--- title: "Swisshaus — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/swisshaus-pfvwus-pf~1921911982 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1921911982.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: Swisshaus category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/99b33a7e03e3f362_7898-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Bigfork, Montana 59911, United States" phone: "(406) 500-5075" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 33 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Swisshaus Original Houzz profile: [Swisshaus](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/swisshaus-pfvwus-pf~1921911982) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Bigfork, MT - **Serves:** Kalispell, Whitefish, Bigfork - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 10 Ideabook Saves Swisshaus is a custom home builder based in Northwest Montana, serving Kalispell, Whitefish, and Bigfork. We design and construct unique homes tailored to our clients’ needs, from mountain retreats to lakeside residences, using local materials and sustainable practices to ensure quality and durability. With over 35 years of experience, we began as Kachina Custom Homes in Tucson, Arizona. As a multi-generational family business, we expanded to Montana, rebranding to Swisshaus to reflect our Swiss heritage and its tradition of precision and craftsmanship. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Energy-Efficient Homes - House Plans - Project Management - Floor Plans - Site Planning ### Areas Served - Kalispell - Whitefish - Bigfork ### Typical Job Cost $600,000 - 1.8 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Swisshaus | | Address | Bigfork, Montana 59911, United States | | Phone | (406) 500-5075 | | Website | http:// | | License Number | RN: 273128 | | Followers on Houzz | 33 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Swisshaus](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/swisshaus-pfvwus-pf~1921911982) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (406) 500-5075 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — B&L, June 2020** > My wife and I feel extremely fortunate to have a house built by Mike with Kachina Custom Homes Inc. > > Throughout the entire home building process, Mike was professional, personable, and would always communicate any detail, large or small, so there was no room for confusion. Right away Mike was honest and open about the building process, start to finish, and there was an immediate strong sense of trust, which is important when looking for someone to build your home. > > His attention to detail, his passion about building beautiful homes that stand apart from other local builders, and his diligent work ethic made this a great experience for us, and we are beyond thrilled to have a home built by Mike. **★★★★★ — Heath/Weber addition & remodel, March 2020** > I started working with Mike at Kachina Custom Homes last August for a new home at Sonoran Desert Preserve. Mike made the process easy and was great at regularly tagging up for major milestones and decision points for the home. Mike was always available for questions or to talk through ideas and provided quick responses via email or text. The home came in on schedule and on budget. > > I've lived in my home for just over a month and I love it. While I don't plan to move for a long time, I would definitely contact Mike again for a new home project. He takes great pride in his work and the overall project and it shows! **★★★★★ — Larry & Liinda Smith, Sept. 2019** > Mike Arnold (Kachina Homes) built our son's house 10 years ago. The high recommendation from him made Mike's newest venture a must see. Mike's quality of material & his attention to detail exceeds other builders. We moved into our new home 3 months ago & couldn't be happier. Mike continues to be available if we have any questions. We highly recommend Kachina Custom Homes to anyone looking for a quality built home. **★★★★★ — PAULA SPENCER, Sept. 2019** > Mike and Kevin guided us the entire way through the "building from the ground up" experience. We cannot say enough about the outstanding quality and energy efficiency of the Kachina Custom Homes product. We love our new home and look forward to living in our 25 home, gated community @ Sonoran Desert Reserve for many years to come. **★★★★★ — ken harvey, Jan. 2019** > It was by chance that I found Mike Arnold. As I was out enjoying a hike, & on the way home I just happened to meet Mike owner /builder at the actual job home site (Sonoran Desert Ridge) back when it was just dirt and heavy machinery. From our first conversation to our last, Mike was there to ensure that my vison and his craft were always on the same page. Kachina Custom homes is just that , 100% custom and creative. This is not your everyday home builders... its Ran by an incredible Father and Son team, that will really not only met your expectations but will exceed your biggest dreams. Mike and Kevin will always give you all of this things that your looing for: Open minded, creativity, traditional & non traditional building styles, and most importantly trust. I have now been in my custom home now for just over 20 days, but working