We are writing this letter to recommend Russ and Melody Hurd as builders. We have known them for just over two years and met them after having had an unpleasant experience with another builder. Following our negative experience, we interviewed several new prospects including the Hurds who were recommended to us because they had built the home next door to our new property, and the owners had a good experience, trusted the Hurds, and were happy with the building experience and their new home. Following a positive interview we also inspected other examples of their work and were impressed with the quality. My wife, Kathy, was especially happy to have Melody Hurd’s professional experience, insight, suggestions, and camaraderie to help her navigate the intricate world of fixtures, tiles, floorings, lighting, etc., the myriad world of decisions that must be dealt with in planning a new home from scratch. We both felt the Hurds gave us trustworthy, friendly, and helpful advice during the building process. They also promised to do their best to see that we were happy with the resulting product, our new home, and they lived up to that promise. During the building process, if we ever had questions, Russ and Melody were accessible and helpful in answering our inquiries as well as following up with any necessary adjustments. After moving into our new home, they were still available to help us get settled and learn the details of caring for our home. They continued to care about our experience and helped out when necessary to make any corrections, including a one year assessment and adjustments to the existing structure. We have lived in our new home for a full year and a half and are very happy. We count the Hurds as friends and happily recommend them to you as builders. They work closely with their clients and are not satisfied until the clients are satisfied. What more can I say?

Hurd Builders - Exceptional, trustworthy, honest, fair, efficient...simply the best in the industry in my opinion. When we embarked on building our "forever home" we had a list of five custom home builders to contact. The first three were recommendations from friends and our real estate agent, but they just didn't seem to be the right fit. We contacted Hurd and the connection was immediate. Their introduction process was unlike any of the other builders which set the apart so much that we didn't even contact the 5th builder. Russ and Mel's genuineness is their best selling feature. With Mel and Russ helping us finalize our design and build plans and Natasha guiding us with personal touches (cabinets, flooring, colors, paint, etc), the process was difficult, but very exciting. I would be remiss if I didn't mention Billy, who took care of any minor adjustments that needed taking care of. If your looking for a truly custom builder that gives you a beautiful home, wonderful experience and nearly spot on pricing for the final product. Look no further than Hurd Builders, LLC. We've been in our beautiful home for just over a year now and it still feels like a vacation home! Thank you Russ, Mel, Tash, Billy and the rest of the Hurd team!

Mel and Russ Hurd are the salt of the Earth… Honest, kind, hardworking, and masters of their trade. We feel blessed to have designed and built our forever home with this husband-and-wife team. After my husband and I purchased our land we knew that we wanted to build a single story home but were ignorant of the building process and where to begin. We searched the internet and found four local builders. After contacting the first three, we weren’t thrilled with the idea of working with any of them. Hurd was fourth on the list. I called and Mel answered. Not long into the conversation she asked the questions that no one else had been asking. “What’s your vision? Tell me about your land. Does it have a well and septic? Do you have a lender? What’s your timeline?”. Mel was patient as I told her “I don’t know” to many of the questions. We scheduled a site visit with Russ and he was just as easy to talk to as Mel. We felt encouraged by Russ’s transparency and food for thought. Mel, Russ, and VP Natasha were there for us throughout the design phase and planning. At those meetings they reassured us that it was good to ask questions and communicate our wants and needs. Once we started building it was like magic. Each week we saw so much progress. Interacting with the subcontractors was inspiring because we witnessed the tremendous pride each man and woman put into their work. My sons and I sat at the end of the driveway to catch the 6:45 and 7:55 am school busses and were frequently greeted by skilled tradesmen already on the job. It’s important to recognize the Hurd’s project manager, the incredible Billy Bliss. Billy worked meticulously to ensure the symmetry we designed for was followed through in the field and contributed to reaching the high standard we were striving for. This is what custom home building is all about – the fine details. In a nutshell, we absolutely love our home. Team Hurd exceeded our expectations – and we cannot imahine a more perfect place for our family to live and grow.                                                                                                                                                 With Gratitude, Dwight & Andrea

