Custom Builder · Tucson, AZ
Olson Construction
Owner-led custom homes and renovations
$800K – $4M
Price Range
Custom
Builder Tier
Tucson
Region
5
Areas Served
About Olson Construction
Olson Construction is a smaller, owner-led custom home and renovation firm that has built a quiet but loyal following across Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, and the Catalina Foothills. They aren't a community-scale developer — projects are individual, hands-on, and run with a level of principal involvement you stop seeing once builders cross a certain volume threshold.
The portfolio splits between ground-up custom homes (typically $1M–$4M) and significant remodels — kitchen and primary-suite gut renovations, indoor-outdoor additions, full property reimagines on existing Foothills lots. That makes Olson particularly strong for buyers who fall in love with a Tucson location but not the existing structure, a category that's growing as the Foothills inventory ages.
For Tucson Experts clients, Olson is often the answer when "remodel and add" pencils better than a full custom rebuild — or when a buyer wants to own the build but the project doesn't justify a McCreary-tier engagement.
Why Choose Olson Construction
- Owner-led — direct principal accountability throughout the project
- Equally strong on new builds and significant remodels
- Detail-oriented kitchen, primary-suite, and indoor-outdoor work
- Right-sized for projects between $800K and $4M
Areas Served
- Tucson
- Marana
- Oro Valley
- Catalina Foothills
- Sabino Canyon
Notable Work
Signature Projects
- Foothills custom homes
- Major Catalina Foothills remodels and additions
- Marana and Oro Valley custom builds
Buyer's Notes
Working With Olson Construction
Olson typically engages on a cost-plus basis for renovations and a fixed or GMP basis for new builds, with a feasibility-and-design phase before any commitment to construction. We often introduce Olson when a Tucson Experts buyer is considering an existing Foothills home that needs significant work.
Frequently Asked
Olson Construction FAQs
Does Olson Construction handle remodels or only new builds?+
Both. Olson is one of the few Tucson custom builders comfortable with major remodels — kitchen and primary-suite gut renovations, additions, and full property reimagines — alongside ground-up new construction. About half of recent projects are renovations.
Where does Olson build in Tucson?+
Olson Construction works across central Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, the Catalina Foothills, and Sabino Canyon. They focus on the Tucson metro and don't take projects far outside the region.
What is Olson's price range?+
Olson custom new builds typically range from about $800,000 to $4 million. Renovations and additions vary more widely depending on scope, but most major Olson remodels start at the $300K–$500K range.
Is Olson a design-build firm?+
Olson works with architects clients bring as well as preferred local architects they can introduce. They're flexible on the design relationship rather than a fully integrated design-build firm.
How busy is Olson's pipeline?+
Olson takes a limited number of projects at any time so the principals can stay involved. Lead times into a new build typically run 3–6 months from initial conversation to construction start, longer for complex hillside lots.
Tour Olson Construction With Buyer Representation
The on-site sales agent works for the builder. Tucson Experts works for you — at no cost — through site selection, contract review, design-center upgrades, and final walkthrough.