--- title: "Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc. — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/gerber-berend-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~251781068 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~251781068.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc." category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/042368120f0b3834_7539-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2546 Copper Ridge Drive, Unit D, Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80487, United States" latitude: 40.6327 longitude: -106.9318 phone: "(970) 879-1725" website: http://www.gbdesignbuild.com rating: 5 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 157 last_updated: 2026-11-05 --- # Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/gerber-berend-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~251781068) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Steamboat Springs, CO - **Serves:** Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Oak Creek, Yampa, Phippsburg, Clark, Toponas - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2019), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Offers Custom Work Embracing a collaborative Design/Build model, GB Design Build combines experienced designers with meticulous craftsmen into one Integrated Team. Through the process of Design/Build, we offer efficiency, service and an extraordinary product, at a great value. Call us to set up a consultation for your project in Steamboat, whether a new custom home or a renovation of an existing property. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Architectural Design - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Building Design - Deck Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Architectural Drawings - Pool House Design & Construction - House Plans - Floor Plans - Laundry Room Design - Sunroom Design & Construction - Space Planning - Deck Design - Site Planning - Site Preparation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Steamboat Springs - Hayden - Oak Creek - Yampa - Phippsburg - Clark - Toponas ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc. | | Address | 2546 Copper Ridge Drive, Unit D, Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80487, United States | | Phone | (970) 879-1725 | | Website | http://www.gbdesignbuild.com | | License Number | C-475 | | Followers on Houzz | 157 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/GerberBerendDesignBuild?ref=ts&fref=ts - Blog — www.gbdesignbuild.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/gerber-berend-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~251781068) - **Website:** http://www.gbdesignbuild.com - **Phone:** (970) 879-1725 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Design work featured in several publications including Mountain Living Magazine, Steamboat Magazine, Women’s Day Additions & Decks, At Home in Steamboat Springs, and Mountain Home plus more. - 2018 Best of the Boat: - • Best Architectural Firm - • Runner Up - Best General Contractor/Home Builder - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2019), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Susan Windsor Jones, July 2017** > Working with the team from Gerber Berend was fantastic from beginning to end. Hiring a design-build firm freed my husband and I to be as creative as we wanted. > Architects, Jeff Gerber and David Hoffman took the time to really understand and include our desires throughout the home from the initial concept meetings to the final plan. When an idea was not possible or too costly they spent time educating and helping us find alternatives. Most of the alternative ideas ended up better than the original concept. > The GB team includes architects, designers, engineers and a full build team which means plans can be evaluated in terms of aesthetics, logistics and cost all under one roof. Since the design team and the build team are part of the same company, each side weighed in on the plans, communicated the pros and cons to us and supported each other seamlessly. > The build team was talented, organized, easy to communicate with and helped us track our budget throughout. The design team continued to participate and communicate with us as well every step of the way. Tom and I learned how to get the most impact from each material, how to use lighting to enhance instead of detract from the interior of our home, which material upgrades were truly meaningful and which upgrades we could skip without compromising our vision for the look and feel of the home. Each GB team member we met at every level is an artist in his or her own right with an interesting story and enthusiasm for the work at hand and the firm. > The result is a deeply personal home that exceeded our expectations in every way and still stayed within a budget we could work with **Comment from Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc.:** > Susan, thank you so much for your kind review and for being such a wonderful client! We have loved working with you and are so happy you are pleased with your gorgeous home. **★★★★★ — Mountain Home Stove & Fireplace, June 2017** > We like working with Gerber Berend! They do interesting projects for clients who desire high quality products. Their projects are well-managed and the work is excellent. Mountain Home Stove & Fireplace is proud to be one of their suppliers of fine fireplaces, stoves, and fire pits. **Comment from Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc.:** > Thank you Mountain Home Stove & Fireplace! We like working with you, too! **★★★★★ — THE REGENCY COLLECTION - AT HOME, Aug. 2015** > Working together with GB Design Build was truly a professional experience that > turned into long term frienships. Both projects...starting with a master bathroom in > our town house in Steamboat Springs ....leading into a huge project....pictured as > "Mountain Elegance" on the Project page. After my first experience in the townhouse I knew we had our Contractor, Hans Berend, and Architect Jeff Gerber along with Kande Iken, Bert Larson and a myriad of other important names....Ryan, Dan, Skip, too many more to mention! > > As an interior