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Craftsmanship You Can See, People You Can Trust

The hardest part of any project is choosing who to build it. Two decades later, we’re still family owned, still local, and still doing the work ourselves.
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Bob and Kelly McGrath both grew up in Colorado Springs, met at Coronado High School, and were married downtown in 1987. Bob started as a carpenter, then spent 14 years with Mortenson, working his way up to Senior Superintendent on $30 to $50 million projects at Denver International Airport, Atmel Corporation, and The Broadmoor.

 

In 2002, with two young kids at home, Bob and Kelly started Bob McGrath Construction out of a house Bob built himself, funded by six months of vacation time he’d never taken. More than two decades later, we’re still family owned and operated, still based on the Southwest side, and still building on relationships that started with our neighbors.

 

Drawing from over 30 years in the commercial and residential construction industry, we lead the industry with the highest standards in commercial and residential fields.

Awards and Recognition

Honored for preserving the character of Colorado Springs.

Seven projects recognized by The Historical Preservation Alliance of Colorado Springs.

  • Excellence for Historically Compatible Stewardship

    601 N TejonGrace & St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Excellence for Historically Compatible Commercial Restoration

    7855 Old Stage RdThe Ranch at Emerald Valley, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Excellence for Historically Compatible Residential Renovation

    1906 Wood AvenueColorado Springs, CO

  • Excellence for Historically Compatible New Construction

    24 Broadmoor AvenueColorado Springs, CO

    Honorable mention

  • Excellence for Historically Compatible Stewardship

    12 East Boulder StreetThe Halfway House, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Excellence for Renovation of a Commercial Building

    305 E Pikes PeakThe Padgett Building, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Excellence for Historically Compatible Residential Renovation

    1805 Alamo AvenueColorado Springs, CO

The Difference Is in Who Does the Work

We do the work ourselves.

Most general contractors hire out nearly every trade. We employ more than 15 carpenters and laborers and over 10 plumbers and HVAC technicians, which gives us direct control over quality, budget, and schedule on every job.

Your architect or ours.

Many custom builders in town only work with their own in-house designer. We’re happy to partner with the architect you’ve already chosen, and if you don’t have one yet, we can recommend trusted local professionals we’ve worked with for years.

Deep local roots.

Decades of building here means we know the designers, engineers, subcontractors, and inspectors who make projects run smoothly. When you need the right people at the right time and the right price, we already know who to call.

Honest and fair, always.

Clear estimates, straight answers, and no surprises. It’s how we’ve earned clients who come back to us project after project.

Bob McGrath, Founder

The youngest of twelve kids from the Westside, Bob tried two years at Columbia University before deciding he wasn’t born to be a lawyer. He’s been building ever since. With 42 years in the industry and a Class A1 General Contractor license, Bob still brings a superintendent’s eye for detail to every project. He also doesn’t take vacations, which is how this company got started in the first place.

Kelly McGrath, Co-Founder

The youngest of twelve kids from the Westside, Bob tried two years at Columbia University before deciding he wasn’t born to be a lawyer. He’s been building ever since. With 42 years in the industry and a Class A1 General Contractor license, Bob still brings a superintendent’s eye for detail to every project. He also doesn’t take vacations, which is how this company got started in the first place.

How We Work

How We Work

A clear process from first meeting to final walkthrough.

Whether you're starting with finished plans or just an idea, every project follows the same five steps, so you always know what comes next.

  1. Initial Meeting

    We'll meet you at any stage, whether you have finished plans or just an idea and a lot.

  2. Pre-Construction

    We work alongside your architect, designer, and engineers to assess constructability, manage the budget, and guide you through selections.

  3. Estimate and Schedule

    Once the design is final, we lock in a detailed estimate and a realistic timeline.

  4. Construction

    Our in-house crews and trusted subcontractors build with quality and efficiency, with regular updates along the way.

  5. Final Walkthrough

    We review every detail with you before handing over the keys.