--- title: "Desert Earth and Wood, LLC — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/desert-earth-and-wood-llc-pfvwus-pf~1510846470 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1510846470.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Desert Earth and Wood, LLC" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8f2350ac034f218a_3225-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "245 S. Plumer Ave., Ste 15, Tucson, Arizona 85719, United States" latitude: 32.2474 longitude: -110.9491 phone: "(520) 624-5602" website: http://desertearthandwood.com rating: 5 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 72 last_updated: 2026-08-27 --- # Desert Earth and Wood, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Desert Earth and Wood, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/desert-earth-and-wood-llc-pfvwus-pf~1510846470) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Tucson, AZ - **Serves:** Tucson, Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills, Drexel Heights, Flowing Wells, Tucson Estates, South Tucson, Littletown - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 36 years in business Desert Earth and Wood, LLC is a Residential and Commercial General Contractor that provides high quality craftsmanship, design, and planning: Remodel New Home Construction Renovation Room Additions Desert Earth and Wood contracts a wide array of projects that require attention to detail, careful research, and experienced construction management. With 30 years of continuous operation in Tucson and Pima County, we continue to provide commitment to excellence in the building and remodeling industry. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Building Design - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Architectural Drawings - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Energy-Efficient Homes - Universal Design - Green Building - Laundry Room Design - Sustainable Design - Handicap-Accessible Design - Rooftop Deck Installation - Radiant Floor Heating - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Tucson - Casas Adobes - Catalina Foothills - Drexel Heights - Flowing Wells - Tucson Estates - South Tucson - Littletown ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Desert Earth and Wood, LLC | | Address | 245 S. Plumer Ave., Ste 15, Tucson, Arizona 85719, United States | | Phone | (520) 624-5602 | | Website | http://desertearthandwood.com | | License Number | 243367 KB-01 | | Followers on Houzz | 72 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Desert-Earth-and-Wood-LLC/168368103221129?ref=hl ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Desert Earth and Wood, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/desert-earth-and-wood-llc-pfvwus-pf~1510846470) - **Website:** http://desertearthandwood.com - **Phone:** (520) 624-5602 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - BPI Certified Building Analyst, NARI Member, EPA Certified Lead Renovator - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2021), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of the Remodeling Industry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-the-remodeling-industry-pfvwus-pf~1954795205) - [NARI of Southern Arizona](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nari-of-southern-arizona-pfvwus-pf~1922035910) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 13 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Alan Herman, Dec. 2020** > Desert Earth and Wood recently completed a remodel of one of the apartments in my duplex and they did such a great job that I’m for sure going to have them do the other unit, and the outside. The project went very smoothly and finished in time and very close to the estimate! Which was great considering the age and the shape that the apartment was in. Also, the crew worked hard, and were very skilled, polite, and professional. It came out beautifully, and my friend who is a property manager told me that I will have no trouble renting it! > Thank you to everyone at DE&W!! **★★★★★ — S. Holden, Dec. 2020** > Our house remodel/addition was our second and biggest project with DEW. Even before and during Covid, they worked closely with us guiding us through the design process to make decisions which met our goals. Adding a 2 story addition which expanded our small kitchen and loft was a lengthy and complicated process, but the design met our goals of giving us a true 3rd bedroom/bath and a "daily use" dining room. Both were designed to take advantage of the mountain views. The kitchen, laundry, and two other bathrooms got a major update as well. The crew paid attention to detail and were respectful of the fact our family was still living in the home. I loved the fact they put up partitions so we still had a bit of private space. We only had to move out for 2 weeks in June due to the fact they had to turn off the AC during that time. We highly recommend Desert Earth and Wood to make your vision a reality! **★★★★★ — vickymiel, July 2019** > Desert Earth and Wood completed a major reconstruction of my outside deck. This deck stretches across more than 50 feet of the outside of my home on my second story and provides structural support to my roof. Needless to say it was a huge project. This included reframing, new stucco, new electrical for lighting, railing, and installation of timber tech decking. They kept me fully informed throughout the entire job, assisted in design choices, stayed within my budget and met agreed upon timelines. Their craftsmanship throughout the entire project was superior. This is a company that takes great pride in their work and will go above and beyond to insure the job is properly completed. I will have no hesitation in using them again for other home remodeling projects. **★★★★★ — lhclawyer, Nov. 2017** > We were very happy with the work performed by Desert Earth and Wood. The owner and his crew are very professional and their work is top quality. **★★★★★ — Grant Gay, July 2017** > On a small, but challenging remodel of several spaces, but primarily a complete master bathroom renovation, Tim, Jain and the entire crew performed professionally and with good cheer. When encountering unexpected issues, common in remodels, those issues and corresponding options were discussed and resolved in a timely and transparent manner. Creative solutions were easy to "toss around" with Tim and Jain for determination of the best path forward. The quality of work and end result was superior. Thanks to Desert Earth and Wood for all the great work! **★★★★★ — Norm/Joan Kinsey, June 2017** > Tim and Jaime were a great pleasure to work with and we would never use anyone else. We had a very difficult deck remodel and when I say difficult that is an under statement, DEW did it and Bless them and all of their very hard and dedicated workers. THANK YOU DEW!!! > Norm and Joan Kinsey **★★★★★ — Beyond Cabinets By Mueller, April 2017** > Tim and Jain are down to earth professionals and is was a pleasure working with them and their employees. This, our first project working together was a great experience. Almost as if we had been working together for years. Their knowledge and expertise in custom home building was very apparent as we progressed through this project. Construction jobs are rarely perfect so when an issue came up it was nice to have a project manager on site to take care of everything. We hope to work with Desert Earth and Wood on many future projects. **★★★★★ — User, Sept. 2015** > I've worked with Tim Barrett of Desert Earth & Wood on numerous occasions. Among the items the they have built for me areas follows: > A large redwood deck, that at its edge was approx. 