Based in Langley, WA · all of Whidbey Island and north to the Skagit Valley
Custom Homes · Remodels · Free Estimates (360) 544-9027
Custom home with a lookout tower and lit windows at dusk on Whidbey Island
Langley, Washington · Free Estimates

Custom Home Builder in Langley, WA

Culver Built is a design-build custom home builder based in Langley on Whidbey Island. We take a lot from clearing and design through construction and finish, one home at a time.

  • Free Estimates
  • More Than 30 Years Building Custom Homes
  • Licensed, Bonded and Insured
  • 5.0 Rated on Google

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30+ Years Building Custom Homes
Licensed Bonded and Insured
5.0 Rated on Google
What we do

New home construction and remodeling on Whidbey Island

Custom homes are the main work: new home construction from the ground up, including the site work. We also remodel island homes and build the decks, siding, roofing, concrete and hardscaping around them.

Remodeled great room with a double-sided fireplace and tile floor

Home Remodeling

We remodel Whidbey Island homes, from one room to the whole house. Kitchens, bathrooms, additions and exterior remodels, all under one contractor.

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Aerial view of a custom home with a standing seam metal roof and covered patio

Design-Build

Culver Built is a design-build contractor based in Langley on South Whidbey Island. We carry a custom home or a remodel from concept through design, estimating and construction.

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Custom deck with cable railing overlooking the water on Whidbey Island

Custom Decks

We design and build custom wood and composite decks across Whidbey Island. Ironwood decking and cable railing on view decks, built for a wet marine climate.

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Exposed aggregate concrete driveway curving past a house

Concrete Patios

Concrete patios, walkways and driveways on Whidbey Island, including stamped and colored concrete. We handle the base and the drainage under the slab with our own equipment.

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Paver patio with a water view and a plate compactor during installation

Hardscaping

We build paver patios, walkways, steps and the outdoor living areas that tie them to the house. Every one gets the excavation, base and drainage that Whidbey Island ground needs.

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Remodeled home with new cedar shingle siding, a black metal roof and a deck with red chairs

Siding

Cedar shingle, fiber cement and composite siding on Whidbey Island homes. We handle the house wrap, the flashing and the rot we find under the old wall.

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Log home with new roof framing and underlayment going on during construction

Roofing

We look at the whole roof before we price the work. Metal roofing and asphalt shingle roofs on Whidbey Island homes.

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Two excavators on a freshly graded building site on Whidbey Island

Site Development

We clear, excavate, grade and drain the building site before the foundation goes in. Driveways, building pads, utility trenching and demolition are part of the same phase.

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One home at a time

The same design-builder from the raw lot to the finished home

More than 30 years of building on Whidbey Island sits behind the work. We run each project as one contractor for design and construction. The same design-builder stays involved in every phase, and we build one home at a time.

Pricing starts with an estimating study. We build a full materials list for your plan and price it with local vendors. Labor and the work orders go on top, so you see the bottom line before anyone breaks ground. One customer wrote that we were up front about cost and stayed in touch as the job went on.

We build for island conditions. Island County designs to a 97 mph basic wind speed, with topographic effects marked yes. Under the topsoil, much of the island is dense glacial till that water sits on top of. That drives the foundation, the drainage and clearing and grading the building site.

Meet Culver Built
Why Choose Culver Built

Built for Whidbey Island Homes

Design and construction under one contractor

You work with one team from the first sketch to the last piece of trim. Design, site planning, estimating and construction all run through us.

More than 30 years of building

Three decades of custom home building on Whidbey Island stands behind the work. The company holds a 5.0 rating on Google from seven reviews.

Our own site-work equipment

We run our own excavators, a mini excavator, dump trucks and a skid steer. Clearing, grading, drainage and the driveway are handled in house.

Licensed, bonded and insured

Culver Built is a registered Washington general contractor, licensed, bonded and insured. Estimates are free, so call or text (360) 544-9027 to set one up.

Talk to a custom home builder on Whidbey Island

Call or text (360) 544-9027 for a free estimate on a new home or a remodel. We are based in Langley and build across Whidbey Island.

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Google Reviews

5.0 on Google From Whidbey Island Homeowners

Real reviews from real island projects on Google.

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Jeff and his team were incredible to work with, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! I approached Jeff with only a vague idea of what I wanted, and together we worked to create an outdoor space that was a thousand times better than anything I could have imagined on my own. He’s got a great eye and sense for space, and I really appreciated his passion for, and collaborative approach to our project. The guys he employs are kind, respectful and talented. I’ve done a number of projects with crews before, and I was so impressed with both the quality of work and professionalism across the entire team. We’re already freaking up future projects, and I genuinely am looking forward to working with Culver Builds again and again!

Caitlin Robbins6 months ago · Google review

I highly recommend Jeff Culver and his team. They replaced my roof, demolished an outbuilding, and helped me with a foundation and siding project. Jeff was up-front about cost and communicative as the project went on. I will use Culver again for future projects.

