--- title: "Madera Builders LLC — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/madera-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1292458097 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1292458097.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Madera Builders LLC" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/08d3a79e03ad904f_9941-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "8 Deer Circle, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506, United States" latitude: 35.8195 longitude: -105.9886 phone: "(505) 412-0704" website: http://maderabuilders.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 21 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 106 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Madera Builders LLC Original Houzz profile: [Madera Builders LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/madera-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1292458097) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Santa Fe, NM - **Serves:** Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Taos, Pecos - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (21 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2025), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Madera Builders is an award winning construction company that has been in business since 1983. We have a staff of extremely skilled craftsmen who have been working with us for many years. We have 3 superintendents- one who has been with us for over 30 years, and the "rookie" who has been with us for only 18 years. Each employee has unique skills and each job we undertake has one of our Superintendents overseeing that particular project, whether it is new home construction, an addition or renovation, or a Historic renovation. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Building Design - Custom Cabinet Design - Custom Cabinets - Interior Design - Landscape Design - Log Homes ### Areas Served - Albuquerque - Santa Fe - Los Alamos - Taos - Pecos ### Typical Job Cost $7,000 - 2,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Madera Builders LLC | | Address | 8 Deer Circle, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506, United States | | Phone | (505) 412-0704 | | Website | http://maderabuilders.com | | License Number | NM 91165 | | Followers on Houzz | 106 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Madera-Builders/152246131463445?ref=br\_tf - Blog — http://maderabuilders.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Madera Builders LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/madera-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1292458097) - **Website:** http://maderabuilders.com - **Phone:** (505) 412-0704 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Two time Grand Hacienda winner for the Santa Fe Parade of Homes - Builder of the Year- 2009- Santa Fe - Remodeler of the Year -2010- Santa Fe - Numerous other awards for projects awarded during several Parade of Homes contests - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2025), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/santa-fe-area-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1452154220) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 21 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-966865083, July 2024** > I would highly recommend Matera Builders. They showed up on time, were very knowledgeable, fixed my problem. Kristopher was very courteous and efficient. Very satisfied with entire experience! **★★★★★ — NeuBleu Interior Design, March 2018** > What a wonderful Company to work with genuinely great people! The work they do is beautiful and well done! They take great pride in all of the details. **★★★★★ — healy4, Sept. 2017** > Gerry Barber and Madera Builders did an extensive kitchen remodel for us, and it was outstanding! The work was done to a high standard in all aspects, overseen by Gerry's foreman, Mike, who was on our job site daily. The project came in on budget and on time, which was fantastic! We would highly recommend Madera Builders. **★★★★★ — Thomas Lopez, May 2017** > Gerry Barber and Madera Builders are truly professional. Integrity is the most important characteristic in a service provider, and Madera has consistently demonstrated the highest level of integrity. This is evidenced by how quickly they responded to my needs, how efficiently they diagnosed the situation and proposed a solution, how effectively they executed on the plan, and did so within the estimated time-frame. I was pleased with the result and the quality of the workmanship. I was also struck by the positive spirit of the crew and how they worked together as a team to get the job done. I am very satisfied with their performance. **★★★★★ — Counter Intelligence with H and S Craftsmen, July 2016** > We have worked with Madera Builders on his projects for many years. Gerry works closely and carefully with his clients to help make their dream home become a reality. **★★★★★ — rmsf1991, Feb. 2016** > When we finally purchased our dream home in Santa Fe, we knew there was only one builder we wanted to work with to improve our property. We've followed Gerry Barber - Madera Builder's work for a number of years via the Santa Fe Parade of Homes, and there is good reason they are consistently recognized for outstanding work. We contracted with Gerry to address a myriad set of issues, including: repairing flood damage & solving extensive drainage problems, replacing exterior rotted beams and posts; building walls to