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"Over the course of our last 15 custom residential projects together, Montare Builders has proven to be an exceptional partner to BOSS.architecture. In the complex and ever-shifting world of high-end custom home construction, their consistent ability to manage both time and budget with precision has been invaluable. Montare understands the unique challenges of this market, and they approach every project with a level of professionalism and foresight that sets them apart.

What we value most is their honesty and transparency—qualities that resonate deeply with our team and with our clients, time and time again. Whether navigating unexpected conditions or coordinating intricate design details, Montare’s open communication and integrity create an environment of trust that elevates the entire process.

Under Jeremy’s strong leadership, supported by Chris King’s steady and capable guidance, Montare Builders fosters a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture that makes even the most complex projects enjoyable. Their commitment to excellence aligns seamlessly with our own, and we look forward to continuing this outstanding partnership for many years to come."

"In my nearly 30 years in the industry, Jeremy Larson is hands down the best builder I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He’s a creative problem solver - organized, nimble, and incredibly detail-oriented. He retains information effortlessly and approaches every challenge with calm confidence and professionalism.

One of his strongest attributes is he doesn’t overcomplicate the process or create unnecessary “spinning of wheels” for the design professionals and subcontractors involved. I’ve found this to be a rare quality among custom home builders across the country. He cuts through challenges with clarity and effectiveness, keeping everyone focused on forward progress - and trust me, we do not always design things that are easy to execute!

What truly sets him apart is his commitment to excellence, and his respect for the appreciated art that we are here to create together. He keeps projects on schedule and on budget, goes the extra mile without hesitation, and ensures that even the most complex details are executed with efficient precision. Collaborating with him is not only seamless but genuinely enjoyable - he’s simply exceptional at what he does.

Montare Builders is always my first recommendation to anyone looking to build an ultra-custom, luxury home."

"Working with Jeremy Larson and the entire Montare Builders team has been nothing short of exceptional. From the very beginning, their communication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have been truly outstanding. They make the building process not only seamless but genuinely enjoyable — a rare thing in construction.

Jeremy and his team have a remarkable ability to stay on budget without ever compromising quality or design. Their relationships with their subcontractors are clearly built on mutual respect and trust, which shines through in every detail of their work. Every step of the process feels intentional, transparent, and well-managed.

I was absolutely thrilled with the first home I built with Montare, but what speaks volumes is that our relationship has continued to grow — now, I’m on my third home with them. That kind of ongoing trust doesn’t happen by accident; it’s earned through consistency, integrity, and a deep understanding of what it means to deliver excellence time and time again.

Montare Builders is, quite simply, a dream to work with. I couldn’t recommend them more highly."

“I have said before and I will continue to preach, we had the absolute A-Team With Montare. Every step of the process they kept us organized, pushed (appropriately) for decisions and kept the standards higher than we knew were available.

All the while, we had so much fun building our lovely home. The experience with Montare was beyond anything we could have expected.”

“As a commercial builder who built his own home I was naturally skeptical about hiring a residential builder to construct our addition and remodel. I first met Montare Builders at the open house of a friend who had hired Montare to build their Cherry Hills home.

I soon realized that our construction company lacked the relationships with the residential sub contractors and we simply didn’t have superintendents that understood the thousands of details that are required to design and construct a high end custom home. I initially thought I would interview three builders. After I met Jeremy Larson I soon realized there was an instant connection. After interviewing their Superintendent, Abel Tabuyo, I was convinced they were the right choice. I hired them without interviewing any other firms.

Jeremny and Abel are true builders.There are a lot of residential contractors who call themselves builders but they are really nothing more than construction managers. I hired Montare because they were true builders who understood the details of construction and could relate and work with a tough client who knew as much about their business as they did. I knew they would be sound from a technical perspective and I wasn’t wrong. They are one of the few builders who will provide a guaranteed maximum price. Jeremy and I worked hard to make sure all the scopes of work were well defined so as to minimize the number of allowances.

They also produced a computer generated CPM construction schedule that they adhered to.The project ultimately was built on schedule and under budget.The schedule was a very aggressive schedule and I pushed them hard on dates and they never faltered. When the project was completed, they had all the punch list items completed within 3 weeks. The quality of their subcontractors and the associated workmanship is some of the highest that I have seen in the business.

Their cost accounting and monthly billings tied out to the dollar against all their invoices submitted for payment. We used an AIA construction agreement which is an industry standard contract. I promised them prompt and timely answers to questions, decisions, material and color selections, and in return they built the entire project on schedule and under budget. What exceeded my expectations the most was their remarkable customer service and “can do” attitude. They always found a way to accomplish our objective, and they went out of their way to do the job right. No one reflects that company culture more than their Superintendent Abel Tabuyo. I have never met a construction professional that was so kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and hard working. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Abel.

