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Our new showroom on SE Alder Mill Rd is open. Come see finished samples, Mon–Sat.
Licensed, bonded & insured – Mon–Fri 7am–5pm
4.9
212 Google reviews
Built by hand. Built to last.
Kitchens, bathrooms, built-ins and whole-home renovations in Portland, planned and built by our own team of 14 carpenters. Fixed-price quotes, clean job sites and a five-year warranty on every project.
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Lead-safe certified renovator
- Fixed-price written quotes
- Member, Cascade Builders Guild
- 98% of projects finished on schedule
- FSC-certified hardwoods
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Lead-safe certified renovator
- Fixed-price written quotes
- Member, Cascade Builders Guild
- 98% of projects finished on schedule
- FSC-certified hardwoods
We design, build and finish everything in-house, so the people who measure your kitchen are the same people who build it.
Years building in Portland
15
Projects completed
640+
Carpenters on our own payroll
14
Finished on the agreed date
98%
Services
Six things we do really well
From a single built-in to a full gut renovation. Every project gets a site visit, a fixed-price quote and one project lead from start to finish.
Services
Six things we do really well
From a single built-in to a full gut renovation. Every project gets a site visit, a fixed-price quote and one project lead from start to finish.
Transformation
From bare studs to a room you live in
Drag the handle to compare. This 1950s ranch house in Milwaukie got a new layout, insulation, oak paneling and built-in seating in eleven weeks.
Before
After
Transformation
From bare studs to a room you live in
Drag the handle to compare. This 1950s ranch house in Milwaukie got a new layout, insulation, oak paneling and built-in seating in eleven weeks.
Before
After
Transformation
From bare studs to a room you live in
Drag the handle to compare. This 1950s ranch house in Milwaukie got a new layout, insulation, oak paneling and built-in seating in eleven weeks.
Before
After
Workshop open for visits
About us
A small team with a big workshop
Daniel Harlow and Maya Birch started the company in 2011 with one truck and a table saw. Today we run a 6,000 sq ft workshop in Southeast Portland, where we build cabinets, stairs and trim before they ever reach your home.
One project lead, start to finish
One familiar face and a direct number, from measuring to handover.
Clean job sites, every evening
Floors protected, tools put away and dust cleared before we leave.
Five-year workmanship warranty
Our promise is in writing, with a check-up after your first year.
Workshop open for visits
About us
A small team with a big workshop
Daniel Harlow and Maya Birch started the company in 2011 with one truck and a table saw. Today we run a 6,000 sq ft workshop in Southeast Portland, where we build cabinets, stairs and trim before they ever reach your home.
One project lead, start to finish
One familiar face and a direct number, from measuring to handover.
Clean job sites, every evening
Floors protected, tools put away and dust cleared before we leave.
Five-year workmanship warranty
Our promise is in writing, with a check-up after your first year.
Workshop open for visits
About us
A small team with a big workshop
Daniel Harlow and Maya Birch started the company in 2011 with one truck and a table saw. Today we run a 6,000 sq ft workshop in Southeast Portland, where we build cabinets, stairs and trim before they ever reach your home.
One project lead, start to finish
One familiar face and a direct number, from measuring to handover.
Clean job sites, every evening
Floors protected, tools put away and dust cleared before we leave.
Five-year workmanship warranty
Our promise is in writing, with a check-up after your first year.
The people
Faces you’ll see on site
No subcontracted crews. The carpenters who visit, build and clean up are all Harlow & Birch.
The people
Faces you’ll see on site
No subcontracted crews. The carpenters who visit, build and clean up are all Harlow & Birch.
Daniel Harlow
Co-founder · Estimates
Daniel Harlow
Co-founder · Estimates
Daniel Harlow
Co-founder · Estimates
Trained cabinetmaker who visits every new project in person and writes every quote himself.
2011
Kitchens & estimates
Dovetailed drawers
Maya Birch
Co-founder · Design & workshop
Maya Birch
Co-founder · Design & workshop
Maya Birch
Co-founder · Design & workshop
Spent ten years restoring Victorian homes. Runs the workshop and draws every built-in we make.
