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Don and Debbie Rothermel are Native Texans.  They both grew up in the Houston area and Don is a graduate from the University of Houston's class of 1975.  After being gone from Texas for quite a number of years they decided it was time to be closer to family and returned to the Houston area 10 years ago.   

Our History

Don began his construction career framing homes in the Memorial and Dairy Ashford areas of Houston, Texas.  He was a natural at reading and understanding the blueprints of any project and what it took to construct a structure that was "square and level."  Before leaving Houston in 1977 to venture north to Alaska and catch the wave of the "Boom" in the far north, Don had the opportunity to work on condominium projects long before most of us knew it would become such a popular style of home!  He also gained commercial construction experience while building a Catholic Church as well as warehouse buildings in Houston.  Then, over his nearly 24 years in Alaska, Don gained invaluable hands-on experience and knowledge in all aspects of the construction trade -  from pouring the foundation to setting the shingles on a rooftop.   For several of those 24 years he focused on developing himself into a true craftsman by being the craftsman - milling the finest in cabinetry to knowing how to blend the perfect stain for his client.  Over the years Don realized that frequently the homeowner needs guidance in planning and designing the project.  So he has adapted the company services to assist the client in designing their spaces to fit their vision.  The functionality of any space is as integral to the project as the eye-appeal of the project.  When it comes to true custom construction, its just about all that Don has ever done.

We pride ourselves on being engaged in the construction process from the initial planning and design through the finished construction and final clean-up.  We believe this is the best way to ensure that your project meets your highest expectations.  Fine Home Craftsmen doesn't need a personal design center, the Houston area offers such an array of wonderful resources, and there is always somewhere new to explore and realize new ideas.  That may be finding the finest faucets and hardware to knowing the finest custom cabinet maker. 
Don is available by appointment to shop with you to insure you create the custom home of your dreams. 




Customer Accolades

"Your firm helped us create our dream ." - John Walker

"Thanks to your firm we were able to meet our goals." - Mike Fox

"Don is professional, enthusiastic, a builder willing to listen to your ideas.  He has innovative suggestions to create your home and maximize your budget."  - Clifford & Barbara Cordy

"Don did a great job building our dream house and we are good friends to this day.  He always kept us informed and returned phone calls promptly."  - Jim Kentch & Susan Orlansky

"Adverse conditions mean nothing to Don.  He gets the job done even if means building a scaffold across a creek to install metal roofing, or carrying a window up a 24 foot ladder, solo, in 36 inches of snow!  The quality is always there."  - Hap Wurlitzer, Hatcher Pass Lodge

"Don transformed dark and empty places into usable, well appointed openness filled with light and gracious space.  He's more than a craftsman." - Maggie Seipel

"Don enjoys communicating with his customers to acquire their inner thoughts of the end product.  His desire is for the customer to fully understand what is involved to achieve the end product, be it doggy door, fencing, handrailing, decking or the construction of a custom home."  - Jackie DeJong