Finally, the best reference I can say about Abel and Jeremy, is they are great guys; true gentlemen who I have developed a lasting friendship with. In my business the ultimate litmus test for a contractor is when a client will unequivocally hire us to do a second project. The icing on the cake is getting rehired without having to compete. I would absolutely rehire Montare as a sole source builder to do our next home or major remodel.”

"We chose Jeremy Larson and his team of builders on the recommendation from a good friend of ours. After seeing his portfolio of work and dedication to detail, he completed our award winning house on time and under budget. Since the completion of our home we have in turn recommended him to numerous other friends and family members. We could not have made a better choice in a general contractor.”

"My wife and I met Jeremy Larson back in 2008 after we purchased our lot in Colorado and began using Don Ruggles as our architect. After interviewing four builders, it was obvious that Montare was by far and away, the best builder we could have selected.

As an engineer, I was especially interested in their knowledge of construction techniques and their ability to work with clients that still lived out of town and my wife was interested in their constant “hand holding” with respect to everything from carpet to cabinets to fixtures. They were always there to escort her everywhere and make sure she was treated well by everyone.

We were constructing a very complicated 13,000 square foot home made mostly of stone, glass and steel on a 7 acre lot that was also extremely complex and required almost 1,800 truck loads of dirt removed.

The results were amazing. Besides the home being perfect and meeting all our wishes, it was done under cost and on schedule. About three years ago, we decided to add a 3,600 square foot underground garage with a kitchen, bathroom, sitting and dining area as well as a car elevator and turntable on a part of the lot that angled straight down towards a golf course.

In addition, it had to look like it was built while the house was built three years earlier including the same stone, windows and colors. The results were far beyond what could of been expected and again, within budget and schedule. During the course of the last five years, Montare also doubled the size of our “workout room” and did it in a way you couldn’t tell the structural addition was made. What is most impressive is that this relationship has continued during the complete building process and beyond. Both my wife and I couldn’t be happier with Jeremy and his team."

“I am so grateful for you and your crew they were all exceptional, friendly, helpful, punctual, I could go on and on. Everyone did such a great job and I thank you and each and every one of your guys.. I am blessed to know you and feel so taken care of knowing that I can reach out if I need anything."

"We used Montare Builders for our new home and couldn’t be happier. The quality, attention to detail, focus and planning is exactly what we hoped for. This was our first time building and we wanted to make sure we hired the best team to build our forever home, and we did. Not only are Jeremy and his team very smart at what they do, they give their whole self to the project. Jeremy is always available and a task master like no other.

He is involved in every conversation (big or small) and is exactly who you want on your side when problem solving is needed. He thinks outside the box and looks for ways to reduce costs without compromising design or quality. We had an amazing experience building our house with Montare and would do it all over again!"

"We interviewed multiple general contractors during the bidding process. After seeing Montare’s portfolio and meeting the team we selected Jeremy which was the best decision we could have made. Jeremy and Jim have an amazing ability to foresee potential complications way before they become issues and correcting them the first time. Our dream home was completed on time and under budget. I would and have recommended Montare Builders to anybody looking to build a prestigious custom home."

"We selected Jeremy and his incredible team at Montare to make our dream home a reality. We were drawn by the attention to detail, the well-organized and detailed budget and precision scheduling.

The team was highly flexible and Jeremy's experience and granular budget allowed us to make informed decisions about how to optimize our budget. It was amazing that Montare could be so accurate with both their schedule and numbers.

And for such a top-shelf construction group. Nic, our onsite Project Manager, and the entire team were warm, personable and not only completely committed to the mechanics of building our home but also to creating a terrific experience for us in the process."

"Back in late 2007, my wife and I purchased a lot in Castle Pines to build our 13,000 square foot retirement home. Our architect, Don Ruggles, introduced us to three builders who we rejected, mostly due to lack of compatibility. Don then suggested a fourth option: Montare Builders, who had recently finished a house in the area. Rick Larson, owner of Montare came to the first meeting with a 4-foot model of the house taken directly from the architectural plans. After a few hours of discussion, we selected Rick as our builder even though he was not the low bidder. A few weeks later, we signed the contract. It should be noted that we never opened that contract again. Even with multiple change orders driven by my wife and I, Montare’s final price was actually lower than our projection.

