Completed 2008 · 4 bed / 4 bath
Mayhew 1
Stone, steel, and outstanding craftsmanship in a pristine setting.
Incline Village · Lake Tahoe
Custom homes, made for life at Tahoe.
One local design/build team carries your vision from the first sketch to the final detail—shaping a home around your site, your budget, and the way you live.
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Selected work
Built for the setting. Personal to the people.
Fortress has completed new homes, whole-home renovations, lakefront interiors, and major additions across the Tahoe landscape.
Remodeled 2016
Ponderosa
A once closed-in floor plan opened up with modern finishes.
Completed 2017
Pelton
Abundant natural light across a warm, open floor plan.
2,300 → 4,000 sq. ft.
Tiller
A detail-led remodel and addition with five bedrooms and seven baths.
Also in the portfolioCrystal Shores · Crystal Bay Cove · Mayhew 2 · Oxen · Pinecone Circle · Jill
The design/build advantage
One team from sketch to key.
The Fortress approach brings professional design and construction expertise together. One company handles both, giving you greater continuity and a clear partner through the full project.
- Your ideas drive the work. Design, materials, and budget begin with how you want to live.
- Real costs enter early. Initial estimates inform preliminary sketches before construction documents are complete.
- Site and design stay connected. The same team carries the intent into the field and keeps you updated.
Deep local rootsFounded by longtime friends Rob Laurie and John Albrecht in 2003.
In their clients’ words
Confidence, even when you’re not on site.
“The attention to detail and the level of expertise that Fortress Construction provided was wonderful. The highlight for us was that we felt confident enough in the Fortress team that we didn't need to be there 5 days a week to oversee what was going on. That instilled a tremendous amount of confidence in us and the end result was fantastic.”
Scott Stranzl · Client
“I recommend them highly without reservation.”
Mike Hart · Client
“It was great to have Rob and Johnny guide us from concept to completion.”
Melissa White · Client
Proven here at home
Local knowledge. Proven work.
License
NV #56666
Bid limit $3.7M
License
CA #992292
California contractor
Recognition
1st place
Builders Association of Northern Nevada Home Design Contest, won by Rob Laurie
Press
North Lake Tahoe Bonanza
Featured in 2006 and 2008
Before the first sketch
Good questions make better homes.
What kinds of projects does Fortress take on?
Fortress is a full-service design/build company specializing in new construction, renovation projects, home maintenance, and design.
Can one team handle both design and construction?
Yes. Fortress brings professional design and construction expertise together, giving clients continuity from early sketches through completion.
How are budget and schedule handled?
The team develops early estimates as the design takes shape, then refines the plan and construction estimate together. Their stated goal is to bring every project in on time and on budget.
What if I cannot visit the site often?
Fortress provides photos and project updates for clients who are unable to make frequent site visits.
Where does Fortress build?
Fortress is based in Incline Village and is licensed in both Nevada and California, serving the Lake Tahoe area.
Your home, from concept to completion
Bring your Tahoe vision into focus.
Start with a conversation about your site, your ideas, and what matters most.
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