--- title: "Amaron Folkestad GC Steamboats Builder — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/amaron-folkestad-gc-steamboats-builder-pfvwus-pf~1636137831 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1636137831.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Amaron Folkestad GC Steamboats Builder" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7af36f4d00d0a45d_0845-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "POB 773103, Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80477, United States" latitude: 40.3482 longitude: -106.9269 phone: "(970) 879-9598" website: http://www.AmaronBuilders.com rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 220 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # Amaron Folkestad GC Steamboats Builder Original Houzz profile: [Amaron Folkestad GC Steamboats Builder](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/amaron-folkestad-gc-steamboats-builder-pfvwus-pf~1636137831) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Steamboat Springs, CO - **Serves:** Steamboat Springs - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2021), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Where Dreams meet Reality. Amaron-Folkestad General Contractors has been building residential and commercial projects in Steamboat Springs since 1996. We build new projects, additions, tenant improvements, remodels, and design / build projects. We have been an Energy Star Green Builder for years so we know how to build projects that will save on your energy bills and that are healthy and better for the environment. Our quality craftsmanship and ability to stay on schedule and within budget makes us one of the most reputable builders in the area. Please visit our website www.AmaronBuilders.com or give us a call at 970-879-9598 for additional information. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - General Contracting - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Garage Building - Project Management - Multigenerational Homes - Energy-Efficient Homes - Barn Design & Construction - Workshop Design & Construction - Log Home Construction ### Areas Served - Steamboat Springs ### Typical Job Cost $150,000 - $10,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Amaron Folkestad GC Steamboats Builder | | Address | POB 773103, Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80477, United States | | Phone | (970) 879-9598 | | Website | http://www.AmaronBuilders.com | | License Number | Steamboat 1 | | Followers on Houzz | 220 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/AmaronFolkestadSteamboatContractors - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/amaron-folkestad-gc-steamboat-springs ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Amaron Folkestad GC Steamboats Builder](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/amaron-folkestad-gc-steamboats-builder-pfvwus-pf~1636137831) - **Website:** http://www.AmaronBuilders.com - **Phone:** (970) 879-9598 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - E Star Builder, Green Builder, LEED, - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2021), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — maryvanhoose, May 2016** > Amaron Folkstad built our house in Steamboat and exceeded all possible expectations. They deserve the very highest rating and we strongly recommend them. > > They excelled in every possible area. From project conception through delivery (and after) they were thoughtful, creative, intensely focused on detail, and very budget-conscious. We love our house but if we ever build another one, my first call will be to Mark! > > They worked with us on a vision for what we wanted and then helped us structure bids for an architect and helped with interviews and selection. It was incredibly helpful to have their insights on costs and construction details as we worked through multiple iterations of the architectural drawings. There were many times when Mark and Craig made crucial suggestions that helped shape the house into exactly what we wanted. > > The communication could not have been better. We built remotely without the opportunity to visit the project consistently. Mark kept us completely informed throughout, making helpful suggestions on details and delivering much-anticipated project photos every Friday. Even though we weren't able to be at the project site as often as we would have liked, Mark made sure that we were fully immersed in the process. He sent a video of the excavation blasting that I still show friends! > > Details ultimately are what makes the house your own and Mark's constant attention to detail made our house truly special. He designed much of the interior mill work, railings, and many of the finishes - going as far as spending a day working to mix the perfect stain color for the metal railings inside the house. It was Mark that came up with the idea to cover our exterior chimney in black metal panels, giving the house a great focal point and making it unique in Steamboat. > > Mark was at the project nearly every day and on the rare occasion when he was away, Craig took over seemlessly and worked with the same care and attention to detail. They are a great team. > > Mark helped us work with all the finish subcontractors to select flooring, tile, doors, stain