About Us
Based in Fort Garland, Serving ALL of the San Luis Valley
Welcome to Caretakers of the Earth Construction, your trusted construction partner nestled in the breathtaking San Luis Valley near Fort Garland, Colorado. With a deep appreciation for our stunning surroundings, we specialize in a wide range of services, including excavating, home building, septic systems, cistern installation, remodeling and everything in between.
At Caretakers of the Earth Construction, our mission is to bring your vision to life with unmatched craftsmanship and integrity. We believe that every project is an opportunity to create something extraordinary. Our skilled team is dedicated to delivering high-quality workmanship, ensuring that every detail is meticulously handled with care and precision.
With years of experience in the industry, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with building in the San Luis Valley. Whether you’re looking to excavate for a new foundation, construct your dream home, install a reliable septic system, or remodel your existing space, we are committed to providing personalized service tailored to your specific needs.
Our core values of honesty, transparency, and respect guide our interactions with clients and subcontractors alike. We take pride in building lasting relationships and ensuring that your experience with us is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.
Our goal as builders is to increasingly work with sustainable, natural and non-toxic materials and advocate for their use. We also love to help educate anyone who wants to learn more and build for themselves. We’ve started compiling information about some of the materials we use below:
Join us on this journey to create beautiful, functional spaces that enhance the natural beauty of the San Luis Valley. At Caretakers of the Earth Construction, we don’t just build structures; we build dreams. Contact us today to discuss your next project!
We Utilize Beetle Kill Pine
What is blue stain beetle kill pine and why is it a sustainable material?
Beetle Kill Pine is a term for pine trees killed by the Mountain Pine Beetle. This invasive beetle has killed over 100 million acres of trees across the U.S. and Canada. They bore into the tree and lay their eggs, cutting off nutrients and water, which kills the tree from the inside out. The beetle carries a fungus that causes discoloration when introduced to the tree, giving the wood a distinctive blue tint.
When the tree has died, it is known as “dead standing timber.” If harvested within 5-10 years, these trees can still be used for wood products, lumber, arts and crafts. The longer they are left unharvested, they develop large cracks or rot, making them unmillable, and eventually fall over and decay, leaving millions of board feet of dry, hazardous kindling in our forests which help fuel catastrophic wildfires.
Utilizing beetle kill pine in your building project is a sustainable use of already-dead trees that helps reduce the fire load in our vulnerable forests.