New Lease at Whipple Creek Business Park: USA Restoration Takes 3,177 SF in Vancouver, WA
Matt Lyman of Norris & Stevens completed a 39-month industrial lease at Whipple Creek Business Park in Vancouver, Washington, representing both the landlord and the tenant in the transaction. USA Restoration, a property restoration and remediation company, leased approximately 3,177 square feet across Suites G, H, and I at 1108 NE 146th Street. The landlord, Robinwood Investments, LLC, owns the two-building, 24,000-square-foot business park in Vancouver’s Salmon Creek area.
This deal is a clean example of how dual representation works when both parties benefit from a streamlined process — and how matching a tenant’s operational requirements to a building’s functional specs is the job, not an afterthought.
Vancouver WA Industrial Leasing FAQ
Q: How does dual representation work in a commercial lease?
A: Dual representation (or dual agency) means a single broker represents both the landlord and the tenant in the same transaction. It works when both parties benefit from a streamlined process — the landlord gets a qualified tenant quickly, and the tenant gets direct access to a listing broker who knows the building’s specs and the landlord’s deal parameters.
Q: What should a restoration company look for in an industrial space?
A: Dock access for equipment loading, adequate clear height for materials and vehicle staging, a functional office build-out for dispatching and admin, fleet parking, and freeway proximity for fast response times across the service area.
Q: What is Whipple Creek Business Park in Vancouver, WA?
A: A two-building, 24,000-square-foot light industrial business park at 1108 NE 146th Street in Vancouver’s Salmon Creek area, owned by Robinwood Investments, LLC. The park features dock and grade-level loading, 16-foot-9-inch clear heights, and direct access to I-5 and I-205.
Q: Is there industrial space available in Vancouver, WA?
A: Functional warehouse and flex spaces under 5,000 square feet are competitive in the Portland-Vancouver metro. Inventory is limited and landlords are selective about use types. Working with a broker who knows the available inventory and can match operational requirements to building specs shortens the search considerably.
Matching the Right Tenant to the Right Space
USA Restoration needed a space that could handle the operational demands of a restoration business — water damage, fire and smoke remediation, mold cleanup, contents storage, and daily crew dispatching. That means dock access for equipment loading, clear height for materials and vehicle staging, and a layout that supports both warehouse operations and a functional office.
Whipple Creek Business Park checked every box. The suite features two dock doors (14'H x 10'W), a grade-level door, 16-foot-9-inch clear heights, open warehouse floor space, and 815 square feet of office build-out. Six dedicated parking spaces handle fleet vehicles and crew parking.
Location sealed the deal. The property sits right off the NE 134th Street interchange with direct access to both I-5 and I-205 — critical for a company that dispatches crews across the Portland metro and Southwest Washington. In the restoration business, response time is everything, and this location puts USA Restoration within a short drive of their entire service area.
Dual Representation That Worked for Both Sides
Matt Lyman acted as landlord representative for Robinwood Investments and facilitated the lease for USA Restoration as tenant representative as well.
Dual representation works when both parties benefit from a streamlined process. For the landlord, it meant getting a qualified tenant into a vacant suite quickly and without the friction of a drawn-out negotiation between competing brokers. For the tenant, it meant direct access to the listing broker who knew the property inside and out — from the building specs and NNN lease structure to the landlord's expectations on deal terms.
The result was a clean lease negotiation that moved from tour to signed lease efficiently, with terms that worked for both the ownership group and the incoming tenant.
Why the 39-Month Term Made Sense
The 39-month term reflects a common approach in the current industrial market: long enough to justify the landlord's investment in tenant-specific improvements, short enough to give the tenant flexibility as the business scales. For a restoration company in growth mode, locking into a seven-year term on a 3,177-square-foot space would have been premature. The shorter term gives USA Restoration room to expand into a larger footprint when the business warrants it, without paying a penalty to exit.
Tenants evaluating similar opportunities should pay close attention to CAM charges and operating expenses, which can vary significantly between multi-tenant industrial parks. A clear letter of intent that addresses use restrictions, signage rights, and expansion options upfront prevents costly surprises down the line.
About the Property
Whipple Creek Business Park is a functional light industrial project in the heart of Salmon Creek, suited to warehousing, light manufacturing, or service-based businesses that need dock access and office build-out. The park's location offers excellent freeway connectivity and ample on-site parking — features that matter to tenants running field operations out of their space.
Looking for Industrial Space in Vancouver or Portland?
Whether you are a tenant searching for warehouse or flex space, or a landlord looking to fill vacancies in your industrial portfolio, Matt Lyman works both sides of the Portland-Vancouver industrial market every day.
Ready to start? Call me at 503-507-4880 or visit portlandcre.com/contact for a no-obligation conversation about your next move.