We are beyond happy with our new HURD built home. The entire team is knowledgeable and easy to work with. Mel is charming and helped us with the initial decisions. She gave us excellent advice and helped us stay within budget. Natasha held our hands during all the decision making about cabinets, flooring, etc. We appreciated that she met us at each appointment and gave wonderful support. Russ is extremely knowledgeable about all the home system requirements such as electrical, septic, heating, etc. He was able to give advice and guidance all along the way and is still helping us now that we are living here. All the subcontractors they use are top-notch. We recommend HURD builders to everyone who might be thinking of building a home. We tell everyone that the best thing about HURD builders is that they take such pride in what they do. Their main focus is building a quality home. They don’t cut corners and they make sure everything is perfect. They are so easy to work with. We felt like our home was being built by dear friends.

If you can dream it, Hurd can build it! Hurd Builders brought to life the home of our dreams. From the very start, the Hurd team was friendly and welcoming. They provided references upon request, answered our many questions with patience and helped us navigate the land acquisition and design process with skill. Always upfront about costs, they worked with us to find ways to gain savings without giving up our vision. Throughout construction, Hurd treated us as trusted partners in the process. They guided the project with expertise and gave us gentle nudges when needed to keep the project on track. We especially appreciated their efforts to reduce the financial impact wherever possible and run decisions past us when unexpected obstacles popped up. Most importantly, Hurd's commitment to quality and integrity was evident at every turn. They stand behind the work and have assembled a roster of trades people who are the very best at their trade. Having lived in our new home now for close to 5 months, we couldn't be more pleased with our beautiful, forever home. Our most sincere and heartfelt thanks goes to the entire Hurd team! - Christy and Jamie  

After purchasing property to build our dream house, my wife and I assessed multiple home builders before selecting the Hurds. Where we were left feeling like a random number with some, or that we'd need to watch others like a hawk, we felt like we found good teammates in Russ and Mel. Immediately, Russ made a positive impact, working with our architect to clarify and simplify some unique technical aspects of our house design. Mel and Natasha were great to work with through the lengthy process of product and finish selection. Their site manager and subcontractors were professional, competent, and on schedule. Build quality and finish work is outstanding. No complex project is completed without miscues and setbacks. The Hurds and their team handled these with grace and professionalism throughout. Now having been in the house for 2 years, we couldn't be happier with our decision to partner with the Hurds in building our dream house. We love it here and we appreciate everything they did to help make this a reality. Best, Steve and Arlene

We always hesitated on building a home because of the story's we heard on how stressful it is, and the thing's go wrong. When we finally decided to build our next home we immediately knew Russ, Mel, and Natasha were the ones that we wanted to build it. Our hesitations never became a reality because of them. The process was easy, fun and exciting. They truly care about the quality product they put forward, and forge relationships with their clients. We cannot say enough great things about Hurd Builders and the sub contractors they use. When the home was delivered it was actually bittersweet. We were happy to finally have our dream home, but were somewhat sad we would not be seeing Russ, Mel and Natasha any more. We are happy to call them friends and they had our trust every step of the way!

We worked with Hurd Builders to build our custom home, and then we had them back to finish our basement. We cannot say enough good things. They are reliable, honest, and clearly take pride in their work. They also get a lot of joy making their customer’s ideas a reality. Between Russ’s builder expertise, Melody’s design experience, and their employee's and contractors’ care for the details, we’re so glad we worked with Hurd Builders. Two of the biggest issues I hear from friends and neighbors who built their own homes are outrageous cost overages and repeated problems. Hurd’s pricing is realistic. Baring unavoidable, unexpected expenses, you will be able to complete your project within a reasonable margin. We made selections for our house without compromising on design or quality. We ended up having a small overage that we thought was quite predictable and reasonable. As for problems, there will always be a couple surprises. And surprises are far different than the nightmares you hear of that result from the poor planning and communication other builders are known for. One of the great things about Hurd Builders is that they mitigate the stress the customer experiences by handling most issues. If that can’t be done, expect a patient, clear explanation. They’ll follow that explanation by collaborating with you to resolve the issue. Their integrity was never more obvious than when we had a handful of conversations about unavoidable problems. As if that all isn’t enough, when they found out our previous home was selling, they tightened the schedule of the remaining work. They worked very quickly the last few weeks to get us into our home in time. We were incredibly grateful for them taking care of our family in this deeply personal way. Want to build your home with people who you will enjoy working with, who you will remain fond of when you’re done? Choose Russ and Melody Hurd.

