Trusted Local Resources

Best Contractors in Bend Oregon

The local resource guide from Paul Frazier, Mr Bend Oregon

★★★★★5.0 stars from 92 Google reviews
Paul Frazier, Bend Oregon real estate broker, Mr Bend Oregon
Paul FrazierMr Bend Oregon · eXp Realty

If you’re looking at homes for sale in Bend Oregon, planning a move here, or you’ve just closed and don’t know a soul in town, this is the list I give my own clients.

I’m Paul Frazier, a Bend Oregon real estate broker with 30 years in housing. After a closing, the question I hear most isn’t about the house. It’s “Paul, who do I call for…?” A plumber, a painter, somebody to rekey the locks the day you get the keys.

So I put my answers in one place. These are local companies I recommend, people whose work and professionalism I can stand behind, including several I’ve hired or worked with myself. No one pays to be on this list.

Call or text me anytime at 541-797-9966 if you want a personal introduction or a name for something you don’t see here.

A few of my top picks

HOME SERVICES
Getting settled first
Rekey your locks the day you close
Bend Lock & Safe(24-hour emergency service)
541-389-1515
Handyman and home repairs
Fix It Right Handyman Services (E.J. Vermilyea)
541-678-1947
Songster Handyman Services
458-206-3303
House cleaning, move-in/move-out
Pine Country Cleaning
541-419-4854
The trades I get asked for most
Painting
Newman Brothers Painting(in business since 1980)
541-388-8874
Electrical
Quality Builders Electric
541-389-0621
Gold Electric
541-633-9100
Plumbing
Stark Plumbing
541-848-7261
Firkus Plumbing(family owned since 1971)
541-382-7710
Heating and cooling
Diversified Heating & Cooling(family owned since 1987)
541-323-1840
Renovation, design and staging
Journey Home Renovations + Skye Design InteriorsTheir “Real Estate Refresh” gets a home ready to photograph and show at its best.
310-650-0760
Around the house
Tree service and defensible space
Arbor 1 Tree Service
541-848-8018
Septic
Abe Jones Septic Service
541-382-7761
Garage doors
Overhead Door Company of Central Oregon
541-389-3667
Appliance sales and repair
Johnson Brothers Appliances(Bend’s own since 1950)
541-382-6223
AUTO SERVICES
Auto repair, by what you drive
Wade Bryant’s(imports, my own shop)
541-389-2465
SubaGuru(Subaru only)
541-382-6067
Peak Euro(European)
541-325-4433
Auto detailing
Collins Premier Auto Detailing(Mike Collins)
541-948-1818
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Mortgage lender
Cody Lowe, Barrett Financial
(401) 644-2284
Title and escrow
Western Title & Escrow(TeamAri)
541-389-5751

Who to Call in Bend: Trusted Local Resources

Renovation, Design & Staging

Journey Home Renovations + Skye Design Interiors

Lance Jeffery (Journey Home Renovations) · Malia Mathis (Skye Design Interiors)
310-650-0760 · lance.jeffery310@gmail.com · journeyhomerenovations.com · skyedesignbend.com Bend, Oregon

A husband-and-wife team offering design and construction under one roof, 25+ years of renovating and designing homes, based in Bend.

Best for:

  • Real Estate Refresh (pre-sale preparation), the updates that matter before listing: paint, flooring, lighting, hardware, bathroom updates, and staging, chosen through a buyer’s eyes so a home photographs and shows at its best
  • Residential renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, and complete interior transformations
  • Interior design & furnishings, professional design, furnishing, and styling through Skye Design Interiors

Proof point (from their site): one featured Real Estate Refresh, new carpet, paint, lighting and hardware, sold for asking price in 1 week.

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General Contractors & Remodeling

Pacific Craft Construction

Josh Lee
541-977-1707 · Josh@pacificcraft.com · pacificcraft.com Bend, serving Central Oregon

CCB #1056823 (per company site) · Bonded & insured

A family-operated Central Oregon general contractor with 25+ years of industry experience and a hands-on approach, they know all the trades, which keeps subcontractors scheduled tightly and projects moving. 5-star rated on Google.

Best for: remodels of every size (kitchens, baths, whole-home), additions, ADUs, and new builds, including early-stage guidance, designer connections, and handling blueprints and city submittals.

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Painting

Newman Brothers Painting

Steve Newman (owner)
541-388-8874 · newmanbrotherspainting.com 61535 American Ln, Bend, serving Central Oregon

In business since 1980, Newman Brothers is one of Central Oregon’s premier painting contractors, residential and commercial, with an attention to detail that’s kept them at the top of the local trade for over four decades.

Best for: interior and exterior painting, epoxy floor coatings, deck refinishing, and power washing.

Webfoot Home Improvements

541-390-0590 · webfoothome.com 63004 Layton Ave, Ste 100, Bend, serving Central Oregon

4.9★ · Founded 2003 (originally Webfoot Painting)

Webfoot started as a painting company and grew into a full home-improvement shop. Painting is still a core trade, but one call covers a lot more, their own line is that a single call handles your whole project list.

Best for: interior, exterior, cabinet, and commercial painting; polyurea garage floor coatings (15-year warranty against chipping, peeling, or delamination, typically installed in a day) and custom garage cabinets/storage; concrete coatings for patios, driveways, walkways, and pool decks; deck building and refinishing; siding replacement; and interior finish carpentry.

