Locally Trusted General Contractor in Camas, WA — Licensed, Insured & Owner-Run
Vlad brings nearly two decades of hands-on construction experience. Siding, windows, roofing, dry rot repair, kitchen and bathroom renovation, and more. EPA Lead-Safe Certified. Owner-supervised every project. Licensed in Washington (WA #VRESHCL776ND) and Oregon (OR #241979). Free estimates. (503) 272-6436.
VResh Construction is an owner-operated general contracting company serving Camas and the surrounding Clark County, WA, communities. Founder Vlad is directly involved in every Camas project.
About Camas, WA — Clark County, Washington
Camas sits on the north bank of the Columbia River approximately 20 miles northeast of Portland, where the river's canyon begins to widen into the Gorge. The city takes its name from the camas lily — a Pacific Northwest plant with a starchy, onion-like bulb that was a dietary staple for the Chinookan and other indigenous peoples who inhabited the area for thousands of years before European contact. The camas meadows along the river that gave the region its name are largely gone now, replaced by the city's residential and commercial fabric — but Lacamas Lake and the Lacamas Creek corridor remain a natural centerpiece that distinguishes Camas from its Clark County neighbors.
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The paper mill that opened in 1883, backed by Portland Oregonian publisher Henry Pittock, defined Camas's economic identity for over a century. The mill — which became Pendleton Woolen Mills' production facility by 1912 and later operated under Crown Zellerbach, James River Corporation, and eventually Georgia-Pacific — anchored the local economy through multiple ownerships and industrial cycles. In the 2000s and 2010s, that single-industry identity gave way to economic diversification, with Hewlett-Packard, Linear Technology, WaferTech, and Underwriters Laboratories establishing significant operations in and around Camas. The local high school teams are still called "the Papermakers," and a Georgia-Pacific paper mill still operates in downtown Camas today.
Camas has consistently ranked among Clark County's most affluent communities. The 2024 median household income exceeds $111,000, and with 77.7% homeownership and a high concentration of bachelor's and graduate degree holders, the city draws a professional demographic that invests in home quality. The housing stock spans genuine eras: 9.6% of homes predate 1940, another significant share was built through the mid-century industrial boom, and the majority of the current housing stock dates from the 1990s through the present day. The median construction year of 1999 means Camas has real pre-1978 housing that requires careful lead paint handling, alongside significant newer construction.
Camas, WA — Key Facts
Status: Incorporated city in Clark County, Washington
Population: 26,065 (2020 U.S. Census) — growing to ~27,254 by 2024
Incorporated: 1906 | Named for: the camas lily, valued as food by indigenous peoples
Paper mill history: Established 1883 by Henry Pittock; became Pendleton Woolen Mills 1912; Georgia-Pacific still operates downtown
Distance from Portland: ~20 miles northeast via SR-14 (Columbia River corridor)
ZIP code: 98607
Transit: C-TRAN bus service | SR-14 Columbia River corridor to Portland
Median construction year: 1999 (Point2Homes); 9.6% of homes pre-1940
Notable: Lacamas Lake and Lacamas Creek corridor — urban natural feature within city limits
Notable: Tech diversification — HP, Linear Technology, WaferTech, Underwriters Laboratories
Median home value: ~$650,000 (estimated 2023–24)
Median household income: ~$111,584 (2024)
Building permits: City of Camas Building Division — 360-817-1568, 616 NE 4th Ave, Suite 4
Sources: Population 26,065 (2020 Census), Clark County, incorporated 1906, named for camas lily, paper mill 1883 (Henry Pittock), Pendleton Woolen Mills 1912, Georgia-Pacific, HP/Linear Technology/WaferTech/Underwriters Laboratories, Lacamas Lake, SR-14 — Wikipedia (SRC-4). ZIP 98607, median construction year 1999, 9.6% pre-1940, 37.6% post-2000, median home ~$655K, HH income ~$111K — Point2Homes (SRC-6) and City-Data.com (SRC-6). Permit authority: 616 NE 4th Ave Suite 4, 360-817-1568, permits@cityofcamas.us, Mon–Fri 8am–5pm — City of Camas Building Division official page (SRC-5).
What Working on a Camas Home Actually Requires
Working in Washington State requires a current Washington State contractor registration — separate from Oregon licensing — along with familiarity with the Washington State Building Code. Camas's median construction year of 1999 and 9.6% of homes predating 1940 together mean there is a meaningful inventory of pre-1978 housing — concentrated in the older neighborhoods near downtown and along the Lacamas corridor. Any contractor disturbing painted surfaces on a pre-1978 Camas home must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified. VResh holds both the required Washington State contractor registration and current EPA Lead-Safe Certification.
⚠️ Washington State Contractor Requirements — What Camas Homeowners Should Know
Washington State law requires contractors performing construction work in Washington to hold an active Washington State contractor registration through the WA Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). This is separate from Oregon licensing.