designer myself and living in Boca Raton, Florida I needed a talented group > with the ability to transform a tired but "Great Bones" home into a 2015 home capturing my ideas and bringing them into reality. Room by room we picked out the important areas to work on, including painting every inch of this approximately 6,400 SF home. > The Master Bathroom and Kitchen were the major makeovers, although every room was touched by the project. Decisions of what to get rid of and what could be saved were discussed and jointly choices were made. A phone call one day came in telling me that we had two extra gorgeous windows in the master bathroom, found during the construction ( obviously the former owners decided to nix them in their project while building...so they covered them....how crazy is that!! ) which gave this room the ceiling height...light.... and views not to be believed. > > I can go on and on...but as you can see from the photos....furnishing this "New" beautiful home was a treat for me and made easier because of GB Design Build. Designers can have the best ideas and taste but without implementing them properly and in a timely fashion it wouldn't happen. If there was a 10 Star rating ....they would get it from me! > > There are 13 new Design Photos in the Project "Mountain Elegance" > I have included a few of the BEFORE PHOTOS to give you an idea of the scope of this project....I'm sure you will see quite a difference > > Linda Gefen, Interior Designer-The Regency Collection, Boca Raton, Florida **★★★★★ — Charlie Dresen, SteamboatsMyHome, July 2015** > In Steamboat Springs, one of the best design and build firms is Gerber / Berend. Progressive and forward thinking, their projects not only work for today's living, but will transition into tomorrow's lifestyle. **Comment from Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc.:** > Thank you Charlie Dresen! We appreciate the positive review and look forward to working with you! **★★★★★ — Lynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range Interiors, March 2015** > My clients and I are about 2/3 of the way through a large remodel with Gerber Berend Design Build. I have found their team to be great to work with on many levels. Hans Berend promotes the importance of working collaboratively which brings an exciting synergy of viewpoints to the project. The teams' creativity and construction expertise brings wonderful and yet practical ideas to the table. Bert is on site for all of the construction questions and to make sure the details are covered, and the 3-D models Tanya has created have enabled our clients to visualize the final proposed design before the construction even started. The 3-D model also allows for all aspects to be discussed with the knowledge that the client can really understand what is being proposed, thus minimizing "surprises!" Our clients are thrilled with the results to date and excited to move back into their home this spring! > It is a pleasure to work with the Gerber Berend Design Build team! **Comment from Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc.:** > Thank you Lynne. We appreciate the positive review and enjoy working with you as well! **★★★★★ — nazdivad, June 2013** > We wanted a remodel that required a sensitive and competent touch. The staff are all intelligent, caring, polite and professional. All are welcome as friends now. There were, as you can imagine a few small hiccups along the way. What made this team special is the way these hiccups were dealt with leaving us in no doubt that we will always use them. Why? Because they do the right hang and don't walk away from a job that is unfinished. **★★★★★ — brucegenderson, June 2013** > We worked with Gerber Berend Design Build on two extensive additions to our house. They were fabulous in every respect. Hans, Jeff and all of their staff were a pleasure to work with, were excellent both in the design and construction phases of the projects, did outstanding and beautiful work, and were just as accessable after the project was completed as during the project. They are extremely reliable and both projects came in on time and on budget. Everyone from Hans and Jeff to the last carpenter takes great pride in their work and treated the house as if it was their own. I recommend Gerber Berend to you without reservation and will use them again for any renovation or construction project in Steamboat. **Comment from Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc.:** > Thank you so much for this positive review Bruce. We appreciate your support! **★★★★★ — jvswain, June 2013** > We had two bathrooms renovated. Our first floor guest bath had no sink, so Gerber Berend moved the existing toilet and added a small corner sink and replaced the floor with slate. In our master bath, we replaced the vanity and had a built-in added over the toilet and replaced the floor with slate tile. All of the work was done in a timely fashion with updates sent to us on a regular basis. This is a second home and we were not in town for the renovation. As always, Gerber Berend Design did a wonderful job for us. In the past we have used them for a major renovation of our main living floor area and we have absolutely been satisfied with all of the work, the cost, and the followup. **★★★★★ — Julie Anderson Ceramics, June 2013** > I have worked on numerous projects with Gerber Berend Design Build and I honestly say they are one of my favorite companies to work with. Gerber Berend is cohesive team of professionals who are top notch communicators with their subs. Their crew of supervisors, carpenters and other subs are extremely conscientious and are definitely "team players" with all others on the jobs site. They provide high quality work on a variety of different types of jobs and they have an eye for details. They provide ample notice for me to be at their jobs and they stick to their timelines well. They have always been very prompt with paying deposits and invoices that I submit to them. I do not know of any other design/building company in the Steamboat Springs area that operates and smoothly as the Gerber Berend team. **★★★★★ — vickilittle, June 2013** > Kande helped me with new carpet and paint. I was at first overwhelmed