Sherwood’s General Contractor — The Owner Picks Up the Phone Every Time
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 Sherwood and the surrounding Washington County communities. Founder Vlad is directly involved in every Sherwood project.
About Sherwood, OR — Washington County
Sherwood sits in the southeast corner of Washington County, tucked between the Tualatin Valley flatlands to the north and the rolling foothills of the northern Willamette Valley wine country to the south. Originally settled in the 1850s and incorporated in 1893 under the name Sherwood — chosen by businessman Robert Alexander to replace the decidedly less appealing "Smockville" — it has grown from a pressed-brick and railroad town into one of the Portland metro's most sought-after family suburbs. Money magazine ranked Sherwood fifth among the best places to live in the United States in 2014, and its school district consistently ranks in Oregon's top five.
The housing stock reflects three distinct eras. Old Town Sherwood contains the city's oldest homes — craftsmen, colonials, and early twentieth-century structures that predate World War II, many on large lots with significant architectural character. The second wave, from the 1980s through the 1990s, filled in the flatlands with traditional two-story family homes on quarter-acre lots.
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From the 2000s onward, a third generation of master-planned neighborhoods has spread south and west — larger homes, open floor plans, and higher price points that are only now approaching their first major renovation cycle.
The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge borders the city to the west. The annual Robin Hood Festival and a walkable Old Town with brick storefronts give Sherwood the community character that many suburbs lack. Washington County's rolling terrain means moisture drainage varies significantly by neighborhood.
Sherwood, OR — Key Facts
Status: Incorporated city in Washington County, Oregon
Population: 20,450 (2020 U.S. Census)
Incorporated: 1893 | Founded as: Smockville (renamed Sherwood by Robert Alexander, 1891)
Distance from Portland: ~17 miles southwest via Hwy 99W or I-5
ZIP code: 97140
Transit: TriMet bus lines 94 (express to Portland) and 97 | Yamhill County Transit routes 44, 45x, 46s
Median construction year: ~1995 (dominant era 1990s–2000s; pre-1978 stock in Old Town)
Notable: Annual Robin Hood Festival; Old Town historic commercial district
Median home value: ~$595,000 (City-Data, 2023)
Median household income: ~$109,852 (City-Data, 2023)
Building permits: City of Sherwood Building Dept — (503) 625-4226, 22560 SW Pine St
What Working on a Sherwood Home Actually Requires
⚠️ Before Hiring Any Contractor for Pre-1978 Work in Sherwood
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.
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.
Sherwood's dominant construction era runs from the 1990s through today — but the pre-war and early-era homes in Old Town Sherwood represent genuine pre-1978 inventory where lead paint compliance is a real requirement. With roughly half of Sherwood's homes predating the mid-1990s, a meaningful share falls within the 1978 federal lead paint threshold. Any contractor disturbing painted surfaces on a pre-1978 Sherwood 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
Moisture, Dry Rot, and Sherwood's Housing Stock
Sherwood's Tualatin Valley setting means sustained moisture throughout the long wet season, with the wildlife refuge and surrounding wetlands creating above-average ambient humidity in parts of the city. Homes in Old Town with original wood siding and single-pane windows are particularly exposed — decades of wet seasons accelerate wood rot at bottom courses, window sills, and fascia. The 1980s–90s flatland builds often used wood-composite or early fiber cement products that have since failed at joints and bottom courses. The newer southern builds are generally better detailed, but builder-grade materials still show moisture-related failures sooner than homeowners expect.
Building Permits in Sherwood
Sherwood is an incorporated city with its own Building Department. The building department is located at 22560 SW Pine Street, 2nd Floor, Sherwood, OR 97140. Phone: (503) 625-4226. Residential and commercial permits are reviewed within 4–6 weeks. As of November 2024, Sherwood transitioned to Oregon's ePermitting platform (BuildingPermits.Oregon.gov) for online permit applications. Note: electrical work within Sherwood is permitted and inspected by Washington County, not the city building department. VResh handles the Sherwood permit process on your behalf.
Services Available in Sherwood
VResh Construction provides the full range of exterior and interior general contracting services throughout Sherwood. 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.
Read MoreInterior Services
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 Sherwood 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 Sherwood 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 — Sherwood, 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
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Request Your Free Estimate in Sherwood
Whether it is fiber cement siding on a 1990s Sherwood family home, window replacements in an Old Town craftsman, a new roof on a south Sherwood master-planned build, or a kitchen renovation — VResh responds same-day or within 24 hours and provides a clear written estimate.