• sell kits so that you can build your cabin or home yourself
• contractors who can build your cabin or home for you

These links may also provide you with ideas of what types of floor plans are available.  Some contractors can be the "General Contractor" and will hire and supervise the installation of a water well, septic system, electrical lines, and what ever else you would like for them to take care for you.

Unique log homes built from solid OAK logs.

bonnavillahomes.com

Manufactured and Modular Homes

northstar-homes.com

From concept to completion they can custom build your 600 square foot cabin to your 10,000 square foot dream home - 100% custom tailored to your wants and needs.

sutherlands.com/COhouses.htm

Complete Home Kits

cobshomes.com

COBS Homes and Home Depot bring you
home plans you can build.

cavco.com

Very large selection of homes and cabins.

Search for manufactured and modular home manufacturers and dealers in Colorado.  Some may be located in nearby states.

You may search for all builders and contractors in the area at any Yellow Page search site, such as dexonline.com or anywho.com.  There are also saw mills in the area that sell directly to the public.  It also may be a good idea to contact one of the chamber of commerce or information centers and request a telephone book for the entire San Luis Valley.

Do Your Homework Before Hiring

Follow these tips to find a credible contractor who can do a good job without taking you to the cleaners.

• Ask Around.  Word-of-mouth reference is one of the best ways to find a good fix-it person or contractor.
   
• Get Good Phone Numbers.  Think twice about accepting only a cell phone as a point of contact.  Ask for a landline telephone number.
   
• Get Physical Address.  Get the physical address of the business.  Drive by to make sure it is the contractor's actual place of business.
   
• Interview Several Contractors.  Talk to at least three contractors and get their written bids.  Stick to the same project details for each contractor so you have comparable costs to evaluate.
   
• Ask For References.  Look at several jobs each contractor has done for other customers.  Ask these customers about the contractor's reliability, cost overruns and timeliness.
   
• Verify Contractor.  Get a copy of their contractor's license and insurance company contact information.  Contact their insurance company and ask them to fax or e-mail you proof of insurance and worker's compensation.
   
• Ask Questions.  Does the contractor offer a warranty and how does it work?  How does the contractor handle disputes?  Does he have more than one job going at a time?  Who runs the show when the contractor is not around?  Can you meet that person?
   
• Check Their Tools and Truck.  Neater is better.  An organized truck can be evidence of how a contractor operates on the job.