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Electrical

Quality Builders Electric

Dave & Tara Finnell (owners, Tomahawk Electric family of companies)
541-389-0621 615 SE Glenwood Dr, Bend

Quality Builders Electric has served Central Oregon’s custom-home niche for 30 years. Since 2020 it’s been owned by Dave and Tara Finnell of Tomahawk Electric, who kept the team and the residential focus, everything from small remodels to large custom homes.

Best for: custom residential wiring, remodels, commercial projects, and service calls.

Gold Electric Inc

541-633-9100 · gogoldelectric.com 741 SE Glenwood Dr, Bend, serving all of Central Oregon

Oregon CCB #226489 · BBB A+ · 4.9★ across 250+ Google reviews, the highest-rated electrician in Bend

Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work, with 24/7 emergency response.

Best for: panel upgrades (free panel inspection), Generac generator installation and service as an authorized dealer, EV charging, solar service, and emergency repairs.

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Heating & Cooling (HVAC)

Diversified Heating & Cooling, Inc.

541-323-1840 · diversifiedheating.com 61511 American Ln, Ste 1, Bend, serving Central Oregon

Oregon CCB #192957 · BBB A+ · 4.9★ across 700+ reviews · Family owned since 1987

Family-owned and locally operated since 1987. Their technicians are NATE-certified and factory-trained by Trane and Mitsubishi, and the shop installs Trane, Mitsubishi, and American Standard equipment, with strong warranty coverage (10-year parts and labor on American Standard; 12-year parts / 10-year labor on Mitsubishi). 24-hour call line.

Best for: furnace, air conditioning, and heat pump installation, repair, and maintenance; ductless mini-splits; gas fireplace service; and annual preventative maintenance plans.

Central Oregon Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

541-227-6258 · info@coheating.com · coheating.com 2516 SW Glacier Pl, Redmond (Bend location: 840 SE Woodland Blvd, Ste 135), serving Crook, Deschutes & Jefferson counties

Since 1993 · 4.9★ across thousands of reviews · 24/7 emergency service

Founded in Redmond in 1993, COHC has grown from a two-person crew into a full home-services company, heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical under one roof, with same-day service and a dedicated duct-cleaning truck for Central Oregon’s dusty high desert.

Best for: AC, furnace, and heat pump repair and replacement; 24/7 emergency calls; duct cleaning and indoor air quality; water heaters; EV charger installation; and plumbing or electrical work alongside the HVAC job.

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Plumbing

Stark Plumbing LLC

541-848-7261 · starkplumbing.com 61141 S Hwy 97, Ste 649, Bend, serving Central Oregon

5.0★ across 307 reviews · Oregon CCB #222421 · Plumbing license PB2090 · 25+ years in the trade

Stark Plumbing is a residential plumbing specialist serving Bend and Central Oregon. Reviews consistently praise the same things: upfront written estimates (and final bills that match them), appointment reminders, a text when the plumber is on the way, and clean, careful work. Member of the Central Oregon Builders Association.

Best for: complete home repipes, water heaters including tankless, kitchen and bathroom remodel plumbing, gas piping, main water and sewer lines, backflow repair and replacement, fixture installation and repair, drain cleaning, new construction plumbing, and plumbing winterization.

Firkus Plumbing Heating & Repairs, Inc.

Jason Firkus (president, third-generation)
541-382-7710 · firkusplumbing.com 431 NE Alden Ave, Bend, serving Central Oregon

Family owned since 1971 · 4.8★ · 24-hour service

Firkus has been a family name in Bend plumbing since 1971, now in its third generation. They offer residential and commercial service 24 hours a day, and their tagline says it plainly: “our family serving your family.”

Best for: 24/7 emergency plumbing, fixture repair and replacement, drain cleaning, water heater repair and replacement, backflow testing, copper/PEX re-pipes, pipe leaks and repair, code compliance, and complete kitchen and bathroom remodels.

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

541-312-5235 (Bend, 24/7) · rotorooter.com/bendor/ 780 NW York Dr, Ste 206, Bend (Redmond location: 541-389-2000)

4.8★ across 200+ reviews · Trusted since 1935 · Licensed & insured

The national name with a local crew, available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Proof point: Roto-Rooter handled the septic pumping and DEQ evaluation on my 4647 SW Belmont Lane transaction in Madras (October 2026), the system passed inspection.

Best for: drain and sewer cleaning (their specialty), trenchless sewer repair, hydro jetting, emergency plumbing day or night, water heaters, septic pumping and DEQ evaluations, and water damage cleanup and restoration, extraction, structural drying, and mold remediation.

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Roofing

Deschutes Roofing & Insulation

541-241-5720 · deschutesroofing.com 1289 NE 2nd St, Ste 3, Bend, serving Central Oregon

4.7★ across 630+ Google reviews · Family & veteran owned · Licensed, bonded & insured

Deschutes Roofing delivers end-to-end roofing built for Central Oregon’s climate, and most residential roof replacements are finished in a single day. They’re a Malarkey Emerald Pro and Owens Corning Preferred contractor, and replacements carry a 10-year workmanship warranty.

Best for: roof replacement (asphalt shingle, standing seam metal, low-slope/flat), leak repairs, roof inspections, insurance-claim help after hail or storm damage, attic insulation and ventilation upgrades, seamless gutters, and winter ice-dam prevention and removal.

