Builders And Contractors Directory
 

With spring just around the corner, many folks’ thoughts turn to building, remodeling or fixing up the old homestead. The following listing provides a brief description of those area builders and contractors who responded to our request for information.


Artistic Design
Ken Iarussi, Owner  303-516-1676

 Iarussi specializes in interior trim, and high end design work. In the construction business since 1975, he designs, remodels and builds homes and commercial buildings.  “Know who’s driving your project” said Iarussi.  Always ask, “Is it quality, safety, price or schedule?”  You can have all four, but stick with one driver.”


Ed Bisiar, 
Handyman, Home Repair Work
303-337-3242, 
bisiar@earthlink.net

Bisiar specializes in minor repairs, plumbing problems, window framing and drywall repair; in general any small home repair or maintenance job.  Bisiar is kept busy with a loyal list of  clients that value his Mr. Fix-it Know-How.  While he no longer lives in this area, his customers are primarily in the Niwot/Gunbarrel area. 

Ed Bisiar’s other career is in music.  You can meet Ed, also known as Eddie Spaghetti to his music fans, at Niwot’s annual Easter Egg hunt, April 14, where he will be providing music and announcing, in partnership with Niwot Real Estate.  For more information on Eddie Spaghetti visit his website at eddiespaghettiusa.com


Blue River Construction
Clay Pavlick, owner
4979 Valdyrie Drive 
Boulder CO, 80301
303-530-7960

Pavlick has been licensed as a general contractor for 35 years.  “Our specialty is tenant finish.” In office buildings, Blue River will install partitions, ceilings, floor, cabinets and do general decorating. 

“We do large additions and remodels, custom work.  We pride ourselves with on time and on budget projects.”

Blue River renovated the Band Shell in Boulder Central Park in 1997-98.


Blue Spruce Design and Construction Co.
Sandy Weeks, owner 
8854 Pine Cone Lane
Niwot, CO, 80503
303-652-1150
Bluespruceconst@aol.com   

A licensed contractor, Weeks has been working in Boulder County over 20 years.  Blue Spruce Design  has been in business four years.  The company has been in the top 100 woman owned business in Colorado for the past three years, has  been listed in “Colorado Business Magazine’s” top 250 private businesses for 1999 and has been in the top 25 Boulder County general contractors for the past four years.  Weeks is also on the Governmental Affairs Council for the Boulder County Chapter of the Chamber of Commerce.

Weeks said, “We specialize in large residential renovations, restaurants and commercial projects.  We provide a team approach to a project.  When meeting with a client, we see what they want or need.  Then we team them with an architect and work to put together a budget to fit their financial need and design intent.  Finally, we provide the construction through completion.  We work to keep costs in line.  At Blue Spruce we pride ourselves in our attention to detail and our sensitivity to the needs and concerns of the property owner.”
 


Design Master Construction
Terry Trotter, owner
1922 Amethyst Drive
Longmont, CO 80504
303-485-8565
ttrotter@oneimage.com

Trotter has been located in Boulder County for 18 years and is licensed and insured.  The company specializes in new construction and remodeling.  “We do the complete job from start to finish.  I believe in a hands-on management style and can therefore be more responsive to my customers’ needs.  I specialize in design and engineering with an expertise in CAD (computer aided design). 

“I offer design consulting, site planning, cost estimating, and I can assist in finding financing.  Design Master Construction is competitively priced and we take pride in completing the job on time and within budget.  We have many local references and satisfied customers,” Trotter said.


Donegal Homes
Bill O’Donnell, Owner
3973 Nimbus Road
Niwot, CO 80503
303-579-5708 phone
303-448-1854 fax

 O’Donnell is a 35 year resident of Boulder County. He has been in construction and remodeling for 25 years.  O’Donnell specializes in close interpersonal relationships with his customers, and there are many happy homeowners willing to promote him by word of mouth.


Harrington Homes, Inc.
Tim Harrington, owner
1722 14th St. Suite 2000
Boulder, CO, 80302
303-413-0493
Tharri2000@aol.-com
Web site - Contractor.com  Look under Harrington Homes, Inc.

Harrington is a licensed contractor and has been in business in Boulder County since 1983.  He is also a third generation builder.  His father and grandfather were builders in Michigan.

Harrington Homes, Inc. specializes in architecturally designed, high-end homes, remodels and additions.  The company received the Merit Award for custom detail from “1998 Custom Home Magazine” for building a staircase.

The company provides pre-construction services along with full construction management.  “We work with a full range of architects and engineers.  Harrington Homes is directed toward unique and creative projects which require challenge and reward special attention and skills.  We enjoy working in a team relationship with architects and owners to achieve the best value,” Harrington said.


Kennelly Construction
Tim Kennelly, owner.
4458 Driftwood Place 
Boulder CO. 80301
303-887-4601

Kennelly Construction has been in business since 1982. “We provide interior trim installation for selected contractors.  We also build custom cabinets, stair handrails, raised panels and other custom trim.  We will build a cabinet from a picture,” Kennelly said.  Kennelly Contruction also does additions and basement finish projects.


Taylor Homes
George Raffensperger
PO Box 100
Niwot, CO 80544
303-443-3303
Gtr3rd@aol.com

Taylor Homes’ specialty is building custom homes and larger scale remodeling projects. Building in the area since 1978, Raffensperger has many satisfied customers.   Raffensperger stated, “We also offer design services.  We have built our business on word of mouth from satisfied customers.  We always put the customer first.  (Building a home) can and should be fun.”


Westwind Remodeling, Inc.
Mike Gentili, owner. 
4929 Kelso Road 
Boulder CO, 80301
303-530-9029

Licensed as a general contractor, Gentili stated, “Our specialty is high end home remodeling.  We perform almost all trades with our own staff.  We have a cabinet shop for custom work.”
Westwind Remodeling is a member of the Home Builders Association.


Sun Construction and Design Services
Bill Prout, General Manager
303-444-4780

Sun is primarily a commercial construction firm, taking on both large and small projects.  In business for 14 years in this area, Sun is insured and bonded. 



 
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Posted March 2001