with carpet choices (when I looked on my own). Kande made my choice easy and I love the outcome. The painter was an artist and the carpet installer did an excellent job in some tricky areas. Would recommend them for sure! **★★★★★ — mjbrown214, June 2013** > Even before we purchased our house, Gerber Berend provided an inspection so we knew about key structural and functional issues so we could be confident we were making a good investment. They helped us mitigate foundational structural issues and mold issues in advance. > > After our purchase was completed, the project began. From beginning to final construction, we have been extremely pleased. The design, planning, organization, management, and timely completion of our projected exceeded our expectations. Their team of skilled workers were courteous, knowledgeable, and diligent. Timely reports were submitted and our project was completed on schedule. We now have an asset that is worth much more than our original investment. We are very satisfied and would recommend Gerber Berend Design with great confidence. **★★★★★ — tmyhhh, June 2013** > We hired Gerber Berend for three different projects. The first was several years ago when we completely remodelled our kitchen. Then last September 2012, we hired them to replace a lot of windows in our mountain home and to remodel a powder room. Finally, in April 2013, we hired them to install wood flooring throughout the main floor of the house, and to replace some doors and woodwork. We felt the team was always professional, easy to contact, and fair in price. The results were superb. I would definitely hire them again and recommend them to our friends. The staff provides complete service, from helping with paint colors, to advising on sinks and plumbing fixtures. You could tell that everyone had the knowledge and experience to produce a great finished result. ## Selected projects - [The Boathouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-boathouse-pj-vj~5870612) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 21 - Description: Deep in the woods in ski country—with spectacular access to the ski lift—a classic A-frame sat waiting for the right family to find it. Others said it wasn’t worth keeping. Bulldoze it, they said, and start from scratch. But our clients saw its potential; they saw its heart. And so did we. In fact, we saw the house’s structure as its biggest asset. It was rustic, and it felt like Steamboat. We knew that the multiple levels of the house would work perfectly for a multi-generational family. We cou… - [Ski Trail Legacy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ski-trail-legacy-pj-vj~2923746) - Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado - Photos: 13 - Description: Steamboat Springs mountain modern custom built retreat for the generations to gather. The owners have been coming to Steamboat for over 12 years. They’ve happily owned a slopeside duplex where they vacation with their three daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. They love the skiing and the mountains as much as the authenticity of the town and the people who live here. Steamboat is where the family connects with nature and family—a place where they can continue to create meaningful and fun s… - [Downtown Steamboat Hideaway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-steamboat-hideaway-pj-vj~2666980) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 20 - Description: Old Town Steamboat Springs is located in a well-established grid of intimate tree lined residential streets. Within this urban fabric, it is rare to find larger, more private, natural enclaves within walking distance of the restaurants and shops of main street. Our clients found such an opportunity only three blocks from the heart of downtown Steamboat. Just one step through the antique oak and frosted glass courtyard doors it becomes clear that you have entered another world; a sanctuary of ecl… - [Respect the Past, Celebrate the Present](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/respect-the-past-celebrate-the-present-pj-vj~2633806) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 19 - Description: Every once in a while, when a residence is conceived and created, the collective visions of the Owners, Architect, and Builder are in perfect alignment and the results are extraordinary… this is the story of the TS Jones Residence. When Susan & Tom Jones imagined their home in Steamboat Springs, CO they envisioned a structure strongly rooted in the local historical vernacular of “Old Town” with gabled roof forms, clapboard siding, metal roofing and modest double hung window openings. Complement… - [Home Again](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-again-pj-vj~5538367) - Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado - Photos: 5 - Description: After a devastating fire burned a well respected Steamboat Springs families home to the ground, the family opted for a sleek, modern farmhouse look for their new home. Textured finishes, wrapped trim, quirky light fixtures and bluish doors complete the style. A contemporary kitchen with an oversized island is the home’s focal point. - [Cowgirl Chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cowgirl-chic-pj-vj~2559615) - Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado - Photos: 9 - Description: Stretching out across a single lot at the top of Clubhouse Drive sits a linear home set back to take full advantage of vistas of Sleeping Giant, Rocky Peak, Howelson Hill, and South Valley Views. While its traditional forms and materials reference the casual and rustic heritage of Steamboat's past, the massing is decidedly contemporary and the detailing provides a fresh interpretation of modern living. - [Sitting Quietly: Fish Creek Falls Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sitting-quietly-fish-creek-falls-area-pj-vj~249751) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 15 - Description: Laurie and Dave Reed were committed to building a house with a sustainable carbon footprint for their family of four. In the process, they collaborated with us to design an environmentally responsible home built with efficiencies throughout. It is a haven of elegant design and sustainability that sits quietly upon the land. Laurie is architecturally trained and provided not only the inspiration for her home’s spatial arrangement, but also guidance in the meticulous interior and finish detailing.