Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Custom Home Builder in Lake Tahoe
Greenwood Homes has been crafting custom residences in Lake Tahoe, Hawaii, Idaho, and California since 1998. Our philosophy centers on creating homes that inspire across generations through quality craftsmanship and client collaboration. We engage with owners, architects, and designers throughout every project phase to ensure precise realization of client visions. Our expertise spans new construction, renovations, and energy-efficient upgrades, supported by LEED-accredited professionals and a decade-plus track record of award-winning projects.We prioritize pre-construction planning to optimize outcomes, employing experienced project managers who maintain strict adherence to timelines and budgets. Our commitment extends beyond project completion through comprehensive warranties and ongoing client support, reflecting our core values of integrity, transparency, and exceptional service.
Services
Custom Home Building
Residential Renovations
Energy Efficient Upgrades
Pre-Construction Planning
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of combined leadership experience in luxury residential construction
- Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals for sustainable building expertise
- We maintain ironclad warranties and post-construction support for client assurance
- Our project managers average 15+ years of construction industry experience
- We've completed 200+ custom home projects across four states since 1998
Associations and certifications
- LEED
What people say
Exceptional quality of work
Honest communicator
Completed under budget
Award-winning craftsmanship
Post-construction support
Services
Custom Home Building
We specialize in creating bespoke residences tailored to client specifications across Lake Tahoe, Hawaii, Idaho, and California. Our process combines architectural collaboration with hands-on project management to ensure precision execution. With LEED-certified professionals and 25+ years of combined leadership experience, we deliver high-end homes that balance aesthetic vision with functional excellence while maintaining strict budget and timeline controls.
Residential Renovations
Our renovation services transform existing properties through strategic upgrades that enhance functionality and modernize aesthetics. We handle complete overhauls or targeted improvements with the same meticulous attention to detail as new construction. Our team specializes in maintaining structural integrity while implementing contemporary design elements and energy-efficient systems, ensuring projects meet both practical needs and long-term value expectations.
Energy Efficient Upgrades
We implement sustainable building practices and energy-saving technologies that reduce environmental impact while increasing property value. Our LEED-accredited professionals conduct comprehensive assessments to identify optimal efficiency improvements. From insulation upgrades to renewable energy integration, our solutions maintain architectural integrity while delivering measurable reductions in utility costs and carbon footprint through proven green building methodologies.
Pre-Construction Planning
Our comprehensive pre-construction services establish solid foundations for project success through detailed feasibility analysis and cost control strategies. We provide mechanical/electrical reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering to optimize budgets before groundbreaking. This phase ensures alignment between client expectations and project deliverables while identifying potential challenges through constructability reviews and lifecycle cost analysis.
Project Management
We provide end-to-end project management from initial planning through final inspections, maintaining strict quality control and timeline adherence. Our certified managers coordinate all aspects including subcontractor scheduling, budget tracking, and regulatory compliance. With real-time progress monitoring and transparent communication protocols, we ensure seamless execution while addressing issues proactively to maintain project momentum and client satisfaction.
People
Kevin Hanna
President, CEO
With over 25 years in construction, Kevin established Greenwood Homes on fire department principles of service and integrity. He manages multi-state operations while maintaining hands-on client engagement, leveraging extensive industry connections to ensure project success through quality craftsmanship and transparent communication.
Linda Tokunaga
Office Manager
Lake Tahoe resident for 25 years, Linda brings 20+ years of appraisal and financial services experience. Her organizational expertise and client-focused approach ensure smooth office operations, while her community knowledge enhances client interactions and project coordination in the Incline Village area.
Kathie Goldberg
Accounting Manager
Former Silicon Valley software developer with 20+ years in Tahoe accounting. Kathie provides financial oversight through meticulous record-keeping and transparent reporting, combining technical precision with community engagement experience to support project budget management and company financial health.
Matthew Hanna
Project Manager
Economics graduate from Bates College with commercial/residential project management experience. He applies Dallas market expertise to Tahoe projects while maintaining local knowledge from Incline Village upbringing, balancing technical analysis with practical construction insights to deliver client-focused outcomes.
Craig Bates
Superintendent
35-year construction veteran specializing in timber framing and mountain homes. His drawing skills enable clear field communication of complex details, while his positive leadership style fosters team collaboration. Craig combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to maintain quality standards across challenging Tahoe building environments.
Questions
What areas do you serve for custom home construction?
We build custom homes in Lake Tahoe (Nevada/California), Idaho, Hawaii, and Utah with local offices in Incline Village, Coeur d'Alene, and Kauai.
Can you handle both design-build and client-planned projects?
Yes, we accommodate both approaches - collaborating from project inception or joining after architectural plans are completed, maintaining full involvement throughout construction.
Do you offer green building certifications?
Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals who implement sustainable practices, though we focus on functional green solutions rather than certification pursuit.
What's your approach to project timelines and budgets?
We use detailed pre-construction planning with value engineering and risk assessment to establish realistic timelines and budgets, maintaining strict controls through regular progress monitoring and transparent reporting.
How do you handle post-construction support?
We provide comprehensive warranties and ongoing maintenance support, with our president remaining accessible for any post-completion needs through our established client communication channels.
Are you equipped for complex renovation projects?
Yes, our team specializes in transforming existing structures with the same meticulous attention to detail as new construction, handling complete overhauls or targeted upgrades while preserving architectural integrity.
