Natural Builders

Natural Builders Founded in 2016, we’re a team of environmentally responsible builders based in Summit County, Colo From there, we’ll bring your visions to life!

Founded in 2016, we’re a licensed and environmentally responsible business offering specialized remodeling, reclamation, and custom woodworking services. We’re based in Summit County and work throughout the area, including Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon, Silverthorne, and beyond. Each of our projects starts with a thorough consultation to learn about your individual needs. We offer digital design se

rvices that utilize AutoCAD and 3D modeling programs to create detailed drawings of your space and our turn around times are faster than all our competitors. Our key focus is on providing quality work and repurposing excess materials to lessen our contribution to landfills. Whether you are looking to update the look of your home or completely remodel your space, we can help. With our unique approach, Natural Builders can provide your home with one-of-a-kind custom projects. Call us today to discuss how we can bring your vision to life.

In Colorado, water doesn’t have to leak into your home to cause expensive damage. It just has to get somewhere it should...
09/04/2026

In Colorado, water doesn’t have to leak into your home to cause expensive damage. It just has to get somewhere it shouldn’t — and freeze.

Colorado homes don’t experience moisture the same way homes in milder climates do.

Water finds a small opening.

Temperatures drop.

That moisture freezes and expands.

Then it warms up, melts, and the cycle starts again.

Over enough seasons, those repeated freeze/thaw cycles can be hard on exterior materials, joints, concrete, masonry, stairs, decks and other exposed areas.

And in Summit County, that matters.

It’s why exterior construction isn’t just about choosing something that looks good against a mountain backdrop.

The details have to manage water before winter gets a chance to turn a small weakness into a bigger problem.

That means thinking carefully about drainage, flashing, material selection, transitions, penetrations and where melting snow is actually going to go.

The craftsmanship homeowners notice is usually the finished surface.

The craftsmanship that protects the home is often underneath it.

Colorado Builds Different.

And good mountain construction should be designed with all four seasons in mind—not just the day the project is finished.

When planning exterior work, don’t only ask:

“What material are you using?”

Also ask:

“How is this assembly designed to move water away?”

That answer can tell you a lot about how deeply your contractor has thought through the project.

Save this before your next exterior remodel or deck project. And follow Natural Builders for more practical lessons about building in Summit County.

You bought the mountain view. So why are you barely using it?A lot of mountain homes have a deck.Far fewer have an outdo...
09/02/2026

You bought the mountain view. So why are you barely using it?

A lot of mountain homes have a deck.

Far fewer have an outdoor space people actually want to spend time in.

Maybe yours looked great when you bought the house, but living with it tells a different story.

It’s exposed to the weather.
There’s nowhere comfortable to gather.
The layout feels awkward.
And for much of the year, everyone ends up back inside.

That’s not necessarily a deck problem.

It’s a design problem.

The possibility is to stop thinking of the deck as something attached to the house — and start thinking of it as another room.

Shelter where it makes sense. Thoughtful lighting. Better circulation. Space for dining and conversation. Materials chosen for mountain conditions. Details that make the space feel connected to the architecture rather than added on afterward.

Suddenly, the place you walked past becomes the place everyone gravitates toward.

That’s what good remodeling should do.

Not simply make a home look newer.

Make it work better for the way you actually want to live.
At Natural Builders, craftsmanship is only part of the equation. The best projects start by understanding why a space isn’t working now — then designing and building around the experience the homeowner actually wants.
What’s one part of your home you wish you used more?

Tell us in the comments. Sometimes the potential is already there — it just needs a better plan.

The  #1 remodel cost homeowners never see coming?It usually isn’t the materials.The most expensive remodel mistake can h...
09/01/2026

The #1 remodel cost homeowners never see coming?
It usually isn’t the materials.

The most expensive remodel mistake can happen before anyone picks up a hammer.

It happens when pricing starts before the project is actually defined.

A contractor gives you a number. It sounds reasonable. You start mentally building your budget around it.

Then the real decisions begin.

Different materials.
A structural change nobody accounted for.
Permit requirements.
Electrical or plumbing that needs updating.
A detail that looked simple until the wall was opened.

