# Commercial Refrigeration Installation Portland | Cold Storage Build > CCB-licensed commercial refrigeration installation in Portland. Full design-build for walk-in coolers, freezers & cold-storage expansions. Get a project quote. URL: https://commercialrefrigerationrepairportland.com/refrigeration-construction/ Oregon CCB #65271 # Custom Cold-Storage Design & Build for Portland Commercial Facilities Last updated: August 6, 2026 Full-scale project planning, design, and execution for new commercial refrigeration installations and expansions. - Oregon CCB #65271 - 75+ years in business - 24/7 Emergency Service (971) 757-3066 [tel:+19717573066 →](tel:+19717573066) Get a Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Pricing: custom-quoted per project. Preventive maintenance agreements available. ![Crew fitting cam-lock insulated panels for a new commercial walk-in cooler during a Portland build-out](/images/misc/construction-crew-fitting-cam-lock-insulated-panel.webp) 4.9 (60+ reviews) Google verified 24/7 Emergency Service Oregon CCB #65271 75+ years in business ## What a Cold-Storage Build Involves From a single walk-in to a full cold-storage expansion, we handle commercial refrigeration construction end to end: site assessment, design, permitting, assembly, and commissioning. As an Oregon CCB-licensed contractor we build walk-in coolers and freezers with proper insulation, cam-lock wall panels, drainage, and condensing-unit selection for restaurants, breweries, grocery, and healthcare facilities. The part most operators underestimate is what happens before a single panel arrives. A walk-in is not furniture. It is a structural envelope with a refrigeration system attached, and everything about the building it goes into affects how it performs. ### Design decisions that set your operating cost **Insulation and R-value.** Panel thickness drives how hard the system works for the next fifteen years. A cooler and a freezer do not get the same specification, and skimping on the freezer to save on the quote is a decision you pay for monthly. **Floor and drainage.** A floorless walk-in set on a proper screed line with a sealed vapor barrier costs less and gives you a flush entry, but it only works where the slab and drainage support it. Older Portland buildings frequently have floor drains laid out for a completely different use, and rerouting is part of the job rather than a surprise. **Door specification.** Door count, swing, and traffic pattern decide how much warm air you pull in every shift. In freezer applications a heated door perimeter prevents the frost and sticking that eventually tears a gasket off. **Condensing configuration.** A self-contained unit is simpler and cheaper up front but pushes heat and noise into your kitchen. A remote condensing unit on the roof or in a parking structure moves both outside at the cost of longer, insulated line runs and a siting conversation with the building. In dense urban kitchens, remote usually wins. ### Permitting, code, and documentation We build to NSF International and UL standards for food-contact environments, and as the licensed contractor of record we pull the permits and carry the inspections. What you get at the end is not just a working box, it is a paper trail your health inspector and your insurer will both accept. ### Working around a live operation Most builds happen in kitchens that are still serving customers. We phase the work, stage panels for off-hours delivery where loading zones are tight, and plan temporary cold storage when a box has to come down before the new one goes up. Coordinating that is a scheduling problem more than a refrigeration problem, and it is the part that decides whether a remodel feels manageable or miserable. If you are still scoping capacity, start with our guide on choosing the right size walk-in cooler or freezer [/guide/choosing-right-size-walk-in-cooler-freezer/ →](/guide/choosing-right-size-walk-in-cooler-freezer/) , then call us with a rough footprint in mind. ## What's Included - Full design, planning, and execution for new builds and expansions - Walk-in cooler and freezer construction to NSF and UL standards - Insulation, cam-lock panels, drainage, and vapor-barrier detailing - Remote and self-contained condensing-unit configuration - Oregon CCB-licensed build authority (#65271) ![Finished commercial walk-in freezer interior with sealed floor, drainage, and stainless shelving](/images/misc/finished-commercial-walk-in-freezer-interior-with-.webp) Transparent Pricing ## How Much Does Construction & Installation Cost? Every build is scoped individually. What follows is how our quotes are structured, not a price list. ### Single Walk-In Build Custom quoted - Site assessment and load calculation - Panel layout, door, and drainage design - Condensing-unit selection and install - Permitting and commissioning included Call for pricing [tel:+19717573066 →](tel:+19717573066) Most Common ### Cold-Storage Expansion Custom quoted - Multi-room cooler and freezer layout - Remote condensing and line-run engineering - Phased