From our first contact with Phil McLain to today, as we look out at our fabulous views, each step was made as simple as possible for us. Building a custom home can be daunting, especially when living out of state, but McLain Construction did a fabulous job keeping us updated about everything. Phil and his crew obviously take great pride in their work and make you feel like family as they seem as particular about the little things as we did. Building a custom home always comes with hiccups but McLain Construction worked through every one of the challenges with us to make sure we were happy. We wake every day in a beautiful home that we cannot believe we own!”

We highly recommend McLain Construction! From introduction to completion we found Phil to have extensive knowledge of the building process with an amazing attention to detail. We had some additional work done after we moved in so we also got to know a few of the guys. We found the whole McLain crew to be friendly, professional and accommodating. Our project manager checked in daily to make sure everything was to our liking. We truly went through withdrawal once everyone was gone. We not only gained a beautifully built house, we gained lifelong friends. We love our McLain built house!”

McLain Construction just finished construction of our magnificent new home in Estes Park. Our experience with McLain was outstanding and allowed our marriage to survive the construction project. McLain finished the job on budget and on-time. He worked very closely with our architects in a highly collaborative manner to address the complexities of the project. Phil's integrity, attention to detail, superb workmanship, quality, and creativity were critical to the creation of the magnificent mountain top home we are now enjoying. Despite our being out of state, Phil communicated with us regularly so we had a clear picture of what was happening as communications were open and honest. McLain smoothly dealt with all of the challenges and hiccups along the way keeping the end result in mind. We count Phil and Abby not only as contractors, but friends. We highly recommend McLain Construction; they will not disappoint!”

His wonderful team have been working on our major cabin remodel endlessly to make sure that every detail is perfect! Everyone we encountered including Phil, his wife Abby, and all of the subs were kind, dependable and so attentive to every detail. We could not be happier with every aspect of the remodel. Phil's craftsmanship is an art. We highly recommend McLain Construction whether you are remodeling or building from the ground up. Phil has so much integrity. You will have a great experience with McLain Construction."

We were impressed with the quality, professionalism and friendliness of Phil’s carpenters and subcontractors. Phil kept in communication with us and frequently checked on the work done by his crew and the subcontractors. With Phil’s guidance and attention to detail, the results exceeded our expectations. It was a fair price and the project stayed on budget. If we need additional work done on our house, we will not hesitate to contact Phil.”

We bought our house in Estes Park from Phil about 7 years ago. He built it from the ground up and he does beautiful work. Our inspector commented that it is the most well-built house he has ever seen. He is very attentive to detail and uses excellent quality materials. The paint has perfectly straight lines; the cabinets and trim are perfectly straight and gorgeous. The paint colors, tile, wood, etc that he chooses are beautiful, great quality, and flow together wonderfully. On a personal note, Phil is as good as they come. He is professional, respectful, kind, patient, and helpful. He has a ton of contacts and all of the people to whom he has referred us have the upmost respect for him as a person and professional. Great choice. Hands down."

Phil rebuilt our cabin that burned to the ground. He was with us from start to finish and managed all aspects of the build—excavation, framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, etc. We could not be happier with Phil’s work! He was simply terrific, day after day. He was calm and he helped us with difficult decisions on cost and choices. His advice was uniformly excellent and helpful. He is very artistic. We are very happy with the quality, professionalism, and service, not to mention the results. The construction proceeded with efficiency. He was totally on top of ordering supplies, so there was very little waiting. One incident stands out as to his character and regard for his subs and employees. The day Estes Park was evacuated, he had a crew working. When the evacuation orders came, he drove out to let them know to evacuate as there was no way to call. He was stopped by a state patrolman who told him if he chose to go ahead, he would not be able to turn around and go back. He went ahead even though it cost him many hours of driving. So, NO reservations about Phil and McLain Construction!"

We developed a personal relationship with him that now extends beyond his work with us and he continues to respond to any and all situations in our home. We consider ourselves quite fortunate to have met Phil and to have had him work on our home construction.

