Why Trace?

We’re a design/build firm—and there’s a reason design comes first.

Great design creates great solutions, which in turn create great results. When your architect, your interior designer, your estimator, and your contractor are on the same team and in the same room, design and construction are seamlessly integrated to create the home you’ve always wanted in less time, for less money, and with fewer surprises along the way.

What can you expect?

01Experience

Our seasoned team has a combined 250 years of experience in design and construction, so there’s not much we haven’t seen—or built.

02Process

Our process is intentionally designed to keep you and everyone on the team informed and collaborating every step of the way.

03Craftsmanship

Our award-winning firm is committed to creating beautiful, functional spaces that will last for years to come.

04People

Our dedicated team of design and construction professionals has an average tenure of five years, setting a high bar for dependability.

How we do it.

A proven process. A single point of contact. A passion for getting it right.

Whether you’re perfecting an existing home, building a new home from the ground up, or designing a luxury, high-rise condo, you’ll love (yes, love) our time-tested design/build process. You’ll know what to expect and when to expect it. We’ll move heaven and earth to meet deadlines and budgets, exceeding expectations from your first consultation through the warranty period.

Our process.

01. Connect

Maybe you’ve just started thinking about your project. Or you may already have a stack of plans and sketches. Wherever you are in the process, we’d love to learn more and see if we can help. Give us a call, send us an email, or stop by if you’re in the neighborhood.

02. Consult

We’ll meet at your place to learn more about exactly what you want for and from your home. Great results come from great partnerships, so this is our chance to get to know each other better and determine if we’re a good fit.

After we meet, our team will formulate a carefully considered opinion of cost to ensure that you fully understand your investment before moving forward. Did we mention this step is totally complimentary?

03. Design

We’ve become an award-winning firm by prioritizing creative design. In this phase, you’ll sit down with your architect, contractor, estimator, and any other essential team members. Together, we’ll walk through every detail of your project, from structural needs to interior design. The result? Carefully thought-out plans that are as smart as they are beautiful.

04. Build

Before we swing the first hammer, we’ll provide you with a detailed construction agreement that spells out the scope of work, a completion schedule, and a price that you can carve in stone.

Your project manager will keep you informed through every step of construction. You won’t ever receive surprise invoices or have to play messenger between your architect and contractor, and we will absolutely move mountains to meet deadlines.

05. Finish

We don’t believe in loose ends, so we’ve created a system focused solely on finishing details. The project isn’t done until it’s done to your satisfaction. We guarantee our work; every project is backed by a 12-month warranty.

Our promise.

We provide outstanding results and outstanding experiences to outstanding people.

“Trace had the necessary expertise to combine two condos on the 39th floor into our home. They were professional, helpful, and amazingly on time, all of which makes them superior to other builders.”
Dawn Nelson

“We lived in the house while they were doing the work and still found them to be an absolute delight to work with. From the leadership and management to the very skilled personnel, their services are exceptional. No other company can compare.”
Bernie and Betty O’Neil

“Trace’s step-by-step design/build process made my remodeling project easier than I ever expected. I always knew exactly what was going on, and the end result was exactly what I wanted.”
Nickie Greer

“I have called on Trace four or five times over the years and NEVER been disappointed. They are good at problem solving when the unexpected comes up and communicate very clearly about expectations and costs. Such a pleasure to work with.”
Elizabeth Crook

“What we liked most was Trace’s attention to detail and the fact they held our hand throughout the project from design to construction to completion. They do an outstanding job.”
Meryl Taylor and Mark Zinder

“The Trace staff arrived by 6:30 a.m. and showed us what they would be doing that day. At the end of the day they showed us what they had done. They finished two weeks ahead of time and within budget.”
Lee and Pam McKnight