Zurc Construction

Jose Cruz is an old fashioned professional in a modern business. His prices are fair and clear, his timetables reliable and prompt. But his work quality is far, far above expectations. We have a modest, century-old home in NE Portland. The neighborhood is comfortable, the house is well worn, yet attractive. But we needed help. Over the years several problems emerged about which other contractors and specialists made big promises with small results. These were unglamorous problems, the kind unsuited for those “gallery” pics contractors use to display their work. They mean much to homeowners but don’t ‘show’ – reoccurring rodent incursions, dubious seismic stability, funky wiring, dysfunctional bath appliances, dim lighting, poor heat and cooling, inadequate storage, sticky doorjambs and locks, and so on. These were part of a basement urban retreat I use often since my wife passed away – my real home these days. Before Jose came the expensive architect, several exterminators, foundation consultants, and assorted contractors. All took money and time. None solved problems. The issues did not fit neatly into their cut-and-paste categories or work or pricing. Then along came Jose. At first, I was wary. We discussed the work stage by stage, and Jose offered gentle reassurance. It was a big job done in little pieces – removing wall covering, sheer-wall reinforcing, foundation bolting, sealing, plumbing, wiring, rerouting, reinforcing - behind the scenes stuff, out-of-sight stuff. The stuff that matters when the job is done. And I had some quirky, non-standard notions about big showers and fancy toilets, precise under cabinet lighting, special paint and sealant, and others. Jose did it all, correcting my errors, adding his own sound, more affordable alternatives, then carried the job forward to cozy, functional, delightful living space. In the end, the finished project far exceeded my anticipations at a cost much less than even my most optimistic hope. Over the past 40 years I’ve owned and or managed 18 commercial properties and residences and worked with dozens of contractors and building specialists. Jose is the best – patient, precise, professional, and personable. You will not find a better partner for your project.