Markel Homes is a privately owned, Colorado custom and production home builder and community developer focused on two things: our passion for extraordinarily high design standards and our homebuyers' aspirations. As a privately-owned, Colorado homebuilder, we take seriously what we deliver to each and every homebuyer. Because if we didn't, we wouldn't be in business today. We are design-driven in everything we do because we know extraordinary design always wins. We don't compromise what we know to be true.
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Stylish, energy-savvy, TrueDesign homes near trails and open space, an inviting community garden, and restaurants just minutes away. Welcome to Blue Sage, an inclusive community of quality new homes and a smart location just two blocks north of South Boulder Road in west Lafayette. Featuring ranch-style and two-story single-family homes, townhomes, and duplexes from our Modern American Classics Collection.
Fall in love with the secluded setting and peaceful, tranquil nuance of upscale Niwot Hills, featuring TrueDesign custom homes on acre-plus lots. You're surrounded by protected open space and views of the majestic Continental Divide that's stunning in every season. Charming Niwot Village is only minutes away via the Niwot Trails walking path and features noteworthy eateries, gift shops, and craft brew pubs.
Welcome to the final chance for TrueDesign low-maintenance, easy living condo lofts at North End in Louisville, CO, that feature fabulous outdoor living, open floor plans and modern finishes. Our custom lots on Block 20 are available for buyers who want to design a home to their exact specifications.
Welcome to Silver Creek - your "happy place" in an inclusive community of TrueDesign and energy-savvy homes. Silver Creek is centrally located near restaurants, shops and trails in vibrant and lighthearted Lafayette, Colorado. Find a variety of single-family homes in ranch and 2-story versions that all satisfy the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home program. Picture cool, modern architecture in a sweet location with energy savings, quality, durability, and a price tag that'll make you smile.
Reviews (4)
Gore Creek Runner
Apr 09, 2022
After bidding on four Markel homes over the last six months, losing to a higher bidder each time, we have given up on Markel Homes. Unlike other builders, who offer homes at a fixed price, Markel has decided to enter the Hunger Games of "highest and best" offers. That's really too bad, because we love their style - but no style of any home will make up for Markel's greed. The pendulum swings both ways and one day Markel will find themselves pleading for buyers. When that happens, we will not be interested.
Kate Clement
Nov 28, 2020
Joel DuBois
Mar 26, 2020
These people are honest and reliable! Bought this home almost 10 years ago. They were so great to work with in the original purchase and then during the warranty period. Recently found something that was missed during construction 10 years ago. Greg Pagel and Rob King stopped by, gave me some helpful tips and agreed to make the repair. 9 years after buying the house!
And these are truly wonderful people and while buying or building a new home always seems to come with nightmare stories, I had the opposite experience. If I ever build another house with someone else it's going to be a great disappointment because I have such high expectations. People I've dealt with over the years: Michele Steward: Wonderful Rob King: Wonderful Greg Pagel: Wonderful Vicky and Janet: Wonderful Cindy Henry: Wonderful
And these are truly wonderful people and while buying or building a new home always seems to come with nightmare stories, I had the opposite experience. If I ever build another house with someone else it's going to be a great disappointment because I have such high expectations. People I've dealt with over the years: Michele Steward: Wonderful Rob King: Wonderful Greg Pagel: Wonderful Vicky and Janet: Wonderful Cindy Henry: Wonderful
Lori Isidori
Nov 17, 2019
1.) MAJOR Theft/Safety/Security Issues with Markel Homes Employees. * A gun was stolen from my home after Markel Homes Employees and/or Contractors accessed my property, months after closing, to complete repair work / "punch list" items. The gun was subsequently returned after I filed a police report and emailed Markel Homes employees (only), alerting them to the theft.
There are more details regarding Markel employees' access to the home and other information that I am leaving out for the sake of brevity. * Unrelated to the gun theft, myself and multiple other witnesses confirmed that Markel contractors were seen drinking on the job throughout the day on multiple days. Markel Homes maintains they take strict security and safety measures, however Jason Markel and other Markel employees were completely unaware of this happening. * I installed a security system and cameras at my home because I felt unsafe after these incidents.
One video shows sub-contractors come to my house, look around, and leave after they saw the doorbell camera. I provided this video to Jason Markel and he could not provide a reasonable explanation for why his contractors were on my property. They were clearly working at a different house down the street and I have a "Private Owner" sign in front to make it clear that the residence is occupied. * Despite having video evidence and a stolen (and returned) firearm, Markel refused to take any responsibility for their employees or do anything to anything to make it right. Markel claimed that I've already received enough "concessions" when I originally negotiated the purchase of the house, which is completely unrelated to this current issue and goes to show they pay little if any regard to their customers once they have their money in hand. 2.) Warranty and "Punch List" Repairs Remain Incomplete Nearly 5 Months After Closing (as of the date of this review). * I closed on my home on September 24, 2019, and Markel homes has completed *one* of the many warranty/punch list items they are required to complete.
I have contacted them at minimum, 6 times and typically receive a response with an excuse for why they are unable to complete the repair at this time. The other items on the list that they have attempted to work on have turned out as bad or worse than it was to begin with. 3.) Sloppy, hurried work. * Countless instances of sloppy, hurried, and sub-par work (see photos for just a few examples). Photos were taken of the house at 3 months old, lest you think the work looks as though it's several years (or decades) old. 4.) General attitude of unhelpfulness and patronizing condescension. * Markel does an excellent job at making you think that you are the problem, not their sub-par work product or dishonest employees.
It is my understanding that Markel homes have been quality in the past, however with their entrance into this area of the market, they have little to offer but a "take it or leave it" mentality and a reflexive "No."
There are more details regarding Markel employees' access to the home and other information that I am leaving out for the sake of brevity. * Unrelated to the gun theft, myself and multiple other witnesses confirmed that Markel contractors were seen drinking on the job throughout the day on multiple days. Markel Homes maintains they take strict security and safety measures, however Jason Markel and other Markel employees were completely unaware of this happening. * I installed a security system and cameras at my home because I felt unsafe after these incidents.
One video shows sub-contractors come to my house, look around, and leave after they saw the doorbell camera. I provided this video to Jason Markel and he could not provide a reasonable explanation for why his contractors were on my property. They were clearly working at a different house down the street and I have a "Private Owner" sign in front to make it clear that the residence is occupied. * Despite having video evidence and a stolen (and returned) firearm, Markel refused to take any responsibility for their employees or do anything to anything to make it right. Markel claimed that I've already received enough "concessions" when I originally negotiated the purchase of the house, which is completely unrelated to this current issue and goes to show they pay little if any regard to their customers once they have their money in hand. 2.) Warranty and "Punch List" Repairs Remain Incomplete Nearly 5 Months After Closing (as of the date of this review). * I closed on my home on September 24, 2019, and Markel homes has completed *one* of the many warranty/punch list items they are required to complete.
I have contacted them at minimum, 6 times and typically receive a response with an excuse for why they are unable to complete the repair at this time. The other items on the list that they have attempted to work on have turned out as bad or worse than it was to begin with. 3.) Sloppy, hurried work. * Countless instances of sloppy, hurried, and sub-par work (see photos for just a few examples). Photos were taken of the house at 3 months old, lest you think the work looks as though it's several years (or decades) old. 4.) General attitude of unhelpfulness and patronizing condescension. * Markel does an excellent job at making you think that you are the problem, not their sub-par work product or dishonest employees.
It is my understanding that Markel homes have been quality in the past, however with their entrance into this area of the market, they have little to offer but a "take it or leave it" mentality and a reflexive "No."
