WRCLA WINNER – Jury Award:
The Coffou Cottage
Michigan City, Indiana

Contractor – Mulcahy Builders

Architect: Brininstool + Lynch

The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association and The Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau announced the winners for the 2008 Western Red Cedar Architectural Design awards. The winning designs were presented at the AIA 2009 National Convention in San Francisco and demonstrate an understanding of the special properties of western red cedar (Thuja Plicata) including beauty and durability.

New Construction

Do you have a new home plan that you want to build?  Do you want to sit down and speak with a knowledgeable and approachable contractor to discuss what it takes to build a custom home in Michiana?  We can help you.  A home builder in the Michiana area for over ten years, we can help you every step of the way towards building your dream home.

Remodeling

Your old kitchen does not accommodate your growing family… your bathroom needs new tile… you want a bedroom addition for your kids and their grandchildren… you want a more spacious and enjoyable space to entertain…  Renovations, additions, and remodels – If you are looking to upgrade your kitchen, add a few bedrooms, upgrade your bathroom, finish a basement… we can help.

Design

You have a set of home plans but you want to re-design some portions of the house.  How can you be sure your changes will keep the house within code?    Home plan modification and design services are a part of the custom home market, and we have the expertise to assist you.  Do you have a set of prints that you need modified but you are not sure how such changes will affect the structural integrity of your home?  Tom has the ability to examine the structural design ramifications of such changes ensuring that your home will stand for generations to come.

Consulting

A solid reputation and knowledge of the local building industry make Mulcahy Builders your choice for quality custom homes.  Let us put our experience to work for you.  We can consult you on your next project from start to finish.  Tom Mulcahy is a professional structural engineer with over ten years experience building custom homes in the Michiana area.

Material Choices

We build homes that not only look great, but they last.  The materials we choose to work with have been proven in the field and greatly enhance the value of your home.  Below is a sampling of the materials we have experience installing.
Windows – Marvin, Pella, Anderson, Weathershield, Crestline, Vetter, Barber and many others.
Siding – Certainteed and James Hardie Fiber-cement board, vinyl, and wood species.
Roofing – asphalt shingles, rubber EPMD, and Corrugated steel.
Molding and trim – custom built ceiling coffers, crown molding, and others.
Septic – gravitational septic and Presby systems.
Concrete – Finished interior flooring with custom epoxy finish, radiant floor heating, poured foundations, and driveways.
Walls – custom color-match staining of car siding, custom built panelling, bead board, drywall, and painting.
Fireplaces – Custom built fireplaces, mantles made out of reclaimed barn beams, gas burning, wood burning, custom tile hearths, and masonary work.
Electric – Custom lighting installs, new electric service, upgrade electric service, recessed lighting, dimmable fluorescents, T5 lighting, deck lights, accent lights, track lighting, pendant lighting,