Hurd Builders turned the vision of our dream home into a reality. From the moment we met with Russ and Mel Hurd, we knew they were the builders for us. They were there guiding us every step of the way including the planning process, site work, permitting and selections. They managed the project beautifully and delivered our gorgeous home on time and on budget. Not only are they top notch, the subcontractors they use are conscientious, professional and do an outstanding job as well. We feel blessed to have found Hurd Builders, to have worked with them and to now live in our forever home. We would highly recommend Hurd Builders!

"When we decided we wanted to build our dream home, we were overwhelmed with what builder we should choose. The first builder we called was very dismissive and unresponsive with us. The 2nd builder we called was Hurd Builders. We are so very thankful that we chose them to build our home! Being a husband and wife team, they know what it's like to make multiple decisions together as a couple. Melody and Russ work beautifully as a team. They were both extremely responsive and patient with us throughout every single step of the home building process. They worked with us using our own drawings and enhanced them to make our dream a reality. One year later, we couldn't be happier with our beautifully, solidly built, forever home! Thank you Mel & Russ!"

"We cannot say enough good things about Hurd Builders. In building our first home we were hesitant on the process, especially after speaking with other builders, but Russ and Mel made it seem easy. They will work with you throughout each step of the process and truly help you get everything you want out of your project. They were wonderful at communicating with us throughout the build which helped us feel a part of every step. Russ and Mel are honest and will make good on all terms of your agreement. They were the difference in making the building process a fun one as opposed to a stressful one. They also work with amazing contractors who are friendly, knowledgable and skilled. We recommend Hurd Builders to everyone we know!"

"I can’t say enough about Hurd Builders. Mel and Russ are professional, patient, and just great people to work with. My husband and I started out with “pie-in-the-sky” dreams for our future home, and they worked SO well together to help us tailor our house plans and future home to exactly what we wanted, while advising us on things that wouldn’t have been in our best interest. Every contractor they use is also top notch! Our final product is absolutely our dream come true!"

"We would like to share our building experience and act as a recommendation for your company.  Let us break the experience down into the steps taken: Pre-commitment experience. We started working with three builders.  The other two were quickly eliminated after visiting our lot with Russ.  He listened to our wants and recommended we flip the home end for end that got us our desired full daylight basement (very important to us) and enhanced our view of the valley.  The other builders were only going to get one corner of the basement out of the ground and the garage was going to block most of the view. Home design. We had a floor plan of the home we thought we wanted.  However, after consulting with Mel and Russ we agreed with many of their suggestions and we made quite a few positive changes to our initial design – including: relocation of the basement steps, making the kitchen/dining area larger and flipping the deck and screened porch to take better advantage of the view. Home construction. Russ quoted six months start to finish.  Russ had the home completed in the time frame quoted and in fact had it completed two months before we even wanted to move in.  Our frequent visits and questions/comments during the construction were encouraged by Russ and resulted in a few running changes. Final cost. We’ve always heard that contractors quote low and make it up on the change orders.  We are pleased to say Mel took the time up front to work with us and determining what we wanted and quoted accordingly.  The home came in on budget, no end of construction surprises! Home warranty. After one year in the home we received a call from Mel telling us it was time to do a walk thru to fix anything that needed fixing.  Our response was, we didn’t need to do the exercise.  We didn’t have so much as a nail pop that needed fixing! Would we use your company again, absolutely!  You made the home building experience enjoyable and rewarding.  We would love to do it again!"

