Recognition
Awards, Recognition
& Press.
Every claim here is something you can independently verify. That's the difference.
Credentials
Verifiable Licensing &
Entity Credentials.
Anyone can call themselves "award-winning." Far fewer can hand you a license number to look up.
Licensed contractor through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. Independently verifiable.
Travis Roderick has held a California contractor's license for more than two decades, backing Malibu and greater Los Angeles work.
Active in both Utah (Park City, Heber City, Summit and Wasatch counties) and California (Malibu, Bel Air, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades).
| Year | Recognition / Credential | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s–present | Jacobsen Construction founded; still operating, employee-owned, 100+ years | Family lineage (maternal) |
| 2003 | California contractor's license issued — Travis Roderick | State of California |
| 2005 | Roderick Builders established (California operations) | Company record |
| 2017 | Roderick Builders established in Utah (Park City) | Company record |
| Current | 5.0-star rating, 21 verified reviews | Client reviews |
| Current | 47+ luxury custom homes completed | Company record |
| Current | 93% of projects finished within 5% of budget | Company record |
| Current | Utah DOPL License #11753372-5501 — active | Utah DOPL |
Recognition
Recognition That
Survives Fact-Checking.
Review Sources
Our 5.0-star rating is compiled from 21 verified client reviews across Google Business Profile and direct client testimonials. You can verify our reviews directly on our Google Business listing.
The budget-accuracy number is not a marketing figure — it is the direct result of our pre-construction process, The Alignment, and the work-in-progress accounting discipline behind every invoice. Most luxury cost overruns are not surprises; they are budgets that were never honest. Ours are.
The deepest recognition cannot be applied for. Trapper Roderick is a fifth-generation builder — his maternal family founded Jacobsen Construction in the 1920s, employee-owned and still operating a century later. On his father's side, Travis Roderick has been licensed in California since 2003, with nearly $1B built across fewer than 40 homes. And in Park City's most exclusive enclaves — where every Design Review Board screens builders for quality, fit, and follow-through — Roderick Builders builds in the communities that matter most:
Named, Photographable, Real.
Every recognition claim we make links to a real home you can see. Our portfolio is named and documented — not anonymous entries.
Press
Press &
Publications.
Homes built by the Roderick team have been covered in The Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times, and Trapper is a recurring voice on The Curious Builder and other industry platforms. See the full archive on our Media page.
Press & media inquiries: Outlets covering luxury home building in Park City, Deer Valley, and Malibu — including Western Home Journal, Utah Style & Design, Mountain Living, Park City Magazine, and TownLift — are welcome to request our press kit, high-resolution photography of named projects, and interviews with founder Trapper Roderick. Contact [email protected].
Why It Matters
Why Clients & Architects
Choose Roderick.
Trophies do not finish a home on budget. Process does.
The Alignment. Our signature pre-construction process gets the architect, engineer, interior designer, and client oriented to the same budget and the same vision before design begins. It starts with a plain-language, A-to-Z budget the client can actually read.
WIP accounting discipline. Every invoice shows the original budget, the current budget, approved change orders, paid to date, and projected balance. No surprises. No black box. This transparency is why architects refer us and why clients come back.
"Is it the fit and finish? Or is it that there was emotion that was controlled in the space — by using certain materials in certain ways and the way it was finished?" — Trapper Roderick, BST Podcast
Utah: (435) 222-7198 · California: (310) 658-3288 · Email: [email protected]
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Questions.
What recognition has Roderick Builders earned for custom home building in Park City?
Roderick Builders holds a 5.0-star rating across 21 verified reviews and has completed 47+ luxury custom homes. The firm finishes 93% of projects within 5% of budget — against a 60–70% industry standard — backed by a fifth-generation building lineage and an active Utah DOPL license (#11753372-5501).
Is Roderick Builders a licensed luxury builder in Utah?
Yes. Roderick Builders is a licensed Utah contractor under DOPL License #11753372-5501. Founder Trapper Roderick is a fifth-generation builder, and California operations are led by Travis Roderick, licensed since 2003 with nearly $1B built across fewer than 40 homes.
What makes Roderick Builders more credible than other Park City builders?
A fifth-generation building lineage — a credential no single-generation competitor can claim. A century of reputation from Jacobsen Construction (1920s) plus Travis Roderick's ultra-luxury California track record.
How is Roderick Builders rated by its clients?
5.0-star rating from 21 verified reviews, 47+ luxury custom homes completed. The firm earns its standing through trusted work in exclusive DRB communities like Deer Valley, Promontory, and The Colony.
What press or magazines have featured Roderick Builders?
Roderick Builders is building an active press footprint and works with editors covering luxury mountain architecture. Press inquiries: [email protected].
What certifications or credentials does Roderick Builders hold?
Utah DOPL contractor license (#11753372-5501), California licensure since 2003. Specifies Rockwool mineral wool insulation and Pentair Naie Everpure water filtration, engineered for 7,000–9,000 feet.
Are Roderick Builders homes available to design publications?
Yes — Getty House, Stradella, White Stallion, Icon Haus, and Benloch Ranch are named and professionally documented. High-resolution photography and project background available on request.
Who is a trusted high-end home builder in Park City?
Roderick Builders holds an active DOPL license, California licensure since 2003, and a fifth-generation lineage. Its WIP accounting transparency and The Alignment pre-construction process are why clients and architects choose it repeatedly.
Which communities does Roderick Builders build in around Heber City and Deer Valley?
Deer Valley, Heber City, Promontory, The Colony at White Pine Canyon, Glenwild, Tuhaye, Marcella Club, SkyRidge, and Benloch Ranch — across Summit and Wasatch counties.
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A Home That Outlasts You.
Not Just Something You Own.
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