We found Phil to be a most congenial and supportive person and an able and capable liaison between us and all those participating on our project, from our architects and construction company personnel to all subcontractors involved. He was professional and positive throughout our project’s timeline. We found him knowledgeable in every aspect of the build; he understood excavation, concrete work, framing, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and everything else about home building. We also found him to be a perfectionist who was on top of every detail. He would often make suggestions leading to improvements in our finished home. If we wanted a change he would make it happen or explain why it was not feasible. He was always responsive to all our communications and questions. He displayed excellent people skills; he juggled the many craftspeople, distant vendors, and inspectors with confidence and assurance. He was well-liked by everyone associated with our project."

Phil designed the railing and surroundings based on the aesthetic of our store and the look is perfect. We are thrilled with the finished product! It was a pleasure to have Phil and his crew working in our store. They were so professional and polite. They took extra care to protect our flooring by covering it with paper before any of their tools were brought into the space. They carefully sealed off the areas containing our products so that nothing was harmed by construction dust. We were very comfortable in handing over our keys to them because they were so respectful of our space. We are so happy with this remodel that we are already talking with them about another project!”

Phil and his crew masterfully blended aesthetics, functionality, and creativity to merge the existing residence with the new living space. Our project was delivered under budget without compromising quality and value. McLain Construction passionately pioneers a modern return to true craftsmanship."

... We were impressed with other jobs completed by McLain Construction, and were thrilled to have the opportunity for them to take on our project. McLain gave us really thoughtful and insightful advice on some of our scope and ideas throughout the entire process. This was extremely helpful. I will say they are consistently responsive and available when we reached out to them when questions came up, and they clearly work very hard to avoid any unnecessary surprises or hurdles. We were confident in McLain Construction and got genuine and honest feedback and answers during the process. I completely trust their expertise and would definitely recommend them to anyone without hesitation. Our house transformation is so beautiful and we are so grateful to McLain Construction!"

Phil and his team have been with us every step of the way, from working tirelessly on plans with architects and engineers, to hiring designers and suppliers to help with our vision. Highly recommend!”

Not only is his quality of work unbeatable, but he is also very responsive, he gets things done in a timely manner, and he keeps you in the loop about the status of the project. Also, I know I can trust anyone he contracts with or recommends. Anything Phil endeavors to do, he does with perfection."

He really listened to what we wanted. Before the build even began, we were impressed with his expertise in planning. His cost estimate included an itemized list of the costs associated. The final invoice was right on the money, no hidden or added costs which we greatly appreciated. As the work progressed, we were impressed with the quality of the work. Throughout the build the attention to detail was excellent. We were extremely pleased with the high level of craftsmanship. 

Phil and his crew were always pleasant and courteous. In addition, the crew was sensational in getting the job done! Day-in and day-out, regardless of the weather, the crew was on-task, not wasting time. They were meticulous workers ensuring everything looked right and were more than willing to discuss their knowledge of work to be performed. They cleaned up the area every day. Work was completed on schedule. We highly recommend McLain Construction and look forward to using this company again for future projects.”

When we decided to finish our basement last winter, Phil McLain was the first person we thought of to help us get started on the right track. He came in with new, fresh ideas for the overall concept. His talent and experience truly shows in the precise saw cuts on the baseboard, door and window trim. Phil goes the extra mile by doing additional things that we never thought of. Phil’s knowledge of construction and his good eye for design have been extremely helpful in our basement finishing project. His friendly, thoughtful insight has proved invaluable."

When necessary, he jumped in and did projects himself with a level of craftsmanship that was well beyond expectations. Phil really knows how to build a structure properly, both from an engineering standpoint and from a aesthetic viewpoint. Most importantly, Phil is honest, fair and very straightforward to deal with. The end result of our collaboration and strong working relationship was a house that we love and will enjoy for the rest of our lives."