About Kogan Builders Custom Home Builders

Kogan Builders is Durango’s only true “Design & Build” custom home-building firm, offering full architectural, interior design, and building services under one roof. We offer FREE site analysis and project budgeting in a no-obligation consultation.

110 W 11th St
Durango, CO 81301

970-259-0195

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Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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What's Hot in Housing Trends These Days

Housing starts in March rose to the highest level in five years. If developers keep building at that rate, there’d be one million new houses by the end of the year.

So, what are builders building and what kind of homes do consumers want? The granite countertop of the ...

What's Hot in Housing Trends These Days

Housing starts in March rose to the highest level in five years. If developers keep building at that rate, there’d be one million new houses by the end of ...

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Home-Building Jobs Growing Much Faster Than Overall Rate

There is a bright spot in Friday’s overall gloomy jobs report: construction jobs are growing more than twice as fast as the overall employment rate.

And most of those ...

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Real estate rebound continuing in Durango

Real estate rebound continuing in Durango

Inventory low, demand and prices rising

 

I ...

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New home sales rise almost 16%

New home sales surged in January, rising almost 16% from December in another sign of an improving housing market.

Sales of new single-family homes in January came in at a ...

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Home prices up 6.8% in '12, biggest gain in 6 years

A dwindling supply of homes for sale is helping prices.

The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index for December shows home prices posted the biggest year-over-year increase last year ...

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U.S. Housing Inventory at Lowest in 7 Years

By Lucia Mutikani

WASHINGTON | Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:03pm EST

(Reuters) - Home resales rose to a 1-1/2-year high in January, pushing the supply of properties on the market ...

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Design Matters!

 

Oh, what a night! Kogan Builders recently attended the Annual Gala to celebrate Durango’s Parade of Homes. The gala was attended by 150 people representing builders, suppliers and compaies ...

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Solid Ideas for Controlling Concrete

 

It's easy to take concrete for granted. Most of us think of concrete as something stable, enduring, and strong. We believe that once concrete is set as a foundation ...

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Kogan Builder's Edgemont Ranch Parade of Homes Entry 2012

 

Authentically Arts and Crafts: Honesty in materials, integrity in craftsmanship, and a warm, vibrant palette inspired by the natural surroundings. These are the hallmarks of the Arts and Crafts style ...

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Join Kogan Builders at the 2012 Durango Parade of Homes

 

Kogan Builders, winner of numerous Parade of Homes awards, is proud to present this Cottonwoods/North Dalton Ranch home. The contemporary arched entry and Craftsman style door hint at the ...

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Insulation: Stay Cool without Sweating Energy Bills

New homes are built to save energy, and a primary component of that goal is insulation. The definition of insulation, however, is rapidly expanding as homebuyers and energy codes demand ...

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Foundations of Quality

The word "foundation" evokes thoughts of strength, permanence, and solidity -- the basis for everything that follows. A home's foundation is simply the most important part of its construction and ...

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This Isn’t Your Grandpa's Solar

After a 40-year hiatus, solar energy is cool again. But for those who remember bulky aluminum frames awkwardly balanced on the roof, the current look, use, performance, and value of ...

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Most effective energy-saving products

Building Success 101 Question:

Q: What are the most effective energy-saving products?

A: The vast majority of home energy is used for space heating, water heating, and major appliances. While ...

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Excellence vs. Perfection

Famous football coach Bill Walsh was known for demanding perfection from his players during practices, even though he knew they would never attain it. His philosophy was if you don ...

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What is a cool roof?

Building Success 101

Question: What is a cool roof?

Answer: A cool roof is defined as a roof that either reflects the sun’s heat away from the roof or ...

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Design for All Ages

Universal Design, or UD, is an architectural practice that allows occupants of all ages and capabilities to live independently and comfortably over a long period of time in the same ...

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What is C&D waste?

Answer: "C&D" waste refers to debris created from the construction and demolition processes of a building project. In fact, it represents a large percentage of the overall waste stream ...

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5 Key Questions for Your Builder

You've finally decided to build that dream house and have invited us into your living room or have cornered us in our sales center. Now what?

As a professional ...

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How to Drive your Builder Crazy

We take our profession as homebuilders very seriously. We look forward to creating the kind of comfortable yet professional relationship with each homebuyer that will disprove stereotypes about builders, contractors ...

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Are Building Materials Costs Following Downward Trend?

Building Success 101: Building Materials Costs


Q: Have building materials followed the downward trend of home prices?

