Black Rabbit is a design-build firm for custom homes on private land. We handle the full scope of residential construction, from site preparation through final delivery, under one contract and one point of accountability.
Each service listed below can be engaged independently or as part of a full project. Scope is defined during the discovery phase and confirmed before construction begins.
Ground-up construction on private acreage, mountain lots, and rural properties. Every home begins with original architectural plans developed for the specific site and client. No pre-designed floor plans. No model homes.
We build on properties with real conditions. They are not the obstacles, they are the starting point for a home that belongs exactly where it is built.
Construction includes foundation, framing, MEP rough-in, exterior cladding, roofing, and full interior finish work. All subcontractor coordination, materials procurement, and inspections are managed in-house.
Full-scale renovation work for existing homes that need more than surface updates. We undertake structural modification, floor plan reconfiguration, system replacement, and complete interior rebuilds.
Existing conditions introduce concealed framing, outdated wiring, foundation settlement, and undocumented modifications from previous owners. Every renovation begins with a thorough evaluation of the existing structure so the scope accounts for the home as it is, not just as it appears.
Kitchens are reconfigured around how the space will actually be used. Appliance placement, workflow, storage requirements, and lighting are evaluated before materials are selected. Where needed, walls are opened or removed to improve circulation and sight lines between the kitchen and adjacent living spaces.
Plumbing and electrical are rerouted to support the new design rather than forced into the old configuration. This includes relocating sink and dishwasher supply and drain lines, adding dedicated circuits for high-draw appliances, installing under-cabinet and recessed lighting on independent switches, and upgrading ventilation to meet the output of new cooking equipment.
Cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, flooring, and hardware are selected in coordination with the interior design plan. Material choices are made with function and longevity in mind, surface durability, heat resistance, maintenance requirements, and how finishes interact with the lighting conditions of the space. The goal is a kitchen that works as hard as it looks, built around the way the homeowner actually cooks and lives.
Bathrooms receive the same level of intervention. Fixture relocation, waterproofing, heated flooring, ventilation upgrades, and new supply and drain lines are addressed as part of the scope. Tile, stone, and hardware selections are coordinated with the interior design plan so that material choices support the overall design language of the home rather than existing as isolated decisions.
Waterproofing is treated as a non-negotiable scope item, not an afterthought. Shower pans, curbs, wall membranes, and floor-to-wall transitions are detailed and inspected before any tile is set. Where heated flooring is included, systems are installed and tested at the subfloor stage before finish materials go down.
Ventilation is upgraded to handle actual moisture loads. Undersized or poorly ducted exhaust fans are replaced with properly rated units vented to the exterior, reducing the long-term risk of mold, moisture damage, and finish deterioration.
We address the systems behind the surfaces before any finish work begins. Layouts are reconfigured around how the space will actually be used.
Changing a floor plan means working with the structure, not against it. We work with licensed structural engineers to confirm that every modification is calculated, documented, and inspected.
Load-bearing wall removal, beam installation, header sizing, and post placement are engineered and permitted before any framing is touched. This includes opening closed floor plans, combining rooms, raising ceilings, and reinforcing foundations to support second-story additions or expanded footprints. Every addition is designed to read as though it was always part of the home, matched in roofline, materials, and proportion.
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are extended to serve the new space without overtaxing existing infrastructure.
Some homes require a complete interior teardown. When the layout no longer serves the homeowner, or when decades of incremental changes have created inefficiency and disjointed spaces, the most effective approach is to strip the home to its frame and rebuild from the structure out.
This allows for updated insulation, new mechanical systems, modern electrical service, reconfigured plumbing, and a floor plan designed for how the home will be used going forward. Every surface, fixture, and detail is rebuilt to current standards and coordinated as part of a single design plan. The result is a home that performs and functions as though it was built this way from the beginning.
The exterior envelope is where structural integrity meets long-term performance. Window and door replacement, re-roofing, siding upgrades, and cladding transitions are handled with attention to weather sealing, insulation continuity, and architectural proportion.
Exterior work is not treated as a separate scope. It is coordinated with interior renovations so that insulation, vapor barriers, flashing, and drainage details are resolved together. The result is a building envelope that performs as a system, not a series of isolated repairs.
We apply the same planning, material standards, and oversight to renovation projects as we do to ground-up builds. The scope may differ, but the process and expectations do not.
Interior design is not treated as a separate phase that begins after construction. Our design team coordinates material selections alongside the architectural plans and construction schedule. This keeps procurement aligned with the build timeline and prevents delays caused by late decisions or product lead times.
The result is an interior where every surface, material, and detail reads as part of the same project, because it was planned as one from the start.
Site preparation for raw, wooded, or undeveloped properties. This is often the first physical work on a project and sets the conditions for everything that follows.
Tree and brush removal with stump grinding. Topsoil stripping and stockpiling for finish grading. Cut-and-fill operations to establish level building pads. Foundation excavation. Utility trenching for water, sewer, electrical, and communications. Drainage grading and erosion control to protect the site during construction. All clearing and grading permits are handled in-house.
Outdoor structures designed and built as part of the home, not added to it after the fact.
Decks and covered porches are designed to match the architectural language of the main residence in material, proportion, and detailing. Structural connections, fastener systems, and finish materials are specified to the same standard as the interior.
Retaining walls address grade changes on the property, manage surface water drainage, and serve as functional elements of the overall site plan. Materials include poured concrete, natural stone, and engineered block systems depending on structural load and site conditions.
For properties not connected to municipal services, we design and install the infrastructure required before a home can be occupied.
Access roads and driveways (gravel, asphalt, or concrete). Well drilling and water system installation. Septic system design, permitting, and installation. Electrical service connections and underground conduit routing. Propane, natural gas, and communications utility coordination.
All permitting, utility provider coordination, and inspections are managed by our team. Infrastructure work is sequenced into the build schedule so that services are in place when the project reaches the stage where they are required.
Black Rabbit operates as a single-source contractor. Architecture, engineering, interior design, site work, and construction are managed under one agreement. You receive one schedule, one budget, and one team responsible for the outcome.
We take on a limited number of builds each year. This is deliberate. It allows us to maintain direct oversight on every active project and to staff each build with the people and trades who will do the work properly.
