Incredible Views

The roof framing is coming together nicely! Incredible views.
Brydum-Sutton Residence: The roof framing is coming together nicely!
Incredible views.
Brydum-Sutton Residence: Framing is finished and we are working on the metal wainscot
Footings are poured. Stem walls next.
Brydum-Sutton Residence: Footings are poured. Stem walls next
Incredible views.
Brydum-Sutton Residence: Excavation starts for the foundation
Driveway is roughed in so excavation can begin.
Brydum-Sutton Residence: Driveway is roughed in so excavation can begin

Incredible views. Like many of our clients this couple lived much of their life in the city. When they started thinking about retirement the Bayfield area was a perfect fit! Nestled in the trees north of Bayfield this new custom home will fulfill their dream. We are even including an endless pool so they can swim for exercise without even leaving the house. Another fine design/build project that we are proud to take on.

Stunning Views

Mars Residence: The Ship’s ladder leads to a loft overlooking the living area.
Small but functional living space. Beautifully furnished
Mars Residence: Small but functional living space. Beautifully furnished.
Stunning Views. The finished cabin is ready to be enjoyed by the
Mars Residence: The finished cabin is ready to be enjoyed by the owners!
Bunk room for the Grandkids
Mars Residence: Bunk room for the Grandkids
Stunning Views. With 360 degree views including Navajo lake this is a great location!
Mars Residence: With 360 degree views including Navajo lake this is a great location!
Mars Residence: Foundation is complete. Ready to frame
Almost finished framing
Mars Residence: Almost finished framing
The timber siding is looking nice!
Mars Residence: The timber siding is looking nice!
Framing is coming along nicely
Mars Residence: Framing is coming along nicely
Stunning Views. Foundation is finished and lumber has arrived!-1
Mars Residence: Foundation is finished and lumber has arrived!-1

Stunning views! That is what drew this family to want to build here. Situated high on a hilltop overlooking Navajo lake the views are amazing. You can see for miles in every direction. The cabin will be a second home and will be compact in size to keep maintenance to a minimum. With covered patios on both sides they can take in the view in the sun or shade anytime they want. Another fun project for some great clients!

Creative Design Build Process

Bell Residence Gorgeous Finished Custom Home
Bell Residence Gorgeous Finished Custom Home
Bell Residence Nighttime Patio view
Bell Residence Nighttime Patio view
Bell Residence Patio
Bell Residence Patio
Bell Residence Stunning. Creative design build process.
Bell Residence Stunning
Bell Residence Nearing Completion
Bell Residence Nearing Completion
Bell Residence Classic Lines. Creative design build process.
Bell Residence Classic Lines
Bell Residence Elegant Living Area
Bell Residence Elegant Living Area
Nice view from the tub
Nice view from the tub
Bell Residence - classy, modern custom kitchen. Creative design build process.
Bell Residence – classy, modern custom kitchen
Bell Residence elegant living area. Creative design build process.
Bell Residence elegant living area
Bell Residence Beautiful Accent Wall
Bell Residence Beautiful Accent Wall
Bell Residence Custom Fireplace
Bell Residence Custom Fireplace
Bell Residence custom bathroom
Bell Residence custom bathroom
Putting the final touches in the kitchen
Putting the final touches in the kitchen
Almost finished! Winter keeps coming though
Almost finished! Winter keeps coming though
Amazing Views In All Directions. Creative design build process.
Bell Residence: Amazing Views In All Directions

I just love the creative design build process. This custom home is another great example. When we can work together with the client and the architect from the very beginning it makes for a fun project. Watching and guiding the design process brings out our creativity. Of course it takes a team effort to end up with the design our client wants within their budget. It really is a fun process. Now we get to build it!

Custom Timber Frame Home

Timber frame truss
Timber frame truss
Snow doesn't slow us down much.
Snow doesn’t slow us down much.
Cultured Stone Fireplace Surround
Cultured Stone Fireplace Surround
T & G wood ceiling in new custom home
T & G wood ceiling in new custom home
Large ridge beam is lowered in place
Large ridge beam is lowered in place
Winter construction in Durango
Winter construction in Durango
Timber framing in the winter
Timber framing in the winter
Plumbing is being installed below what will be the basement slab.
Plumbing is being installed below what will be the basement slab.

Custom timber frame home. This beautiful home sits in Forest Groves subdivision high above the Florida river. It is a mountain setting on a fairly steep lot. The slope of the lot dictated that this home would be built with a separate detached garage. The home itself is 2240 square ft. and the 2 car garage is oversized slightly. Completed in 2010 this home shows off a craftsman style with cedar siding, rough sawn beam trusses and stone. Inside features a gas fireplace surrounded by stone and the great room has all T&G stained wood ceiling. Heating is accomplished using a 93% efficient forced air system. Interior doors and trim are all clear pine stained to blend with the rest of the house. These clients where a pleasure to work with and we all had fun building their house.

Southwest Adobe Guesthouse
Custom Home

Solar hot water system for radiant in floor heat
Solar hot water radiant heating system
Southwest style guest home near Durango
Southwest style guest home near Durango
Adobe guesthouse kitchen
Adobe guesthouse kitchen
Southwest style adobe entry
Southwest style adobe entry
Coating outside of adobe guesthouse
Coating outside of adobe guesthouse
Earth block wall construction. Window bucks are going in.
Earth block wall construction. Window bucks are going in.
Curved foundation walls are no problem.
Curved foundation walls are no problem.
Excavation is complete. Ready to start forming the footings.
Excavation is complete. Ready to start forming the footings.
Concrete wall forms are in place.
Concrete wall forms are in place.