13 feet off the ground. > A porch roof extension that jutted in a curve (including a curved fascia. > Several free-standing wooden ramadas and pergolas. > A couple of cedar fences. > Work was always completed in a timely manner and with the workers being knowledgeable and friendly. **★★★★★ — mgarrett539, May 2014** > We contracted Desert Earth & Wood to build a custom home for us on a 3 acre parcel of land near Saguaro National Park West. The home was to include energy efficient materials and plan with additional but separate living space for future guests and/or relatives. Tim Barrett had originally lived down the road from our property so designed the house to blend in with the desert landscape. Desert Earth & Wood has a small but very knowledgeable crew in all aspects of residential construction. Construction was completed on time. Many suggestions were contributed by Jane Barrett that added many aesthetic qualities to the house without adding costs. Since we resided out of town we were able to keep up on a weekly basis with construction progress as photos were posted on their website. There was constant e-mail communication between Desert Earth and us throughout the entire building experience. The crew were always friendly and more than willing to show us around when we would show up. Attention to detail and simple to understand explanations of the "workings" of the house (radiant heated floor, tankless water heater, conditioned attic and outdoor lighting setups) were always forthcoming. We would highly recommend them for any construction project; large or small. **★★★★★ — Alan, May 2014** > Over a six month period, Tim Barrett and his solid, professional team at Desert Earth and Wood have carried out a number of small, medium and large renovation and maintenance jobs at our Tucson home. These have included: > \- shoring up our paved drive and stabilization of the embankment to prevent further washout from monsoons; > \- the installation of gorgeous driveway/path lighting; > \- the construction of Cantera stone access steps to the pool equipment enclosure to match the wider paved area; > \- the removal of carpeting and installation of bamboo flooring in our two guest bedrooms; > \- the replacement and upgrade of our automated garage door; > \- a number of minor interior plumbing, electrical and millwork jobs. > In all of the above work, Desert Earth and Wood did a great job, with close attention to customer satisfaction. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Tim and his team for any construction and maintenance requirements. **★★★★★ — rrhousereview, May 2014** > Desert Earth and Wood is an excellent company to work with. They built my new house starting with working up the plans all the way through completion. Their attention to detail was fantastic. I wanted an energy efficient and environmentally friendly home and that is what they gave me - from the radiant heated floors to the ICF walls to the metal roof. I've been in my new house for a year and a half and I am just as happy as the day I moved in. The owners were very easy to work with and the crew was great. The kitchen design and execution is just what I wanted and so convenient. I love the curbless shower with the beautiful tile work. They angled the house to take the most advantage of the mountain views that I enjoy every day. > In addition to building my new house they have come to my rescue and done a great remodel job on my 112 year old previous house that is now a rental. When I need anything Desert Earth and Wood is there for me. **★★★★★ — victoriapneil, May 2014** > As a newcomer in Tucson, I needed someone to do some immediate repairs during the monsoon season. I was so relieved to find Desert, Earth, and Wood. They were willing to do investigative work in a diligent, thorough, and courteous manner. After finding the source of the trouble, the high quality repairs were carried out efficiently and a timely fashion. > The best thing about Desert, Earth, and Wood is their absolute ethical approach to business. ## Selected projects - [Casas Adobes Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casas-adobes-renovation-pj-vj~560787) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 3 - Description: This Oro Valley home was transformed from the 80's vintage interior to a contemporary Southwest vision. The owner's vision was carefully transformed into a comfortable and inviting environment. - [Picture Rocks Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/picture-rocks-residence-pj-vj~521653) - Location: Picture Rocks, AZ - Photos: 8 - Description: Desert Earth and Wood designed this 2-bedroom / 2-bath, 1,000 sq. ft. energy efficient design build custom home to compliment the owners lifestyle and requirements. Colored concrete floors with radiant heat are a feature that makes the home comfortable throughout the year. Exterior walls feature Earth Friendly Building Materials Insulated concrete form construction. Photo - John Sartin - [Downtown Barrio Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-barrio-residence-pj-vj~2451223) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 6 - Description: Our design build team designed and built this custom home in downtown Tucson - [Desert Entertainment Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/desert-entertainment-deck-pj-vj~3003189) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Red Mountain Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/red-mountain-residence-pj-vj~520713) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 9 - Description: This Desert Earth and Wood design build home features insulated concrete form construction from recycled Earth Friendly block from Chandler Arizona. The outdoor patio area became a focal point of the living space. The combination of planes in the roof system