--- title: "Great Divide Builders — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/great-divide-builders-pfvwus-pf~1702984317 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1702984317.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Great Divide Builders" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/84f363880c48bf39_6568-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "P.O. Box 26454, Silverthorne, Colorado 80497, United States" latitude: 39.6411 longitude: -106.108 phone: "(970) 468-6255" website: http://www.GreatDivideBuilders.net rating: 4.8 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 105 last_updated: 2026-09-10 --- # Great Divide Builders Original Houzz profile: [Great Divide Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/great-divide-builders-pfvwus-pf~1702984317) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Silverthorne, CO - **Serves:** Aspen, Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Frisco, Dillon, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Montezuma, Summit County - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 10,000 Ideabook Saves PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY, VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO VIEW OUR MOST RECENT PROJECTS. Great Divide Builders & Interiors, LLC has been in business and proudly serving Summit County and the Colorado mountain region for over 20 years. With over sixty years of combined experience in the custom home building, interior design and remodeling industry in Summit County, Colorado, we specialize in turn key home building projects. Our reputable and award winning master log craftsman, post and beam specialists, expert team of builders, renovators and interior designers can help you achieve the home of your dreams, through superior quality construction and fine craftsmanship. As a full service remodel, renovation, interior design and custom home building company that offers professionalism, integrity, valuable knowledge, experience and expertise - we have creative solutions to all of your building needs. PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY OR FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO VIEW OUR MOST RECENT PROJECTS. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Building Design - Basement Remodeling - Deck Building - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Design Consultation - Home Restoration - Flooring Installation - Energy-Efficient Homes - Garage Building - Custom Home Bars - Green Building - Space Planning - Home Gym Design & Construction - Deck Design - Wood Floor Installation - Staircase Design - Demolition - Lighting Installation - Workshop Design & Construction - Log Home Construction - Custom Beds - House Framing - Custom Cabinets - Custom Homes - Deck Repair - Door Installation - Drywall Installation - Electric Fireplace Installation - Exterior Door Installation - Fireplace Installation - Gas Fireplace Installation - General Contracting - General Contractor - Remodeling - Tile Installation - Tile Repair - Water Heater Installation - Window Installation - Window Replacement - interior design ### Areas Served - Aspen - Breckenridge - Silverthorne - Frisco - Dillon - Keystone - Copper Mountain - Montezuma - Summit County ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Great Divide Builders | | Address | P.O. Box 26454, Silverthorne, Colorado 80497, United States | | Phone | (970) 468-6255 | | Website | http://www.GreatDivideBuilders.net | | Followers on Houzz | 105 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/GreatDivideBuilders/?ref=bookmarks - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/GDBuilders - Blog — http://www.pinterest.com/GDbuilders/boards/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Great Divide Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/great-divide-builders-pfvwus-pf~1702984317) - **Website:** http://www.GreatDivideBuilders.net - **Phone:** (970) 468-6255 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — davidfrieder, May 2017** > We converted a closet and some other space into a full bathroom for a guest room. GD Builders were on time and under budget. They were very pleasant to work with and highly communicative. We always knew what to expect and the ongoing status of the project. My 35 year career was in construction management and I worked with numerous contractors all over the country. GD Builders ranks right up in the top 5% of contractors that I've worked with. I would absolutely recommend them for any residential project. **Comment from Great Divide Builders:** > Thank you so much for the kind words David! We have had so much fun working with you on your lovely home. Please do keep in touch for anything you may need in the future. **★★★★★ — Betsy Goltermann, April 2017** > Anna and her team were professional from start to finish. They went the extra mile after we had major water damage in our log home. > All damage was repaired to its original glory in a timely manner. > We highly recommend Great Divide Builders, and will use them again for an addition in the near future, **Comment from Great Divide Builders:** > Thank you so much for your kind words Betsy. I appreciate your trust in restoring your beautiful home. And we are really looking forward to the addition in the future! **★★★★★ — wetodded66, April 2016** > Great Divide Builders has done many projects for me. The wood work and custom pieces they have made for my home are beautiful. I call them for all of my remodel needs and advice. **★★★★ — Lauren, March 2016** > After purchasing our new (to us) home, we knew we wanted to add back-yard access via a sliding glass door in one of the bedrooms. After closing, we contacted Great Divide Builders for a quote and a timeline. We worked out the details, and ordered the door with them. This project was small for them, but they worked us into the schedule and got it installed in less than day. Door and install are great! ## Selected projects - [Summit County, Colorado Log Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/summit-county-colorado-log-home-pj-vj~6323770) - Location: Silverthorne, CO - Photos: 12 - Description: Custom log home in Summit County, Colorado - [Private residence, Breckenridge, Colorado](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-breckenridge-colorado-pj-vj~4763) - Location: Breckenridge, CO - Photos: 