scheduling around your operation - Full documentation for inspectors and insurers Call for pricing [tel:+19717573066 →](tel:+19717573066) ### Relocation & Reassembly Custom quoted - Panel condition assessment before quoting reuse - Labeled dismantle, transport, and staging - Reassembly, sealing, and recommissioning - Temporary cold storage planned if needed Call for pricing [tel:+19717573066 →](tel:+19717573066) Prices depend on equipment, access, parts, and whether the call is after hours. Contact us for a written quote. [/contact/ →](/contact/) Why Choose Us ## Why Choose Us for Construction & Installation ### Licensed to build, not just repair Oregon CCB #65271 means we can pull permits, build to code, and sign off on the work. Plenty of refrigeration companies can only service what someone else installed. ### We check the building first Electrical capacity, doorway clearance, floor drainage, roof access. Portland's converted warehouses hide all four, and finding out mid-install is what blows up a schedule. ### One contractor through commissioning Design, permit, panels, refrigeration, controls, and startup from the same team. No handoff gap where nobody owns the temperature you actually get. ### Built to NSF and UL standards Panels, doors, floors, and finishes specified for food-contact environments and inspection, not the cheapest assembly that fits the opening. ### Phased around your operation Most builds happen in a kitchen that is still serving. We stage work and plan temporary cold storage so you are not closed for the duration. ### The same team services it later We know exactly what is in your box because we put it there, which makes every future service call faster. The Process ## How Our Construction & Installation Works 1. 1 ### Site assessment We measure the space, check electrical capacity and drainage, confirm door and panel routes, and note anything about the building that will affect the schedule. 2. 2 ### Design and quote Panel layout, insulation R-value, floor and drainage detail, door specification, and condensing configuration, priced as one full-scope quote. 3. 3 ### Permitting and build As the licensed contractor of record we pull permits, assemble panels, run and insulate refrigerant lines, and set the condensing unit. 4. 4 ### Commissioning We charge, start, and tune the system, verify pull-down and holding temperature, and hand over documentation your inspector will accept. ## Need construction & installation in the Portland Metro area? Call for 24/7 emergency dispatch, or send us project details for a written quote. (971) 757-3066 [tel:+19717573066 →](tel:+19717573066) Request a Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Our Work ## Construction & Installation in the Field Click any image to enlarge. Testimonials ## What Customers Say About Our Construction & Installation 4.9 out of 5 · 60+ reviews > “They built out our new cold storage during a remodel, on schedule, permitted, and to code. Great to work with a licensed contractor who does refrigeration end to end.” A Anthony P. Beaverton, OR > “Old building, tricky drainage, and they still got our new walk-in in and permitted without drama.” O Owen B. Buckman, Portland > “Our campus kitchen runs four walk-ins. They handled the expansion and now maintain all of it.” K Kelly W. Hillsboro, OR Why It Matters ## Us vs. a Refrigeration-Only Installer Cold storage is a construction project as much as a refrigeration one. Here is what a licensed contractor covers that an install-only outfit does not. What matters Portland Pros Install-only outfit Permits and inspections Oregon CCB #65271; we pull permits and meet the inspector Owner or GC handles it Scope covered Panels, refrigeration, drainage, and electrical coordination Equipment set only Panel construction Cam-lock panels sized and sealed for the specific footprint Stock kit, fitted as-is Design input Load and layout reviewed before equipment is ordered Builds to the drawing supplied Commissioning Pull-down verified, defrost cycle confirmed, temps logged Powered on and handed over Service after handover Same company repairs and maintains what it built New vendor, no build history Got Questions? ## Construction & Installation FAQs How long does a commercial walk-in build take? A straightforward single walk-in in a space that is already prepped can go up in a few days. A multi-room cold-storage expansion with permitting, electrical work, and rooftop condensing usually runs several weeks. Permitting is the variable that moves most, so we start that early. Do I need a permit for a walk-in cooler in Portland? Commercial installations generally require permits, and the specific requirements vary by jurisdiction and scope. As an Oregon CCB-licensed contractor we handle permitting as part of the project rather than leaving it to you. What determines the size of walk-in I need? Product volume and turnover, not seat count. We work from how many cases you hold at once, the cubic feet each case takes, and a realistic access and aisle allowance, then add modest headroom for