2011
Design & joinery
Window seats
Marcus Webb
Project lead
Marcus Webb
Project lead
Marcus Webb
Project lead
Your single point of contact from the first visit to the final walkthrough. Sends the Friday photo report.
2016
Whole-home projects
A clean punch list
Luis Ortega
Lead carpenter
Luis Ortega
Lead carpenter
Luis Ortega
Lead carpenter
Twenty years on job sites. Leads our renovation crews and trains the apprentices on site.
2014
Framing & finish carpentry
Staircases
How it works
Four steps, no surprises
You get a fixed price before we start and a weekly update while we build.
01
Tell us about your project
Call, or send the form with a few photos. We reply within one business day and book a visit that suits you.
Reply within 1 business day
02
Site visit & measuring
Your project lead walks the space with you, takes measurements and talks through options and budget.
Free, about one hour
03
Fixed-price proposal
A written quote with drawings, materials and a start date. The price you sign is the price you pay.
Within 5 business days
04
Build, clean up, hand over
We build to schedule, clean every evening and finish with a walkthrough and your warranty papers.
5-year warranty included
How it works
Four steps, no surprises
You get a fixed price before we start and a weekly update while we build.
01
Tell us about your project
Call, or send the form with a few photos. We reply within one business day and book a visit that suits you.
Reply within 1 business day
02
Site visit & measuring
Your project lead walks the space with you, takes measurements and talks through options and budget.
Free, about one hour
03
Fixed-price proposal
A written quote with drawings, materials and a start date. The price you sign is the price you pay.
Within 5 business days
04
Build, clean up, hand over
We build to schedule, clean every evening and finish with a walkthrough and your warranty papers.
5-year warranty included
How it works
Four steps, no surprises
You get a fixed price before we start and a weekly update while we build.
01
Tell us about your project
Call, or send the form with a few photos. We reply within one business day and book a visit that suits you.
Reply within 1 business day
02
Site visit & measuring
Your project lead walks the space with you, takes measurements and talks through options and budget.
Free, about one hour
03
Fixed-price proposal
A written quote with drawings, materials and a start date. The price you sign is the price you pay.
Within 5 business days
04
Build, clean up, hand over
We build to schedule, clean every evening and finish with a walkthrough and your warranty papers.
5-year warranty included
They rebuilt our kitchen in nine weeks, exactly as quoted. The crew covered every floor each morning and swept up each night.
MR
Megan R.
Sellwood
·
Kitchen
Daniel spotted a rotten joist in the first walkthrough that two other contractors missed. The built-ins they made for our living room are the best thing in the house. Worth every dollar.
PK
Priya & David K.
Laurelhurst
·
Built-ins
We manage 30 rental units and use Harlow & Birch for every bathroom refresh. Clear quotes, on-time crews and invoices that match the estimate.
TH
Tom H.
Property manager
·
Bathrooms
They rebuilt our kitchen in nine weeks, exactly as quoted. The crew covered every floor each morning and swept up each night.
MR
Megan R.
Sellwood
·
Kitchen
Daniel spotted a rotten joist in the first walkthrough that two other contractors missed. The built-ins they made for our living room are the best thing in the house. Worth every dollar.
PK
Priya & David K.
Laurelhurst
·
Built-ins
We manage 30 rental units and use Harlow & Birch for every bathroom refresh. Clear quotes, on-time crews and invoices that match the estimate.
TH
Tom H.
Property manager
·
Bathrooms
They rebuilt our kitchen in nine weeks, exactly as quoted. The crew covered every floor each morning and swept up each night.
MR
Megan R.
Sellwood
·
Kitchen
Daniel spotted a rotten joist in the first walkthrough that two other contractors missed. The built-ins they made for our living room are the best thing in the house. Worth every dollar.
PK
Priya & David K.
Laurelhurst
·
Built-ins
We manage 30 rental units and use Harlow & Birch for every bathroom refresh. Clear quotes, on-time crews and invoices that match the estimate.
TH
Tom H.
Property manager
·
Bathrooms
Memberships & partners
Certified, insured, connected
We work with local suppliers and keep our licences and certifications current, so you never have to check.
