A completed LakeCrest custom home surrounded by pine trees

Reno–Tahoe custom home builder

Custom homes, built to endure.

From the first architectural line to the final interior detail, LakeCrest brings four decades of Northern Nevada building experience to one deeply personal home.

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LakeCrest portfolio · Reno, Nevada

Building since
1984
Nevada ranking
Top 3%
Nevada license
#0076167
Voted best
10+ years

Completed work

One standard. Four distinct expressions.

LakeCrest’s portfolio spans Mountain Modern, Rustic Old World, Warm Transitional, and Old-World Traditional homes—each shaped around the people who will live there.

Stone and stucco LakeCrest custom home among pines
Mountain ModernMontreux · 5,632 sq ft · 4 bed / 3.5 bath
Custom entry hall with detailed wood and glass door
Custom millwork
Bright LakeCrest dining room with windows on three sides
Interior selections
Tailored great room with built-in cabinetry and fireplace
Rooms designed around real life
LakeCrest custom home's landscaped rear patio and fire pit

Hundreds of luxury custom homes across Northern Nevada

Homeowner proof

A second home is the strongest referral.

“This is our second home built by LCB…over a period of 15 years or so. The fact that we selected LCB for a second major project speaks for itself.”

Edward Boleky · LakeCrest homeowner

“The home was built in 1 year…Built to specification, and without cost over runs.”

Kelly Neil · LakeCrest homeowner

A guided build

The details are handled. Your voice stays in the room.

LakeCrest welcomes your participation from inception through realization, with an in-house design team and award-winning architectural partners keeping the home cohesive.

  1. Shape the vision

    Start from scratch or customize a proven design theme.

  2. Make every selection

    Work through layouts, tile, paint, and finishes with the design team.

  3. Build with clarity

    Stay involved through open, candid dialogue at every stage.

Custom entry hall with detailed wood, glass, and millwork
Architecture, construction, and interiors in one conversation
LakeCrest bedroom with detailed millwork and Sierra views

Trade-partner proof

The reputation behind the finish.

“Approaching on 23 years now, my company, Amundson Roofing, has worked with LakeCrest Builders…my company is proud to be part of their team.”

Tina Amundson · Amundson Roofing

“I have worked professionally with the people at LakeCrest Builders since 2002. The projects we have done with them have all been top notch jobs.”

Weldon Johnston

The LakeCrest team

Experience at every decision point.

Owners Jim Smrt, Dave Pearce, and Brandon Pearce lead a team of project managers and designers with decades of combined local experience.

  • Executive project management
  • On-staff interior design
  • Selection coordination
  • Established specialist trades
LakeCrest dining room with custom lighting and ceiling detail
Designed as a cohesive whole, down to the final material
LakeCrest sitting room with detailed millwork and fireplace
Building throughout Reno and Northern Nevada

Good questions, answered

Before the first drawing.

Where does LakeCrest build?

LakeCrest is currently building in Montreux, Saint James, Saddlehorn, Arrowcreek, Caughlin Ranch, and private locations throughout Reno and Northern Nevada.

Can we start with a completely custom design?

Yes. An architect or residential designer of your choice can start from scratch, or the LakeCrest team can help customize one of its classic design themes.

Who helps with interior selections?

LakeCrest has an in-house design team to help with tile, paint, layouts, and other selections while keeping the construction schedule and budget in view.

How involved can we be during construction?

LakeCrest welcomes client participation from inception through realization and describes its process as open, candid, and transparent.

Pine-lined pond in Northern Nevada

Your home can start here

Bring LakeCrest the life you want to build around.

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