"Building a home was NEVER on my bucket list of things I had or even wanted to do. But you, Mel and Russ, actually made it a pleasant experience! You nudged a little when needed, but never harassed. You suggested, but never demanded. You stood by your work throughout and made sure we were satisfied and happy! I loved when I asked if I could have a kitchen counter to work at that actually fits me, you said, why not? And now, I love it! I loved when I asked for lots of light, you came up with the most beautiful, big windows so that every day I feel I’m half inside and half outside, just like I like. I loved that when I asked for lots of built-ins, you said, “Sure”, and made it happen. Now, even though our clutter habits haven’t changed, I have lots of places to hide things! There are so many of those “I loved’s”! When I described what I wanted things to feel like, you listened and did your best to create that for us. I loved that every step of the way, you tried to give us just what we were asking for, without breaking the budget. Everyday, I wake up and love living here. I feel so blessed to have our home, and I thank you both for making it possible. You two are a great team who take pride in and stand by your work. I am so happy to have met you. Best regards and hoping things are going well in your world."

"Thank you Mel and Russ for our beautiful home! We are so happy we picked you as our builder. Throughout the entire build process, you were friendly, helpful, and communicative. Your inclusive approach made our build a truly rewarding experience. During the initial phase, you listened carefully to our ideas and created a design that exceeded our expectations. Your method of providing cost-friendly alternatives to otherwise expensive choices allowed us to include features that would otherwise be out of reach. This practical approach coupled with transparency helped us make the right decisions, which resulted in a truly amazing home. I can’t believe I live here! Throughout the build, you kept us informed. Your regular meetings helped to ensure we were well aware as to progress and next steps. Additionally, you were always a phone call away to answer questions. I wanted to close by saying that building a custom home was the most rewarding thing we have done as a couple. Russ and Mel, you made the entire experience rewarding and fun! In addition to being exceptional builders, you are great people and we are honored to consider you friends. If we ever decide to build another home, you will be our first choice."

"Thank you so much for building us a beautiful home that our family will enjoy for many years to come! Your personal touch is felt throughout. It has been a great pleasure working with you & Hurd Builders! You made all our dreams come true!" Sincerely, Aurelia, Anvar, Yusuf & Sofia

After a few failed attempts with other local contractors, we saw Hurd Builders banner at the local high school’s stadium, and decided to contact them for a free consultation. Thankfully, Melody rescued our email from her spam/junk folder, and was eager to meet with us and help design our renovation project. While we didn’t have Hurd build us a new big and fancy dream home, they did, however, freshen up our old house beyond our expectations. Our carport was transformed into a great mudroom and the new spacious 2 car garage put the finishing touches on our home. They steered us through the whole renovation process and provided guidance on financing our project through a local lender. There were no hidden charges or cost overruns like we’ve heard others experiencing with their builders. Throughout the course of the construction, Russ was onsite daily to oversee the subcontractors, resolve any problems quickly, and keep us informed of the progress and schedule. All of their subcontractors were outstanding and highly skilled professionals who took pride in their work and left the worksite clean and tidy. The husband and wife team of Russ and Melody were experienced professionals, and fun and caring individuals who exceeded our expectations. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Russ and Melody and actually miss them stopping by checking on things, and socializing with their crews. We highly recommend Hurd Builders for any and all home construction and renovation projects.

"We are pleased to add our endorsement of Hurd Builders to the many other satisfied homeowners that have utilized their services. A real benefit is that Hurd Builders is a husband-wife team, so 2 professionals are on-call to listen, create and execute throughout the building process. Moreover, each partner’s skills, experience and areas of special knowledge complements the other’s. Melody and Russ work very hard to make every project proceed smoothly and without delay to create the exact home that the client desires."

"It is my pleasure to write this letter of reference for Hurd Builders. This was our first new home construction experience, and we were looking for a custom builder that could see our vision and meet our expectations. Mel and Russ were wonderful to work with, and gave us very good advice at several decision points; many of which saved on costs and still delivered everything we wanted in design and function. I recommend them to anyone who is thinking of building their dream home."