Cascade Builders Guild
Member since 2013
Lead-Safe Certified
Renovation firm
FSC Chain of Custody
Certified wood
Pacific Timber Alliance
Supplier partner
Licensed & Bonded
State of Oregon
Fine Joinery Society
Craft member
Memberships & partners
Certified, insured, connected
We work with local suppliers and keep our licences and certifications current, so you never have to check.
Cascade Builders Guild
Member since 2013
Lead-Safe Certified
Renovation firm
FSC Chain of Custody
Certified wood
Pacific Timber Alliance
Supplier partner
Licensed & Bonded
State of Oregon
Fine Joinery Society
Craft member
Memberships & partners
Certified, insured, connected
We work with local suppliers and keep our licences and certifications current, so you never have to check.
Cascade Builders Guild
Member since 2013
Lead-Safe Certified
Renovation firm
FSC Chain of Custody
Certified wood
Pacific Timber Alliance
Supplier partner
Licensed & Bonded
State of Oregon
Fine Joinery Society
Craft member
Fixed price. Clean site. Five-year warranty.
Fixed price. Clean site. Five-year warranty.
Fixed price. Clean site. Five-year warranty.
Careers
We’re hiring carpenters
Good work starts with people who care. Join a small, experienced crew, learn in our workshop and build things you’ll be proud to put your name on.
Careers
We’re hiring carpenters
Good work starts with people who care. Join a small, experienced crew, learn in our workshop and build things you’ll be proud to put your name on.
Careers
We’re hiring carpenters
Good work starts with people who care. Join a small, experienced crew, learn in our workshop and build things you’ll be proud to put your name on.
News & guides
From the workshop
Cost guides, maintenance tips and what we’ve been building lately.
News & guides
From the workshop
Cost guides, maintenance tips and what we’ve been building lately.
News & guides
From the workshop
Cost guides, maintenance tips and what we’ve been building lately.
FAQ
Good questions
More answers on our FAQ page, or call (503) 555-0148.
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FAQ
Good questions
More answers on our FAQ page, or call (503) 555-0148.
Portland and towns within about 40 miles, including Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Milwaukie, Tigard, West Linn and Vancouver, WA. See all areas.
FAQ
Good questions
More answers on our FAQ page, or call (503) 555-0148.
Portland and towns within about 40 miles, including Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Milwaukie, Tigard, West Linn and Vancouver, WA. See all areas.
Free estimate
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We reply within one business day. No cost, no obligation.
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Free estimate
Tell us about your project
We reply within one business day. No cost, no obligation.
Request a free estimate
1 · Project
2 · Details
3 · Contact
4 · Review
Free estimate
Tell us about your project
We reply within one business day. No cost, no obligation.
Request a free estimate
1 · Project
2 · Details
3 · Contact
4 · Review
Planning a project?
Free site visit and a fixed-price quote within five business days.
1880 SE Alder Mill Rd, Portland, OR 97214
Mon–Fri
7:00 – 17:00
Saturday
By appointment
Emergency
(503) 555-0199
Services
Harlow & Birch
© 2026 Harlow & Birch Carpentry LLC · Privacy · Terms
Demo content: Harlow & Birch is a fictional company. Photos: Unsplash.
Planning a project?
Free site visit and a fixed-price quote within five business days.
1880 SE Alder Mill Rd, Portland, OR 97214
Mon–Fri
7:00 – 17:00
Saturday
By appointment
Emergency
(503) 555-0199
Services
Harlow & Birch
© 2026 Harlow & Birch Carpentry LLC · Privacy · Terms
Demo content: Harlow & Birch is a fictional company. Photos: Unsplash.
Planning a project?
Free site visit and a fixed-price quote within five business days.
1880 SE Alder Mill Rd, Portland, OR 97214
Mon–Fri
7:00 – 17:00
Saturday
By appointment
Emergency
(503) 555-0199
Services
Harlow & Birch
© 2026 Harlow & Birch Carpentry LLC · Privacy · Terms
Demo content: Harlow & Birch is a fictional company. Photos: Unsplash.