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Handyman & Home Repairs

Fix It Right Handyman Services, LLC

E.J. Vermilyea (owner)
541-678-1947 · fixitrightbend.com Bend, serving Bend, Sunriver & Redmond

Oregon CCB #215779 · Licensed, bonded & insured · 4.8★ on HomeAdvisor

The handyman I recommend first. E.J. has run his own handyman company for years and handles the small-to-mid jobs the big contractors don’t want.

Best for: general home repairs, drywall repair, interior painting, tiling, fencing, fixture replacement, appliance installs, TV mounting, furniture assembly, weatherstripping, and pre-listing fix-up lists. Free estimates.

Montgomery Remodeling and Restoration

Mike Montgomery (owner, Montgomery Builders Inc)
541-371-2625 · montgomeryremodelingandrestoration.com 62988 Layton Ave, Ste 101, Bend, serving Central Oregon

Oregon CCB #203024 · 35+ years in business

Montgomery is a good call when a project is bigger than a basic handyman job but still needs a responsive local contractor. They handle everything from simple fixes and repairs to full remodels and insurance restoration work, and they’re known for answering the phone and responding quickly.

Best for: small projects and household repairs, window replacement, decks, handrails, cabinetry and flooring fixes, plus remodels and fire, water, or wind restoration when a repair turns into a larger job.

Songster Handyman Services

Colton Songster (owner)
458-206-3303 · songsterhandymanservices@gmail.com · songsterhandymanservices.com 61 NW Oregon Ave, Ste 103, Bend

Licensed, bonded & insured · 5.0★ across 100+ Google reviews

Colton is a lifelong craftsman: home repair, woodworking, and residential construction. He and his wife Holly run the business together, and reviews consistently praise the communication, the before-and-after photos, and work finished on time and on budget.

Best for: punch lists and inspection-report repairs, move-in projects (TV mounting, furniture assembly, hanging), drywall repair, carpentry, cabinet hardware upgrades, deck and fence cleaning, repair and staining, painting, and small remodel projects.

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Carpet & Floor Cleaning

Brad’s Carpet Cleaning

541-389-2118 · info@bradscarpetcleaningbend.com · bradscarpetcleaningbend.com 63011 Plateau Dr, Bend, serving Central Oregon

4.9★ across 100+ reviews

Serving Central Oregon since 1973, Brad’s runs a custom-built truck-mounted machine they bill as the most powerful carpet cleaning machine in Central Oregon, high-heat steam cleaning with powerful suction and complimentary high-powered fans, so carpets dry fast and come out sanitized.

Best for: residential and commercial carpet cleaning, area rugs, tile & grout cleaning, tough stain work, and emergency water removal.

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House Cleaning

Pine Country Cleaning

541-419-4854 · pinecountry5@hotmail.com · pinecountrycleaning.com 300 SE Reed Market Rd, Ste 150, Bend

Established 2001 · 4.8★ across ~170 reviews · 100% Happiness Guarantee

Cleaning Central Oregon homes since 2001, one of Bend’s longest-running and best-reviewed cleaning companies. They specialize in detailed move-in and move-out deep cleans and back the work with a 100% happiness guarantee.

Best for: weekly and bi-weekly recurring cleaning, move-in/move-out deep cleans (a specialty, ideal before listing photos or right after closing), post-construction cleaning, and office and commercial cleaning.

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Yard Care & Landscaping

David’s Caretaking (Dave’s Yard Care)

David Deichler (owner)
541-556-8834 · davidd@davidscaretaking.com · davidscaretaking.com

Serving Bend & Central Oregon

David runs a caretaking-style yard service, the kind of reliable, year-round care second-home owners and busy sellers need. In the growing season it’s lawn and yard care with sprinkler activations and blowouts, aerating, and de-thatching; in winter the business pivots to snow removal and ice dam removal across Central Oregon.

Best for: ongoing yard care and lawn maintenance, spring sprinkler activation and fall blowout, aerating and de-thatching, winter snow removal and ice dam removal, and caretaking for second homes.

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Fencing

Mike’s Fence Center

541-388-1625 · mikesfence.com 59 SW Hayes Ave, Bend (also in Madras: 541-312-8920)

In business since 1980 · 40+ years

Mike and Cathie started the company in Prineville in 1980 and built it into Central Oregon’s best-known fence shop, installation, repair, a retail yard, and their own fabrication shop for custom gates. Bonus: their sister company, Mike’s Mobile Mix, delivers small-batch concrete mixed fresh on-site (541-312-6693), handy for post holes and small pours.

Best for: cedar and wood privacy fencing, vinyl, chain link, ornamental metal, farm & ranch fencing, security fencing, automatic gates and access systems, custom fabricated gates, and fence repair, residential and commercial.

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Flooring

HDH Flooring (High Desert Hardwood Flooring)

Sonny Bachman (owner)
541-419-5158 · hdhfloors@gmail.com · hdhflooring.com

Serving Bend & Central Oregon · 20+ years · Licensed & bonded · Free estimates

High Desert Hardwood has been installing and refinishing wood floors in Central Oregon for more than 20 years. They use dust containment on sanding jobs, recommend four finish coats for Central Oregon’s abrasive cinder soil, and offer low-VOC finishes.

Best for: hardwood installation (solid, engineered, and laminate, including stairs, treads, and risers), sanding and full refinishing, recoating and preventative maintenance coats, repairs (water damage, section replacement, stain matching), and custom staining.

