RA Nelson is the leading custom home builder in the Vail Valley. With a focus on craftsmanship and quality, we will build your dream mountain home to last for generations to come. Founded in 1976, RA Nelson is an employee-owned, full-service General Contractor headquartered in the heart of Vail Valley. We offer services for the life of your home, from preconstruction and construction management to long-term property management. As a local mountain contractor, we have deep experience with working in difficult to access areas, erecting complex structures, delivering the most refined architectural elements and installing state-of-the-art building technology. With 21 LEED®-standard sustainable projects, our team excels at providing creative sustainable solutions and alternative building practices and materials. We specialize in custom homes in the Vail Valley, Aspen and Telluride.