Our Projects

"Greg and Hunter built a custom vacation home for us and we couldn't be happier with the results. We received personal attention throughout the process. The end product was a high quality, energy efficient, and comfortable home that we will enjoy for many years.

Being 300+ miles away from the construction meant that we had to place a lot of trust in our builder. We couldn't have chosen anyone better than Greg and Hunter. They receive our unqualified recommendation.

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity"

"My wife and I worked with the Mantell-Hecathorn team to build our house in Durango, CO, and could not have been happier with either the process or the results.

Of all the builders we interviewed, Greg and Hunter stood out from the rest for their command (and successful prior implementation) of efficiency and green building techniques. Their attention to detail was superb; their craftsmanship first notch; and the results of their hard work were exactly what we were looking for. As important - Greg, Hunter and Tara were a pleasure to work with throughout the process. Building a home is an ordeal: the details are never-ending, the bills significant, and the stress can run high. Given that - you want a team to work with that earns and maintains your trust at every step of the way.

Greg, Hunter, and Tara did just that. Our project wrapped up on time and on budget. Through the process, we gained three new friends in the M-H team."

"One statement covers it all...they are without question the most incredible contractors we have ever worked with. As the house got started, they kept us informed everyday with every minute problem that came up. They never made a decision unless we were well informed and signed off on it.

As far as quality, Mantell-Hecathorn Builders was incredible. The subcontractors we used through them were nothing short of great.

I highly recommend Mantell-Hecathorn Builders."

"We wanted to have a very well‐built, energy‐efficient home for our new residence in the mountains of Durango, Colorado. We really appreciated the ease of working with everyone at Mantell‐Hecathorn Builders, and have been so impressed with Greg and Hunter’s knowledge of construction and their ability to build at this level.

During construction and after completion we have experienced the high quality of Mantell‐Hecathorn Builders workmanship and the genuine comfort of our new home on the coldest Durango winter day. Our electric bills have been zero (we actually have a net credit due to our photovoltaic system). The cost of propane to heat the house with the thermostats set fairly low at 60 degrees when we haven’t been there has only been about $350 from July through May! (Our 1000 gallon tank was filled to 80% in July and now reads at 60%, which means we used about 200 gallons of propane.) Pretty remarkable for a 3800 SF home in this climate!"

"We are happy to provide a reference for Greg and his team and can sum up their work in one word – Awesome! That’s kind of an overused, even trite sounding word these days, but it fits here. We were in awe of what he did on our project, how he did it, and how fast his team finished the job. We have never seen someone in Greg’s industry that is as organized, thoughtful and thorough as Greg. Once you’ve had the best, you can’t go back – kind of like good wine…

In fact, I was just admiring some of the work he did at our home a few minutes ago as I was working out in one of our rooms here. All the little details are so well figured out and done. Five years later, it still just feels good to look at it. True quality is enduring.

Anyway, that’s our story and we’re sticking to it. Good luck with your project. You should pick Greg to do it, hands down!"

Our house barely sips energy.

The bottom line for us is that our Durango house will cost us a tiny fraction of what our Texas house costs to operate. Factoring that into our cash flow calculations, these savings will have a material impact on my retirement plans.

In effect, selecting Mantell-Hecathorn Builders to build our house will likely allow me to retire 3 to 5 years earlier than I had planned. Pretty powerful stuff, for a fact. So thank you and Hunter and Tara for giving me those years - they will be priceless to me!

Cheers,

"We were very happy working with Greg and Hunter. We interviewed a lot of builders in Durango, Cortez and Mancos. They were our first choice from when we first interviewed them.

They were very concerned about doing the best job possible. All of the builders we got bids from were more than we had originally hoped to build the house for. Greg worked with us to get the budget closer to what we could afford. They finished the project on time based on the project management time line they developed.

They were the only builders we interviewed who truly knew and practiced energy efficient, healthy, green building technology. Greg and Hunter seemed to appreciate Laura's knowledge and welcomed discussions of products and building practices."

"Mantell-Hecathorn Builders did a great job. They were here regularly and kept an extremely tight schedule. They really did a great job and I felt like they completely understood my vision. They also helped me make decisions if I had trouble deciding. I honestly would recommend them and if I were building or remodeling tomorrow, I would definitely use them."

Dear Greg,

On a personal note I’d like to thank you for everything. You always gave me confidence and delight in this project. I can’t imagine a more pleasurable remodel, you deserve full credit. I look forward to working with you again.

Fondly,

"Greg Mantell-Hecathorn is an exceptional builder. A few years back, he remodeled our kitchen and two rooms. We were so pleased with that job and experience, we later had him remodel the rest of our home. That consisted of an extreme make-over of four rooms and three bathrooms. Not only were the jobs done right, they were started and completed on time and within the budget estimate.

Before the projects started and during all phases of construction Greg always listened to our wants and concerns and complied in every way he could. He didn’t just do as we ask, but actively consulted with us and at times suggested changes and upgrades that were always the right way to go.

Greg and his team are professionals. They arrived each day to work and left the job at day’s end with materials put away, the work area clean and swept. The crew was polite and courteous with as little intrusion as possible. This was extremely important since we lived in the home through all phases of the remodel.

Thanks to Greg we’ve received numerous compliments on our home. For professional quality work we highly recommend Mantell-Hecathorn Builders."

"After locating a piece of land for our “dream home,” we spoke with several life-long residents of Durango to learn about local building contractors and the name of Mantell-Hecathorn Builders came highly recommended for good reason. From our first encounter with Greg Mantell-Hecathorn, we knew that we’d found the right contractor.

Prior to meeting with Greg on our land, he had walked around the property several times and had applied his years of experience to identify potential building sites, compiling a list of advantages and disadvantages for each.  He showed respect and knowledge of the land that was extraordinary.

From the moment of our first meeting, we felt as if we had become temporary members of the Mantell-Hecathorn family, receiving constant support from Greg, Tara, Hunter, and Miranda and a large number of subcontractors, designers, and skilled workers with whom Mantell-Hecathorn had developed close ties with over the years.

Situated high in the hills above Durango, the comfort of our energy-efficient home surpasses that of any home in which we’ve lived. We could not be happier with our home and believe that this family-owned business is one of the top home-building contractors in the area, possibly in the whole U.S."