General Contractor in Tucson, AZ
Desert-appropriate construction and remodels built to ROC standards for the Tucson metro.
What we build in Tucson
- New Construction
Sonoran Desert construction — slab-on-grade foundations, block-and-stucco or well-insulated frame envelopes and reflective roofing — designed, engineered and permitted in-house under our Arizona ROC license.
- ADUs & Garages
Casitas and guest houses are among the projects we're asked for most in Tucson, designed and permitted with the city's or Pima County's zoning rules.
- Decks & Pergolas
Ramadas and covered patios that make outdoor space usable in 105-degree summers, engineered for monsoon wind and rain.
- Pavers & Concrete
Pavers, travertine and concrete flatwork graded so monsoon runoff moves away from the house.
- Additions & Renovations
Full remodels and additions across the metro, with new framing tied into old and mechanical and electrical brought up to current code.
- Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels
Our own crew does the plumbing rough-in, electrical, tile and cabinetry, with a complimentary 3D design model before demolition.
- HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical
Cooling is the critical system in Tucson, and we self-perform it along with the plumbing and electrical.
- Roofing, Siding, Windows
Reflective roofing and carefully flashed roof penetrations handle both the heat and the short, intense monsoon rain.
Permits and codes in Tucson
Tucson permits run through the City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department, or Pima County Development Services for addresses outside the city limits. Hillside lots in the Catalina Foothills and Oro Valley often add an HOA design review on top, and we prepare those packages as part of the job.
Every project is performed under our Arizona ROC license. Desert conditions set the technical details: slab-on-grade foundations, envelopes built for extreme heat, reflective roofing, and grading, flashing and drainage sized for monsoon season. Our in-house engineering and permitting team produces the drawings and structural engineering so the permit package goes in complete.
Casitas and guest houses, ramadas and covered patios, pavers and travertine, block walls and gates, and full remodels are the projects we're asked for most, and each follows the same path: stamped drawings, a permit through the city or Pima County plus HOA review where it applies, and inspections at foundation, framing, rough-in and final — all self-performed by our own crew, including the plumbing, electrical and cooling.
Building in Tucson: what to know
Tucson is Sonoran Desert building: slab-on-grade foundations, block-and-stucco or well-insulated frame envelopes, reflective roofing, and shade structures that make outdoor space usable in 105-degree summers. Monsoon season brings intense, short rain, so drainage, roof flashing, and grading matter more than most people expect. Permits run through the City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department or Pima County Development Services, and every job is performed under our Arizona ROC license.
Our Tucson office prices metro work about a quarter below our Puget Sound baseline, with a premium for hillside lots in the Catalina Foothills and Oro Valley where HOA design review and rock excavation come into play. Casitas and guest houses, ramadas and covered patios, pavers and travertine, block walls and gates, and full remodels are the projects we're asked for most — all self-performed by our own crew, including the plumbing, electrical, and cooling.
Neighborhoods and nearby cities we serve
Our Tucson office covers the metro from the Catalina Foothills and Oro Valley to Marana, Sahuarita and Vail, with a premium for hillside lots where HOA review and rock excavation come into play. Phoenix-area work runs from our Arizona main office in Scottsdale.
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