finishes, granite, appliances, and helped design the kitchen cabinet layout. He was always there with what turned out to be a fantastic suggestion. Very importantly though, he always worked carefully to help us determine what we wanted and then gave us options on how to achieve it. His long experience In custom building has given him a vast knowledge of the what is available for just about every room in the house. He expertly guided us through all those choices. > > They are very budget concious and worked carefully to help determine a reasonable budget and then delivered against that. Our house came in right on budget. They were always very clear on budget implications for any decision we made and found a number of ways to keep costs in line without ever sacrificing quality and originality. Perhaps most importantly, they were very knowledgable about the true costs involved and helped us set an honest, detailed budget up front. The extremely detailed budget process meant that we knew the real cost of the house before the first shovel hit the dirt. > > Overall, we couldn't have had a better experience in building our home and we have Ameron Folkestad to thank for that! **★★★★★ — HU-720776, May 2016** > We had a flawless, extremely positive experience with Amaron Folkestad. They built our custom home in Steamboat Springs ahead of schedule and on budget. They could not be nicer or easier to work with, and had good relationships with our architect and all of the subcontractors. **★★★★★ — Cynthia DeFrancia, May 2016** > Amaron Folkstad receives top marks in every category from us. > Met all deadlines, under budget, creative with field solutions, superb communication, clean organized work site, highly compatible working relationship. Great professionalism. **★★★★★ — Diane Muntean, May 2016** > Our experience building our custom home with Amaron Folkestad was exceptionally positive! Mark Folkestad took personal responsibility to ensure that every aspect of our project was accomplished according to our high expectations, with the highest quality and within our budget. Mark put together a "dream team" of subcontractors who worked on our home as if it were there own. I would delight in recommending Amaron Folkestad to anyone, including our family and friends. **★★★★★ — Michael J. K. Olsen Architects, May 2016** > Over the years my office has worked with Amaron-Folkestd General Contractors numerous times. I have never been disappointed. They bring a level of professionalism to the team that makes executing a project appear easy. Even on the most complex jobs they always are proactive and are ahead of potential problems before they arise. They bring the whole package to the table. Two primary factors are Schedule and Budget which they not only accurately generate but actually stick to. Quality and Integrity are other factors that are not compromised with executing the first two. If you are looking for a General Contractor whether it is for a home, multifamily, or commercial project I would highly recommend you consider Amaron-Folkestad. **★★★★★ — Mike and Toni Hennessy, April 2016** > Amaron Folkestad built our first house in Steamboat in 2005-2007 and we are currently building another home which we have hired them for. Mark and Craig listen to what our needs are, and help us to execute them in the most beneficial way. They truly care about our needs and execute them professionally and with the highest quality. > Budgeting is a strong point with them. **★★★★★ — guido Costantini, April 2016** > Choosing a builder was complex and taxing, living with our choice of Amaron Folkestad was refreshing and exhilarating. > Our project was 9,800 sf of what other GC had described as challenging and complex, amaron Folkestad never wavered and built our dream home better than we could have ever expected. > Loved working with Craig and now consider him a dear friend. **★★★★★ — Robert Ball, April 2016** > We had the opportunity to visit previous projects that had been completed with almost no owner input (owner's choice) and were impressed with the selections of materials and quality of work. That lead to selecting Amaron Folkestad as our builder since we were going to be absent most of the time during construction. > Mark's recommendations were always spot on with construction finished on time and under cost. Subcontractors were well qualified and have continued to be utilized for follow-up projects. They have remained good friends. We have always been impressed with their total honesty and integrity and would definitely recommend them without reservation. **★★★★★ — Classy Closets - Colorado, April 2016** > I have worked on dozens of projects for Craig and Mark at Amaron Folkestad GC over the years. They build incredible homes and I am always amazed out how they each have really unique qualities and design features that are custom to their customers wants and not just the same cookie cutter mountain home. As a subcontractor I enjoy working for them and I can tell that they have a great relationship with their customers and it is those working conditions that result in fantastic custom homes that everyone involved can be proud of. **★★★★★ — Fedewa Custom Works, Jan. 2014** > Mark and Craig are both exceptional contractors! We have worked with them for over 20 years. We are a supplier of