Suddenly, the “budget” you started with wasn’t really a budget at all.

It was a number attached to an incomplete plan.

That distinction matters even more in Summit County, where mountain homes can bring their own construction, access, permitting, and scheduling considerations.

At Natural Builders, we believe in planning before pricing because the clearer the scope is upfront, the more useful the number becomes.

That’s also why we created our free guide:

5 Costly Mistakes Summit County Homeowners Make Before a Remodel

It covers the things we wish more homeowners knew before hiring a contractor, setting a budget, or making decisions that become expensive to change later.

Save this if a remodel is somewhere in your future — and share it with someone who’s already collecting bids.

Get the FREE guide here:
https://book.natural-builders.com/new-lead-magnet-page


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YOU GET ONE RENOVATION. WHICH ROOM GETS IT? 👀No whole-house remodel.No “I’d do everything.”You get the budget and green ...
08/31/2026

YOU GET ONE RENOVATION. WHICH ROOM GETS IT? 👀

No whole-house remodel.

No “I’d do everything.”

You get the budget and green light to completely transform ONE part of your home:

A — Kitchen 🍳
Better layout, more storage, new cabinetry and a space actually designed around how you cook and gather.

B — Primary Bathroom 🚿
More function, better storage and the kind of shower you actually look forward to using.

C — Basement 🛋️
Turn unfinished or underused square footage into a family room, guest space, gym, office — or all of the above.

D — Outdoor Living 🌲
Upgrade the deck and create a space that actually takes advantage of those Colorado views.

There’s no wrong answer.

But we have a feeling everyone has one space they’re already picturing. 😏

👇 Which gets renovated first: A, B, C or D?

Drop your letter in the comments. Bonus points if you tell us what’s currently driving you crazy about that space.

COLORADO BUILDS DIFFERENT: The snow on your roof isn’t always the biggest problem. The water it becomes can be. ❄️ → 💧In...
08/30/2026

COLORADO BUILDS DIFFERENT: The snow on your roof isn’t always the biggest problem. The water it becomes can be. ❄️ → 💧

In Summit County, a home doesn’t experience winter as one long freeze.

Snow accumulates.
The sun comes out.
Temperatures rise.
Snow melts.
Then everything freezes again.

Sometimes over and over.

That freeze/thaw cycle is one reason water management deserves so much attention when building or remodeling a mountain home.

As snow melts, water looks for somewhere to go.

Good construction anticipates that.

Roof assemblies, flashing, underlayment, drip edges, gutters, drainage and grading all work together to move water away from the places where it can cause damage.

And there’s another piece homeowners may not immediately connect to the problem:

Insulation and air sealing.

When heat escapes unevenly through a roof assembly, it can contribute to uneven snowmelt and conditions that encourage ice dams.

That’s why mountain construction has to be considered as a complete system — not a collection of individual products.

The homeowner takeaway:

When planning exterior work, an addition or a major remodel in Summit County, don’t only ask:

“Can this handle the snow?”

Also ask:

“Where does all that water go when the snow melts?”

That second question can tell you a lot about how thoughtfully a home has been designed and built.

🔖 Save this before your next Colorado remodel or exterior project. And send it to a mountain homeowner who’s dealt with ice or drainage problems before.

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BUILT DIFFERENT: A great floor starts long before the flooring goes down.Hardwood, tile and luxury finishes get all the ...
08/29/2026

BUILT DIFFERENT: A great floor starts long before the flooring goes down.

Hardwood, tile and luxury finishes get all the attention.

But one of the most important parts of your finished floor eventually gets covered up completely:

The subfloor.

Before the final flooring goes down, the surface underneath needs to be flat, properly supported, securely fastened and prepared for the material being installed over it.

Why does that matter?

Because small shortcuts underneath can become very noticeable problems later.

Squeaks underfoot.
Unwanted movement.
Uneven transitions.
Tile or grout cracking.
Floors that simply don’t feel as solid as they should.

And in Colorado mountain homes, seasonal temperature and humidity changes make proper preparation even more important.

Good craftsmanship means addressing those details before they disappear beneath thousands of dollars of finished material.

You may never look at the subfloor again.

