General contractor in Durango, CO

Steep lots in Durango's mountain communities require footings set below the frost line, which is deeper here than in the lower-elevation New Mexico communities to the south. Deck construction and home addition construction on these lots also involve lateral load engineering that flat-lot work does not require. Access for equipment and material delivery on narrow mountain roads adds planning time before any work begins.

Yes. Older in-town Durango homes often have plaster walls, original hardwood floors, and framing that predates modern dimensional lumber standards. Bathroom remodeling and interior finishing in these homes requires working within those constraints rather than assuming standard modern conditions. Drywall repair and drywall installation can be matched to existing plaster profiles where partial replacement is needed.

Durango receives significantly more snow than the Four Corners communities in New Mexico, and that weight accumulates on low-slope roof sections. Roof installation here calls for materials with higher load ratings and proper underlayment to handle the moisture that comes with snowmelt. Ice damming at the eave line is a common failure point, and it is prevented through proper attic ventilation rather than just better shingles.

Yes. New home construction and home building in planned communities like Three Springs and Twin Buttes involves working within community design standards while delivering the floor plan and finishes the homeowner wants. We handle general construction from foundation through interior finishing and exterior painting.