New Home Construction
Building Homes in the Colorado Foothills
Building a home in the Colorado foothills is different from building just about anywhere else. Steep lots, mountain weather, snow loads, access, elevation and the characteristics of the land all play a role in how a home should be designed and built.
Reserve Mountain Builders brings decades of local construction experience to new home construction throughout Conifer, Bailey and the Highway 285 corridor. We build comfortable, practical mountain homes designed around the property, the people who will live there and the realities of Colorado mountain living.
Whether you already own land, are considering a property or are simply beginning to explore the idea of building a new home, our team can help you understand what comes next.
Reserve Mountain Builders has been building homes in Colorado’s foothills since 1983. As a three-generation, family-run construction company based in Conifer, we have spent decades learning what works, and what doesn’t, when building at elevation.
Mountain construction presents challenges that aren't always obvious when looking at a set of plans. The slope and orientation of the property, driveway access, drainage, excavation, winter conditions, sun exposure and the logistics of getting people and materials to a building site can all affect a project. That local experience matters.
We approach every new home with the property itself in mind, helping homeowners create a house that makes sense for both their lifestyle and their piece of the mountains.
A Home Designed Around Your Property
We believe the land should help determine the home, not the other way around. Before construction begins, we consider the characteristics of your building site and how the home can best fit the property. Whenever practical, this includes considering orientation and natural sunlight as well as access, views, terrain and the home's relationship to the surrounding landscape.
Homeowners can start with one of our existing new home plans and models and customize it to their needs, or work with us to develop a home based on their own ideas and priorities.
The result doesn't need to be an enormous luxury mountain retreat. We build real homes for people who want to live here; well-built, comfortable homes that take advantage of what Colorado mountain living has to offer.
New Home Construction From the Ground Up
Building a new home involves much more than framing walls and putting on a roof. Reserve Mountain Builders can guide your project through the major stages of mountain home construction, including:
Evaluating the property and building site
Home design and planning
Permitting
Site clearing and excavation
Foundation construction
Framing and exterior construction
Plumbing, electrical and heating systems
Insulation, drywall and painting
Cabinets, flooring, tile and interior trim
Fixtures and finish carpentry
Decks and exterior living areas
Final walkthrough and quality assurance
Our goal is to make the process understandable and manageable while keeping a close eye on the details that determine how well your home will perform for years to come.
Built for Colorado Mountain Living
A mountain home should feel like it belongs where it was built. That doesn't mean every house needs to look like a rustic log cabin. It means making thoughtful decisions about materials, layout, windows, outdoor spaces, heating and the way the home responds to its environment.
Depending on the home and property, features can include large windows for natural light and mountain views, vaulted living areas, wood or gas fireplaces, covered porches, composite decks, hardwood flooring, radiant heating and other upgrades suited to foothills living.
We can help you determine which features make sense for your home, property and budget.
Building Along the Highway 285 Corridor
Reserve Mountain Builders is based in Conifer and builds throughout the mountain communities along the Highway 285 corridor, including Conifer, Aspen Park, Morrison, Pine, Bailey, Shawnee, Grant and Fairplay, as well as surrounding areas. We have an especially long history of building homes in the Bailey area and understand the challenges of construction throughout this part of Colorado.
When your builder already understands mountain roads, difficult sites, changing weather and the realities of working at elevation, you can spend more time thinking about the home you want to build.
Start Planning Your New Mountain Home
You don't need to have every detail figured out before talking with a builder. If you own land, or are considering buying property for a future home, Reserve Mountain Builders can help you start thinking through the possibilities. Take a look at our New Home Plans & Models for inspiration, learn more about Our Home Building Process, or browse our Project Gallery to see examples of our work.
Ready to Reserve Your Place in the Mountains?