TEKRA Builders

What TEKRA Builders does

TEKRA Builders, Inc. is a privately held residential general contractor founded in 2017 by Dan Arket (President) and Steve Arket (Co-Founder/Shop Manager), headquartered in Poughkeepsie, NY, and operating across the Hudson Valley including Dutchess County, Putnam County, and Fairfield County, CT. The company delivers custom home construction, full home renovations, home additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement conversions, and in-house cabinetry and millwork for mid-market residential homeowners, with one disclosed commercial project (a rooftop bar for Zeus Brewing Co.) signaling nascent vertical diversification. Core technical differentiators are rooted in building science rather than software: the firm targets high-performance building envelopes using advanced framing, continuous Rockwool insulation, and panelized construction methods, achieving measured airtightness of 1 ACH50 on its Historic Remodel reference project. The in-house shop produces custom inset cabinetry, dovetail drawers, and range hoods, enabling quality control that most subcontractor-dependent residential contractors cannot match.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-priced model with no public pricing tiers; clients initiate engagement through a website estimate request form or dedicated phone line, followed by consultation, design development, permitting, and construction. Revenue is recognized as one-time project fees across each service line, supplemented by the TEKRA Signature Homes sub-brand, a premium collection of pre-designed homes (anchored by The Bridge House in Hopewell Junction, exclusively listed through Compass Real Estate) that productizes a portion of the offering for luxury move-up buyers. Distribution is direct-to-consumer, supported by an active portfolio website, blog content, and a social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and Houzz, with a 5-year warranty as the principal post-completion customer commitment. The firm employs 1-10 people (eight named team members including a project manager, lead carpenter, carpenter, and office admin), is family/founder-owned with no external institutional investment, and operates without disclosed revenue, recurring contracts, or subscription revenue.

Name

TEKRA Builders

Legal name

TEKRA Builders, Inc.

Website

https://tekrabuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TEKRA Builders is a privately held Hudson Valley residential contractor offering custom home construction, renovations, additions, and remodeling, distinguished by high-performance building envelope methods and in-house custom millwork for mid-market homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction and Remodeling Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Building Construction (23611), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Household Furniture (2510), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC), Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC), Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI), Trim, Baseboards, Crown Molding & Finish Carpentry (HSAPAFAD)

Keywords

• Custom home construction
• Home remodeling services
• Kitchen and bathroom renovation
• Custom cabinetry and millwork
• Residential contractor services

Headquarters

HQ city

Poughquag

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Construction: New custom home construction services for clients in the Hudson Valley. Revenue is project-based, typically involving full design-build services from site evaluation through final completion.
2. Full Home Renovations: Comprehensive home renovation services including layout reconfiguration, energy upgrades, and appliance updates. Project-based pricing with variable scope.
3. Home Additions: Custom home addition services including additional bedrooms, living spaces, ADUs, and accessory dwelling units. Pricing based on scope and specifications.
4. Kitchen Remodeling: Kitchen renovation services including layout reconfigurations, custom cabinetry, premium finishes, and appliance upgrades. Project-based fees.
5. Bathroom Remodeling: Bathroom renovation including heated flooring, custom cabinetry, steam showers, and premium tile selections. Project-based pricing.
6. Basement Remodeling: Basement conversion and renovation services including home gyms, theaters, guest suites, wet/dry bars, and entertainment centers.
7. Cabinetry and Millwork: Custom cabinetry and millwork services including bookcases, benches, lockers, inset cabinetry, and custom millwork. Can be standalone or part of larger projects.
8. TEKRA Signature Homes: Pre-designed home collection sold as completed or semi-custom homes. Includes premium properties like The Bridge House in Hopewell Junction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

TEKRA Builders is a residential contractor that builds custom homes and delivers full home renovations, home additions, kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling, and custom cabinetry and millwork for homeowners in the Hudson Valley region. Projects are scoped, designed, and constructed through an in-house team of craftsmen and trusted subcontractors, supported by high-performance building science methods and an industry-leading 5-year warranty. The company also offers TEKRA Signature Homes, a curated collection of pre-designed premium homes sold as completed or semi-custom residences.

Product overview

TEKRA Builders is a residential contractor offering a comprehensive suite of construction and remodeling services in the Hudson Valley, NY. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include New Construction/Custom Homes, Full Home Renovations, Home Additions, Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, and Cabinetry/Millwork. Additionally, the company offers TEKRA Signature Homes, a sub-brand featuring pre-designed premium homes. All services are delivered through their in-house team of craftsmen and subcontractors, with a 5-year warranty backing their work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEKRA Signature Homes (TSH): A premium collection of pre-designed homes, custom curated for modern living, celebrating nature through design. Blends historical character and modern living with a focus on craft, comfort, and connection.