A: Unfortunately, no. When the housing downturn first hit in 2008, building materials ...

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Where's the Value?

New Homes, Existing Homes, Short Sales or Foreclosures

In the current housing economy, it's tempting to buy a "short sale" or recently foreclosed home, especially one that was built ...

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What is the role of a superintendent? This Months Highlight


A: A superintendent is the person in charge of managing the day-to-day activity and progress on the job site during construction, and is typically the homeowners' primary point of contact ...

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Building Success 101: Green Q & A

Q: Why not guarantee energy savings?

A: There are some builders and green building certification programs that will guarantee a certain amount of energy use or cost savings for a ...

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Practical Green

Green building is certainly a hot topic these days. For builders striving to reduce the environmental footprints of the homes they build, the process encompasses a wide range of materials ...

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Wasting Water and Flushing Dollars

Most "green building" conversations emphasize energy efficiency. 

By contrast, the issue of water -- its scarcity, purity, and significance to sustainability -- is often overlooked or discounted.

That's because in North ...

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Current Project Updates: Kogan Builders

Fly over Shenandoah Groundbreaking

A bird's eye view!


Lake Durango Retreat

Foundation is in.


Cottonwoods

Groundbreaking

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When Cheap is Expensive

When Cheap is Expensive

Choosing a builder based on the lowest cost per square foot or the lowest sales price is likely not getting the best value. It's buying ...

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Current Project Updates: Ground Breaking at Lake Durango

Current Project Updates: Ground Breaking at Lake DurangoNesteled in the tall pines this traditional mountain style home has lots of timber detailing to meet the clients desire to have a ... ...MORE

Earlier is Better: Develop your Building Team

Develop your Building Team:
Earlier is Better


Historically and traditionally, people have been conditioned to follow a certain, linear path to building a new home. That is, hire an architect ...

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Too much cycling passion...Scott Smith

Scott Smith the CFO of Kogan Builders is  a cyclist with  a passion.

Maybe too much passion.

Scott was pulled over by our local constable for going through 3 stop ...

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What is an Organized Builder?

Investing in the design and construction of a new home is a daunting task, something most people do once or maybe twice in a lifetime. The last thing you need ...

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Design Dichotomy - LUX Feature Article


LIKE SPANISH HACIENDAS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OR
CAPE COD COTTAGES IN NEW ENGLAND, ROCKY MOUNTAIN
LODGES REPRESENT THE ESSENCE OF REGIONAL STYLE.

But Alix Kogan, owner of Kogan Builders in ...

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The Best Time to Build?

Whether it's saving two cents on a gallon of gas or building your dream home, everybody wants a bargain.

Everyone loves a deal. No one likes paying retail.

If ...

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Kogan Saves a Historic Mail Order House

Yes a mail order house from Montgomery Ward!

A kit house that has been in the same family for generations. Now we are getting it ready for the twenty first ...

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Defining Value in Building

Defining Value

In the current economy, it has become fashionable to define "value" as simply the lowest price among new homes. But doing so discounts the value of providing a ...

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Choosing the Right Remodeler? Consider Your New-Home Builder

You might find it a little odd to consider hiring a new-home builder for your remodeling project, but organizations like ours can oftentimes deliver a better project than a traditional ...

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Should an Architect Help Me Select my Builder?

If you have already engaged an architect to draw the plans for your house, by all means ask that person to suggest possible candidates and to join you in interviewing ...

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How to Find the Right Builder

There is a ton of information about how to find a builder for your new home.  Unfortunately, most of what you read or hear from non-builder "experts" reduces the decision ...

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What's a "low-e" Window?

The term "low-e" refers to a coating or thin, nearly invisible film on window glass that lowers the emissivity or radiated heat through the window.

When low-e windows are installed ...

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How To Stay In Style in the "New Economy"

by Alix Kogan

Economic hard times or not, new homes are still being built across the country and in our community. But housing industry and new-home style 'experts' have noted ...

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The Bigger the Builder, the Pricier the Home? Not So!

There’s a perception that the bigger the builder, the pricier the home. Many people think that a full service builder, who operates with a team of professionals, is going ...

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Meet the Owner | Alix Kogan

 

Alix Kogan of Kogan builders took a few minutes out of his day to share a little about himself and Kogan Builder's entry into the 2009 Durango Area Parade ...