Greg Hensrude7 months ago · Google review

We purchased our dream home on the west side of Whidbey Island above the Puget Sound with 180-degree views of the water and the Olympic Mtns. While we knew the driveway would need to be redone eventually, we soon learned that proper drainage to protect the house and garage had never been installed when the house was originally built. Jeff and his team resolved all of our issues. In front of our garages, Jeff installed proper French drains, a catch basin, and sump pump that pumps the water away. At the same time, Jeff installed proper drainage around the house. Our driveway was a packed dirt path with virtually no stone base. Jeff initially properly graded the driveway before first add a stone base, then a finishing base. After compacting the stone material, our driveway is almost as hard as concrete or asphalt and is 2-3 feet wider and more accessible. While Jeff was working near the garage with his excavator, he accidentally hit the gutter. Jeff immediately told me what happened and within 48 hours, Jeff had an outside gutter company come in and replaced the entire gutter. I appreciated his upfront honesty. As to communication, Jeff could not have been better. I found him through a Google search. He returned my original call within 2 hours. On Whidbey Island you are lucky to even have a contractor return any call. Jeff came out the same day to scope out the work and started the job within 10 days in my case. He and has team where there each day continuing to make progress. Needless to say, I give Jeff a 5-star review and when the next project comes up, I will certainly be reaching out to Culver Construction. Think this review isn’t legit, think again. I’m a small business owner with 50 employees, worked with countless vendors and customers. I know what good service looks like and when it isn’t.

Erick Spronck9 months ago · Google review

We recommend Jeff Culver because he is reliable, hard- working, and creative. So we thought a simple driveway was a piece of cake, NOT! Jeff had solutions, great design concepts (that we never thought of...), and he LISTENED to us! His creativity and personal attention made this a win-win for us. We are very pleased with the final result. It has improved the appearance & value of our property. Yes! We recommend Culver Construction!

Teddy Reesa year ago · Google review

Met or exceeded expectations in all aspects. Communication, follow up and job execution were all top notch. Highly recommended!!

Bruce Gallagher5 months ago · Google review

What started as a small demolition project turned into something much more complicated. Jeff and team not only handled the demolition, but they also helped solve a myriad of other problems, including figuring out how to handle a significant amount of water that had pooled under the dilapidated structure as well as hillside water runoff (which was done via a curtain drain and other features added to the property). They were respectful of our neighbors, taking care to minimize the impact of their heavy machinery to surrounding easements and property. Overall, we’re very pleased with the outcome and are looking forward to new uses for the cleared and restored property.

JS A10 months ago · Google review

Jeff is super knowledgeable through all phases of construction and great to work with. Looking forward to our next project!

Service Area

Whidbey Island, the Skagit Valley and Camano Island

Based in Langley, WA, we build across the whole island, north over the Deception Pass Bridge into Skagit County, and on Camano Island by road through Stanwood.

How We Work

How a Project With Culver Built Runs

From the first call or text to the finished home, here is how it goes.

1

Call or text

Reach us at (360) 544-9027 or fill out the form. Tell us about the lot or the house and what you want to build.

2

We look at the site

We meet you at the property, look at the site or the home, and talk through what is possible. The estimate is free.

3

Design and the estimating study

We design in house or build from your architect's plans. Then we price a full materials list with local vendors and add labor, so you see the bottom line.

4

Permits and site work

We prepare the permit set with the energy code package and submit it for county review. Once it is approved, clearing, grading, drainage and the driveway go in.

5

Construction and finish

Framing, roofing, siding, the licensed trades and finish carpentry run in order under one contractor. You have one point of contact from the first day to the final inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Building on Whidbey Island?

The questions Whidbey Island homeowners ask us most. If yours is not here, call or text and we will answer it.

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How does pricing work for a custom home?
It starts with an estimating study. We price a full materials list for your plan with local vendors, then add labor and the work orders. You get a bottom line you can read line by line, and the estimate is free.
Do you charge for an estimate?
Estimates are free. Call or text (360) 544-9027 and we will set up a time to look at the lot or the house. For a new build, the detailed estimating study comes once there is a design to price.
What areas do you work in?
Whidbey Island is home ground, from Clinton and Langley up to Coupeville and Oak Harbor. We also work north over the Deception Pass Bridge into Anacortes, Mount Vernon and Burlington. Camano Island and Stanwood are on the list too. See the towns we build in for the full picture.
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. We build from an architect's plans and handle the changes that come up during construction. When there is no architect on the project, we design in house and take the plan through the permit set. A licensed engineer stamps whatever the plans call for, and we coordinate that.
Do you handle permits and the energy code?
We prepare the permit set and plan the insulation, window and ventilation package the Washington State Energy Code calls for. Island County reviews and approves the permit. The county also asks for a septic design, water availability verification, an access permit and an address assignment. Inside city limits the city handles permits, so confirm the current list with the office that covers your lot.
Do you do the site work and the driveway too?
Yes, with our own equipment. We run excavators, a mini excavator, dump trucks and a skid steer for clearing, grading, building pads, drainage and driveways. Doing the dirt work under a build in house keeps the foundation and the drainage on one plan. French drains, catch basins and curtain drains are regular work here.
How long does a custom home or a remodel take?
It depends on the design, the county's review of the permit, the site and the weather. A one room remodel runs much shorter than a house built from a raw lot. We give you a schedule once the design is set and the permit is filed. We build one home at a time.
What should I have ready before you come out?
Bring what you have: property lines or a survey, septic and well records, and any existing drawings. Photos of the problem areas help on a remodel. If the lot is raw, tell us what you know about access, water and power.
Guides and Resources

Guides From the Field

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Get In Touch With Culver Built

Tell us about the lot or the house and what you want to build. You can also call or text (360) 544-9027 to set up a free estimate.

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