Premier Custom Homes Built to Last
Born in South Lake Tahoe, serving the Sierras.
South Shore Custom Builders is a family business dedicated to precision building and top of the line craftsmanship. Always built to exceed structural integrity standards, we pride ourselves on big, beautiful mountain homes that will last for generations.
Do you have plans for a new home or ground-up remodel? We’d love to discuss your project. We serve the communities in South Lake Tahoe, and the Western Sierra foothills, from Auburn to Nevada City.
Now Booking for the 2025 Building Season
Outdoor building opportunities in Tahoe are limited over Winter but depending on your projects, progress can still be made. Feel free to get in touch with questions about Winter restrictions. If you’re looking ahead for a 2025 build, now is the perfect time to be interviewing builders.
Within the basin, earthwork is now limited but we can still get certain projects underway. Progress over Winter is completely possible but it’s dependent on weather and the stage of the project. If you’re looking to remodel with very limited earthwork required, let’s talk!
Looking ahead to 2025? You’re in a great position to get plans and permits ready to break ground in the Spring.
Efficient Project Management Sets Us Apart
Building in California involves expert craftsmanship, precision timing and a whole lot of paperwork.
At South Shore Custom Builders, we make it a priority to be ahead in every stage of the building process. We’ve been through enough builds to know exactly how to time each phase so that work continues, inspections are passed and progress is predictable. California is adding new building codes all the time. In addition to superior carpentry and project management, our team stays ahead of the latest requirements for building, environmental regulation and fire safety to ensure your home will be finished as efficiently as possible.
We Specialize in New Construction
Whether you’ve invested in land or a tear-down, we can assist you in the entire building process.
Because of the steep terrain, weather conditions and environmental regulation, Tahoe, and nearby foothills have some of the strictest and most extensive building requirements in the nation. We have been through the process many times and we know the ropes when it comes to permits, variances, coverage, excavation, retaining walls, down-sloping and up-sloping lots, custom framing, cut-and-stack roofs and a variety of high-end finishes. We’ll make sure everything is done right the first time.
Already have plans? Contact us for a bid and let’s get started!
Considering a project? We offer consulting services to help you get an idea of cost and timing on new builds and tear-down remodels.
Recent New Construction
Wagon Train Trail
In 2014 the team embarked on a 3,300 square foot home set on an up-sloping lot in Montgomery Estates. The result was an impressive residence that sold before it was even finished.
