--- title: "Cottonwood Custom Builders, Inc. — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/cottonwood-custom-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~2115049476 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2115049476.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Cottonwood Custom Builders, Inc." category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/362336970422ee09_5306-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "4439 N. Broadway STE E, Boulder, Colorado 80304, United States" latitude: 40.0375 longitude: -105.2771 phone: "(303) 449-3076" website: http://cottonwoodcustombuilders.com/ rating: 4.9 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 179 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # Cottonwood Custom Builders, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Cottonwood Custom Builders, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/cottonwood-custom-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~2115049476) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Boulder, CO - **Serves:** Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Hygiene - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Boulder's leading green builder since 1995! We specialize in building & remodeling high-performing, sustainable, and gorgeous custom homes. We have the experience & team to bring any vision to life. If you can imagine it, we can build it! From deconstructing and recycling homes to using locally sourced materials whenever possible, the Cottonwood team is committed to building one-of-a-kind, exceptional homes while reducing, reusing, and recycling each step of the way. The Cottonwood team believes that building a high-performing home is just the beginning and seeks to consider the whole process holistically. Stop by a Cottonwood job and you're likely to see a project manager reaching into a dumpster to pull out a recyclable material or training a trade on Cottonwood’s “above and beyond” jobsite sustainability standards. As a result, Cottonwood homeowners live in homes they can feel truly good about: from how it was constructed, to the materials used, to the final high-performing home. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Home Restoration - Sustainable Design ### Areas Served - Boulder - Longmont - Broomfield - Lafayette - Louisville - Hygiene ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 10 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Cottonwood Custom Builders, Inc. | | Address | 4439 N. Broadway STE E, Boulder, Colorado 80304, United States | | Phone | (303) 449-3076 | | Website | http://cottonwoodcustombuilders.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 179 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CottonwoodCustomBuilders/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/cottonwood-custom-builders-inc - Blog — http://cottonwoodcustombuilders.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Cottonwood Custom Builders, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/cottonwood-custom-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~2115049476) - **Website:** http://cottonwoodcustombuilders.com/ - **Phone:** (303) 449-3076 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - All project managers are either LEED certified or have Green Building Certificates from Colorado State University. Several projects have won awards from the American Institute of Architects including Residence of the Year. - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 8 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Jane Menken & Dick Jessor, March 2025** > We write to recommend Cottonwood Custom Builders with enthusiasm and without reservation. They undertook the difficult task of restoring our house after it suffered pervasive damage from water exposure. Working with Chris Sommers and Calvin Yee was a real pleasure. They explained everything that needed to be done in ways that we could understand and were responsive to all our questions and concerns throughout the 5-month process. They provided supervision of all subcontractors and saw to it that Cottonwood’s high standards were met. We are extremely pleased with the restoration and the entire outcome! **★★★★★ — Lawrence and Gomez Architects, March 2019** > Over the years we have partnered with Cottonwood Custom Builders on many projects in the Boulder area. Their team of building professionals excels at their craft. They are responsive and friendly to the needs of the clients. I can always feel confident that a Cottonwood built project will be of high quality and fairly priced. **★★★★★ — BARRETT STUDIO architects, July 2018** > I always loved Jeff Hindman’s comment about their role in the manifestation of design. He says delivery trucks dump a bunch of materials in the driveway and their job is to make something beautiful out of them. Cottonwood has a persistence and follow through to make something at the end that we are all very proud of. They are true co-creators. **★★★★★ — Allison Farrand, Dec. 2017** > We selected Cottonwood Custom Builders as the contractor for a new build in Boulder, Co. > and they delivered an exceptional house to us. Cottonwood provides excellent work, they have great subcontractors and they are intent on making efficient, green-build, tight envelope constructions. The whole construction took a year, which we were thought was quite a feat in the current construction market in our area. We would recommend them to anyone wanting a energy efficient high quality custom build. **★★★★★ — Ben's Repurposed Cabinetry, Aug. 2017** > I had the privilege of working with Cottonwood Custom Builders to recycle a kitchen they were remodeling in the Boulder area. Kim was extremely easy to communicate with, flexible, and responsive. I look very forward to working with this company again in the future. **★★★★★ — HMH Architecture + Interiors, Aug. 2015** > Cottonwood is fantastic to work with, and really knows how to work collaboratively with both architects and clients. In our twenty five of working with a multitude of contractors, none stand behind their work better than Cottonwood. **★★★★★ — mintzerb, May 2015** > Cottonwood built a house for my family. Although we lived in Boston at the time and could not easily travel to Boulder, Cottonwood made the process easy. They were reliable and capable and they built a great house with quality materials and workmanship. As important, Cottonwood has been responsive post construction and we consider our relationship with them long-term., should we need additional work in the future. We have recommended Cottonwood many times over the past few years and will continue to do so. The project