DeLarue Building Co.

Name: DeLarue Building Co.
Address: 214 Jones Ave., Suite D, Salida, CO, 81201, United States
Telephone: (719) 207-4151
Rating: 5

9 Reviews

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DeLarue Building Co. is owned and operated by August DeLarue in Salida, CO and was founded in 2014. We provide custom home building services in the Upper Arkansas River Valley area of Colorado. We are most passionate about building science, energy efficiency, communication, and helping you navigate the process of building your new home. Prior to a career in construction management, August attended the US Coast Guard Academy where he met his wife, Ashley. After graduating from the CGA, August served 6 years Active Duty in the US Coast Guard as an officer, where he learned the most valuable skills that a homebuilder can have; organization, leadership, attention to detail, and professionalism. After moving to Salida in 2005, August was fortunate to have the opportunity to learn and apprentice for a local master homebuilder with over 25 years of experience. As an apprentice, August was able to manage and build over 65 homes for his customers, all the while honing his skills related to Building Science, Energy Efficiency, Organization, and Communication. DeLarue Building Company looks forward to the opportunity to work with you on your project.

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Certified Passive House building professional.

15 Projects

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Business Details

Business Name

DeLarue Building Co.

Phone Number

(719) 207-4151

Website

www.delaruebuilding.com

Address

214 Jones Ave., Suite D
Salida, CO 81201

Typical Job Cost

$900,000 - 3 million

License Number

N/A

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62 Followers

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Services Provided

New Home Construction

Custom Homes

Home Remodeling

Home Additions

Energy-Efficient Homes

Green Building

Sustainable Design

Passive Solar Heating & Cooling

General Contracting

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Areas Served

Salida

Buena Vista

Poncha Springs

Howard

Nathrop

Maysville

Smeltertown

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9 Reviews for DeLarue Building Co.

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5.0|9 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

N J

DBC did a superb job on our custom home build. August and his team of professionals – Rick, Jamie and Matt – understood our vision, helped us through each step and offered creative ideas when we weren’t sure what we wanted. They were patient and always responsive from start to finish, and the attention to detail was first-rate. The subcontractors were professional and courteous. The entire process was as stress-free and enjoyable as possible, and we could not be happier with our new home.

August 31, 2026

UnCommon Angles Inc.

UnCommon Angles Inc. had the opportunity to work on a few great projects in 2014/2015 with DeLarue Building Co. and we look forward to continuing our great building relationship on future projects. August is a great Project Manager.

January 10, 2016

Bella Vie Kitchen & Bath

The people at DeLarue Building Co. are very professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and will be at your side during the complete building of your new home. We highly recommend calling them today and see what they can do for you.

August 13, 2015

Comment from DeLarue Building Co.:

Thank you so much for your positive review! The feeling is mutual, Bella Vie!

shilton1956

When we built a new home in a very nice development near Salida, August DeLarue was our project manager. We were impressed from the start with his professionalism. We were living out of state during the construction and August kept us at ease with frequent communication and regular photos of the construction. He quickly responded to any questions or concerns with detailed information we could rely on. He was very open and accommodating to modifications we requested and five years later we continue to be impressed with the quality of our home. The home was completed a couple weeks ahead of schedule and was the most pleasant home building experience we have ever had. I would not hesitate to recommend August to anyone!

May 3, 2015

Comment from DeLarue Building Co.:

Thank you so much for the positive review, Myron & Shirley! It truly was a pleasure for me to work with you on this project. I hope to have more customers like yourselves in the future!

nanettelaughrey

August is a superb builder and a pleasure to work with. He listened well and then executed what we asked for. The quality of the work was better than expected and everything was done on time or sooner than promised. He has good ideas and communicates clearly and pleasantly. He built us a house we are proud of with quality materials throughout. I can recommend him without reservations. It should be a satisfying and fun process.

April 27, 2015

Comment from DeLarue Building Co.:

Thank you so much for your compliments, Nanette and Chris, and for taking the time to write this review of your experience!

rafikipip

I have worked with DeLarue building for some time now as a supplier. It is such a pleasure working with a true professional who treats his customers and suppliers with the utmost amount of respect and honesty. Instructions are clear, concise and timely. Communication is outstanding and I have encountered nothing but professionalism.

April 22, 2015

cliffwurster

DeLarue was project manager for Pinion Development when we contracted to have a single family home built. From project start thru completion we were in regular contact with PM. In addition, we were provided photos of work completed at major milestones. We visited the work site three times prior to final inspection and DeLarue was our "hands on" host. His recommendations and assistance with minor change orders were positive and always spot on. This was the fifth house that we built over the years...this PM was the best by far, and the completed home was better because of his expertise. If we build again, DeLarue would get the nod!

April 21, 2015

Comment from DeLarue Building Co.:

Thank you Cliff, for your comments, and for taking the time to write this review. It was a pleasure working with you and Doris!

temp71

August was the project manager, and my primary contact, during the DATE construction of our Craftsman style home. Though our home included builders plans, we did quite a few customizations, which never presented a problem for August (or, for us!). Unlike some folks, building a new home was never something I aspired to do. But thanks to August, he made the entire process as smooth, and even enjoyable, as I think is possible. His honesty, attention to detail, and communication skills are superb. I would build another new home with August in a New York Minute! Mark Weidman

April 11, 2015Last modified:April 11, 2015

Comment from DeLarue Building Co.:

Mark & Marji, Thank you so much for this review! I am happy that you are continuing to enjoy your home and am truly thankful for having the opportunity to have been a part of the project! Thanks again,
-August

ldodge12

Mr. August DeLarue was the construction supervisor when my house was built in Salida in 2010. The house was constructed in one of the nicer neighborhoods in Salida. I was interested in a house that was close to net-zero source energy, which required modifications to the original design. I engineered the changes for lower energy consumption, and for solar energy collection, but meeting the goals required very careful attention to detail, like sealing every penetration of pipes or wiring not only from inside to outside, but also through every stud in the structure. Further, the exterior studs were sealed where the OSB meets the studs. This sealing results in low air leakage as measured by blower door tests. Mr. DeLarue worked with the subcontractors to make sure this work was done carefully and completely. Mr. DeLarue was a pleasure to work with throughout the construction process, and the attention to detail and house energy performance exceeded expectations. Details for the house construction with many pictures are provided at www.residentialenergylaboratory.com.

April 11, 2015

Comment from DeLarue Building Co.:

Hi Lee! Thank you so much for posting this review. Having had the opportunity to work with you while at Pinon Development was a great experience. As you describe above, your project required many integrated details that resulted in your home's awesome performance. I learned a lot from you, and from the project. Building Science is one of the things I enjoy most about building homes, but working with customers like yourself is the best! Thanks again,
-August

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