Building on the Oregon Coast

[William R. Matthews IV]

I'm building a second home/vacation rental on the Oregon Coast (Netarts). Does anyone have a ballpark on Sqft cost (I have heard anywhere from $150-$200 this seems a bit high) I should expect to build? I'm looking for reliable General Contractors and Subcontractors if I have to do it myself. My HOA minimum will be 2200 Sqft. I would be ok with bringing someone from Portland, but building on the coast will be different than the Portland area. Thanks all!

[Laureen Youngblood]

Welcome to Oregon William!

I would like to tell you that you will find custom building to be less than what you have been told, but that is not the case.  Building in Oregon is generally higher to start with and even higher on the Coast.  Please be sure to do your due diligence.  The second unfortunate thing about the Oregon Coast is that good, reliable contractors are difficult to find.  Finding good contractors is easier than finding reliable ones...My guess is that you will be able to find contractors from the West Portland suburbs or Tillamook.  Hopefully some BP members from the Portland area will be able to help.  My company does quite a bit of work on the Oregon coast, but we are a little further south (I, of course, would be more than happy to talk to you about interior finish products that we can deliver - but have one of your more local contractors install - ie. flooring, tile and cabinets -being the good sales woman that I am  :)  .  

We have also, personally, recently purchased a piece of property on the Oregon coast in Newport.  Having been in the construction industry in this area for over 10 years I am having to pull references from my contacts to find reliable contractors for our build.  I hope the best for you and am more than happy to help in any way possible.

Laureen