What Cellar Ridge Construction does

Cellar Ridge Construction is a privately held Oregon construction firm founded in 2006 and headquartered in McMinnville, operating as a sole-owner LLC under Carson Benner (sole owner since 2019). The company delivers three core service lines — custom high-performance residential homes, winery and vineyard construction (tasting rooms and production facilities), and commercial buildings — with a specialization in green building science including LEED, Earth Advantage, Passive House, and Net Zero methodologies. Technical capabilities center on advanced building envelope construction (dual 2x4 walls, R-54 walls, R-70 attics), heat recovery ventilation, solar integration (up to 17.2 KW PV), rainwater collection, and sustainable materials specification, with documented outcomes including 208+ LEED certified homes (75+ Platinum) and a 0.51 ACH Passive House result in McMinnville.

The firm generates revenue exclusively through project-based, one-time construction contracts — there is no subscription, licensing, or recurring service model. Pricing is custom-quoted per project with no public rate cards, and client acquisition is sales-led and relationship-based, relying on direct consultations, site visits, referrals within the local wine industry, and a portfolio-driven website supported by YouTube, Houzz, and social channels. The customer base is split across affluent residential homeowners in the Willamette Valley, artisan wineries (Bergström, Twomey, Elizabeth Chambers Cellar, and 15+ others), and commercial/hospitality clients (Crosby Hop Farm, The Pub, The Compass Inn).

The business operates with 11–50 employees and relies on a tight partner ecosystem of architects (m.o.daby design, Kidd Panoscha Architecture) and landscapers (Aspen Creek Landscaping) to execute projects without in-house expansion of those functions. Geographic scope is regional, serving Portland, Yamhill County, and the greater Willamette Valley, with a recent extension into Oregon's coastal markets. The company has no institutional funding, no parent company, and no disclosed M&A activity, functioning as a stable, owner-operated specialty contractor.

Name

Cellar Ridge Construction

Legal name

Cellar Ridge Construction, LLC

Website

https://cellarridge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cellar Ridge Construction is a McMinnville, Oregon-based green building firm founded in 2006, delivering LEED Platinum, Passive House, and Net Zero custom homes, winery facilities, and commercial projects across the Willamette Valley for affluent homeowners, artisan winemakers, and select commercial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings (IMAFANAG)

Keywords

• Sustainable construction services
• High-performance building
• Custom home construction
• Winery construction
• Green building contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcminnville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Residential Construction: Design and construction of high-performance custom homes including new builds, remodels, and net-zero/green certified residences. Revenue generated through project-based construction contracts with homeowners.
2. Commercial Construction: Construction services for commercial spaces including hospitality venues, tasting rooms, office buildings, and retail spaces. Focus on sustainable and energy-efficient commercial projects.
3. Winery/Vineyard Construction: Specialized construction of tasting rooms, production facilities, and wineries for artisan winemakers in Oregon's wine country.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cellar Ridge Construction is a regional Oregon contractor that designs and builds high-performance, green-certified residential homes, winery tasting rooms and production facilities, and commercial buildings. The company specializes in sustainable construction methodologies (LEED, Earth Advantage, Passive House, Net Zero) using advanced building envelopes, dual-wall construction, HRV/ERV systems, solar integration, and reclaimed or locally sourced materials. It serves the Portland, Yamhill County, and greater Willamette Valley market primarily through direct client engagement and project-based contracts.

Product overview

Cellar Ridge Construction is a high-performance building company offering three core services: custom homes, winery construction, and commercial projects. The custom homes division includes standard construction, remodels, net-zero homes, and coastal projects. The winery division specializes in tasting rooms and production facilities for Oregon's wine industry. The commercial division focuses on sustainable commercial spaces. All projects emphasize green building science, energy efficiency, and environmentally responsible materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Homes High-performance custom residential homes pairing cutting-edge green building science with comfort, durability, and beauty; includes new construction, remodels, and net-zero residences for affluent Oregon homeowners.
• Winery Construction Specialized construction of tasting rooms and production facilities for wineries in Oregon's wine country, including vineyards in the Willamette Valley and Dundee Hills AVAs.
• Commercial Construction Efficient, durable, and responsible commercial buildings featuring reclaimed and environmentally responsible materials, with a focus on sustainable practices for hospitality venues, retail, office, and agricultural spaces.
• Remodels Renovation and remodeling services for existing residential properties, including historic restorations, additions, and sustainable upgrades.
• Net Zero Homes High-performance homes designed to produce as much energy as they consume, featuring advanced insulation, solar arrays, and energy-efficient systems.
• Coastal Projects Specialized residential construction for Oregon's coastal regions, including beach houses and oceanfront properties designed for challenging coastal environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 208+ LEED certified homes built in Oregon since 2006 with 75+ achieving Platinum certification
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• m.o.daby design (Matthew Daby)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaborative relationship with m.o.daby design on numerous residential projects including Wilson Fjord, Portland Modern, Big Leaf Maple, and others. Matthew Daby's design firm serves as architect and designer on many of Cellar Ridge's most innovative green building projects.
• Aspen Creek LandscapingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsistent landscaping partner on multiple residential projects including Wilson Fjord, Big Leaf Maple, Little O's Cottage, Orchard View, and Dundee Modern. Collaborative relationship for complete project execution.
• Kidd Panoscha Architecture & DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular architectural partner on projects including Firesteed winery and Blacktail Lane residential. Collaboration on sustainable building designs throughout the Willamette Valley.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Skanska USA: Global contractor with established Pacific Northwest operations and a dedicated sustainability practice delivering LEED and net-zero commercial projects. Comparable in sustainable commercial delivery at much broader scale.
• Howard S. Wright (Balfour Beatty): Long-standing Pacific Northwest general contractor delivering commercial, hospitality, and residential projects. Comparable in regional presence and complex custom build capabilities.
• Andersen Construction: Portland-based general contractor with deep commercial and institutional build work across Oregon and Washington. Overlaps with Cellar Ridge in commercial construction delivery and Pacific Northwest project geography.
• Mortenson Construction: National general contractor renowned for renewable energy and high-performance building projects, with Pacific Northwest operations. Highly comparable in deep sustainability credentials at larger scale.
• Hoffman Construction: One of the largest general contractors in Oregon, headquartered in Portland with a broad commercial, institutional, and high-end residential portfolio across the Pacific Northwest. Highly comparable geography, project scale, and presence in Willamette Valley markets.
• Turner Construction: Major national general contractor with Portland/Oregon presence and sustainability leadership across large commercial projects. Overlaps with Cellar Ridge on sustainable commercial build methodology.
• Walsh Construction: Pacific Northwest general contractor with commercial and institutional projects across Oregon and Washington. Comparable in regional project delivery and customer overlap.
• Sellen Construction: Seattle-based commercial general contractor with strong Pacific Northwest footprint across commercial, civic, and high-end residential work. Comparable regional scale and project complexity.

Emerging players

• Method Homes: Seattle-based sustainable modular and prefab home builder focused on high-performance residential projects. Comparable mission and Pacific Northwest footprint, though uses a different offsite delivery model.
• Plant Prefab: California-based sustainable prefab builder focused on healthy, high-performance, and net-zero residential projects. Comparable sustainability mission and certifications, with a different prefab delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CellarRidge
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfNe80nobmHbGQN19El-DNA
• Facebookfacebook.com/cellarridge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cellar-ridge-construction
• Instagraminstagram.com/cellarridgeconstruction
• Pinterestpinterest.com/cellarridge

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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