Lake Tahoe & Reno · 1979–retirement

Award-winning homes, built for Tahoe.

Curtis McLachlan spent forty years shaping custom homes and uncommon remodels around the landscape, materials, and lives of their owners.

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Now retired after a 40-year building career.

93 Shoreline, a log-and-stone Tahoe home built by Curtis McLachlan
93 ShorelineCabin for a King

Selected work

Eight expressions of Tahoe.

Lakeside lodges, forest retreats, and homes made for a view—each one answered its site in a different way.

1138 Lakeshore, Old Tahoe Style and Elegance, built by Curtis McLachlan
1138 LakeshoreOld Tahoe Style and Elegance
1142 Lakeshore, Old Tahoe Lifestyle, built by Curtis McLachlan
1142 LakeshoreOld Tahoe Lifestyle
1088 Lakeshore, Grand Style in the Sierras, built by Curtis McLachlan
1088 LakeshoreGrand Style in the Sierras
605 Tyner, Castle in the Forest, built by Curtis McLachlan
605 TynerCastle in the Forest
128 Tramway, Family Retreat, built by Curtis McLachlan
128 TramwayFamily Retreat
485 Country Club, Modern Country Charmer, built by Curtis McLachlan
485 Country ClubModern Country Charmer
Custom stone-and-timber details at 93 Shoreline

The hard work was the point

A career built around the difficult.

Curtis took on custom homes, remodels, a golf course clubhouse, the Sparks B Street train, and two AM/PM Mini-Marts.

“He once built a house over the top of another house while the owners lived in it, then combined the two into one.”
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Four-time Washoe County winner

Recognized for residential design.

The portfolio earned four county building design awards, plus a #7 ranking among Nevada general contractors by GC Magazine.

2004 Washoe County Award of Distinction certificate

2004

Washoe County Award of Distinction

Boulder Creek Lodge

2002 Washoe County Excellence in Design certificate

2002

Washoe County Excellence in Design

Custom home design

2000 Washoe County Award of Merit certificate

2000

Washoe County Award of Merit

Tramway House

1999 Washoe County Excellence in Design certificate

1999

Washoe County Excellence in Design

McLachlan Residence

About the legacy

The story, in plain terms.

Is Curtis McLachlan Construction still operating?

No. After a successful 40-year career, Curtis McLachlan retired. This site preserves the work and recognition from that career.

What kind of work did Curtis build?

His portfolio includes custom Tahoe homes, remodeling, a golf course clubhouse, the Sparks B Street train, and two AM/PM Mini-Marts.

Where did the company work?

Curtis served the Lake Tahoe and Reno areas as a custom builder, with many featured projects in Incline Village.

Can I still contact Curtis?

Yes. Although the business is closed, Curtis can still be reached at dreamhome@curtismclachlanconstruction.com.

Custom Tahoe home at 1138 Lakeshore
1138 Lakeshore · Old Tahoe Style and Elegance

Forty years, well built

Curtis has retired. The work remains.

The business is closed, but Curtis still welcomes a note about the homes, the history, or the craft.

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577 Tyner, a Tahoe home with mountain views