What we build
and what we restore.

From a long-time client

We have used Tent Rock Inc. for two construction projects in the last 25+ years. Both houses were designed by an independent architect and combined traditional New Mexican features with a modern style house. Both houses were built in high quality, the first one in adobe the second one with E-Crete blocks. Passive solar design was a key feature in both buildings.

We first met Joel Muller from Tent Rock Inc. in 1989 by recommendation from our architect. We decided amongst several bidders for Tent Rock Inc. based on other projects they had completed or were working on at the time. And we never regretted our choice a single moment. It is great to work with a small company where the boss is on site nearly every day and one can discuss any issues, changes, improvements, etc. in real time. Joel was diligent in checking on the work every step and did not let even the slightest deviation from the high quality he and we demanded happen. Overall the construction of our house was a pleasant experience. Towards the end of the construction we ran into a time problem as we had to vacate our rental house just before Christmas and Joel pushed his crew and himself and finished the job on time and in budget. And after the project was finished, Joel was always available to fix any problems occurring over time or to give advice on projects we decided to add ourselves. The house was featured twice in architectural magazines.

When we decided 10 years later to add on to the house it was a natural to contract with Tent Rock again, and they managed the addition of a full bedroom/bathroom suite without any major impact on our living in the house on time and within budget.

When we moved to a different location in the Santa Fe area in 2005 we again chose the proven team of Tent Rock Inc. and our architect Bruce Davis. This new house had a very clean design with significant glass areas to all sides. As it was built on the side of a hill it presented some real challenges to the construction. One of the most impressive feature was the pouring of a 25+ feet tall retaining wall as part of the entry way. This was not a trivial task given the accessibility of the site, but the Tent Rock crew mastered the job perfectly. Other jobs were also beyond normal standard and completed to our full satisfaction. Joel Muller again had his small team of workers leading the job and supervising the different sub contractors needed for some of the steps. As he was working on few other projects in parallel he assigned a dedicated foreman to our construction site who was here at all times but still came by nearly every day, sometimes more than once – if needed, to check on things or negotiate with us on changes. This time we did not have a fixed bid but worked from a cost estimate provided by Tent Rock Inc. for the project, and despite many unknowns at the time of the bid the total construction cost exceeded the estimate by no more than 10%.

Now we have been living 8 years in our new house and are very happy with the quality of life it provides us. No surprise that over these 25 years we still call upon Joel Muller with any problems. Recently we experienced a break-in, and when my wife discovered it in the evening after returning from work she called Joel (I was on travel at the time), and he responded momentarily by coming the house, fixing the broken glass door temporarily, and helping with initial clean up.

We can highly recommend Tent Rock Inc. for any residential (and likely also commercial) project. Tent Rock Inc. is very easy to work with, and they are totally responsive to all special needs, wishes, and ideas you have. You are always treated as a friend and can trust each and everybody from Tent Rock Inc. to the fullest.