VResh Construction holds an active Washington State contractor registration: WA #VRESHCL776ND. Always ask any contractor you hire for WA work to show their current WA L&I registration number and verify it at verify.lni.wa.gov.
Electrical permits in Washington are issued by WA State L&I — not by the city building department. VResh coordinates all electrical permit work on your behalf.
Work performed by an unregistered contractor in Washington State is illegal, voids homeowner insurance coverage for the project, and leaves the homeowner with no recourse for defective work.
Sources: WA State contractor registration requirement — WA Dept of Labor & Industries (SRC-5). EPA RRP Rule — VResh siding page (SRC-3).
Lead Paint — Present in Most Pre-1978 Homes
Federal law — the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule — requires contractors who disturb painted surfaces on homes built before 1978 to hold EPA Lead-Safe Certification, follow specific containment and work practice protocols, and provide written documentation. Violations can reach $37,500 per day per violation.
VResh Construction is EPA Lead-Safe Certified. We follow full RRP protocols on every pre-1978 project: proper containment, wet work practices to suppress dust, thorough cleanup procedures, and written compliance documentation at project completion. As VResh's own siding page notes: "Most Portland siding contractors are not" EPA RRP certified. Always ask any contractor to show their current certification before work on any pre-1978 home begins.
⚠️ Before Hiring Any Contractor for Pre-1978 Work in Camas
Ask directly: "Are you currently EPA Lead-Safe Certified under the RRP Rule?" Then ask to see the certificate.
A contractor without current certification cannot legally disturb painted surfaces on a pre-1978 home, cannot provide the required compliance documentation, and exposes your family to lead dust contamination.
VResh Construction holds current EPA Lead-Safe Certification and provides written documentation on every qualifying project.
Sources: EPA RRP Rule requirements, $37,500/day fine — VResh siding page (SRC-3). "Most Portland siding contractors are not" certified — VResh siding page (SRC-3).
Moisture, Dry Rot, and Camas's Housing Stock
Camas's position on the Columbia River, with Lacamas Lake and Lacamas Creek running through the city, creates a pervasively moist environment that accelerates exterior wear on all materials — particularly wood siding, window sills, door thresholds, and fascia. The city's oldest housing stock near downtown, some of it pre-1940, carries decades of moisture exposure and is frequently overdue for exterior envelope work. Even the Lacamas corridor neighborhoods built in the 1970s and 1980s show significant dry rot at bottom-course siding and window corners where original moisture barriers have long since failed. VResh identifies the moisture source and corrects it before installing new material — critical in any waterfront-adjacent community.
Building Permits in Camas
Camas is an incorporated city with its own Building Division. The Building Division is located at City Hall, 616 NE 4th Avenue, Suite 4, Camas, WA 98607. Phone: 360-817-1568. Email: permits@cityofcamas.us. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00–1:00 p.m. daily; permits issued until 4:00 p.m.). Inspection requests are made through a 24-hour voicemail line; requests made before 6:00 a.m. receive a same-day inspection. Electrical permits are obtained through Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) — not through the city. VResh handles the Camas permit process, including coordination with WA State L&I for electrical work, on your behalf.
Sources: Median construction year context — biggestuscities.com / Point2Homes (SRC-6). EPA RRP Rule — VResh siding page (SRC-3). Moisture/dry rot context — Wikipedia (SRC-4). Camas Building: address (616 NE 4th Avenue, Suite 4, Camas WA 98607), phone (360-817-1568), email (permits@cityofcamas.us), hours (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; closed 12–1pm; permits until 4pm), 24-hour voicemail inspections (requests before 6am = same-day), electrical through WA State L&I — City of Camas Building Division official page (SRC-5).
Services Available in Camas
VResh Construction provides the full range of exterior and interior general contracting services throughout Camas and Clark County, WA. Every service is available with the same quality standards, owner supervision, and warranty terms. VResh holds active Washington State contractor registration (WA #VRESHCL776ND) for all Washington work.
Exterior Services
Siding Replacement & Installation
James Hardie fiber cement, LP SmartSide, cedar, and vinyl. Moisture barrier, correct flashing, dry rot repair before new siding goes on.
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Targeted repair of damaged sections, bottom-course failures, corner rot, and moisture-related deterioration.
Read MoreWindow Replacement & Installation
Milgard and Marvin windows. Properly flashed openings, correct rough opening preparation, full trim work. Milgard Warranty Service Provider.
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Failed seals, broken hardware, draft infiltration, and operational issues. Honest assessment of repair vs. replacement value.
Read MoreRoof Replacement
CertainTeed, Owens Corning, and Malarkey certified installation. Full tear-off, ice and water shield, correct ventilation and flashing.
Read MoreRoof Repair
Active leaks, storm damage, failed flashing, and missing shingles. We find the source — not just the visible symptom.
Read MoreDry Rot Repair
Structural dry rot repair at siding, window corners, fascia, soffits, and deck attachments. Full removal, moisture source correction, structural rebuild.