cabinetry, millwork and doors. They are both easy going guys with great attitudes. They maintain a great relationship with all their subcontractors, and with their clients as well - which makes for a great working atmosphere! **★★★★★ — Silver Creek Design, Inc., Dec. 2013** > As an interior designer I've worked closely with Amaron Folkstad on a few luxury, custom homes and have always been impressed. They run a smooth project from start to finish; they are easy to work with, open to new ideas, always monitoring the budget and keep the site clean and organized. I would hire them to build my own house! ## Selected projects - [Wildhorse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wildhorse-pj-vj~5706735) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 15 - [Bronc Buster](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bronc-buster-pj-vj~5705471) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 10 - Description: Mountain Modern Contemporary Steamboat Springs Ski Resort Custom Home built by Amaron Folkestad General Contractors www.AmaronBuilders.com Apex Architecture Rumor Interior Designs Photos by Brian Adams - [Agate Creek Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/agate-creek-custom-home-pj-vj~5704925) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 12 - Description: Mountain Modern Contemporary Steamboat Springs Ski Resort Custom Home built by Amaron Folkestad General Contractors www.AmaronBuilders.com Mike Olsen Architects Photos by Dan Tullos Mountain Home Photography - [New Build Family Home in Agate Creek Reserve](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-build-family-home-in-agate-creek-reserve-pj-vj~4270295) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 5 - Description: This modern new build project is located in the beautiful Agate Creek Preserve across the valley floor from Steamboat Ski Resort. The home owners, located in Austin, TX brought on Rumor Designs remotely to assist with a variety of design selections. Rumor specified all finish materials in the main living space including flooring, tile, wall covering, and lighting. Once completed, Rumor was trusted to furnish the space with complimentary seating arrangements for each area on the main floor. The c… - [La Torretta](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-torretta-pj-vj~2118273) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 34 - [Heavenly View Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heavenly-view-modern-pj-vj~129374) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 29 - Description: Amaron Folkestad General Contractors Steamboat Springs Builder Ski Town USA Steamboat Springs Colorado. This was one of the first Mountain Modern designed homes in Steamboat Springs designed by Steamboat Architecture. It is a three story home built on a South mountain side for lots of sunlight during the long winters. There is a free standing fireplace standing outside the clear story windows. The home has cedar siding, rock, asphalt roofing. Energy efficient, super insulated, Reclaimed Fir timb… - [Aspen Wood Mountain Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aspen-wood-mountain-home-pj-vj~395779) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 14 - Description: Amaron Folkestad General Contractors Steamboat Springs Colorado Custom Builder. An elegant blend of organic materials renders a sophisticated mountain style home. Built by Amaron Folkestad General Contractors Steamboat Springs Colorado's premier builder. This home has large hewned timber wooden ceiling vaults. The large windows brings the light and forest into the home. KSArchitects www.AmaronBuilders.com - [Catamount Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/catamount-lake-pj-vj~129391) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 9 - Description: Amaron Folkestad General Contractors Steamboat Springs Builder Ski Town USA Steamboat Springs Colorado. This lakeside home built with Catamount Lake in its back yard has two stories, Wide plank oak wood flooring, Bar, Timbers, Alder cabinets, Granite, Stone flooring, Mountain, Lodge, Cabin, Rustic, Custom, Cedar siding, Metal rusty and asphalt roofing, thick old world mortar rock, colored concrete, Pine doors and trim. Designed by MJ Olsen Architects Ski Area, Skate skiing, Mountain Home, Custom… - [Golf Course TownHome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/golf-course-townhome-pj-vj~161223) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 18 - Description: Amaron Folkestad General Contractors Steamboat Springs Colorado Builder This custom mountain townhome build on the Rolling Stone Golf course has ski area views, Energy efficient, super insulated, Knotty Alder distressed Dark walnut stain glaze wood trim, LED light fixtures, Great room, Kitchen, Natural Walnut hand scrapped random width wood flooring, wood ceiling, Timbers, wood metal stair railings, Indoor climbing wall to kids game loft, 2 story dry stack stone gas Mendota fireplace, Ski Town,… - [White Water](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-water-pj-vj~129606) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 15 - Description: Amaron Folkestad General Contractors Steamboat Springs Builder Ski Town USA Steamboat Springs Colorado. This two story home built steps away from the beautiful Fish Creek river has a modern mountain design. The home has cedar siding, linear rock, asphalt roofing. Energy efficient, super insulated, wine room. Fir timbers, beetle kill soffit and wood ceilings, Knotty Alder cabinets, Pecan wood floors, and many other great features all customized to meet the clients tastes. MJ Olsen Architects www.