create new outdoor living space, and a myriad set of other details over several phases. > > You won't find a more conscientious, honest, ethical and reliable builder than Gerry Barber. From initial scoping and cost estimating, through managing the project, all the way to completion, Gerry kept us well informed and the project on track even though we've been out of state. Nothing on our wish list has proven to be either to complex, to large or to small for the Madera Builders team. Not only are they highly competent professionals who are attentive to 'getting it done right', they are also very helpful with suggestions and finding alternatives, they truly exhibit care in the quality of their work, and they treat the job site as if they were working on their own property. Everyone with Madera has been a delight to work with. > > We plan to post photos once we catch our breath. We couldn't be more delighted with our choice, and I can recommend this company without any reservation or hesitation. **★★★★★ — troake2012, Jan. 2016** > We selected Gerry Barber and his company Madera Builders for an interesting reason -- we were looking for a larger house in the Taos area, and fell in love with the house he had built, was living in and was selling. We preferred an area a few miles away, and after we bought that land and meeting with Gerry, decided to have him build a house much like the one he had. With the help of Gerry and his wife, we even made what we think were improvements over the design he had (such as a half wall between the kitchen area and the great room). Gerry first familiarized himself with the ten acres, and then was very helpful in working with the local Taos permit folks and putting the house and the casita in areas where we took advantage of the great views. Gerry and his crew (particularly Reggie, his foreman) were terrific -- they kept us informed, made excellent suggestions for improvements (such as walls around both houses, solar electricity, radiant heating, and a design which captured much of the water coming off the roofs into a cistern, which we use for irrigation), and when we couldn't be in Taos, Gerry and Reggie would send us photos of what had been done. They finished when they said they would, and then came by for fix the little things that needed work. They even went to another house we had in the area and brought over some of the furniture we had there, and let us borrow some of Gerry's extra furniture. If I could figure out Houzz, I'd send you some photos of the final product -- it is spectacular. **★★★★★ — jandaulton, Jan. 2016** > I cannot tell you how wonderful Gerry and his crew have been to us! We bought a home in Santa Fe, NM, and needed to do a little remodeling. Long distance remodeling can be a huge headache, but NOT with Madera Builders. They are professional and just an amazing group of people. Gerry had the can do attitude. A lot of builders will tell you, "oh , I dont think we can do that", or "oh, my, not sure that can happen"....NOT Gerry...he had the what ever you want to do "can happen" attitude. His guys even came up and helped me unpack boxes one day. Their work is amazing. First class. I will include photos when we are finished. I am looking forward to using Madera on other projects in the coming years! **★★★★★ — Lorn Tryk Architects PC, Jan. 2016** > Madera Builders is an absolute delight to work with. Every member of their staff is a consummate professional. The execution of the work is of the highest quality and craftsmanship. The job accounting is detailed, full disclosure and accurate. No crisis seems to ruffle their feathers. I can recommend their company without reservation. **★★★★★ — rcassandra, Dec. 2015** > Madera Builders LLC undertook a series of major projects for us, including a new garage, portal, remodeled old garage into a studio space, and kitchen remodel. We could not be more pleased with the entire construction process and final results. The project was managed superbly, from initial cost estimates and adjustments to meet our budget, through construction and real-time modifications of our architectural plans for overall project improvement, to final details and clean-up. We were kept informed nearly continuously about next-steps and activities as work progressed, and scheduling of workers was maximized to sequence construction with very little down-time waiting on materials or labor. All required state and county inspections passed on initial visits, resulting in no project delays. A combination of high-quality materials and craftsmanship are hallmarks of Madera Builders, a fact clearly reflected in the final completed project. The owner of Madera Builders, LLC, Gerry Barber, and all of his project personnel, were an absolute pleasure to work. We would not hesitate to call upon Madera Builders again, and enthusiastically recommend them to anyone needing high quality new home construction or remodeling. **★★★★★ — Darryl McCall, Dec. 2015** > Madera Builders, LLC provided outstanding service and a finished renovation for my 1940's adobe home while managing the project across more than 5000 miles. I highly recommend Gerry Barber and his team; as proof, we subsequently undertook the renovation of our guest house and we are about to begin a third project. > > I purchased my home in 2011 and undertook the renovations while residing in Geneva, Switzerland. Gerry and I quickly established an effective relationship while working in person, such that I felt we could manage this million-dollar renovation. Gerry formed an effective