Dusel Custom Builders

In late 2003, when Emily and Clay Dusel learned they were expecting their first child, Clay realized that working for other builders and moonlighting on his own projects would no longer work with the coming demands of his family.  So in January 2004, Clay Dusel Custom Builder, INC. was founded, with a mission of delivering the highest level of customer service and green remodeling technology to every job we found.  The first year of the business was a blessing, and Clay (magically, in retrospect) landed a few major projects in a row.  A master bath remodel, an addition, a whole house remodel, and a detached garage.  Each project was successfully completed, and these initial projects became sound referrals on which the whole business was built.

The years have gone by, and more, larger projects have come our way.  We have partnered with local architecture firms, found the best of the best in trade contractors, hired (and kept) great employees, and we have continued our education to keep ourselves at the forefront of green building technology and business process systems as well.  In 2006 the company name was changed to Dusel Custom Builders, as it was clear that this remodeling company was a team effort, and no longer just the work of Clay.

We have been involved with the local community, donating time and material to the Center for ReSource Conservation, serving on the board of directors of the Boulder Green Building Guild, and maintaining a presence at community events focused on sustainability.

It’s rewarding to see how far this business has come, and exciting to think about what the future holds.  We are lucky to be passionate about what we do.  Sometimes its dirty, oftentimes it’s stressful, but in the end, we are blessed to be able to use our skills to turn old buildings into energy efficient, beautiful structures that will serve their owners well for a long time to come.  There is nothing better than to look back at the end of a job to see how beautiful we have made a building, and how happy the clients are who get to live there.

Clay Dusel, President

“I truly enjoy building relationships with clients and helping them fulfill their dreams.”

Clay received his BA from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1999. He majored in Environmental Studies with an emphasis on Green Building. Before Dusel Custom Builders inception, Clay worked in the green building field and as a carpenter for many cutting edge businesses, including Skillful Means,  a progressive straw bale builder in California and ReSource here in Boulder.

He now live in Lyons, with his wife and daughters. He loves mountain biking, music festivals, good beer, skiing, and having fun with his kids.

Emily Dusel, Vice President

“I am so proud of our company. We take good care of every client and the craftsmanship is beautiful.”

Emily received her BA in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1998. She worked in Sales at CNet and then moved on to the non-profit field working with seniors. Before her first child came along, she was the Executive Director of a local nonprofit. After leaving the non-profit, Emily turned her attention to her family and the family business.

Emily works on the administrative tasks for Dusel Custom Builders including accounting, marketing, contracts, and general office management.

Emily lives in Lyons with Clay and their three daughters She loves hiking, music festivals, telemark skiing and having fun with her family and friends.

Trade Partners

Successful general contracting depends highly on trade partners. We have found specialists to perform plumbing, electrical, drywall, and many other specialty trades. In addition to having an unwavering attention to detail, most of our trade partners are owner operators, so the person working on your home has a vested interest in doing it right, as it’s their reputation on the line. Having a good partnership means that we promise to make sure our jobs are ready for each trade, and they deliver quality work each time.