Skip to main content Skip to content Cedar Hills’ mid-century ranch homes have great bones and wide lots – but closed-off floor plans and aging systems hold them back. Woodland Construction Group opens, updates, and reimagines them, one accountable design-build team from first sketch to final walkthrough in Washington County.
Planning a whole home renovation in Cedar Hills, Oregon? The neighborhood developed from 1946 into the early 1970s and became what planners called “the most ambitious suburban housing development ever attempted in the Northwest.” Today those 1,950s and 1960s ranch homes offer wide lots, quiet streets, and access to the Beaverton School District – but many still carry original compartmentalized floor plans, single-pane windows, and systems from the aluminum-wiring era.
A whole home renovation addresses all of it at once: structural reconfigurations that open the floor plan, full kitchen and bath rebuilds, updated electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, continuous flooring throughout, and exterior improvements that restore curb appeal. Doing this as a single coordinated project keeps costs lower, minimizes disruption, and produces a result that feels unified from room to room.
Because Cedar Hills is unincorporated Washington County, permits and inspections route through Washington County Building Services rather than the City of Portland. WCG manages every application, county inspection, and coordination with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue so the schedule stays on track.
A whole home renovation in Cedar Hills typically runs $150,000 to $600,000, or roughly $100 to $300 per square foot, depending on scope, materials, and how much structural and systems work is involved.
Cedar Hills’ mid-century ranches often require electrical panel upgrades, plumbing repipes, and HVAC replacement in addition to cosmetic work – factors that shape the full investment. The 2024 Cost vs. Value Report confirms that comprehensive renovations in the Pacific Division deliver strong returns, with kitchen and bath upgrades alone recouping 60 to 75 percent at resale. A fully updated ranch in Cedar Hills consistently stands out against comparable homes that have not been touched.
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Cedar Hills sits south of US-26 and west of OR-217 – a location that puts it at the center of the Portland metro’s west-side market. The neighborhood’s large lots, walkable streets near Cedar Hills Crossing, and proximity to Commonwealth Lake Park make it genuinely desirable. The barrier to resale is almost never location. It is the dated interior that buyers discount.
A whole home renovation solves that systematically. Opening the floor plan removes the biggest objection in a single structural move. Rebuilding the kitchen and baths addresses the two rooms buyers weight most heavily. Replacing aging mechanical systems – electrical, plumbing, HVAC – removes the risk discount buyers apply to homes they know need work within five years.
In 2026, Cedar Hills homeowners who renovate fully rather than incrementally consistently command a premium over comparable unrenovated homes. The design-build model, where one team owns both design and construction, keeps the project on a single budget and a single schedule from first sketch to final walkthrough.
Woodland Construction Group – 18+ Years Experience – Washington County, Oregon
Our team of licensed contractors specializes in whole home renovations across the Cedar Hills and greater Portland metro area. We navigate Washington County permitting, manage phased construction for occupied homes, and deliver open, updated interiors that respect the mid-century character of the neighborhood’s original ranch architecture.
Cedar Hills was built in phases from 1946 through the early 1970s – making most of its approximately 2,100 homes between 55 and 78 years old in 2026. That vintage means most are ready for a full modernization that can add decades of life to structurally sound homes on excellent lots.
Six categories of work define almost every Cedar Hills whole home renovation we deliver. Each one addresses a real limitation of the neighborhood’s original 1950s and 1960s construction.
Removing non-structural and structural walls to create connected living, dining, and kitchen areas that reflect the way families actually use their homes in 2026.
Beam installation for wall removals, crawl space encapsulation, foundation waterproofing, and any seismic or load-path improvements that the renovation makes accessible.
Full rebuilds of kitchens and bathrooms as part of the whole-home scope – custom cabinetry, stone countertops, walk-in showers, and fixtures selected for the unified design.
Electrical panel upgrades, whole-home repipes, high-efficiency HVAC, and new insulation – the infrastructure work that makes the renovated home truly low-maintenance for years ahead.
