--- title: "CounterKULTURE | Character Builders Corp. — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/counterkulture-character-builders-corp-pfvwus-pf~1451544940 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1451544940.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "CounterKULTURE | Character Builders Corp." category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ced3abc801320aec_6838-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "348 East 32nd St, Durango, Colorado 81301, United States" latitude: 37.2874 longitude: -107.8617 phone: "(970) 946-4365" website: http://www.counterkulture.net rating: 5 review_count: 6 followers: 94 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # CounterKULTURE \| Character Builders Corp. Original Houzz profile: [CounterKULTURE \| Character Builders Corp.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/counterkulture-character-builders-corp-pfvwus-pf~1451544940) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Durango, CO - **Serves:** Durango, Telluride, Pagosa Springs - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves Andrew Barber and Gavin McCalden are the owners of the CounterKULTURE Concrete Studio. CounterKULTURE is the largest producer of architectural concrete countertops, sinks, and furniture in Southwestern Colorado. Our work can be seen at many fine homes, restaurants and businesses in both Durango and Telluride. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - Home Extensions - Countertop Installation - Concrete Construction - Tiny House Construction - Trim Work - Fireplace Installation ### Areas Served - Durango - Telluride - Pagosa Springs ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | CounterKULTURE \| Character Builders Corp. | | Address | 348 East 32nd St, Durango, Colorado 81301, United States | | Phone | (970) 946-4365 | | Website | http://www.counterkulture.net | | Followers on Houzz | 94 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CounterKultureConcreteStudio - Blog — www.counterkulture.net ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [CounterKULTURE \| Character Builders Corp.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/counterkulture-character-builders-corp-pfvwus-pf~1451544940) - **Website:** http://www.counterkulture.net - **Phone:** (970) 946-4365 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2016: Work featured throughout Durango Parade of Homes People's choice winner. Home built by Jita Contracting. - 2015: Winners of the Durango Parade of Homes Judges and Peoples Choice Awards for the 2nd Avenue Sports Commercial/Mixed use building. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Urban Market, Sept. 2015** > CounterKULTURE created beautiful, unique, custom countertops for our new location! We couldn't have asked for a better experience working with Andy & everyone there. We sell concrete planters, as well as concrete coasters from CounterKULTURE in both of our locations, all of which are the highest level of quality. You won't find a more professional crew, or a more beautiful product, than what you get from CounterKULTURE! **★★★★★ — Veritas Fine Homes Inc, June 2015** > Andy and I have a few projects under our belts together and I can say with all confidence and honesty that his design offerings and exquisite artistic awareness are spot on with each style of home he's a part of. Matched with pricing that's very appropriate and fair, and product install/delivery as promised makes CounterKULTURE -hands down- our first choice for all of our custom concrete surface and furnishing needs. A true professional and artist, I look forward to many years of quality projects together. **★★★★★ — John and Julie Hartley, March 2014** > We worked with Andy and his team for our major home renovation. What attracted to us was his creativity in design and his willingness to always rethink a project for improving the look with creative materials, function or cost. He worked well with other designers we hired for interior design or kitchen design and kept the project moving. We appreciated that he could work on the interior or exterior of the house and he did his best to keep the crew busy. Andy understands the building process and most importantly he was always available to us, the clients, whenever we needed him. **★★★★★ — Jason Hooten, Jan. 2014** > We love our new concrete countertop. Very nice gray color, with a speccled black accent and matching backsplash. Quality of product, service, communication, and timeliness were all excellent. **★★★★★ — Jan Smith, Jan. 2014** > CounterKulture created the most beautiful, durable, environmental counter top I could ask for. They custom fit the counter, created a custom color -- dark green -- and finished the counter in a timely manner. It was important to me that the counter was made from local recycled glass and manufactured locally in Durango, Colorado. They also made two sinks for the bathroom that are a custom shape and color. I love having a counter and sinks that you won't see anywhere else and that make me feel happy every time I use them! No one knows more about the construction and durability of concrete counter tops than CounterKulture and I enthusiastically recommend them. **★★★★★ — Fine Wood Interiors, Jan. 2014** > Andy Barber and CounterKULTURE build concrete pieces that are works of art. Not just counter tops, but fireplace mantels and surrounds, tub surrounds and even furniture. From our initial project working together in 2010 to this present day in 2014, we have always found that it's an artistic and creative way to go, when we get to put our cabinetry, furniture, etc. under his concrete designs. We have over a dozen projects together including his work in our showroom at 178A Bodo Drive. ## Selected projects - [Furniture and Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furniture-and-fireplace-pj-vj~556660) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-pj-vj~418592) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - [Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baths-pj-vj~556661) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Commercial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commercial-pj-vj~182248) - Location: Durango, CO - Photos: 12 - [Shop Life](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shop-life-pj-vj~1252186) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Aquarius Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aquarius-drive-pj-vj~2258436) - Location: Durango, CO - Photos: 3 - Description: A creative remodel by Andy Barber of Character Builders gave new life to a kitchen originally built in the 70's, this small open kitchen was closed up and boxed in by walls. Together, we were able to expand the function, storage, and style to suit the owner's active lifestyle and good taste. [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/counterkulture-character-builders-corp-pfvwus-pf~1451544940) ## Ideabooks - [MS HOME](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116582433/list/ms-home) — 7 ideas - [Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85221452/list/backyard) — 4 ideas - [YES!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8023142/list/yes) — 46 ideas - [fence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10103475/list/fence) — 20 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69953179/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [2AS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28649966/list/2as) — 16 ideas - [ABKIT](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55963078/list/abkit) — 15 ideas - [L&M](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50317048/list/l-m) — 2 ideas - [Tonto Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10676340/list/tonto-ranch) — 8 ideas [See all 9 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/counterkulture) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*