Paulson’s Floor Coverings

541-241-3218 · paulsonsfloorcoverings.com 521 SE 9th St, Bend (showrooms also in Portland, Tigard, Vancouver, Lake Oswego & Kennewick)

Family owned since 1921 · Four generations · Ask for Jerry, my contact there

A Pacific Northwest flooring institution, family-owned since 1921, now in its fourth generation. The Bend showroom carries the full range with professional installation, shop-at-home service, and complimentary measures.

Best for: carpet, hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl plank and waterproof flooring, tile & stone, and countertops, one showroom for whole-home flooring projects, buying carpet directly from the mills.

Direct Flooring Center

541-200-6547 · directflooringcenter.com 20525 Robal Ln, Ste 100, Bend (also Albany & Eugene)

Family owned since 1996 · 4.6★ across ~89 reviews · Shaw Flooring Network retailer

A family-owned Bend flooring store since 1996. They buy carpet directly from the mills, a real price advantage, and keep a wide in-stock selection alongside custom orders, with professional installation for homes and businesses.

Best for: carpet (direct-from-mill pricing), hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl and Marmoleum, tile & stone, and area rugs, residential and commercial, product plus installation.

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Window Treatments

The Blind King

Cody King (owner)

Shop-at-home, headquartered in Bend, serving all of Central Oregon Since 2014 · 5.0★ (24 Google reviews) · Free in-home consultation · Lifetime warranty

Cody King launched The Blind King in 2014 and has covered hundreds of Central Oregon homes since. There’s no showroom, he comes to you, measures, and installs. Products carry a lifetime warranty, and his supplier partnerships average about 12 days from order to install, where six weeks is common elsewhere.

Best for: blinds (wood and faux wood), plantation shutters, roller, Roman, honeycomb, woven wood, sheer and solar shades, plus motorization and smart-home integration, a specialty. A go-to for new homeowners who need a whole house covered fast after closing.

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Moving

Bend Brothers Moving

Chad & Stephanie Cessna (owners)
541-527-2020 (call or text) · bendbrothersmoving.com 63323 NW Britta St, Bend, serving all of Central Oregon

ODOT #251532 · USDOT #3341795 · ~99% positive across roughly 150 reviews

An owner-run local moving company. Local moves within 50 miles are billed hourly by crew and truck size; they also handle in-state long-distance moves that start in Central Oregon, commercial and office moves, packing, and piano moves, baby grands and uprights are a specialty, with lift-gate trucks.

Best for: local Bend and Central Oregon moves, in-state relocations, office moves, and piano or heavy-item moves.

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving

541-275-8210 · collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/bend 62987 Plateau Dr, Unit 4, Bend

4.8★ across 600+ Google reviews · Fully licensed & insured (ODOT 192971 · USDOT 2814562) · Ask for Casey, my contact there

The Bend franchise of the national College HUNKS brand (HUNKS: Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service). More than movers, they also haul junk and handle donation pickups, which makes them a one-call option when a home needs to be emptied and moved at the same time. Same-day and next-day service is often available.

Best for: local and long-distance moves, junk removal and pre-listing cleanouts, donation pickups, packing, and labor-only help (loading, unloading, and moving furniture within the home).

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Tree Service & Defensible Space

Arbor 1 Tree Service

541-848-8018 · arbor1.com 62995 Plateau Dr, Bend, serving Central Oregon

ISA Certified Arborists on staff · 4.7★

Arbor 1’s owner, Mike Donahue, is an ISA Certified Arborist and qualified tree risk assessor, the credential that matters when a tree is hanging over your roof. Alongside regular tree work, they do dedicated wildfire fuels reduction, which is the work insurers across Central Oregon increasingly want to see done.

Best for: hazard tree assessment and removal, pruning, stump grinding, storm cleanup, and defensible-space / wildfire fuels reduction around the home.

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Septic Service

Abe Jones Septic Service

541-382-7761 · abejones.com 61425 Gribbling Rd, Bend, serving Central Oregon

Locally owned

The Bend name for septic work, routine pumping and the septic inspections that come up on home sales outside city sewer. They also handle grease traps and drain cleaning.

Best for: routine septic pumping (every 3–5 years for most homes), septic inspections and evaluations for buyers and sellers, and drain cleaning.

Roto-Rooter (under Plumbing above) also pumps septic tanks and performs DEQ evaluations.

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Chimney & Wood Stove Service

A Kleene Sweep Chimney Service

Dan Hogrefe (owner)
541-388-7999 · akleenesweep.com 147 SE Evergreen Ave, Redmond, serving all of Central Oregon

Since 1980 · 4.8★ across ~200 reviews · Licensed, bonded & insured

Central Oregon’s longest-running chimney and hearth shop, sweeps, inspections, and a full-service hearth store selling and installing wood, pellet, and gas stoves and inserts.

Best for: annual chimney sweeps (a must with wood heat), chimney inspections before you buy, and stove and insert sales, installation, and service.

R.E. Chimney Services

541-480-0712 · rechimney.com Redmond, serving Bend, Redmond, Sisters, La Pine & Madras

Run by a technician who spent 5+ years at A Kleene Sweep before going out on his own, installation and service for wood, pellet, and gas stoves and fireplaces.

Best for: stove and fireplace service calls and installations across Central Oregon.

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Well & Pump Service

H and H Pump

541-382-3690 · bendpump.com 1370 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend

The well specialist for rural Central Oregon, drilling, pumps, and water testing under one roof.