… - [Cowboy Up](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cowboy-up-pj-vj~395572) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 18 - Description: Amaron Folkestad General Contractors Steamboat Springs Builder Ski Town USA Steamboat Springs Colorado. The theme of this project was that the older barn existed on the ranch and the ranch house was built around the barn. This two story ranch home has great views of the famous Sleeping Giant mountain. The home has cedar siding, Winding staircase rock, rusty metal and asphalt roofing. Energy efficient, super insulated with solar panels. Fir timbers, beetle kill soffits and wood ceilings, Knotty A… - [Snowy River](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/snowy-river-pj-vj~1723137) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 17 - Description: Amaron Folkestad General Contractors Steamboat Springs Builder Ski Town USA Steamboat Springs Colorado. This two story ranch home has great views of the famous Sleeping Giant mountain and we centered the homes axis on the rocky outcrops on the Giant. The home has cedar siding, moss rock, rusty metal and asphalt roofing with snow fences. Energy efficient, super insulated with solar panels. Fir timbers, beetle kill soffits and wood ceilings, Knotty Alder cabinets, Reclaimed oak wood floors, and ma… - [Catamount Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/catamount-ranch-pj-vj~129388) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 31 - Description: Amaron Folkestad General Contractors Steamboat Springs Builder Ski Town USA Steamboat Springs Colorado. This two story home has great views of the Catamount golf course and ski mountains. The home has cedar siding, moss rock, rusty metal and asphalt roofing. Energy efficient, Fir timbers, beetle kill soffits and wood ceilings, Knotty Alder cabinets, Reclaimed oak wood floors, and many other great features all customized to meet the clients tastes. Mountain, Lodge, Cabin, Rustic, Custom Home, Tim… - [Priest Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/priest-creek-pj-vj~129367) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 14 - Description: Voted as one of USA's 50 best homes of the year in the New York Times. Featured on the "Today Show". Amaron Folkestad General Contractors Steamboat Springs Builder Ski Town USA Steamboat Springs Colorado This three story home has great views of the Yampa Valley ski mountains. The home has a custom built cave stairway with an aspen grove of trees and a wine tasting grotto, huge bunk room, 6 car garage, cedar siding, moss rock and asphalt roofing. Energy efficient, Fir timbers, beetle kill soffit… [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/amaron-folkestad-gc-steamboats-builder-pfvwus-pf~1636137831) ## Ideabooks - [Dakota](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155610657/list/dakota) — 24 ideas - [Wildhorse FP](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105014274/list/wildhorse-fp) — 24 ideas - [Mid Century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130596961/list/mid-century-modern) — 3 ideas - [View In My Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126342531/list/view-in-my-room) — 1 idea - [Barn Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121668716/list/barn-doors) — 10 ideas - [Wildhorse Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104861451/list/wildhorse-kitchen) — 13 ideas - [Wildhorse Powder Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104512543/list/wildhorse-powder-bath) — 8 ideas - [Costantini](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39197444/list/costantini) — 4 ideas [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/steamboatsbuilder) ## Community Q&A **Q: Exterior finishes** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you share the brand, variety, and colors of the lap siding, metal, and stone? A: The lap siding is Cedar with a custom mixed color that the homeowners choose as the painter was adding colors. The metal siding is rusty metal that was sprayed with water and covered with a tarp for a few weeks. The stone is Telluride Gold collection color mix "Highlands" & "Palmyra". **Q: Very pretty!** *(in Photo Questions)* Are the countertops granite? A: Yes **Q: Wall paint color** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the paint color of the walls? Thank you A: Light Tan **Q: Love the cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please tell me who made them, the wood species and stain color? Any glaze on them? Thanks 😊 A: Bridgewood **Q: What brand/color of stain is used?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the color of the stain! Do you know what color/brand it is? Thank you so much! A: It is Sikkens Coopernal Butternut oil based stain. on Cedar wood. www.AmaronBuilders.com **Q: Who makes this island light? Love it!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is called the Firefly Pendant Light from CB2 --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*