Built right,
start to finish.
An owner-run crew building custom homes, additions and exteriors across Lake County and the surrounding communities. We look before we quote, put the price in writing, and leave the site cleaner than we found it.
As you scroll, an animation builds a house in eight stages: the plan, the foundation, framing, the roof, windows and doors, siding and gutters, and the deck and porch, until the lights come on.
Let’s build something together.
Custom homes, additions and exteriors — built plumb, square and on schedule by a crew that treats your home like its own.
Outside the house,
and from the ground up.
From a new home on an empty lot to a single run of gutter — same crew, same care, whether the job takes an afternoon or a season.
Custom Homes
New homes built from the plans up: site work, foundation, framing, roofing and a finished exterior, with one crew accountable start to finish.
Plan a new homeAdditions
Family rooms, primary suites, second stories and garages, tied into your house so it looks like it was always there.
Plan an additionSiding
New siding and repairs that stand up to harsh weather, tighten up insulation and give the whole house a fresh face — in the color you want.
Price new sidingWindows & Doors
Replacement windows and entry, patio and interior doors, measured precisely and installed to seal. Fewer drafts, lower bills, better curb appeal.
Replace my windows or doorsGutters
Installation, replacement, cleaning and repair. Correct slope, secure mounting and clear downspouts that keep water away from your foundation.
Fix my guttersDecks & Porches
Cedar and composite decks, covered porches, railings and stairs, built level and solid to take the weather for years.
Build my deck or porchClear answers.
No runaround.
Hiring a contractor shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Here’s exactly what happens after you reach out — and what you can count on at every step.
Start with step oneTell us what’s going on
Send a few details or call. Something urgent — a failing gutter, a storm-damaged panel? Say so. We understand when it can’t wait.
You get: a fast, real replyWe look & measure
We come out, look at the problem ourselves and take precise measurements. No guessing from a photo, no measuring twice on install day.
You get: honest advice on what you actually needA clear estimate
A written price that explains what’s included and why — so you can compare apples to apples and decide without pressure.
You get: a fair, reasonable price in writingBuilt right
Proper prep, quality materials and careful installation — with respect for your home, your yard and your family while we work.
You get: work you never have to think about againWalkthrough & clean-up
We walk the finished job with you, answer every question and haul away the mess. The only sign we were there is the work.
You get: a finished job and a clean propertyWe’re still local
We live and work in this community. If you ever have a question about something we built, you know exactly who to call.
You get: a contractor you’ll call againEvery stage,
done right.
From the plan sheet to the lights coming on: the same house you just watched go up. Tap any stage to see it up close.These are renders from the 3D build at the top of this page, not photos of a real job.
Don’t take
our word for it.
Anyone can write “quality and integrity” on a website. On a live site, this is where real customers say it for you. Groundwork is a fictional company, so these are sample reviews written for this demo.
“The written estimate matched the final bill to the dollar. Our family room addition was finished the week they said it would be, and it looks like it was always part of the house.”
“Our gutters overflowed onto the front steps every time it rained. We called on a Friday and they were out to look on Monday. New seamless gutters, sloped right, and the yard was cleaner when they left than when they came.”
“Seven new windows and a front door in two days. Drop cloths down, shoe covers on, and a walkthrough of every window before they packed up.”
“The cedar deck and covered porch came out better than the drawing. Solid, level and not a single squeak. We eat dinner out there every night it isn’t raining.”
Measure twice.
Build it plumb.
Stand behind it.
Owner-run.
On site, every day.
Groundwork Construction is a small, owner-run crew. The person who walks your property and writes your estimate is the same person on site while the work gets done, not a salesperson you never see again.
We build custom homes and additions from the ground up, and we take care of the outside of the house: siding, windows and doors, gutters, decks and porches. One crew, start to finish.
Talk through your projectTell us what
your home needs.
Four quick questions, about 30 seconds. This is a demo, so nothing is sent; on a live site it goes straight to the owner’s phone, and you’d hear back to set up a time to take a look.
- No-pressure visit — we look before we quote
- Small jobs and big upgrades both welcome
- Your information never gets sold or shared
Questions we
hear a lot.
Don’t see yours? Send us a message — you’ll hear back from the owner, not a call center.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — fully licensed and insured. We’re happy to show proof before any work starts.
Do you take on smaller exterior jobs?
Absolutely. Along with custom homes and additions, we replace a single door, a run of gutter or one wall of siding with the same care. A lot of our best customers started with a small job.
Something is leaking or damaged. How fast can you come?
Tell us it’s urgent when you reach out. We understand when a problem can’t wait — like a failing gutter next to a foundation — and we do everything we can to get to you quickly.
Why do gutters matter so much?
Water that overflows or dumps next to the house is one of the most common causes of foundation damage, basement flooding, rotted fascia and eroded landscaping. Properly sloped, securely mounted gutters with clear downspouts prevent all of it.
Can you build from our own plans?
Yes. Bring plans from your architect, or we can work with a designer to draw them. Either way, we walk the site with you first and put the price in writing before anything starts.
What areas do you serve?
We serve . Not sure if you’re in range? Reach out anyway — we’ll let you know right away.
Got a project
on your list?
Big or small, tell us what’s going on. We’ll take a look, give it to you straight, and do it right the first time.