Read MoreEntry Door Replacement
Exterior door replacement with proper weatherstripping, threshold, and frame preparation.
Read MoreSliding Glass Door Replacement
Patio door replacement with correct flashing, threshold, and frame preparation.
Read MorePatio & French Doors
Patio and French door installation with structural preparation, flashing, and weather sealing.
Read MoreExterior Painting
Full exterior painting with proper surface preparation, priming, and finish coats.
Read MoreDeck Installation
New deck construction with proper ledger attachment, flashing, and climate-appropriate material selection.
Read MorePatio Covers
Covered patio structures extending usable outdoor space through Oregon's wet season.
Read MoreEgress Windows
Egress window installation for basement bedrooms in compliance with local code requirements.
Read MoreJames Hardie Siding
Experienced Hardie installer — HardiePlank, HardieShingle, and panel lines. The leading fiber cement product for Pacific Northwest homes.
Read MoreMilgard Windows
Authorized Milgard Warranty Service Provider — warranty repairs and new installations.
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Kitchen Renovation
Complete kitchen remodels — layout, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, all finish work.
Read MoreBathroom Renovation
Full bathroom remodels — tile, vanity, shower, fixtures, all finish work.
Read MoreInterior Painting
Interior painting with proper surface preparation, priming, and finish coats.
Read MoreInterior Trim
Baseboard, crown molding, window and door casing, wainscoting, all interior millwork.
Read MoreInterior Door Replacement
Interior door replacement including hardware, casing, and proper frame preparation.
Read MoreDrywall Repair
Drywall patching, repair, and full installation. Moisture-related damage assessed before repair.
Read MoreLead Abatement — EPA Certified
Full EPA Lead-Safe certified renovation on pre-1978 homes. Required protocols, containment, cleanup, and written documentation.
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency Upgrades
Insulation, air sealing, and window upgrades. Oregon Energy Trust rebate eligibility discussed at estimate.
Read MoreMarvin Windows
Marvin window and door products — premium wood-clad or fiberglass alternatives.
Read MoreHistoric Home Contractor
Renovation on older homes requiring period-appropriate materials and sensitivity to original character.
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What Makes VResh Construction Different
You Work Directly With the Owner — Every Time
VResh Construction is not a franchise and not a sales organization that passes your project to unknown subcontractors. Founder Vlad started in construction at 16 years old and founded VResh in 2022. When you call, Vlad answers. When our crew arrives, it is Vlad or Roman — who has served as VResh's in-house project manager from the beginning and has worked alongside Vlad for 16 years. You know exactly who is coming to your Camas home, and that person is directly accountable to the founder.
We Fix the Problem — Not Just the Surface
As VResh's homepage states directly: "We don't cover up problems. We find the moisture source, fix the structural damage underneath, and reinstall with the flashing, clearances, and technique that makes the work last." This matters on every job — and on older homes it matters most.
Mostly In-House Crew — Not Rotating Subcontractors
The majority of VResh's work is performed by its own team. When additional capacity is needed, it is family members and tradespeople Vlad has worked with for years. The quality of work does not shift because a different subcontractor showed up that week.
Interior and Exterior — One Company, One Warranty
VResh handles both sides of the wall — exterior renovation (siding, windows, roofing, doors, dry rot, gutters, decks) and interior renovation (kitchen, bathroom, painting, drywall, trim). One company, one workmanship warranty, one point of accountability.
Sources: all claims above from VResh homepage (SRC-1). Quote "We don't cover up problems…" — VResh homepage verbatim (SRC-1). Vlad started at 16, founded 2022, Roman 16-year partnership — VResh homepage (SRC-1).
| Factor | VResh Construction | Typical Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Owner involvement | Vlad personally on every project | Owner often not present on-site |
| EPA Lead-Safe Certified | ✅ Current — documentation provided | ❌ Most are not — always verify |
| Dry rot approach | Find source, fix structure, then install | Surface install without repair is common |
| Milgard Warranty Service | ✅ Authorized provider | Not disclosed by most |
| Roofing certifications | CertainTeed, Owens Corning & Malarkey | Certifications rarely disclosed |
| Interior + exterior scope | ✅ Both — one team, one warranty | Usually one trade only |
| Crew consistency | Mostly in-house + long-term partners | Rotating subcontractors common |
| 24/7 availability | ✅ Stated — storm emergencies | Standard business hours typical |
| Workmanship warranty | 5–10 years, written, per project | Terms often unstated |
| Written estimates | ✅ Line-item detail before work starts | Verbal quotes common at lower end |
(503) 272-6436 — Call or Text, Available 24/7
We answer calls and texts at any hour. For storm damage, active leaks, or structural emergencies, calling directly is the fastest path to a response.
Current Offers for Battle Ground Homeowners
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Sources: all offer terms exactly as published on VResh homepage (SRC-1). Financing through Hearth noted on homepage as "not yet live" — omitted until confirmed active.
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