Best for: well inspections on rural home purchases, pump replacement and service, new well drilling, and water testing. Note: Oregon’s Well Safety Act requires testing for E. coli, arsenic, and nitrate before a home with a domestic well is sold, H and H handles that testing.

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Garage Doors

Overhead Door Company of Central Oregon

541-389-3667 · overheaddoor.com (local dealer) 63056 Lower Meadow Dr, Ste 150, Bend

4.8★ on Angi · The only IDEA-accredited door dealer in Central Oregon · 24-hour emergency service

The most experienced door crew in the region, a dozen technicians with 180+ combined years, and same-day service in most cases. They service and repair all makes and models, not just their own brand, and build custom wood doors on site.

Best for: broken springs and emergency repairs, new door and opener installation, custom wood garage doors, and gate systems.

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Appliance Sales & Repair

Johnson Brothers Appliances

541-382-6223 · jbbend.com 571 NE Azure Dr, Bend

Family owned since 1950 · Third generation

Bend’s own appliance store since 1950, and the rare shop that both sells and services what it sells, with its own factory-authorized repair team. When a fridge dies in a new home, one call covers the repair or the replacement.

Best for: appliance purchases with local delivery and installation, and repair service on most major brands, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, GE, Bosch, Speed Queen, Miele, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and more.

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Pest Control

Barnes Quality Pest Control

541-389-9104 · barnespestcontrolbend.com 1030 SE 3rd St, Ste 6, Bend, serving Central Oregon

Since 1983 · 4.6★ across 115+ reviews · Now a division of Senske, with the same local crew

Protecting Central Oregon homes since 1983. Unusually for a pest company, every technician is also a state-licensed Wildlife Control Operator, so the same call that handles your ants can legally remove the raccoon in your attic.

Best for: ants, spiders, wasps, and roaches; rodent control; nuisance wildlife removal (raccoons, skunks, squirrels, bats); and VA/FHA structural pest inspections for home purchases.

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Locksmith & Safes

Bend Lock & Safe

541-389-1515 · bendlockandsafe.com 204 NE Franklin Ave, Bend

24-hour emergency lockout service

Bend’s lock shop, a real storefront with real locksmiths, not a call center.

Best for: rekeying the locks the day you close (the first call every new homeowner should make), lock installation and repair, key duplication, and safe sales and service, plus 24-hour help when you’re locked out.

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Home Inspection & Radon Testing

Prime Home Inspection

Dave & Carol Peterson (owners)
541-706-0432 · prime-homeinspection.com Bend, serving Bend, Redmond, Sisters & all of Central Oregon

Licensed, bonded & insured · 7,000+ inspections completed

A husband-and-wife Central Oregon inspection company with thousands of local inspections behind them. Clients consistently describe the most in-depth reports they’ve had, thorough, knowledgeable about construction and current codes, and explained in plain English at the walkthrough.

Best for: buyer home inspections, pre-listing inspections, and re-inspections after repairs.

Radon note: Deschutes County sits in EPA Radon Zone 3 (lower predicted levels), but levels vary house to house and testing is inexpensive insurance on any purchase, most inspectors can add a radon test, and WIN Home Inspection (541-318-8199) offers standalone radon testing across Bend, Redmond, and La Pine.

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Propane & Firewood

Ed Staub & Sons (propane)

Bend plant: 541-382-4751 · edstaub.com 913 NE 1st St, Bend, plants across Central Oregon

Family owned for 60+ years

The propane name in Central Oregon, a family company that answers with a live person. They deliver propane and heating oil, install tanks, run routed delivery with tank monitoring so you never run dry, and staff 24/7 emergency service.

Best for: setting up propane service when you buy a rural home, tank installation, automatic-fill delivery, and heating oil.

Also serving Central Oregon: CoEnergy Propane, 541-504-9444 (Redmond).

The Firewood Store, Central Oregon Firewood (firewood)

Delivery across Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters & Prineville · Pickup warehouse near Prineville

Seasoned, split firewood by the cord, delivered, pine, Douglas fir, juniper, oak, and madrone, plus kiln-dried options and smaller bundles for occasional burners.

Best for: stocking up for winter. Order by early fall if you can, fire-season work shutdowns in August and September back up delivery schedules, and the first cold snap cleans out the seasoned stock.

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Auto Detailing

Collins Premier Auto Detailing

Mike Collins
541-948-1818 · collinspad.com 21085 Quail Ln, Bend

By appointment only · Gtechniq accredited detailer

A custom, high-end detailing service, the shop I point people to when a vehicle deserves more than a wash. Fully licensed technicians, paint correction, and Gtechniq ceramic coatings.

Best for: full detail packages, paint correction, and ceramic coating applications.

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Short-Term Rental Setup & Management

Skyliner Properties

541-668-7523 Bend, Oregon

Short-term rental management with an explicit furnishing and setup service, a strong fit if you’re starting from an empty house and want it guest-ready.

Best for: Airbnb/VRBO setup including furnishing, plus ongoing full-service management.

Bend & Central Oregon Vacation Rental Management

Wesley Hayes
541-306-3230 · bendhost.com Bend / Central Oregon

Full-service short-term rental management run by a Superhost.

Best for: Hands-off Airbnb/VRBO management across Bend and Central Oregon.

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Property Management

If you own a rental, or you’re buying one, these are the managers I’d point you to. Long-term managers first, then the Sunriver specialists, where most management is vacation homes and second homes.