growth. Oversizing wastes energy and floor space, undersizing forces daily deliveries. Should the condensing unit be remote or self-contained? Self-contained is cheaper and simpler but dumps heat and noise into the kitchen. Remote moves both outside, usually to the roof, at higher install cost because of the line runs and siting. In a tight urban kitchen remote is almost always worth it. We size and price both in the quote. Can you reuse an existing walk-in during a remodel? Often yes. If the panels, gaskets, and door are sound, dismantling and reassembling is meaningfully cheaper than new. We assess condition before quoting reuse so you are not paying to move a box that should be replaced. What is included in a full-scope build quote? Site assessment, design, permitting, panel supply and assembly, floor and drainage detail, door and hardware, refrigerant line runs and insulation, condensing unit, controls, electrical coordination, commissioning, and cleanup. Anything excluded is stated explicitly rather than left ambiguous. What is the biggest driver of build-out cost? Size first, then condensing configuration. After that, insulation thickness, floor and drainage requirements, door count and type, and permitting complexity. Buildings with limited electrical capacity add cost because the panel work becomes part of the project. Do you build for healthcare and institutional facilities? Yes. Hospital and care-facility cold storage, campus dining, hotel kitchens, and food distribution all have documentation and temperature-monitoring requirements that a restaurant walk-in does not, and we build and document to those requirements. ### Still have questions? Our service team answers the phone during business hours and dispatches around the clock. Contact Our Team [/contact/ →](/contact/) Learn More ## Guides Related to Construction & Installation ### Choosing the Right Size Walk-In Cooler or Freezer Size a walk-in by product volume rather than seat count: the cubic-footage math, cooler-to-freezer split, growth headroom, and urban footprint limits. [Choosing the Right Size Walk-In Cooler or Freezer →](/guide/choosing-right-size-walk-in-cooler-freezer/) ### What a Commercial Refrigeration Build-Out Costs and Includes The variables that drive commercial refrigeration build-out cost, what belongs in a full-scope quote, and the line items operators most often forget to budget. [What a Commercial Refrigeration Build-Out Costs and Includes →](/guide/commercial-refrigeration-build-out-cost/) ### How a Commercial Walk-In Cooler Is Designed and Built Site assessment through commissioning: how a commercial walk-in cooler gets designed, permitted, and built, and what decides the timeline. [How a Commercial Walk-In Cooler Is Designed and Built →](/guide/how-commercial-walk-in-cooler-is-designed-and-built/) ### Pre-Purchase Inspection Before Leasing a Commercial Kitchen What a refrigeration inspection covers before you sign a lease or buy a restaurant, the red flags it surfaces, and how it becomes negotiating leverage. [Pre-Purchase Inspection Before Leasing a Commercial Kitchen →](/guide/pre-purchase-inspection-commercial-kitchen/) ### Remote vs. Self-Contained Condensing Units for Urban Kitchens Compare remote and self-contained condensing units on heat, noise, footprint, energy, maintenance access, and install cost for tight urban kitchens. [Remote vs. Self-Contained Condensing Units for Urban Kitchens →](/guide/remote-vs-self-contained-condensing-units/) ### Walk-In Dismantling, Relocation & Reassembly When moving an existing walk-in beats buying new, how dismantling and reassembly actually works, and how to plan the downtime around your operation. [Walk-In Dismantling, Relocation & Reassembly →](/guide/walk-in-dismantling-relocation-reassembly/) ## Try Our Free Walk-In Cooler Size Calculator Estimate the walk-in cooler or freezer capacity your operation needs based on daily product volume. Use Calculator [/tools/walk-in-cooler-size-calculator/ →](/tools/walk-in-cooler-size-calculator/) ## Related Services ### Refrigeration Repair Routine maintenance, preventative care, and emergency repairs for commercial refrigeration equipment across the Portland Metro area. Learn more [Refrigeration Repair →](/commercial-refrigeration-repair/) ### Glycol Chiller Service Service, repair, and maintenance for glycol chillers used by breweries, wineries, and taprooms. Learn more [Glycol Chiller Service →](/glycol-chiller-service/) ### Parts & Filters Large inventory of replacement parts and water filtration systems for top commercial refrigeration brands. Learn more [Parts & Filters →](/refrigeration-parts/) ![](/images/misc/contractor-reviewing-cold-storage-construction-dra.webp) 24/7 Emergency Dispatch Available ## Ready to Book Construction & Installation? Licensed, factory-authorized, and dispatching across the Portland Metro area and SW Washington. (971) 757-3066 [tel:+19717573066 →](tel:+19717573066) Get a Project Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Oregon CCB #65271 Factory authorized, 18+ brands Serving Portland since 1949