But you’ll walk on the result every single day.

That’s Built Different.

🔖 Save this if you’re planning a remodel, and share it with someone choosing finishes for a new project. The best-looking material in the world is only as good as what’s underneath it.

You bought the mountain home for the view… but nobody actually uses the deck.It happens more often than you’d think.The ...
08/28/2026

You bought the mountain home for the view… but nobody actually uses the deck.

It happens more often than you’d think.

The house has an incredible Colorado setting, but the outdoor space feels like an afterthought.

Too small for everyone to gather.

Nowhere comfortable to sit.

Poor flow from inside to outside.

Little protection when the weather changes.

So the deck technically exists… but most days, the view gets enjoyed from behind the glass.

That’s the problem.

The possibility is much bigger than simply replacing old deck boards.

A thoughtfully designed outdoor space can become an extension of the home — somewhere for morning coffee, dinner with friends, summer evenings around the fire, and those clear Summit County nights you moved to the mountains for in the first place.

The difference comes down to designing around how you actually want to live.

Better flow.
More usable space.
Durable materials suited to mountain conditions.
Thoughtful lighting.
Comfortable gathering areas.
And craftsmanship built to handle Colorado weather.

Sometimes you don’t need more house.

You need to make more of the house you already have.

Have a space at home that you know could be so much better?

👇 Tell us what you’d change first — or save this for future renovation inspiration.

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BUILDER TRUTH: A beautiful home can still be poorly built.The finishes get the compliments.The tile. The countertops. Th...
08/27/2026

BUILDER TRUTH: A beautiful home can still be poorly built.

The finishes get the compliments.

The tile. The countertops. The cabinetry. The big windows and beautiful timber.

But in a Colorado mountain home, some of the most important work is buried where you’ll rarely — if ever — see it.

Proper flashing directs water away before it becomes a problem.

Thoughtful drainage keeps moisture from sitting where it shouldn’t.

Air sealing and insulation affect how comfortable your home feels when temperatures drop.

Solid framing and properly executed connections determine how the structure performs year after year.

None of those details are particularly exciting on reveal day.

But five, ten or twenty years from now?

They may matter more than almost anything you picked in the showroom.

That’s one of the biggest differences between a project that simply looks expensive and one that was actually built well.

Especially here in Summit County, where snow, moisture, temperature swings and mountain conditions continually test a home, craftsmanship has to go deeper than the finishes.

Good design gets attention. Good construction earns trust.

🔖 Save this for your next remodel or custom build — and share it with someone who’s currently planning one.

Want to see how we approach craftsmanship in Colorado?

🌐 https://www.natural-builders.com/

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nothing means more than earning a client’s trust — and continuing to earn it project after project.“We have worked...
08/26/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nothing means more than earning a client’s trust — and continuing to earn it project after project.

“We have worked with Natural Builders over the last couple years. They exceed our expectations every time.”

— Brian Jewson | 5-Star Google Review

For us, great construction isn’t just about how a project looks when it’s finished.

It’s about showing up, communicating clearly, paying attention to the details, and delivering craftsmanship our clients can count on every time.

That’s the standard we bring to every remodel, renovation, and custom project we take on here in Colorado.

Thank you, Brian, for trusting the Natural Builders crew and for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate it! 🙌

Planning a project of your own? See our work and learn more about building with Natural Builders.

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🚿 VS. 🛁 — YOU ONLY GET ONE.You’re designing your dream primary bathroom, but there’s only enough room in the plan to go ...
08/22/2026

🚿 VS. 🛁 — YOU ONLY GET ONE.

You’re designing your dream primary bathroom, but there’s only enough room in the plan to go all-in on one.

A — The Dream Shower 🚿
Oversized walk-in. Frameless glass. Built-in niche. Rain shower. Plenty of room.

B — The Soaking Tub 🛁
Deep freestanding tub. Quiet corner. A place to actually slow down at the end of the day.

Both can completely change how a bathroom feels — but which one earns the square footage in your home?

👇 One clear question: If you could only choose ONE, are you Team A 🚿 or Team B 🛁?

Drop A or B in the comments — and tell us why if you have strong feelings about it. 👇

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Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
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