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About Kogan Builders Custom Home Builders

Kogan Builders is an Award Winnning Custom Home Builder in Durango, Co


Winner of the 2011 Parade of Homes Judges First Place Winner Award and Judges Silver Award!

Winner of ...

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Recent reviews

Award Winning Home

We had the good fortune to be introduced to Alix Kogan and his TEAM of professionals at Kogan Builders a few years ago. Long distance, we designed and built one of the most beautiful homes in La Plata county! His TEAM was proactive, professional and a pleasure to work with. Even well after a year since completion, they are extremely responsive to all our needs as we get settled into our award winning home.

By: Jeff & Lisa

Dec. 10, 2012

We Trust Kogan

Our biggest challenge, being from out of town, was finding someone we could trust with our investment. Kogan Builders has a great reputation within the community as a custom builder with high standards for quality. After meeting Alix Kogan, there was no doubt in our minds he was the builder for us. Throughout the project, Alix and his crew never settled for second best, even when it wasn’t evident to us. Building a home can be stressful, but Kogan Builders took the worry out of our project. We have a beautiful home and I’m always amazed at the detailed craftsmanship in something as simple as a window sill. We have been very happy with Kogan Builders and still keep in touch when in town.

By: Greg & Sonja

Dec. 10, 2012

The best decision we made was Kogan

There were thousands of decisions to make when we designed and built our home. Now, after living in our home for about a year, we realize that the best decision we made was selecting Kogan Builders, Inc as our contractor. Alix and the crew at Kogan Builders listened to us explain what we wanted our home to be and helped us make informed decisions throughout each phase of the project. Simply put, they cared about us and cared about their work.

By: Michael Chapman and Michelle Appenzeller

Dec. 10, 2012

Our confidence in Alix has also been reinforced many times!

From the beginning, everyone on the Kogan team showed a commitment to excellence and value. Our confidence in Alix has also been reinforced many times by the excellence of the employees, construction managers and subs he attracts to his projects. Their workmanship, pride in their craft, creativity and attention to detail have been remarkable. When all of the elements that Alix and his team helped us choose so carefully and patiently came together, the results were breathtaking.Clark and Melanie Palmer

By: Anonymous

April 4, 2011

I admire "Kogan's" standards

I’ve been a building contractor for more than fifty years, and have learned to appreciate the difficulty in producing the quality of work that I constantly see in Alix Kogan’s projects. When a contractor is dealing with tight budgets and owners that “have” to get in their house by “my birthday”, etc.. it is tempting to relax standards. Alix finds a way to accomplish the goal and maintain the standards of skill, responsibility, and integrity. I admire his standards. – R.C. Harbourne

By: Anonymous

March 10, 2011

The process could not have been any smoother!

Since we lived out of state, communication was going to be critical and we found from the first call to Kogan that our concerns about communication could be put to rest.  We had the best project manager anyone could ask for. He answered all of our questions, kept us constantly updated with photos and status emails and was proactive in looking for ways that we could save money without affecting the integrity of the project. The Kogan Team feels like part of our extended family. Thank you Kogan Builders! Mike and Evelyn

By: Anonymous

March 1, 2011

I did not initially think I could afford a Kogan home...

However, after looking at their range of design services and our mutual understanding of my vision for a lake-front mountain home, I couldn’t afford not to! As with every building project, there were some surprises and challenges. Nonetheless, the end result actually exceeded my expectations. My 2000 square foot home has a “big feel” to it and the house came in with a great appraisal because of the plan, design, and the quality of its features. – Jerry and Lizzie

By: Anonymous

Feb. 22, 2011

Cares about ALL the details

When reviewing the sneak peak video or the homes in the Parade you will see that Kogan Builders really pays attention to all the details. Designing furniture and rooms that take in the views or create an atmosphere anyone would want to live in. I predict another great year for Kogan Builders.

By: Cindy Smart

Sept. 16, 2010

High End Builder with Some Serious Quality

I am so impressed with Kogan Builders. The staff is professional, the workmanship is impeccable, and they really care about their customers. Also, Kogan Builders has a lot of variety of properties to choose from though they are pricey. But I'm sure the owner and pm's would work within a client's budget. In fact, I know they would and so if you want a quality home take the time to interview with Kogan Builders and find out what they can do for you.

By: Mail-In Review

Oct. 12, 2008

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Durango Home & Ranch Show 2013 04/27/2013

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Durango Home & Ranch Show 2013 04/28/2013

Come check out our booth and get the latest scoop on home design! Discover current trends and see what's on ...

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