Custom Home Building in Chelan, WA

Upland Builders delivers custom home building in Chelan for families who want a home designed around their life.

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  • A floor plan and finish level built around your style, not a preset package
  • Site evaluation that accounts for Chelan's freeze-thaw cycles, hillside terrain, and lakefront soil conditions
  • Designer-level detail work from a family-owned team that treats each build as a creative project
  • Full-process management from design coordination through final walkthrough across the greater Wenatchee Valley
  • A home sized and configured for how you actually live, with no wasted square footage
  • Local knowledge of Chelan County conditions applied at every phase of the build
A newly completed custom home on a hillside lot in Chelan, Washington, with an open-concept exterior design suited to the area's terrain and lake views. The build reflects designer-level finish work by Upland Builders.

Expert Custom Home Building in Chelan, WA

Custom home building in Chelan means working with land and climate that reward careful planning. Upland Builders is a family-owned team serving Chelan, Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere, Orondo, Entiat, East Wenatchee, Malaga, and Rock Island. We handle the full build process, from design coordination and site evaluation through framing, systems installation, and final walkthrough. Chelan sits east of the Cascades, where hot summers and cold winters create freeze-thaw cycles that affect foundation depth, insulation choices, and exterior finishes. Sloped hillside lots, lakefront parcels, and glacial soils each call for a different site and structural approach. We account for those conditions from the first site visit. Our work is designer-level and tailored to your style, not pulled from a catalog. Whether you are building on a hillside lot above Lake Chelan or a flat parcel closer to Wenatchee, we match the build plan to what your land and vision actually require. Contact us to start planning your custom home.

What's included

  • A floor plan and finish level built around your style, not a preset package
  • Site evaluation that accounts for Chelan's freeze-thaw cycles, hillside terrain, and lakefront soil conditions
  • Designer-level detail work from a family-owned team that treats each build as a creative project
  • Full-process management from design coordination through final walkthrough across the greater Wenatchee Valley
  • A home sized and configured for how you actually live, with no wasted square footage
  • Local knowledge of Chelan County conditions applied at every phase of the build
Family-Owned Custom Builder
Serves Wenatchee Valley Since 2021
Licensed Contractor
Full-Service Home Remodeling
ADU and Addition Specialist

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Custom Home Building FAQ

Common questions about custom home building in Chelan, WA.

Yes, we build on your lot in Chelan and across the greater Wenatchee Valley. We evaluate the site first to understand terrain, soil, and access before design begins.

Chelan's east-of-the-Cascades climate brings wide temperature swings, freeze-thaw stress on foundations, and varied soil types from glacial geology. Hillside and lakefront lots each add their own site and structural considerations.

We coordinate with your architect or designer throughout the Chelan build process. We can also connect you with design professionals familiar with local site conditions and Chelan County requirements.

We build custom and designer-level homes tailored to your style, from modest footprints to larger builds across Chelan, Leavenworth, Cashmere, and surrounding areas. The design is shaped by your vision, your lot, and how you plan to use the space.

Yes, we serve Chelan, Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Cashmere, Orondo, Entiat, Leavenworth, Malaga, and Rock Island. Reach out to discuss your specific location and lot.

You are involved throughout the process, from early design choices to finish selections. As a family-owned team, we work closely with each client to make sure the home reflects their style and goals.

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My company recently did some work for Riley on one of his projects. He was professional and easy to communicate with. Look forward to working on future projects together.

Jeremy Adams Google review · December 2024

Upland Builders came out to take care of a difficult project on our house. Riley was extremely professional and he went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the work he did. It turned out perfect! I've dealt with many contractors in the past and this was hands down the best experience I've had. I highly recommend Upland Builders!

Armando Castaneda Google review · September 2024

Upland Builders is incredible . The owner, Riley is so easy to work with. He listens to what I need. He makes suggestions if I am not sure. He gives the pros and cons and then lets me decide. His skill and his attention to detail are outstanding. Hands down a very good contractor. It is a pleasure working with him.

Sandee Fahlen Google review · August 2024

We were very happy with the end result of our double bathroom remodel. We enjoyed working with Riley and his team. They were always on time, cleanly, and pleasant to be around. Riley brings a sense of calm to what can often be a very overwhelming and hectic process.

Karen Kjobech Google review · August 2024

Riley did such amazing work that went well beyond our expectations. His attention to detail, patience, and willingness to take our input and requests for the custom features came together fantastically! Exactly what we wanted, with a much better quality than we expected!

Ethan Burnett Google review · August 2024

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  • Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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