
Elevate Your Home with Thoughtfully Designed Additions & Conversions
At Tortoise Construction LLC, we specialize in high-quality home additions and conversions that look and feel like a natural part of your home. Whether you're adding a second story, expanding for a growing family, building a custom in-law suite, or converting a garage into a functional ADU or guest space, our team brings expert craftsmanship, strong communication, and long-term value to every project.
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From initial design and permitting to final walkthrough, we make the process clear, smooth, and tailored to your needs. We serve homeowners across Portland, Lake Oswego, Happy Valley, and surrounding areas with full-service project management and attention to detail so you never feel left in the dark.




Why Expand with Tortoise Construction
Tailored Design & Fit
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter. Your garage conversion, second-story addition, or ADU will be designed to blend with your home’s original structure and layout both visually and functionally.
Space that Works for You
Need a guest suite, dedicated home office, or multi-gen living space? We create custom room additions that solve everyday needs while increasing long-term value.
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Permits, Plans & Project Management
We handle permits, timelines, and trade coordination so you don’t have to. Your home addition in Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, and beyond will stay on track, on budget, and stress-free.
"My family, and our household, have nothing but positive things to say about working with Mike Jeske and Tortoise Construction. High integrity, honesty, excellent craftsmanship, fair pricing, and solid communication. We also greatly appreciate how accurate and reliable Tortoise is when it comes to scheduling. We've worked with Tortoise on projects big and small, and we consistently come away loving the results."
Scott
May 8, 2024

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