"We were clients of Hurd Builders and would recommend them to anyone that was looking for a well built home. This was our first time with a true custom builder. We had our guard up for what we thought would be the same bad experience we had with our previous builder. Dealing with our previous builder who stated that he was a custom builder and would build a house anyway we wanted it. First of all we never met the builder personally and when it was requested by us and others in the community to meet with him he refused instead we met with a sales representative. Every time we wanted to change or move anything we were told that they could not do this or that. We hired an independent inspector who found several building errors (to include not having the correct support beams in place) things that should have not even passed code. Should we say it was a complete nightmare? Instead it turned out to be the most exciting and educating experience we could have ever hoped for. First of all it was awesome to be able to meet with the builders Melody and Russell Hurd. They were both very honest with us and stuck to their word. They spent a lot of thought and care into making sure we got the product that we truly wanted. They kept us informed on each stage of the project daily. They addressed our concerns immediately with no delay. We had the same Home inspector which is a retired builder himself come to inspect the house. His exact words to us were “This is rare, they don’t build homes with this type of quality anymore”. We spoke with all the subcontractors thru the building process and they all said that this is the only builder that they would have if they had to build a house because Russell and Melody care about their product. To add you could tell that these same contractors took pride in their work."

"I can’t believe it has been just over a year since we have moved into our new home. I have been meaning to write you a note since last April and am sorry it took me so long to tell you just how pleased we are with our home. This is probably a huge understatement since the home, as the end product, is only a portion of the entire process. When Bob and I decided to have a home built, we knew a lot of builders between us. With his contacts as a building products supplier and mine as a Realtor, you would think choosing a builder would have been an easy thing. After lots of discussion, we agreed that of all the builders we worked with, we were not impressed with any of them enough to want them to build our home. When a coworker suggested we speak with Hurd Builders, we were certainly willing to at least have a conversation. The day the two of you met us at our home site to look at the land, get a feel for each other, and talk about our plans, we immediately knew we had found a perfect match. The working relationship we created together was such a wonderful experience that I would honestly love to build another home with you. The only problem is the home you already built for us is so lovely we would really have a tough time leaving it. We have such a tremendous amount of respect for the two of you and the manner in which you run your business. The process was a learning experience for my husband and I, and your patience throughout is to be commended. We believe you listened to us very well from the beginning and guided us right to the end of the project. You showed us a better way to do things at times and were so willing to consider alternatives at others. Should you ever need us to provide any type of reference for you, please be sure to let us know. As we have told you before, you are also welcome to show our home to any of your clients, or prospective clients."

"When my wife and I were looking to move, we never thought a custom built home was in our future. After going through the same model after model home, we stumbled across a lot and house package by Hurd Builders. We called and could not believe the price was comparable to all the mass builders. The Hurd’s took the time and explained the whole building process in detail. Mel and Russ Hurd encouraged us to be involved in the entire construction process. They met with us at their design center to review and share information. This process, in turn, gave us the confidence and knowledge of our home through the whole construction. They incorporated our lifestyle and built a house around it. After two years we are extremely satisfied with the quality of our house. We would recommend Hurd Builders to build the home of your dreams. And in return, you will gain the friendship of two wonderful people!"

"We are very fortunate to have had Hurd builders, LLC build our home. We owned our own lot, but were clueless on the whole building process. Russ and Mel were very professional and very helpful. They took our hands and graciously walked us through the whole process. We were encouraged to be involved during the construction process. It was exciting to see our house being built on a set and strict time schedule. We were always informed of what was happening next, so we wouldn’t miss being there to take pictures. It was so nice to feel so welcomed at the construction site. Hurd builders, LLC have a reliable, neat, and respectful group of subcontractors that take pride in their own work and it shows. They also have a wonderful helper, Jeanette, in their office. With a great team effort, wonderful communication, friendly attitudes, and a willingness to return calls in a timely manner, we always got our questions answered quickly. Thanks to Hurd builders, LLC we have the home of our dreams and would recommend them to build your dream home. Our home fits our needs as well as our budget thanks to Russ and Mel. We truly got a two for one deal; a wonderful building experience and gained a friendship that will last forever. Many Thanks,"

