Smart Side Material

Gazebo that we built for a Durango client
Gazebo that we built for a Durango client
A gazebo adds to the landscaping
A gazebo adds to the landscaping
Smart Side Material.  New Siding installed on this Durango Home
New Siding installed on this Durango Home
Smart Side Material. An Older Durango home gets new siding.
An Older Durango home gets new siding.
Beginning siding replacement.
Beginning siding replacement.
The bright siding looks great with the wooden columns
The bright siding looks great with the wooden columns
Smart Side Material. Siding replacement
Siding replacement

The Temple’s had a very nice home near Shenandoah subdivision but the siding was dated and deteriorating. They hired us to remove the old siding and replace with new Smart Side material that will last for many years. This type of siding looks like wood but is actually a composite material that is more stable. The siding actually comes with a 50 year warranty. After 2 coats of paint the owners shouldn’t have to do anything for many years. The exterior of the house looks like new!

“Popping the Top”

Major Remodel Finished Picture
Major Remodel Finished Picture
Popping the top. Major Remodel
Popping the top. Major Remodel
Popping the top. Demo is finished and we are framing new walls!
Demo is finished and we are framing new walls!
Popping the top.
Popping the top. This Durango home is getting an addition, a major remodel and a complete second story
The old kitchen will be gutted and completely re-built as we remodel
Demolition work begins in March of 2017
Popping the top. Major Remodel - Framing is nearing completion and at this point the old house is barley recognizable
Popping the top. Framing is nearing completion and at this point the old house is barley recognizable

These clients love the location of their home but the very small home built in the 1950’s just wasn’t going to cut it anymore. Located in Durango very close to parks and downtown they wanted to remodel and add on rather than start over somewhere else. You might have heard people talk about “popping the top” on a house. Well that is essentially what we did here. The old roof structure was removed and the house gutted to bare studs on the exterior walls. We added on to the back of the house on the main level. Then built a completely new second story. The house has more than doubled in size and now consists of modern high efficiency insulation and heating systems. The exterior is mostly stucco with just enough wood to create great curb appeal. Maintenance will be very low. The decks are trex so again no maintenance. Wood and tile floors inside are easy to clean and look great. This custom remodel/addition in Durango is one we are very proud of and so are our clients.


Remodel Addition

View of the new bar in the addition-Remodel we designed and built at Vallecito Lake.
View of the new bar in the addition-Remodel we designed and built at Vallecito Lake.
Moedl Residence The garage is mostly finished for our client at Vallecito Lake in Bayfield.-1
The garage is mostly finished for our client at Vallecito Lake in Bayfield
The foundation is in for the addition. This will be phase 2 for this project. The old garage becomes a master suite and the addition a trophy room.
The foundation is in for the addition. This will be phase 2 for this project. The old garage becomes a master suite and the addition a trophy room.
Roof trusses are being placed on the walls.
Roof trusses are being placed on the walls
Wall framing for the addition phase of the Bayfield remodel project is underway.
Wall framing for the addition phase of the Bayfield remodel project is underway.
A massive custom fireplace will be the focal point of the trophy room in this Bayfield remodel-addition.
A massive custom fireplace will be the focal point of the trophy room in this Bayfield remodel-addition.
The concrete slab for the garage is being placed in March of 2017 for this new oversized garage near Vallecito lake in Bayfield
The concrete slab for the garage is being placed in March of 2017 for this new oversized garage near Vallecito lake in Bayfield

Our client has hunted all over the world and needed some additional space for his hunting trophy’s. So the solution was to design and build a remodel addition. Phase 1 was to build a new garage so we could re-purpose the existing garage. The new garage is a large 3 car space with room for a workbench as well as the vehicles and toys. The existing garage will be transformed into the new master suite. Then the addition will be a large trophy room with a wet bar, high ceilings, stone fireplace and of course hunting trophy’s all around. This house sits above beautiful Vallecito lake near Bayfield, CO. The views of the lake are fantastic!

