What Catalyst Construction & Remodeling does

Catalyst Construction & Remodeling is a privately held, owner-operated residential general contracting firm founded in 1995 by Ryan Klobas and headquartered at 825 NE 20th Ave., Portland, Oregon. The company delivers design-build remodeling services to homeowners in the Portland metropolitan area, covering kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, basement conversions, ADU construction, custom garage builds, home additions, and finished attic conversions. Ryan Klobas serves as owner and head contractor, managing projects directly from initial consultation through completion and acting as the single point of contact for each homeowner. The firm is licensed as a general contractor in Oregon (CCB#201387) and Washington (CATALCR824BZ) and holds a City of Portland Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) certification that compresses the permit and inspection timeline.

The business operates a project-based, quote-driven revenue model with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers; each engagement is scoped, bid, and contracted individually based on design, materials, and scope. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: leads originate from the company website, phone (503-914-9146), referrals, and reputation platforms including Google (54 verified 5-star reviews), Houzz, Angi (three consecutive years on the best Portland remodelers list), BBB (A+), and Yelp. Marketing is reputation-led rather than paid-media-led — there is no evidence of content marketing scale, paid acquisition, or social campaigns beyond a Facebook page and Instagram profile. Customer mix is concentrated entirely in individual residential homeowners (SMB/consumer) undertaking one-off remodeling projects distributed across Portland neighborhoods including Lake Oswego, Mt Tabor, Alameda, Multnomah Village, and Rose City Park.

Operationally, Catalyst is a micro-firm (1–10 employees) where the owner personally oversees each project, supplemented by subcontractors coordinated by the owner. No software products, APIs, or technology platforms underpin the service; the value proposition rests on integrated design-build delivery, single-point accountability, regulatory familiarity with City of Portland inspectors, and experience with Portland's vintage housing stock. The firm holds no disclosed institutional backing, has no parent company or subsidiaries, and reports no M&A, partnership, or restructuring activity.

Name

Catalyst Construction & Remodeling

Legal name

Catalyst Construction & Remodeling LLC

Website

https://catalystconstructionpdx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Catalyst Construction & Remodeling is a Portland, Oregon-based residential design-build general contractor founded in 1995, serving Portland-metro homeowners with kitchen, bathroom, basement, ADU, garage, addition, and attic remodeling services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction & Remodeling

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Kitchen Permitting, Design & Project Management (HSAPAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Full Kitchen Remodel (Layout Reconfiguration) (HSAPAAAA)

Keywords

• Residential remodeling
• Design-build construction
• Home additions
• ADU construction
• Kitchen bathroom remodel

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Construction & Remodeling Services: Project-based revenue from residential construction and remodeling services including kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, basement conversions, ADU construction, garage builds, home additions, and design-build services. Revenue is generated through project contracts with upfront pricing based on design and scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Catalyst Construction & Remodeling is a residential design-build general contractor serving Portland-area homeowners with kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, basement conversions, home additions, ADU construction, garage builds, and finished attic conversions. The company integrates design and construction under one team and contract, providing a single point of contact from concept through project completion with custom bid-based pricing.

Product overview

Catalyst Construction & Remodeling is a residential general contracting company offering a unified set of construction and remodeling services throughout the Portland metro area. The core offering consists of design-build construction with specialized services including Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel, ADU Design & Build, Basement Conversions, Home Additions, Garage Remodeling & Construction, and Finished Attics. All services are delivered through a licensed, bonded general contractor with an integrated design-build approach, allowing the company to serve as a single point of contact from initial concept through project completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kitchen Remodel Kitchen remodeling services including design, custom cabinetry, countertops, appliance installation, and full kitchen renovations for Portland-area homeowners.
• Bathroom Remodel Bathroom renovation and remodeling including walk-in showers, freestanding tubs, tile work, vanities, and spa-inspired bathroom designs for Portland-area homeowners.
• ADU Construction Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) construction including garage conversions, basement ADUs, and standalone ADU builds from design through completion for Portland homeowners.
• Basement Conversions Basement remodeling and conversion services transforming unfinished basements into livable spaces including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas with egress windows, complying with Multnomah County building jurisdictions.
• Home Additions Home addition construction expanding existing living space including second-story additions, room extensions, and whole-house expansions for Portland-area homeowners.
• Garage Remodeling & Construction Custom garage building and remodeling including new garage construction, garage-to-ADU conversions, and garage additions for Portland homeowners.
• Finished Attics Attic conversion and finishing services transforming underutilized attic spaces into additional bedrooms and living areas for Portland homeowners.
• Design-Build Services Integrated design-build construction services where one team handles both design and construction phases from concept to completion, offering single-point contact and streamlined project delivery for homeowners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Streamlined permit and inspection process for Oregon-licensed contractors through FIR Program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Case Design/Remodeling: National design-build remodeling franchise offering kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-home renovations. Larger incumbent with regional offices that competes in premium residential remodeling markets; more scale and process infrastructure than Catalyst.
• FBC Remodel: Large multi-location residential remodeler offering design-build kitchens, baths, and additions. National footprint with stronger marketing/sales infrastructure; serves as an aspirational incumbent benchmark.

Regional players

• Bowen Remodeling & Design: Design-build residential remodeling firm focused on kitchens, baths, and additions in another regional US metro. Comparable service portfolio and design-build model but serves a different geographic market than Catalyst.
• Hammond Park Homes & Remodeling: Boutique design-build residential remodeler serving Pacific Northwest markets. Smaller regional player with similar owner-operator model and design-build integrated offerings, particularly relevant comparator on scale and positioning.

Direct peers

• Neil Kelly Company: Portland-based design-build home remodeling company providing kitchen, bath, addition, and whole-home remodeling across Oregon and Washington. Closest direct peer: same metro, same design-build model, same single-family residential focus.
• CR Design Build: Residential design-build remodeler offering similar kitchen, bath, addition, and basement services with an integrated design-to-construction process. Operates in Mid-Atlantic with comparable service mix and target customer profile.
• Regal Construction & Remodeling: Portland-area general contractor offering home additions, ADUs, and kitchen/bath remodels. Direct local competitor with overlapping services in the same Portland metro geography.

Others

• Level 10 Construction: California-based general contractor with significant residential and commercial building work. Adjacent rather than direct: broader portfolio but relevant benchmark for a residential builder evaluating scale, process maturity, and pricing power.
• Habitat for Humanity Portland Restore: Reuse/reclamation and affordable housing nonprofit operating in Portland. Not a direct competitor but adjacent ecosystem participant in residential construction; relevant for understanding local market dynamics and labor ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/catalystconstructionpdx
• Instagraminstagram.com/catalystconstructionpdx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catalyst-construction-remodeling

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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