Most builders won’t break this down — but we will. When you see markup on a construction estimate, it’s not just profit. It covers essential costs like insurance, wages, vehicles, tools, and business operations. At Porchlight, the bulk of our markup goes toward keeping our skilled team employed, insured, and equipped — and the rest is reinvested to keep your project running smoothly and backed for the long haul. We build homes as well as we run our business — and that’s why we’ll be here for you every step of the way.

Before you can build your dream home in the mountains, you need a lot to build on. Here are some things you need to know first.

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We started Porchlight Builders in 2024 to bring excellent construction process together with exquisite design in all of Chaffee County.