Products and services

• New Construction / Custom Homes Custom home construction services in the Hudson Valley guiding clients from site evaluation through final detailing, using architectural collaboration and high-performance building methods.
• Full Home Renovations Complete interior and exterior renovation services transforming existing homes with layout reconfiguration, energy upgrades, and modernized features.
• Home Additions Custom home addition services including additional bedrooms, living spaces, home offices, ADUs, and mother-in-law suites designed to blend with existing architecture.
• Kitchen Remodeling Kitchen renovation services including layout reconfiguration, open floor plans, custom cabinetry, premium finishes, and energy-efficient appliance upgrades.
• Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom renovation services transforming bathrooms into personal retreats with heated flooring, steam showers, premium tile, and luxury fixtures.
• Basement Remodeling Basement transformation services converting dark basements into functional living spaces including home gyms, theaters, guest suites, wet bars, and entertainment areas.
• Cabinetry and Millwork Custom cabinetry and millwork services including inset cabinetry, dovetail drawers, custom range hoods, built-in storage solutions, and trim work crafted in-house.
• TEKRA Signature Homes A premium collection of pre-designed homes custom curated for modern living, featuring organic modern design that blends historical character with contemporary craftsmanship and high-performance building science. Sold as completed or semi-custom homes, including The Bridge House in Hopewell Junction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Airtightness rating of 1 ACH50 achieved on historic remodel project, dramatically surpassing code minimums
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elizabeth Strianese InteriorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborated with Elizabeth Strianese Interiors on the Mountain Brook project in Cold Spring, NY. The interior designer curated furnishings and drapery with intention, selecting custom pieces that feel cohesive and timeless.
• Fabian Bedolla (Architect)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborated with architect Fabian Bedolla on the Historic Remodel project in Beacon, NY (Digger Phelps house). Complete interior and exterior renovation rebuilt as a high-performance envelope-driven residence.
• Rex Hill StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Rex Hill Studio for custom cabinetry design on the Millbrook Kitchen project. Designer created custom blackened ash cabinetry anchoring the space.
• Oakenshield KitchensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked with Thorin Moss of Oakenshield Kitchens for cabinetry design on multiple projects including the Raised Ranch Remodel and Historic Poughkeepsie Home Kitchen project.
• Allison Grace DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Allison Miller of Allison Grace Design on the Japanese-inspired bathroom remodel in Mahopac, NY. Designer helped bring Japanese cultural bathing concepts to life.
• The Art of BuildingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with The Art of Building, a design-build firm based in Rhinebeck, NY, on the Murphy Bed project. They developed the redesign of existing built-ins incorporating paneling details.
• Frisenda ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned The Bridge House (TEKRA Signature Homes) in collaboration with Frisenda Architects. Home is perched above Wiccopee Creek on 2.5 acres in Hopewell Junction, NY.
• Compass Real EstatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Bridge House is exclusively listed by Compass real estate. Ryan Arket at Compass serves as the listing agent for TEKRA Signature Homes properties.
• Rex Hill StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom millwork collaboration alongside Rex Hill Studio on Mountain Brook project, from built-ins to trim profiles.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Shea Homes: Large regional/national homebuilder with a portfolio spanning entry-level to luxury. Comparable as a broader residential incumbent that overlaps with TEKRA on the premium/custom side of the market.
• Tri Pointe Homes: National homebuilder with a portfolio of premium and move-up brands. Comparable as a broader residential incumbent that touches the same affluent move-up/luxury buyer, but at scale and through speculative/for-sale delivery.
• PulteGroup: One of the largest US homebuilders, with brands covering entry-level through luxury segments. Comparable as a residential construction incumbent in the broader category, though it operates a high-volume for-sale model versus TEKRA's bespoke design-build.
• M/I Homes: Regional homebuilder operating across multiple US metros with move-up and luxury offerings. Comparable as a residential construction incumbent with premium product lines, though with a for-sale volume model.
• Lennar Corporation: One of the largest US homebuilders, operating across price points and geographies. Comparable as a residential construction incumbent, but it competes on volume and land acquisition rather than bespoke design-build renovations.
• Ashton Woods Homes: Private national homebuilder focused on move-up and luxury segments with design personalization options. Comparable in emphasizing buyer choice and design-driven customization in the premium residential category.
• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder operating across dozens of US markets. Comparable in targeting affluent buyers with high-end custom homes, but at vastly larger scale and with a development/for-sale model rather than TEKRA's design-build renovation niche.
• David Weekley Homes: Large private homebuilder with a national footprint and emphasis on customer experience and design centers. Comparable in targeting design-conscious residential buyers, though delivered through a much larger, volume-driven model.

Direct peers

• The Art of Building: Design-build firm based in Rhinebeck, NY, operating in the Hudson Valley. Directly comparable to TEKRA in geography, service offering (custom building, renovations, millwork), and craft-driven positioning; the two firms have even collaborated on past projects.

Others

• Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry: Pennsylvania-based custom cabinetry manufacturer serving high-end residential projects. Comparable through TEKRA's in-house cabinetry/millwork shop; an adjacent/ecosystem participant rather than a direct remodeler competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@danarket8515
• Facebookfacebook.com/tekrabuilders
• Instagraminstagram.com/tekra_builders
• Pinterestpinterest.com/tekrabuilders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tekra-builders

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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