Last updated on July 8th, 2024 at 04:53 pm
Alaska’s landscape is dotted with uniquely crafted log and timber homes. Anchorage is no different, as most builders incorporate wood and stone elements into both modern and traditional home building projects. However, since living in Anchorage can be challenging due to the extreme climate, extra care is taken in homebuilding. Builders incorporate modern insulation that keeps homes warm throughout the year.
The capital’s best custom home builders are capable of building homes that can stand the state’s subarctic climate. They also build houses that both fit well into the natural beauty of the city and cater to their clients’ personal tastes. This article features the 8 best custom home builders, who are behind some of the best homes of Alaska’s biggest city.
The firms in this list have been ranked according to the quality of their portfolio, the awards they have received, and their reputation in the industry. Most of them are members of the prestigious National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and its local counterparts, Anchorage Home Builders Association (AHBA) and Mat-Su Homebuilders Association (MSHBA)
If you are thinking about building a custom home, we recommend checking each builder’s license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work. On the other hand, if you want to learn more about the cost of building a custom home in Anchorage, check out our cost guide article.
8) Sound Contracting
148 Holmgren Pl., Girdwood, Alaska 99587
Fifteen years ago, James Glover established Sound Contracting to build single-family homes using cold climate building techniques. To reach optimum energy efficiency for each home, the company integrates innovative green, solar, and geothermal energy technologies. This focus on green building has made the firm one of Anchorage’s chosen builders for environmentally-friendly homes.
One of the firm’s outstanding projects is a ranch-style home that made use of timber framing and rustic elements. The homeowners are treated to picturesque views of the Alaska mountains through the home’s overlooking windows, while the interior of the home uses raw materials like concrete and wood to achieve the provincial charm the finished project possesses.
7) Husky Logwork
P.O. Box 873148., Wasilla, AK 99687
Husky Logwork is among the few remaining log house builders in Alaska. The company is a proud member of the International Log Builder’s Association, which aims to further the industry of handcrafted log homes throughout the world. The firm’s principal, Michael Pielorz, works closely with his clients in planning and building their dream homes, which ensures that every home build is unique and personalized.
The company stands out among the custom home builders on this list because of its faithfulness to traditional log home building. Pielorz and his staff use the Scandinavian full scribe style, which ensures that the logs used will fit together perfectly and stand Alaska’s extreme weather conditions.
6) Hawkinson Construction
7700 Hillside Way Anchorage, AK 99516
Hawkinson Construction was established in 1968 by Bob Hawkinson, who directed the company under his principles of trust, partnership, and authenticity. The family-owned business specializes in luxury home building, remodeling, and commercial improvement projects.
The company’s portfolio is rich with luxurious and elegant projects ranging from $100k to $15 million. One of the firm’s works is the iconic Hobbit House, inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels. The unconventional contemporary home was built with grand windows, which offer stunning views of the flora surrounding the home. Just like the hobbit homes from Tolkien’s books, the house was designed to blend into nature.
5) Visser Construction
6045 Austin St., Anchorage, AK 99518
Eric Visser grew up in a family of construction professionals, so opening his own construction firm came naturally to him. He opened Visser Construction in 2016 to focus on building clean, modern, and affordable homes in Anchorage after spending years in the oil industry. Today, he is heavily involved in the industry as a board member of AHBA.
The company won the coveted People’s Choice Award from the Anchorage Parade of Homes in 2018, and the prestigious Builder of the Year award in 2017. Among the firm’s award-winning projects is a modern home that features a grand exterior and contemporary interiors. Visser Construction used marble, cement, and modern tiling to give the home a sleek aesthetic.
4) Michael Quinn Construction
10306 Stewart Dr, Eagle River, AK 99577
Michael Quinn has been building homes in the Anchorage and Eagle River areas for over thirty years. Quinn’s work is marked by his expert craftsmanship, which has won the firm several Golden Hammers, as well as recognition from the City of Alaska through the Governor’s Award.
Michael Quinn Construction focuses on building custom single-family homes, and also offers green and sustainable design. The firm’s portfolio showcases rustic and craftsman style homes that are designed to blend into Alaska’s landscape. The firm’s featured work is a modern home that uses wooden panels and stone masonry to blend into the city’s natural landscape.
3) Michelsohn and Daughter
3410 Balchen Dr., Anchorage, AK 99517
Michelson and Daughter has been in the construction business for over four decades. It is the only company in Anchorage that is led by a female builder, Karen Kassik-Michelsohn. She is an award-winning expert in custom home and remodeling design and has over 30 years of experience in the industry. Under her leadership, the company was recognized as AHBA’s Builder of the Year in 2016.
The company benefits from Kassik-Michelsohn’s many capabilities. She is able to build fully-customized bespoke homes that are future-ready through aging-in-place design. The firm’s portfolio is rich with modern and contemporary homes that showcase the principal’s ability to blend her unique touch with her clients’ specific tastes.
2) Colony Builders
9420 Vanguard Dr. Suite A, Anchorage, Alaska 99507
A winner of multiple Golden Hammer awards from the Anchorage Home Builders Association, Colony Builders has been providing professional residential construction and land development services to Alaskans since 1980.
The company was established by Bill Taylor, who has an intimate understanding of building custom homes in Alaska. He built his first cabin on Kodiak Island in the late 1970s and proceeded to establish his own company to exercise his passion for building quality homes across Alaska. Taylor is an active member of the construction industry and served as the president of AHBA in 1996.
With over three decades of building experience, the company is behind some of the best Tudor Revivals, craftsman homes, and bungalows in Anchorage. Its work has been featured on Alaska Journal and has received recognition from AHBA, as well as the prestigious Governor’s Award for its excellent work as a homebuilder.
1) Spinell Homes
1900 W. Northern Lights Blvd. Suite #200, Anchorage, AK 99517
Spinell Homes is a family-run and operated homebuilding firm that constructs homes throughout Alaska. Established in the 1980s, the firm has built over 3,000 homes across the state, making it one of the largest homebuilders in Alaska. With his entire family involved in the business, Chuck Spinelli has become known for his commitment to building homes that are not only aesthetically outstanding but also secure and energy-efficient.
Under Spinelli’s leadership, the company has won the Best Home Builder award from Anchorage Daily News for three consecutive years. The firm’s work is consistently featured in local media outlets Anchorage Dispatch News and Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman. Spinell Homes has also won awards from AHBA and Mat-Su Home Builders Association.
One of the company’s accoladed projects is a Craftsman-style home featuring unique walnut accents throughout. It has five bedrooms, five baths, and was designed to fit every family member’s lifestyle.
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This list takes a range of ranking criteria into consideration, including but not limited to: work history, customer satisfaction, awards and recognition, geographic area of work, cost, building permits, and clientele. We spent over 40 hours researching local contractors before calculating the final ranking for this post. If there is additional information about your business that could affect these rankings, please fill out this form and we will take it into consideration.
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If you are thinking about building a custom home, we recommend checking each builder’s license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work.
