Historic Home Preservation in Westlake by Eight Inch Nails Construction
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Historic Home Preservation in Westlake

Eight Inch Nails brings expert historic home preservation to Westlake homeowners. Period-appropriate materials and expert craftsmanship to preserve your home's character while adding modern comfort.

Oregon CCB# 199399 · 20+ Years Owner-Led · Free Estimates

5.0 on Google
20+ Years Owner-Led
OR & WA Licensed — CCB# 199399
Top 5% on BuildZoom
Historic Renovation Experts

Expert Historic Renovation in Westlake

Eight Inch Nails brings expert historic home preservation to Westlake. We understand the construction methods and materials used in older homes and know how to renovate them without losing the details that give them character. From custom millwork to structural repairs, we handle it all.

What's Included in Your Westlake Historic Renovation

  • Period-appropriate materials and techniques
  • Custom millwork and trim matching
  • Window and door restoration
  • Lead paint remediation
  • Structural repairs and reinforcement
  • Code compliance with character preservation
  • Kitchen and bathroom updates for historic homes
  • Era-matched hardware and fixture sourcing
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Historic Home Preservation in Westlake by Eight Inch Nails Construction
How We Work

Our Historic Renovation Process

01

Free Consultation

We meet in your Westlake home, listen to your historic home preservation vision, and explore what's possible — no cost, no obligation.

02

Design & Plan

Detailed plans and material selections refined until every element feels right. You'll see exactly what your new space will look like before we start.

03

Build & Reveal

Skilled craftsmen bring your historic home preservation to life with care and precision.

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Why Choose Us

Why Choose Eight Inch Nails in Westlake

Licensed & Insured

Oregon CCB# 199399 & Washington #EIGHIIN774NZ. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection on every project.

Nearly 30 Years Experience

Owner-led remodeling company since 2005 with decades of hands-on building experience. Josh Farrand oversees every project personally.

Quality Over Volume

We intentionally take on fewer projects so every kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, and home addition gets the full attention it deserves.

Local to Westlake

Based in Tigard and serving Westlake and the greater Portland metro area. We know the neighborhoods, the architecture, and the permitting process.

Featured Work

Recent Primary Suite Project Near Westlake

Christiansen Primary Suite Remodel — Primary Suite remodel in Lake Oswego, OR
Primary Suite

Christiansen Primary Suite Remodel

A luxury primary suite remodel in Lake Oswego. We moved the door to the bathroom to maximize function, created a wet room with a clawfoot tub, built a separate toilet room, and added a walk-in closet. No more carpeted bathrooms! A classic black and white motif with beautiful wallpaper finished off the new look. In the master bedroom, we swapped doors for windows, added new white oak hardwood floors, and installed a hidden door for secret access to another area of the home.

  • Wet room with clawfoot tub
  • Hidden door installation
  • White oak hardwood floors
  • Custom wallpaper details
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5-Star Rated

What Homeowners Say About Eight Inch Nails

When we finally decided to pull the trigger on a major master bath renovation we knew where to turn. Josh and his team did a wonderful job. His designer did a great job helping us with layout and finishes and everything turned out just the way we envisioned. He's a great communicator, always responding to messages. Our project turned out great!
Neal Y.
Master Bath Renovation
8 Inch Nails created my dream kitchen. What was an outdated, broken and non-functional space is now a modern, updated, and functional place I love cooking in. They also transformed a basement storage space into a beautiful bathroom. Their exceptional craftsmanship will stay in my 1930s house forever!
Tiffany P.
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
Josh is FANTASTIC! Very capable and of highest quality construction. We have used Josh and his company over many years, from bath remodels to custom window installation. He is our go-to company for any remodeling job. Can't say enough good things!
Joel C.
Multiple Projects
Fantastic work, redid our master bathroom and the work and attention to detail was amazing. Couldn't ask for a better contractor.
Drew H.
Master Bathroom
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Historic Home Preservation in Westlake

Historic Home Preservation for Westlake Homes

Eight Inch Nails brings expert historic home preservation to Westlake. We understand the construction methods and materials used in older homes and know how to renovate them without losing the details that give them character. From custom millwork to structural repairs, we handle it all.

Serving Westlake from our Tigard base, Eight Inch Nails is licensed in Oregon (CCB# 199399) with 20+ years of experience and a 5-star Google rating. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your historic home renovation.

Common Questions

Historic Home Preservation FAQ for Westlake

How do you preserve original character during a renovation in Westlake?

We use period-appropriate materials, techniques, and hardware to honor the original craftsmanship of your home. Our team carefully documents existing details before work begins, matches trim profiles with custom millwork, and sources era-specific fixtures so the finished result feels authentic to the home's original era.

Do you work with pre-1940s homes in Westlake?

Yes. We have extensive experience renovating Craftsman bungalows, Victorians, Colonials, and other pre-1940s homes throughout Westlake and the Portland metro area. These older homes require specialized knowledge of plaster, old-growth lumber, balloon framing, and other construction methods — skills our team has developed over 20+ years.

How do you handle lead paint in Westlake historic homes?

Lead paint is common in homes built before 1978. Eight Inch Nails follows certified lead-safe work practices and EPA RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) protocols to protect your family and our crew. We test suspect surfaces, contain work areas, and dispose of materials safely.

Can you match original millwork and trim in my Westlake home?

Yes. We create custom millwork profiles that match your home's original trim, baseboards, crown molding, and casing. Whether you need a single piece replicated or an entire room of matching trim, our craftsmen can reproduce historically accurate details that blend seamlessly with the original work.

Why choose Eight Inch Nails for historic home preservation in Westlake?

With 20+ years of experience renovating older Portland-area homes, Eight Inch Nails understands the unique challenges of historic preservation. Owner Josh Farrand personally oversees every project, ensuring period details are respected while bringing kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces up to modern standards. Licensed in Oregon, CCB# 199399.

Ready for Your Westlake Historic Renovation?

Tell us about your project and get a free, no-obligation consultation. Whether it's a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or home addition, we'd love to hear your vision.

Prefer to talk? Call us directly at 503-453-0786

Oregon CCB# 199399· 5.0 Stars on Google· 20+ Years Owner-Led
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