was on budget and on time. Finally, Cottonwood's people are great to deal with on a personal level. **★★★★ — houston80303, May 2015** > Scope was to finished out a basement, including excavation of one side and addition of windows in concrete wall, and add 2-level addition to existing house. > Construction was done on budget and on schedule; and construction and finish work wereall very high quality. > Only weakness was drainage design--gutters flowed to french drain, which plugged quickly, so roof runoff had to be re-routed; and surface drainage did not divert flow adequately from the house. ## Selected projects - [Denver, Colorado Modern Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/denver-colorado-modern-custom-home-pj-vj~715877) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Situated in on a narrow lot in central Denver, this home—built with Boulder-based architects WORKSHOP8—met LEED Silver standards for green building. A blend of natural and modern materials—concrete block, stucco and warm wood siding—the residence was constructed using SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) for the walls and roof, resulting in an incredibly high performance building envelope. Interior finishes included polished concrete floors, glue-lam timber floating stairs, IKEA cabinets, glass ti… - [Colorado Green & Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorado-green-and-modern-pj-vj~709944) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Colorado Green Custom Home This Colorado green custom home was built for a young, active couple who wanted a home to fit their active outdoor lifestyle. Situated on a sloped site, the residence is an example of HMH Architecture + Interiors classic “Colorado Modern” style with warm materials mixed with modern design. Sustainable materials were carefully chosen, including recycled railroad tie flooring and local Colorado sandstone walls. Other green building aspects include passive solar and photo… - [Wagon Circle Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wagon-circle-residence-pj-vj~709936) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This contemporary mountain home built with Mosaic Architecture and Interiors was designed to take full advantage of the views and Colorado sunshine. A beautiful, flowing floorplan fits the lot perfectly with plenty of room for the family to socialize and spend time together. A high level of finish is found throughout the home including a flush base trim with stainless steel Frye reglet between the stained alder base and level 5 smooth drywall. Fireplace mantles and hearths were crafted from loca… - [Boulder, Colorado Contemporary Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boulder-colorado-contemporary-remodel-pj-vj~713256) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This incredible custom kitchen was part of a whole house remodel in Boulder, Colorado. Prior to the remodel the home had a low-hanging ceiling, a closed kitchen and tight corridors. To achieve soaring, light-filled spaces, we crafted a new dormer to create volume and add ample natural light. The remodeled kitchen has cabinetry with a custom glaze finish, elaborate painted millwork and trim and a new flagstone fireplace, which come together for a space that is at once functional, beautiful and li… - [Sunshine Canyon Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunshine-canyon-custom-home-pj-vj~715844) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Built with Arcadea Architecture, this 10,000 square foot luxury custom home proves that green building techniques can be applied to any size building. Carved into the side of the mountain, this Tuscan-style villa follows the terrain of the landscape. Built to Boulder County’s strict fire resistant standards, the exterior was completed by a master stone mason and capped with a rusted corrugated steel roof. Travertine, venetian plaster, custom metal railings, Colorado buff flagstone, and custom ma… - [Haystack Mountain, Colorado Recreation Building](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haystack-mountain-colorado-recreation-building-pj-vj~729201) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This recreation building—pool house, entertainment space and office space—for a natural foods executive was designed as a retreat, completely separate from the original house. Built with architect David Barrett of Barrett Studio Architects, the home was designed with a variety of green building specifications including solar thermal radiant heat, and polished concrete floors. Other notable building details include a custom-fabricated steel tie rod system to support the office roof. - [Boulder, Colorado Historic Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boulder-colorado-historic-remodel-pj-vj~1081107) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: This studio office addition to an 1890s Victorian in Boulder created a comfortable, functional office space that also maintained the historic qualities of the original home. Built for a children’s book author and illustrator (and the creator of the Cottonwood Custom Builder’s logo), the new design by Boulder’s M. Gerwing Architects, created harmony between past and present with high clerestory windows that echo the second story dormers of the historic house. Inside the addition a main studio spa… - [Longmont, Colorado Traditional Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/longmont-colorado-traditional-remodel-pj-vj~1081093) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Designed for a retired doctor and his wife, this remodel project transformed an average 1970s suburban home into a showstopper. Elaborate wood finishes and multi-piece, painted trim create a traditional, Victorian feel throughout. In the dining room, 8-piece crown molding surrounds a dramatic light-cove coffered ceiling. The owners love to entertain, so the kitchen became a central focus of the home with custom cherry cabinets and custom trimmed vent hood. And what dream home would be complete w… - [Lyons, Colorado Retirement Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lyons-colorado-retirement-custom-home-pj-vj~1081083) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Built in 2003 as a retirement retreat and artist’s studio for renowned architect Evans Wollen, this Lyons home was based on the principles of Passivhaus, a building approach currently receiving attention for creating super efficient homes that need very little energy to heat or cool. This is done by creating an incredibly tight building envelope with 2-3 times the insulation of a regular home. Passive solar heating and cooling were achieved with 12 x 8 foot custom sliding doors