… - [Old Town Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-town-modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~7322489) - Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado - Photos: 27 - Description: An atypical downtown lot with direct views of the ski area, sheltered by green space provided an incredible template for the design team at Gerber Berend. The Iowa-based clients shared their nostalgia for early American farmhouses and wanted their new home to embody their lifestyle and elements from places they had lived. Most of the original home was removed and replaced with an L-shaped silhouette, that gives the illusion of sequential add-ons over the years, typical of farmhouse architecture.… - [Yogi Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yogi-retreat-pj-vj~5870555) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 11 - Description: Nestled up alongside Soda Creek is this little oasis known as the Zen Den. It’s a space that’s both sparse and inviting, a place where you can settle in and find inner peace. This small infill lot posed a bit of a challenge, but our design team knew that by taking the house and land together, we could bring out the best in both. We worked with the surrounding natural elements—like the creek—to come up with innovative ways to break down the barriers between inside and out. For example, the walkwa… - [Mid Century Mountain Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-mountain-modern-pj-vj~7322486) - Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado - Photos: 14 - Description: What does it take to bring a classic into the light? That was the question asked of us when we were asked about a dark house on an amazing lot near downtown. While we had our eye on this house for a long time, it took the sale to a couple with vision, patience and style to make it a real project. The original house was built in the 70’s and shows it. That is to say that it was of a low slung style with some clean “modern” lines. Clean views of Mount Werner and Fish Creek were squandered with dee… - [Onyx Cocktail Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/onyx-cocktail-bar-pj-vj~7322496) - Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado - Photos: 1 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/gerber-berend-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~251781068) ## Ideabooks - [2014 BOULDER CT.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24106165/list/2014-boulder-ct) — 14 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111407766/list/wish-list) — 7 ideas - [Beautiful Staircases](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104076251/list/beautiful-staircases) — 7 ideas - [Hallways](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89337996/list/hallways) — 1 idea - [Barn Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89337959/list/barn-doors) — 1 idea - [Kande's faves](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1489086/list/kande-s-faves) — 43 ideas - [New](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67198876/list/new) — 3 ideas - [Clubhouse Circle](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29874490/list/clubhouse-circle) — 32 ideas - [Heavenly View](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22474831/list/heavenly-view) — 6 ideas - [Unochief](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18516536/list/unochief) — 5 ideas - [Overlook Drive](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17636364/list/overlook-drive) — 31 ideas - [Wendy and David](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20253711/list/wendy-and-david) — 9 ideas - [Michele Rothe](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9396930/list/michele-rothe) — 12 ideas - [Rustic bath ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19226112/list/rustic-bath-ideas) — 6 ideas - [Judy & Cory](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9080220/list/judy-cory) — 8 ideas - [Cabin in the Woods](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5044544/list/cabin-in-the-woods) — 10 ideas - [EKD](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6724029/list/ekd) — 14 ideas - [wka](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2189800/list/wka) — 1 idea - [Airstream Love](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1790396/list/airstream-love) — 2 ideas [See all 19 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/gerberberend) ## Community Q&A **Q: Can you tell me who is the manufacturer of this wine rack system.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi there, It is a Vintage View wine rack system. Thanks for asking! **Q: I love the lighting. Where is it from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks for your question! Here is the cut sheet for the smaller of the three lights. Best of luck! **Q: Love the vanity stool. Where can I find it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The stool was a piece brought by the homeowner - we thought it was great too but unfortunately we can't tell you where it came from. **Q: Love it - what is the source of the metal lockers, please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: We loved them too! Here is a link to them: https://www.arhaus.com/furniture/living-room-furniture/living-room-bookcases-and-cabinets/curiosity-132-inch-ascending-wall-unit-in-natural/ **Q: Can anyone tell me what sink that is???** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi there - here is a link to the sink we specified: https://ronbow.com/collections/all-bathroom-sinks/products/24-evin-ceramic-sinktop?variant=1861132255256 **Q: My favorite! Is there a floor plan available for me to see? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: You're welcome! Photos of the project can be found here: https://www.houzz.com/projects/249751/sitting-quietly-fish-creek-falls-area Please let us know if you have any other questions! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-05.*