Velocity Property Management

541-388-1382 · info@velocitypropertymanagement.com · velocitypropertymanagement.com 2524 NE Division St, Ste 1, Bend (Redmond office: 226 NW 6th St, Ste 102 · 541-408-9841)

Licensed since 2009 · Voted Bend’s Best Property Manager 2018, 2021 & 2022 · 4.4★ across ~100 reviews

Locally owned, and the name that comes up most for single-family rentals, their lead manager was named 2018 Property Manager of the Year for single-family homes. They use licensed local contractors for maintenance rather than the cheapest bid.

Best for: long-term single-family rentals in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, La Pine, and Culver, full monthly management (rent collection, maintenance coordination, periodic inspections) or lease-only tenant placement.

Utopia Management

541-702-1111 · bend@utopiamanagement.com · utopiamanagement.com 846 NW Colorado Ave, Bend, Redmond rentals run through the same team (redmond@utopiamanagement.com)

Managing rentals since 1994 · Company reports 4.9★ in Bend and 4.7★ in Redmond across 500+ published reviews · No leasing, renewal, or setup fees

One of the largest managers on the West Coast, with a local Bend team, in-house licensed maintenance, and online owner reporting you can pull up any time.

Best for: hands-off long-term management in Bend and Redmond, especially for out-of-area owners, marketing, screening, leasing, rent collection, maintenance, and monthly statements under one roof.

Thorn Property Management

Joshua Thornton (owner, licensed Oregon property manager #201261731)
541-588-4466 · thornpropertymanagement.com Bend-based, serving Bend, Redmond, Sisters & Sunriver

A family-owned, boutique shop, a small hands-on team rather than a call center. The owner brings 30+ years in residential construction, inspection, and maintenance, which shows in how they protect the property itself.

Best for: owners who want one local team for a rental anywhere in Deschutes County, long-term homes and condos, plus short-term, commercial, and agricultural properties.

Village Properties at Sunriver

1-800-786-7483 · village-properties.com 56835 Venture Ln, Sunriver

In Sunriver since 1985

The only full-service property management firm based in Sunriver itself, vacation rentals, long-term houses and condos, and real estate under one roof, with their own cleaning, maintenance, and hot tub crews on staff.

Best for: Sunriver owners who want a manager physically in Sunriver, especially long-term rentals and second homes that need local eyes and in-house maintenance.

Bennington Properties

1-800-313-5242 · benningtonproperties.com 56842 Venture Ln, Sunriver

Since 1998 · 4.9★ (63 reviews) · 200+ homes managed in Sunriver & Caldera Springs

A Sunriver-based, family-run company managing 200+ vacation homes, with a 24-hour front desk and concierge-style owner care.

Best for: vacation rental management and second-home care in Sunriver and Caldera Springs, marketing, guest services, housekeeping, and 24/7 maintenance.

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Snow Removal & Second-Home Care

Sunriver Snow Service

Corey Wright (founder)
Call or text 541-722-2822 · sunriversnowservice.com Sunriver, Sunriver Owners Association addresses only · Founded 2020 · Fully insured

A Sunriver resident’s family-run service, built for exactly our winters. On the Unlimited plan your driveway is cleared automatically whenever an inch accumulates, typically by 10 AM. The Scheduled plan runs $39/month plus $99 per clearing. 2026–27 enrollment closes November 30, after that, new customers are on-call only, at $199 a visit.

Best for: Sunriver second-home owners and rental owners who need the driveway clear without being there. Note: SROA addresses only, not Caldera Springs or Three Rivers.

Deschutes Home Watch

541-728-3839 · deschuteshomewatch.com 61535 S Hwy 97, Bend, serving Bend, Sunriver, Sisters & all of Deschutes County

Professional second-home management, not housesitting. Their specialists make scheduled in-person inspections (weekly, or twice a month), checking for leaks and freeze risk, HVAC and thermostat settings, power, doors and windows, and exterior condition, and send a report with time-stamped photos after every visit. Concierge services on top.

Best for: owners who leave a home vacant for weeks or months, especially through winter, when a slow leak or a dead furnace does the real damage.

For Bend-area snow removal and second-home caretaking, also see David’s Caretaking under Yard Care & Landscaping above.

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Hot Tub & Spa Service

Aqua Clear Hot Tubs, Aqua Clear Spa Service

Bend (call or text): 541-410-1023 · Sisters: 541-588-4852 · aquaclearoregon@gmail.com · aquaclearhottubs.com 20505 Robal Ln, Bend · 413 W Hood Ave, Ste D, Sisters

Local & family owned · Serving Central Oregon since 1992

Their spa service team runs the routine care most owners actually need: weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly visits with water testing, chemical balancing, cleaning, and a visual inspection, including weekly service plans for rental homes, plus one-time service and repairs.

Best for: ongoing hot tub maintenance and water care anywhere in Central Oregon (Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine), and new tubs, swim spas, and saunas from their Bend and Sisters showrooms.

Oregon Hot Tub, Bend

541-388-0905 · oregonhottub.com 2680 NE Hwy 20, Ste 200, Bend

Oregon’s largest hot tub company · Serving Bend since 1979

The Hot Spring Spas dealer for Central Oregon, with a professional service department behind it.

Best for: repairs and warranty service, replacement parts and covers, and new Hot Spring spas, Endless Pools swim spas, and saunas.