A single continuous flooring material run throughout the renovated level – engineered hardwood, large-format tile, or luxury vinyl – that makes the opened floor plan read as one cohesive space.
Exterior paint, updated windows for energy performance and light, new entry doors, garage door, landscaping refinements, and any deck or patio work that completes the transformation.
How We Work
One team, one contract, from the first measurement to the final walkthrough, with no handoffs between designer, builder, and trades: design and 3D layouts, material selection, permitting and inspections, careful demolition, licensed construction, and a final walkthrough, all backed by our 2-year craftsmanship warranty.
See our full design-build processA look at how we transform dated ranch-era interiors into open, light-filled homes across the Portland metro and Washington County.
Walk through every line that shapes the number, from structural work and systems to kitchens, baths, and finishes, with a breakdown built on real Portland metro project data.
Woodland completed a full home remodel for us, a complete kitchen renovation, two bathroom remodels, new flooring, fresh paint, and all new doors and trim. They paid close attention to detail, kept the worksite clean, and stayed on schedule, delivering beyond our expectations.
Engaging with Woodland for our home extension was a great decision. They were attentive to our vision, offered valuable insights, and completed the project on time. Their commitment to quality and craftsmanship is truly impressive.
A huge thank you to Woodland Construction Group for the beautiful job they did on our home extension. High-quality craftsmanship throughout.
Timelines, permits, cost, living arrangements, and what to expect in 2026. If your question is not here, call us. We would rather answer it directly.
A full whole home renovation in Cedar Hills typically runs 4 to 9 months from demolition to final walkthrough. The exact timeline depends on the scope of structural changes, how many systems are being replaced, and whether the family is living in the home during construction. We set a phased schedule at the start of design and manage Washington County inspections throughout so the project stays on track.
In the Cedar Hills and greater Portland metro market, a comprehensive whole home renovation typically runs $150,000 to $600,000 or more, which works out to roughly $100 to $300 per square foot depending on scope, materials, and the extent of structural and systems work. Mid-century ranch homes in Cedar Hills often require electrical, plumbing, and HVAC upgrades in addition to cosmetic improvements, which shapes the full investment. You receive an itemized estimate during the design phase.
Yes. Cedar Hills is unincorporated Washington County, so all permits and inspections route through Washington County Building Services and Land Use and Transportation rather than the City of Portland. Structural changes, electrical rewiring, plumbing relocation, and HVAC upgrades all require permits. Woodland Construction Group manages every application, coordinates with Washington County inspectors, and handles compliance with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue requirements throughout the project.
It depends on the scope. For phased renovations that address one zone of the house at a time, many Cedar Hills homeowners stay in the home throughout. When structural work, full systems replacement, or open-plan reconfiguration is involved, living on-site during the active phase becomes difficult. We discuss this at the first consultation and structure the project sequence to give you the most livable experience possible.
With a traditional general contractor, you hire a designer separately, then hand the drawings to a builder. The handoff between the two is where schedules slip, budgets inflate, and accountability disappears. The design-build model keeps design and construction under one contract and one team. Our in-house designers and project managers stay with the project from first sketch to final walkthrough, which compresses the schedule, protects the budget, and means there is one accountable team whenever you have a question.
Yes, and Cedar Hills is a particularly strong case. The neighborhood’s 1950s and 1960s ranch homes sit on large lots with wide streets and strong school access through the Beaverton School District, but many still have the original compartmentalized floor plans and aged systems. A thoughtful renovation that opens the floor plan, modernizes kitchens and baths, and replaces electrical and mechanical systems addresses the single biggest objection buyers have while preserving the mid-century character that makes the neighborhood attractive. Renovated Cedar Hills homes consistently stand out in the Washington County market.
Family-owned and based in Northwest Portland, we renovate homes across Cedar Hills, Washington County, and the greater Portland metro – handling county permitting wherever your project is located.
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