Custom home builder in Vancouver, WA and Clark County
J Roderick Young Custom Homes builds custom homes in Vancouver, WA and across Clark County, as a general contractor registered with Washington's Department of Labor & Industries. We guide you through all the hoops on the Washington side: land search, land development, design, permits and the build, on your lot.
Washington L&I general contractor registration JRODERY881BC, active since January 3, 2012.
Building in Washington
In Washington, every construction contractor has to register with the Department of Labor & Industries and carry a bond and insurance. J Roderick Young Custom Homes has been registered as a general contractor since January 3, 2012 (L&I JRODERY881BC), and the registration is active.
Our Houzz profile shows a custom home build in Vancouver, and a home in Woodland, WA, where the owner wrote: “Jeremy Young did a terrific job as our general contractor for the construction of our home in Woodland WA.” Woodland sits in both Cowlitz and Clark counties.
What's different about building in Clark County
City or county permits
The City of Vancouver issues permits inside city limits. Clark County issues them for unincorporated areas, so the parcel decides whose rules apply.
Impact fees
Both the city and the county charge impact fees on new homes for traffic, parks and schools (Clark County Code chapter 40.610). They are paid at permit and belong in the budget from the start.
A Washington-registered contractor
Hire only a contractor registered with L&I. You can check our registration, JRODERY881BC, on the L&I verify site.
Two states, one builder
We also hold Oregon CCB license #78423, so if you're comparing lots on both sides of the river, one builder can price both.
From a Washington client
A Google review from February 2020 for a new home in Woodland, WA.
“Jeremy Young did a terrific job as our general contractor for the construction of our home in Woodland WA. We received so many great compliments on the high end touches throughout the house.”
How a Clark County build runs
STEP 1
Land search
If you don't have land yet, we watch for lots in Washington too, at no cost to you.
STEP 2
Lot and plan
We walk the lot, confirm city or county jurisdiction and fees, and settle the design.
STEP 3
Estimate and permits
A detailed estimate with option pricing, then the permit submittal and impact fees.
STEP 4
Build and finish
Managed on site every day, finished to our standard, with a written one-year warranty.
Questions people ask before they call
Are you licensed to build in Washington?
Yes. J Roderick Young Custom Homes is registered with Washington L&I as a general contractor, registration JRODERY881BC, active since January 3, 2012. You can confirm it on the L&I verify website.
Have you built homes in Clark County?
Yes. Our Houzz profile shows a custom home build in Vancouver, and a Woodland, WA client reviewed us on Google in 2020 for the construction of their home.
What are impact fees in Vancouver and Clark County?
New homes pay impact fees for traffic, parks and schools, charged by the City of Vancouver inside city limits and by Clark County outside them. Amounts vary by area, so we confirm current figures for your lot in the estimate.
Do you help find land in Washington?
Yes. We track lots and land in both Oregon and Washington for our clients as a no-cost service.
Where to go next
- Portland
Building on the Oregon side of the river.
- Land, lots and permits
Our lot checklist and permit help.
- Reviews
Every client review, word for word.
Ready to talk about your house?
Bring your lot, your plans or just an idea. Jeremy Young meets you, walks the land and prices the house in detail, with option pricing. The consultation costs nothing.