creates an interesting intersection of planes. The patio commands a stunning view of the surrounding mountains. Photo - John Sartin - [Oro Valley Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oro-valley-remodel-pj-vj~5754375) - Location: Oro Valley, AZ - Photos: 7 - Description: DEW collaborated with NARI members and worked with the owner to create an appealing and comfortable environment in this renovation. The town home was built in the 1980's and needed code improvements as well contemporary finishes throughout. - [Urban Patio Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-patio-guest-house-pj-vj~574703) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 3 - Description: Guest house design build project by Desert Earth and Wood. This guest house was originally a detached garage. Now transformed to a birding paradise with a touch of "the islands". A beautiful transformation of space, this unique project started with the shell of an old garage, and resulted in the creation of a guest house for the owner. The focal point of the project created a private patio for the guest house occupants to enjoy. Photo- John Sartin - [Guest House - Sam Hughes Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-house-sam-hughes-neighborhood-pj-vj~1462187) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 6 - Description: DEW designed and built this small guest house in the Sam Hughes neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. The guest house features an open shower design in the bathroom, for barrier free use of the shower area. Each element of the guest house was incorporated to meet the requests of the owner. - [Central Tucson Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/central-tucson-bungalow-pj-vj~543900) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 7 - Description: This Sam Hughes project originated as a customary entry addition to a craftsman style bungalow. The project extended to include an expansive outdoor kitchen and living space with a bar, pizza oven, and grill. This custom project compliments the existing backyard lap pool and patio. The owner’s vision was brought to life with colorful design elements. - [Midtown Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midtown-guest-house-pj-vj~520726) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Pima Canyon Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pima-canyon-remodel-pj-vj~574690) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 1 - Description: Elegant Tub and Shower - [Central Tucson Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/central-tucson-bath-remodel-pj-vj~2451174) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 4 - [Cat Foothills Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cat-foothills-guest-house-pj-vj~5697503) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 2 - Description: A beautiful 600 square foot guest home in the Catalina Foothills with stunning views. - [Mid Town Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-town-bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~1808568) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 3 - [Tucson Foothills Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tucson-foothills-master-bath-pj-vj~7476827) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Old Pueblo Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-pueblo-guest-house-pj-vj~7473597) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Avra Valley Desert Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/avra-valley-desert-residence-pj-vj~7210204) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This modern home is a ground-up new build on a hilly plot of land in Avra Valley Tucson. The clients lived out of town but we were able to make their dream home come to life over the phone. They wanted a modern twist on traditional Spanish style for their home that would be spacious and comfortable for the two of them and their mother-in-law. - [Modern Staircase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-staircase-pj-vj~7210162) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 7 - Description: This project is the national winner of the NARI Contractor of the Year 2023 award for Residential Interiors under $100,000. The owners desired a modern staircase that allows natural light from the staircase window to light the living room, illuminate the owners' mineral and art collection and open the flow of the main living spaces. - [Project Highlights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/project-highlights-pj-vj~6274009) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 38 [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/desert-earth-and-wood-llc-pfvwus-pf~1510846470) ## Ideabooks - [Prehatney](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155932888/list/prehatney) — 4 ideas - [light fixture at dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114104463/list/light-fixture-at-dining) — 25 ideas - [Tile Fireplace Surround 2018](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103592607/list/tile-fireplace-surround-2018) — 24 ideas - [Bath Designs 2017](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25028649/list/bath-designs-2017) — 24 ideas - [Schiller Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98095315/list/schiller-bath) — 9 ideas - [Oro Valley Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26559640/list/oro-valley-kitchen) — 1 idea - [Outdoor Concrete Decks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81044074/list/outdoor-concrete-decks) — 10 ideas - [Cable Railing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83285791/list/cable-railing) — 7 ideas - [Universal Design Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84780110/list/universal-design-ideas) — 2 ideas - [Bathrooms Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55947528/list/bathrooms-ideas) — 5 ideas - [Modernist](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55272462/list/modernist) — 1 idea - [Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34268085/list/guest-house) — 6 ideas - [Oro Valley Bath Fixtures](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25112781/list/oro-valley-bath-fixtures) — 1 idea - [Oro Valley Vanities](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25028154/list/oro-valley-vanities) — 11 ideas - [Oro Valley Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24810377/list/oro-valley-ideas) — 18 ideas - [Oro Valley Project Fixtures](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24811955/list/oro-valley-project-fixtures) — 2 ideas [See all 16 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/azslim) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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