Freedom Ranch custom homes in Carson Valley
Lake Tahoe · California + Nevada

Built for the mountain. Built a level above.

Complex alpine construction demands more than a builder. It takes local command, integrated expertise, and the resolve to carry an extraordinary idea all the way through.

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Custom homes · development · entitlements
A Level Above Construction project team at a mountain home
Local command, complete capability

One team from first sketch to final inspection.

A Level Above is a full-service construction and development firm shaped by the realities of building in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin. We bring purchasing, design, entitlement, excavation, construction, and sales leadership under one roof, creating a clear path through even the most demanding projects.

NV LIC #0078501
CA LIC #994518
General Engineering · Plumbing
HVAC · Grading + Excavation
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How we build

Every obstacle, already in the plan.

Established agency relationships, local partnerships, heavy equipment, and in-house legal guidance keep projects moving.

New Construction
01

New Construction

Residential or commercial, single-family or multi-unit. We coordinate the people, materials, and approvals that turn ambitious plans into enduring places.

Development
02

Development

From acquisition and design through investment, entitlement, construction, and sales, our vertically integrated team keeps the entire effort moving as one.

Entitlements
03

Entitlements

Years of direct work with TRPA and local agencies help us navigate Lake Tahoe's exacting review process and make the most of short building seasons.

Aerial view of Gondola Vista Estates near Heavenly Village
Landmark 01 · South Lake Tahoe

Gondola Vista Estates

For this 20-unit luxury condominium development behind Heavenly Village, we served as both project manager and General Contractor. Our team guided approvals, civil work, municipal connections, stormwater controls, and multi-season construction to an on-schedule delivery.

Built2017–2019
Scope20 luxury residences
RoleProject management + GC
44
Landmark 02 · Zephyr Cove

Sierra Colina

Phase one of this 44-unit community advanced through record snowfall, evolving drainage needs, elevation restrictions, and inconsistent plans. We delivered its first ten residences and shared outdoor space on schedule while helping the remote ownership team navigate TRPA closeout and future-lot permits.

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Sierra Colina mountain-modern residenceSierra Colina community in Zephyr Cove
Contemporary custom home at Freedom Ranch
We love our beautiful new Lake Tahoe home. The design is modern, the finishings are tasteful, and after move-in, you have been super responsive. You guys are living up to your name.
Evan Green
Homeowner · Sierra Colina Drive
Before we break ground

Good questions build better projects.

Sherwood Court custom home construction in Stateline
Where do you build?

We build throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding California and Nevada communities, including Zephyr Cove, Stateline, South Lake Tahoe, and Carson Valley.

Can you manage design and permitting as well as construction?

Yes. Our integrated team supports design, entitlements, development, excavation, and construction. A full-time staff attorney helps guide complex approvals and agency coordination.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. We hold General Contractor licenses in California and Nevada, a California General Engineering license, and Nevada Plumbing, HVAC, and Grading/Excavation licenses. We are fully bonded and insured.

Do you take on commercial work?

Yes. Our portfolio includes more than 100 residential and commercial projects, from custom homes and multi-unit communities to complex commercial renovations.

Mountain-modern custom home in Carson Valley
Your site. Your vision. Our command.

Build something worthy of the landscape.

Bring us the ambitious project, the difficult site, or the permitting challenge. We know how to move it forward.

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