentry
Addition
Vertical Addition
Horizontal Addition
Vertical and Horizontal Add...
REF Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (503) 756-4680
Address: PO Box 1148, Gresham, OR 97030
REF Construction Gresham
Quality
113
97th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
REF Construction has a BuildZoom score of 113, which places them above 97% of 62,733 contractors in Oregon.
Activity
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7 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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17 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that REF Construction has worked on at least
30.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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12 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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6 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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5 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that REF Construction mostly works on
home addition
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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4 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $10,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Single family residence - s/o/o/o remove wall in kitchen and install beam per plans install new entrance on existing concrete pad to master bedroom on exterior back. fixture trim replacement in home
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDG-2500181
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,121
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - remove wall in kitchen and install beam per plans install new entrance on existing concrete pad to master bedroom on exterior back. fixture trim replacement in home
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P0296169
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single pdf- remodel all bathrooms change layout in master bathroom and reinforce and sister floor joist replace electrical water and sewer lines in exposed areas replace gas furnace and air conditioning et pt and mt to code
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-041603-000-00-RS
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
Converting crawl space to living space adding stairs from main level. addition one new bathroom and play room with kitchenette sink and microwave only. new fixtures and finishes in 3 existing bathroom
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
935-23-000566-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,925
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - s/o/o/o - bathroom remodel by moving walls install new joist new footing and header underslab plumbing will be replaced (mech-2507042) (elec-2507152) (plumbing-2507226)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDG-2505183
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,130
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - bathroom remodel by moving walls install new joist fixtures toilet shower underslab plumbing will be repalced new footing and header
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P0299876
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*single pdf*adding 4 feet to back of house and 7 feet to side of house 357 sqft will include one bathroom remodel and new deck in back. one new bathroom fan heat ducts will remain the same just moved to new location. all trades included
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-009958-000-00-RS
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
South shore; remove (e) 606 sf ft deck and replace with (n) deck same footprint remove and 250 sq ft replace boathouse same footprint
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
499-25-002623-STR
Status:
filed
Fee:
$379
Permit Type:
Replacement
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - s/p/m/e remodel 2 bathrooms & kitchens remove load bearing wall, (2) water closet, (2) tub/shower, (5) sink, (1) dishwasher (1) garbage disposal (1) hose bib (1) ice maker, (3) bathroom fan, (1) range hood (8) ckts **rev01**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDG-2110114
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove 2 load bearing walls and install beams and new footing. install new kitchen plumbing fixtures electrical for new appliance and plug locations mechanical for vent hood and moving one floor register
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
MECHR-21-05358
Status:
complete
Fee:
$118
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove 2 load bearing walls and install beams and new footing. install new kitchen plumbing fixtures electrical for new appliance and plug locations mechanical for vent hood and moving one floor register
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
ELER-21-05242
Status:
complete
Fee:
$143
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Adding 2nd story over garage area includes one new bathroom with bathroom fan moving existing hvac electrical and plumbing
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
601-24-001039-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,096
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Trade work only-pt mt et included. remodel existing main floor bathroom-no plans required. replace bathtub. new exhaust fan and duct. in floor heat mat
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-054085-000-00-RS
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
Enlarging patio door to 8ft adding new header create new window next to fireplace with new header create new window in hall bathroom with new header. install 2 bathroom fans
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
499-23-001962-STR
Status:
final
Fee:
$775
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - 3 bathroom fans clothes dryer & range hood
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECH-2506497
Status:
final
Fee:
$237
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*single pdf* kitchen remodel to include removal of wall and raising floor at existing stairs and relocate stairs. we will building new deck and move the door. all trades included
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-078113-000-00-RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - remodel of basement living space moving 3 non-load bearing walls remodel existing bathroom addition gas fireplace
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P0289663
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - s/p/m/e remodel of basement living space moving 3 non-load bearing walls remodel existing bathroom addition gas fireplace (10) ckts ductwork (2)bath fans backwater valve ejectors (2)sink (2)tub/shower (2)urinal
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDG-2405173
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,380
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition sliding patio door in master bedroom expand existing window opening to make fit. addition steps to ground
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
B0155223
Status:
final
Fee:
$190
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dormer addition including new bathroom 2 bedrooms and open space. new stairs to space from existing home
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
935-22-000978-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,185
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
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REF Construction License info
Verified License
| License # | 201017 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | PB2744 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Type | Plumbing |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | CPI137 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 201017 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Type | Commercial General Contractor Level 2 Residential General Contractor |
| Class | Limited Liability |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2025. Check the current license status of REF Construction with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
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Verified License
| License # | 91915 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since October, 2024.
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Inactive License
| License # | 162915 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Oregon |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company |
- According to the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB), the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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113
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Western Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $20,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Saif |
124
Permits
- Building permit records show that REF Construction has worked on 124 permitted projects.
REF Construction Employees
CK
Cummings, Kevin
Corporate Officer
RF
Ryan Earl Founds
Owner