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Rick Bernard of Bernard Custom Homes is an Oregon Certified Master Builder with more than 35 years of experience building custom homes in the Portland metro and Oregon Coast area.

He has been building award-winning custom homes for the Portland Street of Dreams since 1980, and recently won "Best of Show" for his 20th home in the custom home building event, 20/20.

Contact Rick Bernard now to start building your customized home today.

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Office: 503-647-2358
Mobile: 503-860-6218

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Panoramic Manor Ix - 1989 - Front View - Bernard Custom Homes - Street of Dreams.

What Type of Roof is Best?

November 12, 2001
Rick Bernard
Custom Home Building Tips

If you never want to replace the roof, then you probably want tile or slate materials with copper gutters and flashing. This is a lot…

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Oregonian article Rick Bernard is a Survivor - page 2.

Q & A : What Do I Look For in a Custom Home Builder?

May 4, 2001
Rick Bernard
Custom Home Building Tips

This is almost ‘the’ toughest question of all. All you need to determine is – Is he/she honest? A number of reference points will paint…

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1987 Seventh Sunrise - landscaping - Street of Dreams custom home by Rick Bernard of Bernard Custom Homes.

Q & A – Do We Really Need an Interior Designer or Landscape Architect?

December 12, 1999
Rick Bernard
Custom Home Building Tips

Often times it’s not about just knowing what you like. It’s about knowing where those specific materials are available on a cost competitive basis, along…

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Kitchen island 2 of 2013 Street of Dreams Custom Home 20-20 by Rick Bernard of Bernard Custom Homes.

Do I Need a Fire Suppression System?

January 7, 1998
Rick Bernard
Custom Home Building Tips

Short answer: Yes. Welcome to the world of politics. Who in their right mind, would argue against saving lives. Sometimes the application of good code…

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Starburst 8 1988 - Front Entry Stairs - Bernard Custom Homes - Street of Dreams.

Q & A : How Long Will It Take?

October 17, 1997
Rick Bernard
Custom Home Building Tips

How soon do you want the keys?  Are you particular about materials and finishes, or is “normal” O K?  Are you willing to wait for…

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Oregon Fir 2001 front entrance landscape - Street of Dreams custom home by Rick Bernard Custom Homes.

What Type of Siding is Best ?

April 12, 1992
Rick Bernard
Custom Home Building Tips

My feeling is the artistic expression and durability of cedar is excellent for our climate, albeit expensive. I’m suspicious of composite materials, because of their…

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Oregon Craftsman 2002 Street of Dreams Custom Home by Rick Bernard Custom Homes - 1409 Exterior I 2006 (4c)

Q & A: Should We Use a Stock Plan or Employ an Architect/Designer?

February 17, 1988
Rick Bernard
Custom Home Building Tips

Details that personalize your home to the specific way your family lives with kids and pets defines a home customized by its owner. These are…

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1982 Barritz custom home - master bath - Street of Dreams custom home by Rick Bernard of Bernard Custom Homes.

Q & A – What Does a House Cost?

February 17, 1983
Rick Bernard
Custom Home Building Tips

This is kind of like asking a car dealer, “…what does a car cost?” How big of a car, how powerful, what kind of handling,…

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