7 - Description: A hybrid log and timber frame home in Breckenridge, Colorado - [Three Peaks Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/three-peaks-custom-home-pj-vj~4757) - Location: Silverthorne, CO - Photos: 27 - Description: Wood work and post and beam work in award winning custom home was constructed by Richard Hackett and Stewart Larson, current owners of Great Divide Builders. Photos are property of Great Divide Builders and are used with permission of homeowner. - [Breckenridge, Colorado Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/breckenridge-colorado-renovation-pj-vj~2837295) - Location: Breckenridge, CO - Photos: 12 - Description: This entire slope side home had great bones but was dated and in need of an update and a full renovation. Walls were moved to provide more bathroom space, the old wood burning fireplace was replaced with a energy efficient gas unit and imported barn wood was used to create a beautiful and rustic focal point in the living room. This home was fully furnished and interior design provided by Great Divide Builders, LLC - [Pine Beetle Kill Siding Renovation, Breckenridge, CO](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pine-beetle-kill-siding-renovation-breckenridge-co-pj-vj~100610) - Location: Breckenridge, CO - Photos: 18 - Description: The Mountain Pine Beetle has already killed over 4 million acres of lodgepole pine trees across the Rocky Mountain region. This epidemic has caused a surplus of lodge pole pine wood that should, and can be, put to good use. So we at Great Divide Builders want to be a part of the solution and have used Rocky Mountain pine beetle kill wood, also known as blue stain pine, in projects from exterior siding, to hand rails, to bar tops. Pine beetle kill wood is structurally sound and safe to use in ext… - [Ski Tip Ranch, Keystone Colorado](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ski-tip-ranch-keystone-colorado-pj-vj~474637) - Location: Keystone, CO - Photos: 17 - Description: A remodel of a Colorado ski town, slope side condo's kitchen and bath. - [Mountain Remodel - Dillon, Colorado](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-remodel-dillon-colorado-pj-vj~1879242) - Location: Dillon, CO - Photos: 29 - Description: This full home remodel in Dillon, Colorado required new bathrooms, new windows, and a new kitchen to create an updated, functional and livable home. [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/great-divide-builders-pfvwus-pf~1702984317) ## Ideabooks - [great\_divide\_builders's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/99561/list/great-divide-builders-s-ideas) — 8 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/great-divide_builders) ## Community Q&A **Q: I see the blue stain up top, but what is the horizontal siding from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The horizontal siding is a custom ordered material from one of our wholesalers. **Q: Love the beetle kill pine. Do you apply a preservative to the soffits?** *(in Photo Questions)* Does the beetle kill on sheltered areas like the soffits require regular maintenance to preserve it? Do you apply an oil or a stain? A: Thanks David! Since all of the siding and soffits are pine and is a soft wood, a stain and sealant was applied to everything for preservation. The maintenance schedule is similar to any wood siding. **Q: What to do with wood walls** *(in Design Dilemma)* I would like to brighten up the house and feel there is too much wood (all walls are board and batten - barn house in country). I am not sure painting make sense, but the wood is not porous so I do not think white washing/pickling will work. Most of our furniture is wood, so there is no contrast with the furniture up against wood walls. Don't like it. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated. There is so much potential here, but want to make it a reality. A: If you feel that there is too much wood that is overwhelming your space, a good idea may be to invest money to install drywall over the wood. While you could perhaps leave the great room all wood, and instead install drywall smaller rooms or just leave one wood wall accent wall in each room. I would however, absolutely leave any post and beams exposed, use the same window and door trim and doors themselves (those are great) to show the nice character of the house. **Q: Need ideas for front of lodge style house to create a warm and welcome entryway** *(in Design Dilemma)* We have just purchased a great house and we have some ideas to update the exterior entryway to make it more warm and inviting. We are thinking of taking down the lower railing, updating the upper railing, adding a walkway from the front entrance to the side driveway, adding landscaping, and walkway lighting. I also think adding a lighter colored stackstone material from the ground to just under window height would brighten the look and add textural interest. Very interested to hear others ideas and responses to what we are thinking. Thank you! A: Congratulations on your new home! I think a stacked stone around the lower perimeter of the house would look great, and I would suggest to remove the lattice under the deck and add more stacked stone under that as well. Consider possibly switching up the wood deck and patio balusters with something metal and re-staining the wood on the deck and patio posts and beams to make it stand out a little more. For landscaping I would focus on getting flowering shrubs and bushes that would add color. **Q: stain used** *(in Photo Questions)* Looks great! I'm in Breck as well. What type of stain was used for the siding? Also, which mill did you go to for the wood? Hesters? A: We did not stain the wood siding but used a high quality sealer which added a beautiful richness to the color of the wood. **Q: Need help choosing colors for our new cabin!** *(in Design Dilemma)* We plan on staining the logs a natural teak stain and the floors with a mahogany finish, but we can't decide on a color for the walls. Would love some ideas to make the interior feel warm. A: I really like your ideas on the darker floors and re staining the logs! I think it's best to not draw the eye toward the walls but instead to the log work in a home like this, so I would paint the walls a neutral beige color to really make the logs stand out. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-10.*