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Auto Repair

There’s no single right mechanic, it depends on what you drive. These are the specialists I trust, by make:

Wade Bryant’s Auto Repair

In Bend since 1984 · ASE Certified technicians · AAA Approved · NAPA Auto Care Center

My shop for imports, this is where I’ve taken my own Honda, Nissan, and Toyota. Full-service repair and diagnostics: engines, drivetrains, brakes, suspension, and steering, on import and domestic cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Best for: import drivers, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Toyota, Lexus, who want a long-established independent shop instead of a dealership service department.

SubaGuru

541-382-6067 · subagurubend.com 61076 S Highway 97, Bend

Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM

Bend’s Subaru specialist, Subarus are all they do, so they see the same Outbacks, Foresters, and WRXs all day, every day. Repair, service, and diagnostics with a 4.9-star average across 1,300+ verified customer reviews.

Best for: any Subaru owner, the dedicated specialist instead of the dealership.

Peak Euro (Peak Transport)

541-325-4433 · peakeuro.com 1065 SE Paiute Way #105, Bend

European specialists since 2007 · Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM

Bend’s European shop, the place for Audi and Mercedes-Benz, plus BMW, Porsche, Volkswagen, Mini, Land Rover, Volvo, and Sprinter. Factory-trained, ASE-certified technicians, factory-level diagnostics, free loaner cars and pickup/drop-off around Bend, and a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on most repairs. The shop started out as Peak Transport, the name plenty of longtime Bend drivers still know it by.

Best for: European car owners who want a specialist dealer alternative.

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Professional Services: Money, Paper & Protection

The people for the other side of a move: financing it, closing it, insuring it, and planning around it. The lender and escrow team below are people I work with on live transactions; the rest are the strongest local specialists I can point you to.

Mortgage Lender, Cody Lowe, Barrett Financial

Cody Lowe
(401) 644-2284 · cody@barrettfinancial.com Barrett Financial Group

The lender featured on my BoldTrail finance page and a regular partner on Bend purchases.

Best for: home purchase financing and pre-approvals across Central Oregon.

Title & Escrow, Western Title & Escrow (TeamAri)

Arianna Lease & TeamAri
541-389-5751 · TeamAri@westerntitle.com · westerntitle.com, offices across Central Oregon

The escrow team handling my current transactions, organized, communicative, and careful with the details that matter at closing.

Best for: residential purchases and sales, refinances, and 1031 exchange closings.

Insurance, Century Insurance Group

541-382-4211 · epicbrokers.com 320 SW Upper Terrace Dr, Bend

Locally owned independent agency (now part of EPIC Insurance Brokers)

An independent agency, not tied to one carrier, which matters more in Central Oregon than it used to: with wildfire risk reshaping the homeowners market, an agent who can shop multiple companies is the difference between coverage and a cancellation letter.

Best for: homeowners insurance (including higher-wildfire-risk properties), auto, and umbrella policies, and annual reviews as carriers change their Central Oregon appetite.

CPA & Tax, Capstone Certified Public Accountants

541-382-5099 · capstoneaccounting.com 345 SE 3rd St, Bend

A full-service Bend CPA firm, tax preparation and planning, bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory for individuals and small businesses across Oregon.

Best for: personal and business taxes, rental property and real estate investor accounting, and year-round tax planning rather than April surprises.

Estate Planning Attorney, Two Spruce Law

541-389-4646 · twosprucelaw.com 204 SE Miller Ave, Bend

Estate planning & probate focus since 2006

A Bend firm that does one thing: estate planning and probate. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and trust administration, the paperwork every homeowner should have in order, especially after a move to a new state.

Best for: wills and living trusts, probate and trust administration, powers of attorney, and updating an out-of-state estate plan after relocating to Oregon.

1031 Exchange, 1031 CORP. (Bend office)

Jennifer Edmondson (Oregon Branch Manager)
541-388-1031 · Oregon line: 1-800-388-1031 · 1031corp.com Bend, Oregon

Qualified intermediary since 1991 · Certified Exchange Specialists® on staff

One of the few 1031 qualified intermediaries with an actual Bend office. Jennifer came up through real estate and title & escrow here in Oregon, so she speaks both languages. Remember: the intermediary must be engaged before your sale closes, proceeds that touch your hands disqualify the exchange.

Best for: delayed, reverse, and improvement exchanges for investment property sellers, call before you list.

Land Surveyor, Baxter Land Surveying

541-382-1962 · baxtersurveying.com 145 NE Revere Ave, Bend

Surveying Central Oregon for 23+ years

Best for: boundary surveys and corner location in the Bend area, before a fence, before a build, and whenever a property line is in question.

Land Surveyor, Armstrong Surveying, Inc.

541-447-7791 · armstrongsurveying.com Prineville, serving Central & Eastern Oregon since 1977

Best for: boundary, ALTA, and topographic surveys on the Crook and Jefferson County side, Prineville, Madras, and rural acreage.

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Key Public Numbers: Planning, Permits & ADUs

Not businesses, the public offices I send clients to for zoning, ADU, and permit questions. Which office depends on where the property sits: inside city limits, it’s the city; outside, it’s the county.

