Episode Details

We sit down with Auburn home builder Tim Murphy to hear how his company grows from small service work into remodels, renovations, and full custom builds. 

We talk through common construction misconceptions, what entrepreneurship really demands, and how a design-build process can make a home feel truly personal. 

• licensed Auburn home builder services from renovations to custom builds 
• career path from Auburn Building Science into large commercial construction 
• returning to Auburn to build a local, community-driven construction business 
• why some older-home remodels cost more than a teardown rebuild 
• guiding clients through multiple options to protect value and budget 
• family life with three kids and staying busy with sports 
• entrepreneurship realities like long hours and slow seasonal periods 
• affordable custom home building through in-house floor plans and 3D renderings 
• designing around real lifestyles like kids, pets, and storage needs 

www.tmurphyco.com