with both Mike and Kevin now for months, my experience has been nothing short of perfect. If your looking for a man of his word, a craftsman, an artist, and a company that can and will make your dreams come true- Mike, and Kevin with Kachina Custom Homes will not disappoint... **★★★★★ — HU-333699812, Jan. 2019** > Mike and Kevin were great to work with. They guided me through the process of selecting finishes for my new home and the finished product is better than I imagined. I am very happy I chose Kachina homes and would recommend them to anyone. **★★★★★ — D T, Oct. 2017** > Mike built our home in an amazingly short period of time, given the size and complexity of the project. During the design process, we discussed several different styles and methods, with a lot of moving parts in that process. He seemed familiar with every concept we threw at him, and when the time came to build our home, we found out that his breadth of experience was impressive indeed. He is a perfectionist overall, but particularly so when it came to finish items. His experience and attention to detail impressed me, and I highly recommend his company. Building a home is an expensive and sometimes stressful endeavor, but if the hire the right builder, it can make it a lot easier. This company is the right builder. **★★★★★ — Steve M, Oct. 2017** > Builds a great home. Very efficient, loved the attention to detail. Design as well as quality was very important to the builder. **★★★★★ — User, Jan. 2017** > Our home was challenging to build. It took Mike Arnold's years of industry experience and excellent contractor and supplier relationships to complete this project within reasonable timeframes and budgetary constraints. Mike's insightful design suggestions contributed to a successful outcome. I would recommend Kachina Custom Homes Inc. to anyone who has a construction project requiring a high standard of quality control and design complexity. **★★★★★ — joshgilson, Sept. 2016** > We purchased a home from Kachina Custom Homes and could not be happier. Mike was extremely responsive throughout the process. He combined extensive experience, modern building techniques and fine craftsmanship to create a home that is beautiful and built to last. We don't plan on building a new house soon but when we do we will call Mike. **★★★★★ — pathuber, April 2016** > My husband and I recently purchased a home in Oro Valley that was built by Kachina Custom Homes about five years ago. We clearly could see that the quality of construction was exceptional. We decided that we wanted to do a small addition to the home so we scheduled a meeting with Mike Arnold. We were impressed with Mike and his practical, budget conscious approach to building and his attention to detail. The subs that worked on our home were honest and reliable. We recently completed our addition and we couldn't be happier with the result. Thank you Kachina Custom Homes and Mike Arnold for making our construction experience a positive one! **★★★★★ — koppy77, March 2016** > Kachina Custon Homes built our dream house. From the building of the pad, the pouring of the foundation, to the framers, roofers and electricians, Mike Arnold kept us appraised of all the goings on during the construction. Furthermore, his attention to detail is what separates the average home from his custom building. I would highly recommend Kachina Custom Homes to anyone looking for a new home. ## Selected projects - [Porter Ranch 7](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porter-ranch-7-pj-vj~7705794) - Location: Kalispell, MT - Photos: 1 - [Porter Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porter-ranch-pj-vj~7618566) - Location: Kalispell, MT - Photos: 1 - [Alpine Custom - Whitefish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alpine-custom-whitefish-pj-vj~7618993) - Location: Whitefish, MT - Photos: 34 - [Timber Frame Barndominium](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timber-frame-barndominium-pj-vj~7619243) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Sonoran Desert Reserve M1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sonoran-desert-reserve-m1-pj-vj~5886183) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 27 - [Saguaro Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saguaro-hill-pj-vj~3672402) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Clean Territorial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clean-territorial-pj-vj~3513467) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Oro Valley 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oro-valley-1-pj-vj~3513570) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Foothill Casita](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/foothill-casita-pj-vj~3976576) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gallery-pj-vj~635377) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/swisshaus-pfvwus-pf~1921911982) ## Ideabooks - [Light Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/182590886/list/light-cabinets) — 2 ideas - [Dark Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/182590873/list/dark-cabinets) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/swisshausmt) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*