to allow the sun… - [Colorado Contemporary Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorado-contemporary-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1081071) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: We transformed this 1970s remodel in Spanish Hills into a modern classic. The kitchen, which opens to a large great room, was the centerpiece for a small family that wanted to modernize their house with maximum style and functionality. White granite countertops create contrast with dark wood custom cabinets. Exposed structural powder coated beams provide a raw industrial element to the addition, while large expanses of windows take in the sunshine and views. Custom details such as the carved woo… - [North Boulder Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-boulder-remodel-pj-vj~1081054) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: A world-famous archaeologist and his wife retired to Boulder and designed their dream home. After working for the New York Museum of Natural History, preserving their collection of rare and priceless artifacts and showcasing their trove of antiques was at the top of their wish list. The interiors of this remodel/addition combine Old World details—intricate crown molding (as seen in the dining room), custom wood finishes and cabinets—with modern touches. Several unique features include a speciall… - [Nederland, Colorado Green Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nederland-colorado-green-home-remodel-pj-vj~1079240) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Located in Nederland, this remodel was a feat of structural engineering to shore up a precarious 3.5 story home that shook violently when the western wind howled. To address the issue, architect Mark Gerwing and CCBI devised a way to buttress the foundation and create necessary support by removing interior walls, adding exterior walls and designing a concrete bridge column framed with 1.5 inches of steel rebar. Built for a natural foods executive, the green building materials and practices were… - [Front Range Foothills Country Ranch Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-range-foothills-country-ranch-custom-home-pj-vj~1079194) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Built in a conservation subdivision Northwest of Golden, Colorado, this classic ranch-style custom home was finished with extensive exterior detailing. You’ll find cedar and fir trim and trellis, and custom interior architectural details such as timber trusses and large expanses of custom wood paneling. The owners wanted a warm, Colorado-style ranch with modern living spaces. A blend of materials—slate, Brazilian cherry wood flooring, custom cabinetry, timber trusses, custom metal railings—creat… - [Boulder, Colorado Custom Artist's Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boulder-colorado-custom-artist-s-home-pj-vj~1077255) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Located above Boulder in a small meadow surrounded by 300+ year old ponderosa pines, this innovative home was designed by Barrett Studio Architects for a ceramics artist and human potential teacher, who infused their personal creativity into every nook and cranny. Working closely with the architect and homeowner, Cottonwood Custom Builder’s executed a complex design details including geometric roof pitches, and innovative window placement to maximize passive solar and sweeping views. No design d… - [Historic Home Remodel & Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-home-remodel-and-addition-pj-vj~6858815) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Contemporary Culinary Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-culinary-remodel-pj-vj~6858793) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Remodel and Addition. The goal of this remodel and addition was to create and expand their home to accommodate their growing family. The home was entirely gutted and the floor plan was opened up and a second floor was added. The kitchen is placed at the center of the floorplan and is the social and culinary hub of the home. The open floor plan creates a seamless flow from the kitchen into the living space. Throughout the entire home, green building practices were incorporated to ensure that the… - [Chautauqua Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chautauqua-custom-home-pj-vj~6856786) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: New Build. Located in Boulder foothills, this dream home was designed by Cherie Goff of HMH Architecture + Interiors for a couple new to Colorado. The home is perfectly tailored to the couple's work-from-home lifestyle with high-performing windows which feature stunning views of the Flatirons. In addition to being a stunning home, the house is also optimized for energy efficiency. The home is well air-sealed and insulated with 2" rigid EPS water-based foam board locally made by a Denver company. - [Cherryvale Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cherryvale-retreat-pj-vj~6855965) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Described by Sotheby’s International Realty as "One of the most spectacular and luxurious modern homes in Boulder, Colorado,” Cherryvale Retreat is yet another success story to Cottonwood Custom Builders remodels. Minutes from Pearl Street this remodel is a sun-soaked oasis where views of the Flatirons, Front Range, and Long’s Peak are found throughout the home's windows. The homeowner’s objective was to “keep looking at the outside when we’re sitting on the inside and really take advantage of t… [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/cottonwood-custom-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~2115049476) ## Ideabooks - [Great Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60156687/list/great-rooms) — 9 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ccbi) ## Community Q&A **Q: Columns** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the width of these columns? A: I believe the width is 16-18" **Q: Nice floors!** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the concrete floors. How did you finish them? Cheers! A: Polished concrete! **Q: Desk Manufacturer** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you have the maker of the desk in this photo A: Sorry we do not **Q: What brand windows are shown? Beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sierra Pacific windows. The homeowners love it! **Q: window** *(in Photo Questions)* what are dimensions of this window A: These beautiful windows are perfect for letting in natural light; great for heating this southern facing home, great design work --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*