Newberg’s General Contractor — Owner-Operated, EPA Certified & Priced to Be Fair
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 OR #241979. Free estimates. (503) 272-6436.
VResh Construction is an owner-operated general contracting company serving Newberg and the surrounding Yamhill County communities. Founder Vlad is directly involved in every Newberg project.
About Newberg, OR — Yamhill County
Newberg is the second-largest city in Yamhill County and one of the most historically distinct communities in the Portland metro area. It was the first Quaker settlement in the Pacific Northwest — founded in 1869 when Quaker settler William Hobson came over Chehalem Mountain, looked south toward the Willamette River, and wrote that he had been "impressed that some settlements of Friends ought to be formed in these parts." The Friends Pacific Academy he helped establish in 1885 became Pacific College and then George Fox University, which still anchors the city center. One of the university's first students was a young Herbert Hoover, who moved to Newberg in 1885 to live with his uncle and aunt after the death of both parents — the Hoover-Minthorn House (1881) is now a museum on Third Street.
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Newberg has another identity today: the dental equipment capital of the United States. A-dec and DCI, two of the largest dental equipment manufacturers in the world, are headquartered in Newberg — together employing thousands of local workers. The city is also a recognized gateway to the Willamette Valley wine country, positioned near the Ribbon Ridge, Chehalem Mountain, and Dundee Hills American Viticultural Areas. Newberg has ranked among the country's top small-town food scenes, and the 99W Drive-In — one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in Oregon — still operates here.
For homeowners and contractors alike, the most significant feature of Newberg's housing stock is its age. With 11.3% of homes predating 1940 and a median construction year of approximately 1975, Newberg has among the oldest housing profiles in the greater Portland metro outside of inner Portland and inner-ring suburbs. Lead paint compliance is a real requirement on a large share of Newberg renovation projects — not a theoretical one. The older core around downtown, First Street, and the George Fox campus has homes that have seen multiple renovation cycles and carry accumulated deferred maintenance. The newer developments north of the city center are more recent, but the city's housing character is fundamentally defined by its older stock.
Newberg, OR — Key Facts
Status: Incorporated city in Yamhill County, Oregon — 2nd most populous city in the county
Population: 25,138 (2020 U.S. Census) — ~27,136 by 2024
Incorporated: 1889 | Named for: Neuburg an der Donau, Germany (postmaster Sebastian Brutscher)
Historical: First Quaker settlement in the Pacific Northwest | George Fox University founded 1885
Historical: Childhood home of President Herbert Hoover — Hoover-Minthorn House (1881), now a museum
Distance from Portland: ~25 miles southwest via Hwy 99W
ZIP code: 97132
Transit: Yamhill County Transit Area (YCTA) | Hwy 99W corridor
Median construction year: ~1975 (11.3% pre-1940; 23.8% post-2000)
Notable: A-dec and DCI — "dental equipment capital of the United States"
Notable: Gateway to Ribbon Ridge, Chehalem Mountain, and Dundee Hills wine AVAs
Notable: 99W Drive-In — one of the last operating drive-in theaters in Oregon
Median home value: ~$484,000 (City-Data, 2023)
Median household income: ~$93,568 (City-Data, 2023)
Building permits: City of Newberg Building Division — 503-537-1240, 414 E First Street
What Working on a Newberg Home Actually Requires
Newberg's median construction year of approximately 1975 means more than half of all homes in the city were built before 1978 — the federal threshold for lead-based paint regulation. With 11.3% of homes predating 1940, Newberg has one of the oldest housing profiles in the greater Portland metro outside the inner city. Lead paint compliance is a real requirement on a large share of Newberg renovation projects, not a theoretical one. Any contractor disturbing painted surfaces on a pre-1978 Newberg home must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified. VResh is certified and provides written documentation on every qualifying project.
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 Newberg
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.
Moisture, Dry Rot, and Newberg's Housing Stock
Newberg's position in the Willamette Valley, below Chehalem Mountain and above the river bend, creates sustained moisture exposure through the valley's long wet season. The older housing stock that defines so much of Newberg's character — homes from the 1890s through the 1960s in the downtown core and surrounding historic neighborhoods — carries decades of accumulated moisture exposure. Dry rot at siding bottom courses, window sills, fascia, and at any location where original moisture details have failed is extremely common in pre-1978 Newberg homes. VResh addresses the source before installing new material. The newer developments north of the city center are generally better detailed, but builder-grade exterior products from the late 1990s and early 2000s are now hitting their replacement window.
Building Permits in Newberg
Newberg is an incorporated city with its own Building Division. The Building Division is located at City Hall, 414 E First Street, Newberg, OR 97132. Phone: 503-537-1240. Email: building@newbergoregon.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Permits are submitted through the city's OpenGov online permitting portal and eTRAKiT system. Inspections are scheduled via the Newberg Permitting Portal or by calling 503-554-7714; requests received after 7:00 a.m. are placed on the next business day's calendar. Inspection hours are 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Electrical permits are obtained through Yamhill County — not the city. VResh handles the Newberg permit process on your behalf.
Services Available in Newberg
VResh Construction provides the full range of exterior and interior general contracting services throughout Newberg. Every service is available with the same quality standards, owner supervision, and warranty terms.
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.
Read MoreWindow Repair
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 Newberg 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.
| 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 Newberg Homeowners
🎖️ Veteran Discount — 10% Off Labor, Up to $1,000
For all active-duty and veteran military members. Proof of service required at time of estimate.
👴 Senior Discount — 5% Off Labor for Homeowners 65 and Older
No documentation required — mention it when you call.
🤝 Referral Bonus Program
Refer a neighbor whose project exceeds $5,000 → receive a $250 referral bonus.
Refer a neighbor whose project exceeds $15,000 → receive a $500 referral bonus.
No limit on referrals. Bonus paid after the referred project is completed and paid.
🌱 Spring Exterior Upgrade Special
$500 off window or siding projects over $8,000.
Free moisture and dry rot inspection included with all qualifying projects.
Frequently Asked Questions — Newberg, OR
Client's Talk
We have a wealth of experience working as main building contractors on all kinds of projects, big and small, from home maintenance and improvements to extensions, refurbishments and new builds.
Serving Areas
VResh Construction provides window replacement, siding installation, roofing, dry rot repair and full exterior renovation services throughout the Portland metro area and Southwest Washington.
Portland Metro — Oregon
Southwest Washington
Extended Service Areas
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