Carter Family General Contractor Inc

When life gives you a truck that literally burned to the ground… you make a commercial in front of it. 🔥

The message is simple: if your financial situation feels like it’s on fire and you need to make a move, an ADU might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Create extra space. Build potential rental income. Add value to your property. Give yourself more options.

Don’t wait until things burn out. Get a hold of us today and let’s talk ADUs.

It’s an exciting time to make a move. 🔥🏡

Day 11 Update 🛠️🏡

In just 11 days, this house has come a long way. Almost all of the framing is wrapped up, we’ve repaired a ton of rot, and the new second-story party room is really starting to take shape.

Big progress, solid teamwork, and a whole new level added to this home here in Eugene, Oregon.

Built by Carter Family General Contractor Inc.

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Most people don’t realize this…
By the time you can SEE water damage on the outside of your home, there’s often thousands — sometimes tens of thousands — of dollars of hidden structural damage already trapped inside the walls.

We’ve opened homes where the siding looked “okay” from the street… but inside the walls it was complete failure. Wet insulation. Damaged framing. Soft sheathing. Years of neglected leaks quietly destroying the structure from the inside out.

But here’s the interesting part:
Sometimes the smartest move isn’t just repairing the damage… it’s using the remodel as an opportunity to CREATE equity.

A lot of older Oregon homes sit on valuable lots with underbuilt square footage. Instead of spending $150k–$300k repairing and remodeling a dated home with no real upside… many homeowners are now asking:

“What if we added a second story while we’re already rebuilding?”

In many cases, adding a second floor can dramatically increase the value of the property while modernizing the entire structure at the same time. New framing. New roofline. New layouts. Higher ceilings. Better energy efficiency. Better curb appeal. Better resale value.

We’re seeing homeowners turn tired 1,200 sq ft homes into modern family homes with vaulted ceilings, luxury kitchens, primary suites, and completely transformed exteriors.

Sometimes the damage becomes the reason for the upgrade.

The truth is — older homes can become incredible assets when rebuilt correctly. The key is having a team that understands both structural rebuilding AND long-term property value strategy.

If your home has signs of leaks, sagging walls, soft siding, cracking, musty smells, or aging construction… don’t ignore it for another 5–10 years. Small issues become major structural problems fast.

And if you’re already going to rebuild part of the house… it may be worth exploring whether adding square footage could help offset the investment through increased equity.

Because Family Means More.

— Ryon Harris
Founder, Carter Family General Contractor
CCB # 240626
458-221-0742
www.CarterFamilyConstruction.com