"You know the proverbial horror stories — how hard it is to work with those unreliable contractors/builders, so many decisions to make when designing a home, divorce rates, etc. Now that our custom home is complete and we’re happily residing within, I cannot think of any horrifying, stressful or unpleasant memories associated with the building of the house itself. Melody and Russ Hurd were incredibly easy to work with (“user-friendly” I like to say) and made the custom home-building experience one of the best phases in our married lives. I can say with complete honesty, that if we move in the future, there is no other builder we will use … only Hurd Builders. The unique feature about the company, Hurd Builders, is that it’s a husband and wife team. Both partners serve an indispensable role in the building process and the two personalities and talents meld together for the ideal builder-partnership. Melody Hurd has excellent organizational skills and leads the homeowner through the selection process with finesse and efficiency. Her method of helping us pick out the endless list of things: appliances, faucets, light fixtures, flooring, etc., was done in a structured way so that we ended up with our selections chosen weeks and sometimes months before the product needed to be installed. There was no last-minute rushing and stressing over selections. Complementing Melody’s attributes are Russ Hurd’s decades of building experience, excellent people skills, and high energy & enthusiasm for his profession. The two make an amazing team. We had the unique situation that we built our home one block from our previous home and we were able to stop in almost daily and watch the process unfold from beginning to end. We were able to meet every person involved along the way and watch him/her working. The trades people, such as the custom-shelves builder, flooring people, painters, plumbers, framers, etc. were stellar in their skills and professionalism. We recommend Hurd Builders if you wish for a smooth, orderly, satisfying home-building experience and ultimately if you desire a quality home with professional builders assisting you every step of the way. It was a joy watching our beautiful home emerge and a joy to have had the privilege to work with Russ and Melody, who we are proud to say have become our dear friends."

"Thank you both so much for making this experience, usually a stressful one, wonderful! We have been so happy and pleasantly surprised with how smooth the process has been. You are great at what you do and great, caring, kind people to boot!"

"We were lucky to have Hurd Builders Specialty Projects help us out by building an addition on our existing home — a new master suite. One of the first differences we found in dealing with Hurd Builders Specialty Projects was their willingness to work with us in developing our vision and putting our ideas into workable plans. To put this in context, we had originally discussed our initial vision with 3 different contractors. We were frustrated when these prior contractors would provide us with rough and wildly varying estimates, which lacked even the most basic details on what their estimates were based upon on or how they planned to transfer our ideas into actual construction. In contrast, when we sat down with Melody and her staff, they helped us to draft out some rough plans, discussed their general methodology, talked about what kind of foundation and construction they suggested, showed us other projects they had on-going, and looked at our current structure and discussed issues related to construction, plumbing, and electrical. The different focus they brought to the customer and service was dramatic. They then worked with us to develop a rough draft so we could begin to see how conceptual discussions could become something tangible. At this point we were comfortable with investing in the development of actual blueprints. Their focus on customer, process and quality continued throughout the construction. One particular concern we had at the outset was the need to make progress once the project got started. We’ve personally experienced projects that never seem to end. Mel did a great job keeping things moving and on schedule. They completed our project in less than 12 weeks from breaking ground to walk through — and we are thrilled with the final product and how well it matches our initial vision, and how well it ties into the existing structure. I think the best example of how pleased we are is reflected by the fact that we recommend Hurd Builders Specialty Projects to our friends, and will continue to do so."

"It is hard to find contractors who live up to your expectations. We have experienced several that have not. Hurd Builders Specialty Projects, in contrast, exceeded our expectations. Melody worked with us to evaluate problems we were having with our house. She developed and executed a thoughtful, cost-effective solution. Melody listens to and works with her clients. She brings knowledge, experience, and integrity to the job and she works with subcontractors who believe in the same high standards. Living in a house amidst construction is never easy. Melody organized the work to minimize disruption. She and the subcontractors made every effort to get things right the first time and to adhere to schedule. The work areas were cleaned up daily. Amazingly, we didn’t have construction dust wafting through the house! We have recommended Hurd Builders Specialty Projects to friends and look forward to working with them on future projects."

"I engaged Hurd Builders, LLC to serve as design/build contractors for my custom home. Every step of the way Russ and Mel guided me through each process in a manner that made it easy for me to make design decisions as well as business decisions. They provided me with accurate information as well as solid advice based on their years’ of experience in the building industry. My home was constructed on time, in budget, and with exceptional attention to detail and quality. The Hurds earned my trust, and I recommend their services very highly. Factually, when I decided to finish my basement into a theater and recreation room, I contracted Mel’s company, Hurd Builders Specialty Projects to do the job. Same results."