Investment in a custom home in a desirable town that is protected from too much growth (by the landscape and the laws) will always result in more value than was initially invested. This house will be a safe haven and a treasure to the owners – physically and financially.

Getting the foundation right is imperative to a successful build and even though elevations are accounted for in plans, they rarely reflect the exact conditions on site.

What’s essential for enjoying Summer in Tahoe but gets decimated by Winter? THE DECK. When the paint is peeling, splinters abound and the creaking makes you wonder if adding a grill might just collapse the whole thing – it’s time for some love.

Once the block foundation was exposed, the engineer determined it lacked structural integrity. It’ll be replaced with a monolithic pour.

Neighbors out on a stroll stopped to gawk and smile. Drivers craned their necks backward as they drove by. It’s just too entertaining to see old houses destroyed. And the views of the mountains are even better without so many walls in the way.

Most of the time you have to walk into a house to see the interior. Not so on demolition day. As the excavator methodically chomped into the roof and carefully pulled down trusses and exterior walls, the rooms of the house were slowly exposed to light, like opening up a dollhouse.

When the views are epic, the location is prime and the lot is huge, but the house is falling apart, it’s time for a complete rebuild. This one’s comin’ all the way down to make room for a stunning new two-level custom home.

If you’re considering using non-wood exterior materials like cement siding or composite decking, make sure your contractor knows about any special installation or finishing requirements.