Timber and stone custom home among the pines

Truckee + Lake Tahoe custom homebuilder

Custom homes for mountain life.

One experienced team for land, permits, design, selections, construction, and custom finishing—led on site by Mike Nethersole.

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Completed home · Truckee, California

Since 1995Building custom homes
37 named projectsAcross nine communities and regions
4 project awardsFrom the Contractors Association of Tahoe Truckee
CA · NV · HILicensed, insured, and bonded

The work is the proof

Mountain homes with a point of view.

The portfolio moves from mountain rustic to clean contemporary, with completed residences across the Tahoe region and beyond.

Completed Lake Tahoe mountain home at dusk
Schaffer’s MillNinebark Road
Contemporary Martis Camp home in a pine forest
Martis CampLot 159
Wood-clad Martis Camp custom residence
Martis CampLot 376
Warm custom kitchen with wood cabinetry
Martis CampLot 106
Completed custom home exterior in the Tahoe region

Recognized by Tahoe builders

Four honors for building excellence.

The Contractors Association of Tahoe Truckee named Mike Nethersole Builder of the Year twice and recognized two M.D. Construction homes as Residential Project of the Year.

2005 · 2018Builder of the Year
2007 · 2021Residential Project of the Year
Contractors Association of Tahoe TruckeeContractors Association of Tahoe Truckee

A builder who stays close to the work

Experience on site—not just on paper.

Mike began his construction career in 1976 and relocated his business to Truckee in 1997. As project manager and primary contact, he works alongside employees and subcontractors on the job site.

Licensed · Insured · BondedCA #741634 · NV #84706 · HI #35363
Refined stone fireplace and living room in the Reno Residence
Wood, stone, and glass interior built with environmentally sensitive materials

Green building, made tangible

Energy strategy meets furniture-grade finish.

M.D. Construction works with geothermal heating, building-integrated photovoltaics, reclaimed products, low-VOC finishes, and FSC-certified materials.

Build It Green certifiedBuild It Green certified

More control under one roof

See it, shape it, then build it.

The Truckee design center and in-house shop keep important decisions connected from the first rendering to the last custom detail.

CAD drawing work in the Truckee design center

Design before decisions

Cabinet planning, home interiors, 3D renderings, CAD, and shop drawings make choices visible early.

Craftsperson working in M.D. Construction’s milling shop

Custom from the shop

Doors, cabinetry, trim, fixtures, signs, and decorative details are fabricated in wood and metal.

Detailed custom milling produced in house

Walnut · Alder · Cherry · Mahogany

Before the first conversation

What custom-home clients ask.

Where does M.D. Construction build?

The portfolio includes work in Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Martis Camp, Gray’s Crossing, Old Greenwood, Northstar, Schaffer’s Mill, San Francisco, and Hawaii. The company is licensed in California, Nevada, and Hawaii.

Can you manage design and construction together?

Yes. M.D. Construction describes itself as a fully integrated design-build firm, guiding clients from land and permitting through design, material selection, construction, and finishing.

What can be designed or fabricated in-house?

The Truckee design center supports CAD, cabinet planning, 3D renderings, and shop drawings. The in-house shop produces custom doors, cabinetry, trim, fixtures, signs, and decorative wood and metal details.

Do you build energy-conscious homes?

M.D. Construction is Build It Green certified and works with geothermal systems, building-integrated photovoltaics, low-VOC finishes, reclaimed materials, and FSC-certified materials.

Expansive custom-home great room with mountain views

From first sketch to final finish

Build the home you’ve been imagining.

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