The building process was as good as it gets. Any questions that came up during the two-year build process were always discussed and negotiated. Rick also joined my wife at almost every meeting with subcontractors that would be suppling equipment to the house. The result was spectacular. The Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine selected the house as a finalist for the 2016 Colorado House of the Year.

Three years after finishing the house, we added a “Man Cave” with a kitchen, bathroom, dining and sitting area, plus space for seven more collector cars—expanding the house by 3,500 square feet. We chose Montare Builders without bidding based on their excellent previous work. The new “Man Cave” was featured in the March 2021 Robb Report.

The story continues. During the last 15 years, anytime we hs of callinave had any issue with the house, Rick or his son Jeramy have always jumped in to resolve the problem. As an example, last year, we noticed a water leak in our indoor 40-foot water wall. Within 2 hourg Jeremy, he and his team were at the house and immediately started solving the issue. From the day we met Montare Builders in 2007, they have been our builders, maintenance technicians and above all, our friends."

"We worked closely with Jeremy Larson and Abel Tabuyo on a complex 18 month home renovation. The entire Montare Builders team delivered exceptional work and a commitment to quality.

They were highly responsive, thoughtful problem solvers, fair, and communicated clearly. I would happily work with them again and continue to recommend them to friends."

"We had always dreamed of building a home. Unexpectedly, we found the perfect lot and jumped at the opportunity. A dear friend recommended Montare, having had a beautiful home built by them eight years earlier—and after meeting Jeremy, we instantly knew no other builder would compare.

Then we met Shawn, our job supervisor. His passion for the project was evident from day one. We knew he’d hold every subcontractor to Montare’s high standards—and he absolutely delivered.

We moved into our beautiful new home just 20 days ago—seven weeks early and under budget!

Every step of the process was organized and efficient. We were guided (and gently pushed) to make timely decisions, and Jeremy continually inspired us to aim higher than we thought possible. Most importantly, there were no surprises.

Best of all, we truly had fun building our home.

If you're lucky enough to have Montare build your home—pinch yourself. We had the A-Team, and we feel incredibly fortunate."

“I have said before and I will continue to preach, we had the absolute A-Team With Montare. Every step of the process they kept us organized, pushed (appropriately) for decisions and kept the standards higher than we knew were available. All the while, we had so much fun building our lovely home. The experience with Montare was beyond anything we could have expected.”

I soon realized that our construction company lacked the relationships with the residential sub contractors and we simply didn’t have superintendents that understood the thousands of details that are required to design and construct a high end custom home. I initially thought I would interview three builders. After I met Jeremy Larson I soon realized there was an instant connection. After interviewing their Superintendent, Abel Tabuyo, I was convinced they were the right choice. I hired them without interviewing any other firms.

Jeremny and Abel are true builders.There are a lot of residential contractors who call themselves builders but they are really nothing more than construction managers. I hired Montare because they were true builders who understood the details of construction and could relate and work with a tough client who knew as much about their business as they did. I knew they would be sound from a technical perspective and I wasn’t wrong. They are one of the few builders who will provide a guaranteed maximum price. Jeremy and I worked hard to make sure all the scopes of work were well defined so as to minimize the number of allowances.

They also produced a computer generated CPM construction schedule that they adhered to.The project ultimately was built on schedule and under budget.The schedule was a very aggressive schedule and I pushed them hard on dates and they never faltered. When the project was completed, they had all the punch list items completed within 3 weeks. The quality of their subcontractors and the associated workmanship is some of the highest that I have seen in the business.

Their cost accounting and monthly billings tied out to the dollar against all their invoices submitted for payment. We used an AIA construction agreement which is an industry standard contract. I promised them prompt and timely answers to questions, decisions, material and color selections, and in return they built the entire project on schedule and under budget. What exceeded my expectations the most was their remarkable customer service and “can do” attitude. They always found a way to accomplish our objective, and they went out of their way to do the job right. No one reflects that company culture more than their Superintendent Abel Tabuyo. I have never met a construction professional that was so kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and hard working. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Abel.

Finally, The best reference I can say about Abel and Jeremy, is they are great guys; true gentlemen who I have developed a lasting friendship with. In my business the ultimate litmus test for a contractor is when a client will unequivocally hire us to do a second project. The icing on the cake is getting rehired without having to compete. I would absolutely rehire Montare as a sole source builder to do our next home or major remodel.”

Ed Haselden
Chairman and CEO of Haselden Construction, LLC.

“We chose Jeremy Larson and his team of builders on the recommendation from a good friend of ours. After seeing his portfolio of work and dedication to detail, he completed our award winning house on time and under budget. Since the completion of our home we have in turn recommended him to numerous other friends and family members. We could not have made a better choice in a general contractor.”