team with my architect, Lorn Tryk (Lorn Trky Architects, PC) and our kitchen designer, Joan Viele (Kitchen Dimensions) having not previously worked with them. We used all modern means of communication and several brief visits to progress the work. Lorn was also frequently on-site, as an additional set of eyes, and he and Gerry often presented joint proposals for solutions. > > Like most renovations, it's what is not known or visible that presents the biggest challenge. In this case, the city ordinance for the electrical code caused much more work than we were absolutely certain of at the beginning, and turned a five-room project (swap kitchen and dinning rooms, master bath, relocate the laundry room) and exterior living space into an entire home renovation. These challenges were discussed transparently, options and drawings were presented via email, and we successfully managed through this and each subsequent issue. > > The renovation entailed restoring any affected parts and installing our selected new materials. Our foreman, Mark, provided excellent supervision of the various trades and kept us well informed of progress and proposed solutions to unexpected issues. The most impressive aspect of Madera Builders is their relationship with highly qualified tradesmen. Every detail was carefully completed to an impeccable standard and with a lasting quality, including several first-of-a-kind installations. > > Our home and guesthouse are a delight, thanks to Madera Builders. **★★★★★ — jdsnelson, Dec. 2015** > My remodel experience with Gerry Barber and his team was absolutely the very best that my wife, Mona, and I have ever experienced. Most generally, remodels can be a very stressful ordeal at best. His team was always courteous and professional. Gerry was able to get the very best craftsmen in each given trade. Dee Bangert and Mike Hall were both the most conscientious in their respective duties. Mona and I couldn't be more pleased with the whole project. ## Selected projects - [Santa Fe Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-fe-contemporary-pj-vj~1371195) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 18 - [Santa Fe Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-fe-guest-house-pj-vj~596802) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 7 - [Santa Fe Contemporary Territorial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-fe-contemporary-territorial-pj-vj~592417) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 8 - [Contemporary Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-farmhouse-pj-vj~596082) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Historic Adobe Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-adobe-remodel-pj-vj~444283) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Small Remodel Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-remodel-projects-pj-vj~1379540) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/madera-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1292458097) ## Community Q&A **Q: how did you trim the floors where it meets the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)* We live in a santa fe style home and just removed wall to wall carpeting and replaced with hardwood flooring but need to cover the expansion gap and are trying to decide what to do. We have flagstone in all the other rooms and no baseboards. Thanks for your thoughts. DF A: This project was an extensive renovation- we removed all the existing flooring down to subfloor level. We then installed this fantastic rustic engineered wood flooring. We cut the flooring very closely to the plaster walls so that we had only 1/8 " clearance between the wood flooring and the walls. We then filled the 1/8" gap with a colored caulk that matched the flooring. Gerry Barber Madera Builders **Q: Did you seal the plaster? I'm using Red Top in a house too!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes, we seal all our plaster with Oakon sealers- you can get these products in different finishes but we usually use the satin finish. We put three coats of sealer around the light switches, fireplaces and any other areas that get extra hand prints. **Q: Southwestern Adobe fireplace** *(in Photo Questions)* How much would cost be to add small Adobe fireplace A: It depends on several things- if the kiva fireplace is to be a masonry fireplace, is there a footing under the existing floor to support the weight of the fireplace? How tall are the ceilings and is there a second floor above the fireplace floor? That determines the height of the chimney flue. Is there room to add a masonry backing behind the fireplace?- That is code. There are various other items to consider but generally we estimate a ballpark price of $7,000 to $10,000 for a small fireplace addition. I hope that answers your question and helps with your decision. **Q: Are the walls pure white plaster, or was a tint added?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: the cabinets are walnut with a typical walnut stain applied. The vigas are old original Ponderosa Pine that have been "refreshed" with a clear oil. **Q: what was used to paint the walls - Thank you** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The finish is not paint but "red top" plaster with a touch of tint to match the old structolite plaster finishes that are typical in Santa Fe. **Q: Wall color** *(in Photo Questions)* Lovely room! What is the wall color please? A: The walls are not paint, but plaster, which is common in Santa Fe. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*