Travis Larsen Construction

Luxury Homes, Built to Last

Fine craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and a personal building experience for Southern Utah homeowners who expect more than a finished house.

Who We Are

Luxury Custom Homes Built for the Way You Live

A custom home should feel inevitable — as if it could only have been built this way, for you. Travis Larsen Construction has spent over 20 years building luxury custom homes across Cedar City and Southern Utah for clients who value craftsmanship over shortcuts and a genuine building relationship over a sales pitch.

The Building Experience

A Custom Home Building Experience, Not a Transaction

From the first conversation about your vision to the final walkthrough, our team stays personally involved in every stage of your custom home build. We believe the best luxury homes come from architects, builders, and homeowners working in close collaboration — not from a builder disappearing between milestones.

See What Makes Us Different

What Sets Our Custom Homes Apart

In-house design guidance from concept through completion
Premium materials and finish-level craftsmanship throughout
A hands-on approach with meticulous attention to every detail
Honest, consistent communication throughout the build
A builder who treats your home the way we’d build our own

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Custom Homes Across Southern Utah

We build luxury custom homes throughout Cedar City and the surrounding Southern Utah communities, working with homeowners who are ready to invest in a home built to last for generations — not just to sell.

Learn Our Philosophy

Quality Over Quantity, By Design

Travis Larsen Construction intentionally takes on a limited number of custom home projects at a time. That discipline is what allows us to give every client the attention, craftsmanship, and communication that a true luxury home deserves.

Ready to start planning your custom home?

Call 435-590-2284 or send us a message to begin the conversation.

5 questions to ask your general contractor

1.) Are you licensed, bonded, and insured in this state, and can you provide copies?

This is the ultimate deal-breaker question. If they hesitate or give a vague answer, walk away.

Why it matters: A valid license ensures they know local building codes. General liability insurance protects your property if a subcontractor accidentally damages your home, and workers’ comp ensures you aren’t held liable if a crew member gets hurt on your property.

2.) What is our precise timeline, and what happens if we go over?

Every contractor will give you an estimated completion date, but you need to dig into the mechanics of that timeline.

Why it matters: You need to know their projected start and end dates, but more importantly, how they handle delays (weather, supply chain issues, etc.). Ask how they manage scheduling conflicts and if they have a buffer built into the estimate.

3.) What is your communication process, and how often will I get updates?

Miscommunication is where budgets and timelines go to die. You want to establish a strict communication protocol before a single hammer is swung.

Why it matters: You need to know how you will communicate (text, phone call, email, or a project management app like BuilderTrend) and how often (e.g., a weekly Friday wrap-up call). This is also your chance to ask: “If I see something on-site that looks wrong, who do I contact directly so I’m not bothering the crew?”

4.) How do you handle "Change Orders" and unexpected costs?

In remodeling, surprises happen—like opening up a wall and finding outdated plumbing or structural issues.

Why it matters: You need to know the exact process for when plans change. A reputable contractor will use a formal Change Order—a written document detailing the change in scope, the cost adjustment, and the timeline impact—which both of you must sign before that specific work begins.

5.) What is your payment schedule, and what constitutes "Completion"?

Never work with a contractor who demands 100% of the money upfront.

Why it matters: A standard payment schedule is tied to milestones (e.g., 10% down, 30% after framing, 30% after drywall, etc.). Crucially, ask about the final milestone payment (usually 10%). This should only be released when the “punch list” (the final minor fixes) is 100% complete and the project has passed its final municipal inspection.

💡 Pro-Tip

For the communication question, pay attention to how quickly they respond to you before you sign the contract. If they take a week to return your emails now when they are trying to win your business, it won’t get better once they have your deposit.