Quality craftsmanship and unparalleled attention to detail are just some reasons discerning clients choose Peterson Builders, Inc. to create the home of their dreams. Averaging about eight custom high-end homes annually, Peterson Builders maintains the same commitment to customer satisfaction today as it did when the company was founded by Lynn G. Peterson almost half a century ago.
A carpenter in his youth, Peterson served with Seabee, the U.S. Navy construction battalion, for four years. Soon after returning home from Vietnam, he worked with a company called Precision Built Homes, doing finished carpentry and cabinetry in the millwork division. Gaining experience, he became licensed and, after about seven years, went on to create Peterson Builders in 1976.
The value of teamwork
Steadily growing the business, Lynn’s sons Jason (now President and Co-Owner) and Ben (CEO and Co-Owner) eventually joined the team. Today, this Ogden Valley, Utah-based builder has three project managers, three site managers, six carpenters, and a long list of satisfied repeat customers. And the company allies itself with some of the top architects in the business. “We work with some great trades, and have fostered relationships over the years,” says Erik Johnson, Director of Construction. “Some have been with us for decades.”
The Petersons bring decades of combined expertise to Northern Utah’s custom homebuilding and renovation sector, and the Peterson brothers continue making their mark on the industry, which includes leading a non-profit to create homes in Mexico for families in need. An important figure in the Utah Home Builders Association, Jason Peterson works to influence industry legislation and code updates, and serves on the DOPL Construction Services Commission, holding both B100 and E100 contractor licenses. He has played a key role in over 130 luxury home builds.
To date, the company itself has been behind the successful completion of over 350 custom projects and counting.
Quality, always
At Peterson Builders, dedicated and experienced professionals work with clients through every step of their luxury homebuilding journey, from initial concept and design to material selection, construction, and customer handover. Every stage is precisely planned through what the company calls the Peterson Proven Process.
Gaining insight and experience with every project, the team has dedicated considerable time to creating and developing its processes, ensuring all work runs smoothly and professionally, a dedication to continuous improvement that clients appreciate. “The process is currently evolving,” says Jason Peterson, President and Co-Owner, “and we’ve been working on some of these processes for a number of years. We continue, to this day, making changes to those processes to see improvements where there is a need for improvement.”
Starting with Introduction and Discovery—where the team sits down with clients to discuss their dream home vision—the five steps of the Peterson Proven Process include Project Framework, Documentation, Construction, and finally Home Completion and Warranty. “This step guarantees that your home meets our rigorous quality standards and is ready for occupancy,” states the company’s website.
Along with the standard warranty required by the industry, the company provides the Peterson Builders Limited Lifetime Warranty. “We spend a lot of time and energy building these homes to the best of our ability, and we will back that up for the life of the home,” says Jason. “Any problems that are a result of faulty workmanship [will be addressed], years or even a decade later.”
Often faced with construction challenges owing to Utah’s weather and terrain, the company puts a great deal of effort into scheduling. Winter conditions mean a short building season, and projects are carefully planned with suppliers and trades so that interior work can continue in cold conditions. “We have to make sure our scheduling works with the trades on site, and that we’re not piling on materials and lumber,” says Jason. “We stock the houses with materials before they get shut down for the winter, when the snow arrives.”
Premier projects and awards
Over almost 50 years, Peterson Builders has been responsible for a number of award-winning works. In recent years, the company was awarded Custom Home of the Year from the Utah Home Builders Association and Project of the Year from the Concrete Foundations Association. In 2023, Peterson was awarded the BALA Platinum Award in the One-of-a-Kind Custom Home category from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and BALA (Best in American Living Awards™) Home of the Year, also from the NAHB.
The company’s dynamic Burch Creek Home in South Ogden, Utah, was designed by Salt Lake City’s EDA Architects. Measuring 4,750 finished square feet, the three-bedroom, 4.5 bath house combines Japanese aesthetics with mid-century design. Described by the company as “a stunning blend of modern luxury and timeless elegance, designed to seamlessly integrate with its beautiful mountain surroundings,” the Burch Creek Home boasts open concept living areas, unparalleled craftsmanship, high-quality finishes, large windows, a gourmet kitchen, and other luxurious amenities.
“BALA is the building industry’s premier residential design awards program,” says Jason. The future homeowners purchased the lot and had the existing home demolished, with the new home built in its place. From start to finish, the project took about 27 months. “It was a combination of self-performing a lot of the work and working with trade contractors,” he says of the home, which is in South Ogden’s lower valley. “It was a pretty cool thing, winning the award, and a tremendous confidence booster to be recognized by industry peers all over the nation who understand the level of skill and dedication and creativity that goes into a home like that. It was validating for me personally, to know that working on something I’m passionate about… resonated with others.”
Along with Burch Creek, other projects include the Harvest Fields Home in Huntsville. The 2018 Parade of Homes Winner of the People’s Choice Award, it is described as a “bright cozy farmhouse [that] brings that traditional Ogden Valley feel.” Other works, such as the Rolling Hills Home on the Ogden east bench, are remarkable for their striking, unique design. Partially built underground, Rolling Hills was the vision of the architect, who was a son-in-law of the owner. The house boasts unique architecture and a living grass roof.
A bright future
In business for decades, Peterson Builders has its share of satisfied repeat clients. Many are buying their second, third, or even fourth home from the company. And while some buyers are natives to Utah, others come from out of state, hailing from Texas, New York, California, and even Costa Rica.
With the company’s 50th anniversary fast approaching, Marketing Manager Claire Petty is working on a brand refresh, including revamping the company’s website showcasing its half-century in business. “We want to share 50 years of ‘Professionally Building With Integrity,’ which is our motto. she says, adding that Peterson Builders will ensure the upcoming anniversary is shared with the community, including media and local businesses.
“What’s cool about Peterson Builders is they’ve been open 49 years now and have relied on word-of-mouth this whole time, which has sustained them,” she says. “It’s pretty impressive to know that word-of-mouth—and referrals from other customers—has really sustained this company.”
For Jason, the upcoming anniversary signifies not only a landmark for the company, but an opportunity to attract new clients who are seeking the best in upscale living. “We are in the middle ground of the high-end custom home market, and striving to set ourselves apart as a builder who can really focus on attention to detail and a high level of quality finishes to build for clients who really have a desire for craftsmanship and uniqueness in the product. That’s really our focus and our niche,” he says.
“Over the coming years, we will position and market ourselves to those types of clients, and be able to take on those kinds of projects at the highest level.”