New engineered Truss Roof

New engineered truss roof. Durango roof remodel framing is almost finished.
Durango roof remodel framing is almost finished.
Have to completely remodel the roof structure on this Durango Home.
Have to completely remodel the roof structure on this Durango Home.
New engineered truss roof. Durango roof remodel framing is almost finished.
Framing is almost finished.
New engineered truss roof. Replacing the roof framing one section at a time.
Replacing the roof framing one section at a time.
New engineered truss roof. Old rafters come off and are replaced by new trusses
Old rafters come off and are replaced by new trusses
New engineered truss roof. Have to completely remodel the roof structure on this Durango Home
New engineered truss roof. Have to completely remodel the roof structure on this Durango Home
Have to completely remodel the roof structure on this Durango Home
Have to completely remodel the roof structure on this Durango Home
Durango roof remodel framing is almost finished.
Durango roof remodel framing is almost finished.
Durango roof remodel framing is almost finished.
Near completion roof remodel in Durango

We, as builders and designers, have learned a lot over the years about proper construction techniques. This home, built long before I was building, had roof rafters that were too small and too weak. Our winter snow finally took its toll and the roof was sagging and failing badly. The solution was to completely remove the old roof framing and build a new engineered truss roof. The house now has the same charm of the old house but with modern construction and engineering will stand up to whatever snow Mother Nature can dish out. We enjoy remodeling projects on old houses like this every now and then and are glad we could help these people!

Concrete Form Systems

Concrete form systems. 
 The finished RV garage N. of Durango.
The finished RV garage N. of Durango.
Concrete form systems. Ballinger RV Garage Pouring the garage slab.
Pouring the garage slab.
Concrete form systems. 
Ballinger Garage - The concrete pump is helping us pour-the foundation walls
The concrete pump is helping us pour the foundation walls
Concrete form systems. Ballinger Garage - Preparing to pour the garage slab for this Durango project
Preparing to pour the garage slab for this Durango project
Ballinger Garage - This new RV garage in Durango
Framing has started for this new RV garage in Durango

Because we have chosen to use in house employees for our excavation, concrete and carpentry work we can offer those services as well as complete custom home building. We have one of the finest concrete form systems available which makes completing foundation work fast and efficient. We believe that by using our own employees we gain greater quality control and you end up with a better product at a better price. So whether you need design and construction of a complete custom home, or maybe just a sidewalk and redwood deck, we can help. Our employees are incredibly talented and creative. Even if you are just starting to consider a new project, we would love to discuss it with you.

Kiva Style Fireplace

Kiva Style Fireplace. Block walls are being placed for the addition.
Block walls are being placed for the addition.
Kiva style fireplace. Custom site built cabinets surround the barbecue grill. The concrete floor is stamped and colored.
Custom site built cabinets surround the barbecue grill. The concrete floor is stamped and colored.
With a kiva style fireplace, a built in hot tub and outdoor kitchen area entertaining is easy
With a kiva style fireplace, a built in hot tub and outdoor kitchen area entertaining is easy
Decking is built around the hot tub
Decking is built around the hot tub

This Bayfield remodel was designed and built to add some outdoor living space. With a kiva style fireplace, a built in hot tub and outdoor kitchen area entertaining is easy. The floor is colored and stamped concrete for low maintenance and good looks. Rough sawn beams and a wood t & G ceiling finish out the inside. The deck around the hot tub is built from Brazillian Ipe and is beautiful. We even built the custom cabinets for the outdoor kitchen from the same Ipe wood. Another fine example of design/build in a Bayfield addition.

Large garage/shop/office/living space

Moody Garage - Siding is going on this garage-office near Durango.  Large garage living space.
Siding is going on this large garage living space near Durango
Large garage living space near Durango, Co.
Large garage living space near Durango, Co.
Garage with office space above near Durango
Garage with office space above near Durango
Rebar is in place and we are ready to pour the concrete slab.
Rebar is in place and we are ready to pour the concrete slab.