City of Bend, Permit Center (property inside Bend city limits)

541-388-5580 · permitcenter@bendoregon.gov Bend City Hall, 710 NW Wall St (first floor) · Permit inquiries Mon–Fri, 9 AM–4 PM · Walk-ins welcome
  • Planning questions / Planner on Duty (zoning, land use, ADUs, short-term rental eligibility): ext. 3 · planning@bendoregon.gov
  • Building permits: ext. 2 · building@bendoregon.gov
  • ADU basics (City of Bend): up to two ADUs per residential lot, 800 sq ft max, five free pre-approved plans available, typical processing 4–8 weeks, see the City’s ADU Resource Hub at bendoregon.gov

Deschutes County, Community Development (property outside city limits)

541-388-6575 · cdd@deschutes.org · deschutes.org/cd 117 NW Lafayette Ave, Bend · Lobby Mon–Fri, 9 AM–4 PM
  • Planner of the Day (property, zoning, land use, and rural ADU questions): 541-388-6560 · planning@deschutes.org
  • Covers unincorporated Deschutes County, rural residential zoning, lot-of-record questions, and land use on farm/forest land

Jefferson County, Community Development (Madras area)

  • The planning office for Jefferson County properties, including Madras (Phil Stenbeck, Director)
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Key Public Numbers: Utilities, Internet, Medical & Emergency

The numbers to have on the fridge: who to call when the power’s out, the water’s running, or somebody needs help right now.

Natural Gas

  • Cascade Natural Gas, Gas emergency: 1-888-522-1130. If you smell gas, leave the house first, then call 911 and Cascade.

Water & Sewer

Garbage & Recycling

  • Bend Garbage & Recycling, 541-382-2263 (Bend north of Greenwood, and Tumalo)
  • Cascade Disposal, 541-382-6660 (Bend south of Greenwood, and Sunriver)
  • High Country Disposal, 541-548-4984 (Redmond & Terrebonne)
  • Wilderness Garbage & Recycling, 541-536-1194 (La Pine)

Hospitals & Urgent Care, St. Charles

  • St. Charles Bend (hospital & ER, 24/7), 541-382-4321 · 2500 NE Neff Rd, Bend
  • St. Charles Urgent Care, Bend South, 541-706-5930 · 61250 SE Coombs Pl, Bend · Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM, Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
  • St. Charles Redmond, 541-548-8131 · 1253 NW Canal Blvd, Redmond
  • St. Charles Madras, 541-475-3882 · 470 NE A St, Madras
  • St. Charles Prineville, 541-447-6254 · 384 SE Combs Flat Rd, Prineville

Law Enforcement, Sheriff & Police

Emergency: always 911. For anything else:

Fire Departments & Districts

Fire or medical emergency: always 911. These are the departments’ business/non-emergency numbers, the ones to call about burn permits, defensible-space questions, inspections, and smoke alarms:

  • Bend Fire & Rescue, 541-322-6300 · 1212 SW Simpson Ave, Bend (also covers Deschutes County Rural Fire District #2, the rural area around Bend)
  • Redmond Fire & Rescue, 541-504-5000
  • Sunriver Fire Department, 541-593-8622
  • Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, 541-549-0771
  • La Pine Rural Fire Protection District, 541-536-2935 (covers La Pine and Three Rivers/Sunriver’s south end, note: Bend 97707 addresses south of the river are actually La Pine’s district)
  • Black Butte Ranch Fire District, 541-595-2288
  • Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue (Terrebonne), 541-923-6776
  • Crook County Fire & Rescue (Prineville), 541-447-5011
  • Jefferson County Fire District #1 (Madras), 541-475-7274 · Jefferson County EMS, 541-475-7476
  • Smaller rural districts: Alfalfa Fire District 541-382-2333 · Cloverdale RFPD (Sisters area) 541-389-2345

Burn-day status & debris-burning permits (call before you burn, rules change daily in fire season): Bend/Rural District #2: 541-322-6335 · Redmond: 541-504-5035 · Sisters: 541-549-2333 · La Pine: 541-536-9056 · Crook County: 541-447-2876 · Jefferson County: 541-475-1789

Getting Settled, DMV, County Offices & Emergency Vet

The first-month errands when you’ve just moved here:

  • Bend DMV, 541-388-6322 · 63085 N Hwy 97, Bldg L, Ste 110, Bend · Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM (Wed opens 10 AM). Oregon gives new residents 30 days to title and register vehicles and get an Oregon license. A DMV Express kiosk at 61535 S Hwy 97 (open 7 AM–10 PM daily) handles registration renewals without the line.
  • Deschutes County Clerk, 541-388-6549 · 1300 NW Wall St, Ste 202, Bend · Deed recordings, elections & voter registration, marriage licenses, and passport applications.
  • Deschutes County Assessor, 541-388-6508 · 1300 NW Wall St, Bend · Property records, values, and tax information for any parcel in the county.
  • Emergency veterinarian (24/7), Bend Animal Emergency & Specialty Center: 541-385-9110 · 1245 SE 3rd St, Ste C-3, Bend · Open 24/7, 365 days, including holidays.

Also: Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Central Oregon, 541-210-9200 · 1820 NW Monterey Pines Dr, Bend.

Mental Health Emergencies

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 · Free and confidential, 24/7, answered here in Oregon
  • Deschutes County Crisis Line, 541-322-7500, ext. 9 (toll-free 1-800-875-7364) · Local crisis counselors, 24/7
  • Deschutes County Stabilization Center, walk in 24/7 · 63311 NE Jamison St, Bend
  • Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741
  • Oregon YouthLine (teens helping teens), 877-968-8491 · text teen2teen to 839863
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