These clients had already built their retirement home and were ready for a Southwest Adobe Guesthouse that could also serve as a caretaker’s home. This project is unique in the fact that the house is built using “earth blocks”. This is a type of construction similar to adobe and one that we hadn’t been involved with before. Because our clients built their other home this way they knew the right subcontractor to use for that portion. Situated on the La Plata river south west of Colorado this home gets plenty of sunshine. The southwest style home shows that style inside and out. True plaster walls on the inside, tile counters and the trim materials all show a Mexican theme. The house is heated using radiant in-floor that is heated using solar panels. This system is unbelievably efficient. Certainly one of the most unique homes that we have built. Another example of why we love our design/build process. A true custom home like no other in Durango.

Custom Large Cedar Deck

Custom large cedar deck. This custom home near Mancos, Colorado is a vacation home for now. Great views from the large cedar deck!
This custom home near Mancos, Colorado is a vacation home for now. Great views from the large cedar deck!
Custom large cedar deck.  Will Construction - Stough Residence Window wall
Floor sheathing is being installed on this new custom home West of Durango.
Custom large cedar deck
Finished Fall of 2016 this home in Mancos looks out over fantastic mountain views.
These stair rails were custom milled and installed by our skilled carpenters.
These stair rails were custom milled and installed by our skilled carpenters.
Nice Hickory cabinets and solid surface counters look good in this kitchen.
Nice Hickory cabinets and solid surface counters look good in this kitchen.
Neatly installed insulation is a must in today's high performance homes.
Neatly installed insulation is a must in today’s high performance homes.

Custom large cedar deck at Mancos, Colorado vacation home. Custom hickory cabinets and custom milled rails for staircase.

Silverton Custom Home

Excavation begins in Silverton Colorado
Excavation begins in Silverton Colorado
Kovalchick Residence: the slabs are poured. Framing is next!
Kovalchick Residence: The red truck sits where the new custom home will go
In floor radiant heat works wonderfully. The systems look kind of cool too!
Kovalchick Residence: In floor radiant heat works wonderfully. The systems look kind of cool too!
Kovalchick Residence: Framing is done and siding is looking good
Even in Silverton we can work in the Winter!
Kovalchick Residence: Even in Silverton we can work in the Winter!

We should have known that One Silverton custom home wouldn’t be enough. Silverton is a beautiful mountain town and it seems the secret is out. When we started on the Murphy protect it didn’t take long for another new client to find us. This couple has been visiting Silverton for many years and are looking forward to their new custom home. This one is starting out as a large garage with an apartment above. The long term plan is to build an attached custom home. For now the smaller home will make a great place to live! It is fun to work for good people who appreciate what we do. I think we have the best clients around!

Multi-generational custom family home

Siding and the deck is coming together
Shatting Residence: Siding and the deck is coming together
Just starting excavation for another Bayfield custom home. In the snow of course!
Shatting Residence: Just starting excavation for another Bayfield custom home. In the snow of course!
Foundation is done at our Bayfield custom home
Shatting Residence: Foundation is done at our Bayfield Custom Home
Concrete apron and sidewalk is poured
Shatting Residence: Concrete apron and sidewalk is poured

Multi-generational custom family home. This client is another example of our first time clients becoming lifetime clients. We built the Jensen residence on this property a couple of years ago. Now it is time for Their Mother to join them on the property. This amazing multi generational family will each have their own custom home built right on the farm. Bayfield, CO is a great place to live and work and I’m proud to be building for this family again!

Custom Silverton Vacation Home
Murphy Residence Completion. Custom Silverton Vacation Home.
Custom Silverton Vacation Home
Murphy Residence Windows are being installed and siding is in progress
Snow is cleared and we are ready to excavate-1
Snow is cleared and we are ready to excavate
Custom Silverton Vacation Home
Murphy Residence – Almost finished framing
Custom Silverton Vacation Home. Foundation is finished and lumber has arrived!
Murphy Residence – Foundation is finished and lumber has arrived!
Custom Silverton Vacation Home. Excavation is almost finished for our Silverton Project.
Murphy Residence: Excavation is almost finished for our Silverton Project.

Custom Silverton Vacation Home

Arial Video

Right at the edge of town in Beautiful Silverton Colorado is the location for this new custom vacation home. Our clients have built a few houses before in other places and really enjoy the process. So when it was time to build their vacation home in Silverton it was only natural that they chose the builder that “makes the process fun” We love getting to build in some incredible places. The views in Silverton are just awesome. We look forward to this home taking shape.

Large Barn/Shop

Large Barn/Shop.  The concrete apron is the last peice of the puzzle
Willibrand-shop/barn: The concrete apron is the last peice of the puzzle
Large Barn/Shop.  Excavation is complete and insulated blankets keep the ground from freezing
Excavation is complete and insulated blankets keep the ground from freezing
Large Barn/Shop.  Shop is finished and owners are happily moving in!
Shop is finished and owners are happily moving in!
Lots of storage in here!
Lots of storage in here!
The foundation walls also serve as retaining walls so that means extreme rebar reinforcement.
The foundation walls also serve as retaining walls so that means extreme rebar reinforcement.
Trusses are set and the building is starting to take shape
Trusses are set and the building is starting to take shape
Excavation is complete and insulated blankets keep the ground from freezing.
Excavation is complete and insulated blankets keep the ground from freezing.

When you have toys and equipment to store you need a large Barn/Shop. This is just such a building. Located in the east Animas valley north of Durango. The building is being constructed into the hillside so the foundation footings and walls are massive since they also serve as retaining walls. When finished the shop will have 16′ ceilings, 14′ tall overhead doors and a drain in the slab. The exterior will have metal siding so it will stand up to the elements with no maintenance needed. There should be plenty of room for all of the toys!

Previous Page