The Moody residence is a perfect example of why the design/build process works so well. We designed and then built their custom home in 2003. When we first met these clients they had already spent a substantial amount of money having an architect design the home. Unfortunately without any input from a builder up front they wound up with a design that far exceeded their budget. So we started over and Will Construction designed and built a house that met their requirements and fit their budget! Allowing us as the builder to be involved from the beginning like this allows us to help control costs and also to meet the goals of the owner. These clients enjoyed the process and in 2010 when they decided they wanted to build a large garage/shop with office and living space above they didn’t think twice about calling Will Construction again.

Fantastic Custom Game Room

Home Addition
The addition is carefully tied into the existing house. When finished this will look like it has always been there.
Home Addition
Roof trusses are up and being sheathed.
Candelaria - Home Addition
Floor framing is underway. You can see the old exterior wall which will be demolished after the addition is built.
Home Addition
Scaffolding is set and the foam is being installed. Stucco will be the finished product on the walls.

This family needed some additional living space in their custom home built near Turtle Lake in Durango. Completed in 2011 this remodel/addition project added a fantastic game room.

Wide plank hand scraped hickory wood floors

We now have wide plank hand scraped hickory wood floors, Knotty Alder doors and trim. Semi-custom hickory cabinets, solid surface counters and stainless appliances make up the kitchen.
We now have wide plank hand scraped hickory wood floors, Knotty Alder doors and trim. Semi-custom hickory cabinets, solid surface counters and stainless appliances make up the kitchen.
The home has been remodeled somewhat since we built in 2000.
The home has been remodeled somewhat since we built in 2000.
Custom entry way
Custom entry way
Will Residence - As you can see by the large covered deck we enjoy our outdoor space
As you can see by the large covered deck we enjoy our outdoor space

As you might guess from the title this home belongs to Kurt & Terri Will, owners of Will Construction. We designed and built our home in 2000 and are still enjoying the location. Situated on 17 acres south west of Durango and south east of Bayfield the location works well for us. With 2200 square Ft. of heated living space, 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms and an office it functions well for our family. The home has been remodeled somewhat since we built in 2000. We now have wide plank hand scraped hickory wood floors, Knotty Alder doors and trim. Semi-custom hickory cabinets, solid surface counters and stainless appliances make up the kitchen. As you can see by the large covered deck we enjoy our outdoor space. The covered redwood deck is built around a hot tub and also the home for our barbecue which we use year round! We have thought many times about building again (bigger, nicer etc…) but we really love where we are and our house suits us just fine!

Colored Concrete Patio Slab

Grush & Hampton Residence Slide Ten
Custom hand distressed and finished sliding barn door
Grush & Hampton Residence Slide Nine
New, updated bathroom
Grush & Hampton Residence Slide Eight
Nice master suite addition
Grush & Hampton Residence Slide Seven
Another view
Grush & Hampton Residence Slide Six
Nice wood accent closet doors
Grush & Hampton Residence Slide Five
Custom hand distressed and finished sliding barn door
Colored concrete patio slab. Grush & Hampton Residence Slide Four
Beautiful views of the Animas Valley
Colored concrete patio slab. Grush & Hampton Residence Slide Three
Setting the concrete slab
Colored concrete patio slab. Grush & Hampton Residence
Grush and Hampton Residence
Colored concrete patio slab. Grush & Hampton Residence
Framing for the concrete slab

We first got involved with these folks when they hired us to pour a colored concrete patio slab at their home. At the time they were dreaming of a remodel/addition someday. In 2014 that someday came. We designed and built a very nice master suite addition that shows very well. Located in the Animas Valley North of Durango they have beautiful views, easy access to Purgatory ski area and are close to Durango. With a modern contemporary fireplace built into the wall and a custom hand distressed and finished sliding barn door this is another great example of mountain contemporary. Great clients and a great location made this another fun project for us.

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