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Building in Bend, Oregon

Straight-talking guides on what it costs and what it takes to build an ADU, add on, or remodel in Bend and Deschutes County — written by the team doing the work, not a marketing department.

Master bathroom remodel in Bend, Oregon by Rockin' K

Bathroom · Video · September 23, 2026

This Bathroom Remodel Saved $10K (Here's How)

A real $37,000 master bath in Bend, broken down line by line, and the one decision that saved the homeowners about $10,000.

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Josh Kogler of Rockin' K explaining why remodels go over budget

Remodel Planning · Video · September 23, 2026

Why Remodels Go Over Budget (And How to Avoid It)

Most cost overruns come from four planning mistakes, not surprises. Josh walks through each one and what homeowners can do to keep a remodel on budget.

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Wood-clad home and detached structure built in Bend, Oregon by Rockin' K

ADU · June 22, 2026

Bend Now Allows Up to 2 ADUs Per Lot (2025 Rule Change)

The City of Bend updated its development code to allow two ADUs on a single-family lot. What changed, the new size limits, and how to build two on your property.

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Custom ADU built in Bend, Oregon by Rockin' K

ADU · June 8, 2026

ADU Cost & Pre-Approved Plans in Bend, Oregon (2026)

What an ADU actually costs in Bend by type, how the City of Bend's free pre-approved plans save time and money, and a free calculator to estimate your project.

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