North Lake Tahoe · West Coast · Hawaii
Custom homes, built in conversation with nature.
Full-service design–build for distinctive residences—uniting architecture, craftsmanship, and construction management under one roof.
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Proof, built into the landscape.
More than 40 completed homes and two decades of practice, each shaped by its site, its people, and the quiet force of natural materials.
Glades Place
North Star, Truckee · 2021
Design–build · Mountain Concepts
Summit Peak
Olympic Valley · 2025
Design–build · Ryan Borman Architecture
Coburn
Gray’s Crossing · 2021
Design–build · Mountain Concepts
Architect perspective
Clear communication. Exacting craft.
“Working with Jude Gavigan and In House Builders is always an exceptional experience. Jude brings a high level of craftsmanship, clear communication, and a deep respect for the architectural vision.”
Ryan Borman, AIA
Design–build, made human
One team from first sketch to lasting care.
The builder and architect work in dialogue from the start, aligning form, budget, materials, permitting, and construction before friction can take hold.
- Transparent decisions at every stage
- Passive-solar and resilient material strategies
- Optional seasonal maintenance after completion
Recognition
Built work that earns attention.
Featured by Tahoe Quarterly, California Home+Design, and Sierra Heritage. The Mountain Retreat project was recognized with a Mountain Retreat award.
The essentials
Before we begin.
Where do you build?
In House Builders is based in North Lake Tahoe and creates custom homes throughout Tahoe, the Bay Area, Southern California, and Hawaii.
What does design–build include?
Architecture, craftsmanship, and construction management are united under one roof—from early consultation and permitting through materials, lighting, construction, and optional support after completion.
What project scale is the right fit?
The published project range begins at $3 million, with experience delivering homes at $10 million and above.
How is sustainability handled?
The team applies passive solar design, efficient windows, resilient non-combustible materials, healthy finishes, material reuse, low-impact site practices, and third-party certification where appropriate.
Begin with a conversation
Bring us the place you can’t stop thinking about.
Talk directly with Jude T. Gavigan about the land, the ambition, and the life your home should make possible.
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