What Loverde Builders Inc does

Loverde Builders, Inc. is a privately held custom home builder founded in 1984 by Rich Loverde, operating in the Tahoe-Truckee region of California and Nevada. The company specializes in luxury residential construction with expertise in mountain modern architecture, traditional Tahoe style, lakefront properties, and steep hillside construction, completing over 100 homes across communities such as Martis Camp, Lahontan, the North and West Shores of Lake Tahoe, Big Springs at Northstar, Incline Village, and Reno. Service offerings extend beyond ground-up construction to include design coordination, permitting, collaboration with interior and landscape designers, and remodeling/renovation work, with notable projects including a 17,000 sq ft estate completed in 13 months and an 8-home residential modification at Hurricane Bay Estates.

The business runs on a quote-based, per-project pricing model with multi-year contract cadence; pricing is not publicly disclosed, though the company provides per-square-foot cost estimates from recent projects to set client expectations prior to formal bidding. Go-to-market is overwhelmingly sales-led and referral-driven, with the majority of new work originating from past client referrals and architect relationships with premier regional and national firms (Faulkner Architects, Ward Young Architects, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, among others). A small operating core - six office staff plus a long-tenured field crew, half of which has been with the company over 10 years - executes under a model where a full-time superintendent is assigned to each project and owner Rich Loverde remains directly engaged with clients seven days a week.

The revenue model is a single stream of one-time custom home construction and remodeling services, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring component. Customer concentration is naturally project-by-project (each engagement is unique), spanning private affluent homeowners and select developer clients such as the McKinney Estate. The company holds dual California and Nevada contractor licenses, is recognized by TRPA for environmental land-fit expertise on regulated lakefront and hillside sites, and has accumulated a sustained track record of industry recognition including multiple CATT Contractor of the Year and Residential Project of the Year awards and Tahoe Quarterly Mountain Home Awards spanning 2005 to 2022.

Name

Loverde Builders Inc

Legal name

Loverde Builders, Inc.

Website

https://loverdebuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Loverde Builders, Inc. is a privately held luxury custom home builder founded in 1984, serving affluent homeowners and select developers in the Tahoe-Truckee region of California and Nevada with bespoke ground-up construction, remodeling, and design/permitting coordination across lakefront and mountain sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Residential Construction

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI)

Keywords

• Custom home building
• Luxury residential construction
• Home remodeling services
• Lakefront property construction
• Design and permitting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tahoe City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Building and Remodeling: One-time custom home construction services for affluent clients building luxury homes in the Tahoe-Truckee region. Services include design coordination, permitting, and interior/landscape designer coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Loverde Builders, Inc. is a custom home construction company serving the Tahoe-Truckee region of California and Nevada, having built over 100 luxury homes since 1984. The company provides full-service custom home construction, design coordination, permitting, interior and landscape designer collaboration, and remodeling services. It specializes in lakefront, mountain, and steep hillside properties, navigating complex TRPA regulatory requirements.

Product overview

Loverde Builders Inc is a custom home building company operating in the Tahoe-Truckee area. The company's primary offering is custom home construction, with services including design and permitting coordination, interior and landscape designer collaboration, and home remodeling. The company has built over 100 homes under founder Rich Loverde's guidance, specializing in luxury lakefront and mountain properties in communities such as Martis Camp, Lahontan, and various West Shore locations.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Custom Home Building Full-service custom home construction in the Tahoe-Truckee region, from design and permitting through final completion. Loverde Builders has built over 100 homes specializing in luxury lakefront, mountain, and steep hillside residences for affluent clients.
• Home Remodeling and Additions Renovation, remodeling, and addition services for existing homes, including interior remodels, kitchen renovations, and combined renovation/new construction projects such as the Westshore Remodel.
• Design and Permitting Coordination Pre-construction services including design coordination, permitting, and collaboration with interior and landscape designers, tailored to client wishes for each project.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Faulkner ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Faulkner Architects on multiple projects including Martis Camp Modern and Joseph Bernard Home. Faulkner Architects from Truckee, CA designed mountain modern homes in Lahontan community.
• Ward Young ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership on projects including Valhalla House (developed together with financial partner upon Martis Camp opening), Westshore Jewel Box, and Neighboring Homes for Client. Design by Don Fulda of Ward Young Architects.
• Bohlin Cywinski JacksoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning architect Peter Bohlin of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designed the Unparalleled Modern home at Martis Camp. This is a creation that Martis Camp has never seen with oversized glass windows from specialized foundries.
• Walton Architecture & EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedesigned the Westshore Remodel project which combined renovation and new construction. Project included billiards/TV room, bunk room, and complete kitchen renovation.
• Joel Sherman / jls designminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect Joel Sherman of jls design designed the Tahoe Vista Lakeview project - a unique home constructed on a hillside scree field spanning 1.2 acres.
• Nick KromydasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner Nick Kromydas collaborated with Loverde Builders and Tahoe City lakefront client to create a 7,899 square foot house on a steep lot.
• Sandbox StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner Sandbox Studios worked with Loverde Builders on Tahoma Lakefront project which won 2013 Tahoe Quarterly Craftsmanship award and 2013 TRPA Best in the Basin Award.
• Ryan Group / David HoranminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRyan Group lead architect David Horan collaborated with Loverde Builders on Big Springs Capecaillie project which won 2008 Outstanding Project of the Year award.
• SDBX StudiominorOthersWeb design partner responsible for the Loverde Builders website design.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hagman Design Build: Luxury design-build firm operating in the Lake Tahoe / Truckee market, serving similar affluent homeowners on custom mountain and lakefront projects with comparable craftsmanship-led positioning.
• Marc Coan Construction: Boutique Truckee/Tahoe custom builder specializing in high-end mountain modern and lakefront homes; direct competitor for similar project size, client type, and architect-collab workflow.
• Kelly Brothers Custom Homes: Northern California and Sierra custom home builder with deep Tahoe-area experience delivering luxury single-family residences; comparable in scale, materials, and reliance on architect referrals.
• Mountain Home Builders (Tahoe): Tahoe-area custom home builder focused on mountain and lakefront residences for second-home owners; competes for the same affluent clientele and operates on a similarly architect-partnered, referral-driven model.
• Stacy Charles Construction: Truckee-area custom home builder active in Lahontan, Martis Camp, and similar golf/lake communities; competes for the same luxury Tahoe-Truckee spec and contract builds.
• Schaefer Construction: Custom home builder serving the Lake Tahoe region with comparable expertise in steep-site, lakefront, and mountain-modern construction; overlaps with Loverde's project mix and geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder operating across multiple mountain and resort markets including the Sacramento/Tahoe corridor; broader scale and move-up focus, but tops out in custom builds that compete for similar affluent buyer demand.

Others

• Ward-Young Architecture & Planning: Long-tenured Tahoe architecture firm with documented joint projects alongside Loverde (Valhalla House, Westshore Jewel Box); included as an adjacent ecosystem participant because they shape the buyer pool Loverde serves.
• Faulkner Architects: Truckee-based mountain-modern architecture firm with which Loverde has co-developed multiple Martis Camp homes; relevant ecosystem participant that channels work to the builder rather than competes for it.

Regional players

• Mark Tanner Construction: Sacramento / Northern California luxury custom home builder serving affluent private clients on architect-designed residences; comparable craftsmanship and process model with regional rather than direct overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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