Residential new construction
Custom home construction with attention to planning, budgeting, and build quality from start to finish.
Founders Contracting LLC delivers residential and commercial new construction, additions, and remodels, with project planning support for clients across the Flathead Valley. Combining field execution with early-stage partnership on budgeting, estimating, permitting, and development to help clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
A Design-Build approach, with early project guidance to support owners who think through the details before the Work begins without sacrificing momentum.
Some clients need a builder. Others need help understanding scope, cost, approvals, and sequencing before they commit. Founders Contracting is positioned to help on both sides of that equation.
Custom home construction with attention to planning, budgeting, and build quality from start to finish.
Thoughtful updates, expansions, and reworking of existing spaces to realize owners' vision and fit their intended use
Commercial new construction, tenant improvements, and renovations, with expertise in commercial project management
Early project support for conceptual design, preliminary budgeting, and decision-making before construction begins.
The founder; Joseph Beatrice holds a degree in Construction Management from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Cincinnati and previously worked in commercial project management at Al. Neyer (rebranded, "Merus"), while serving as an officer in the Ohio Army National Guard.
After launching Founders Contracting in Ohio in 2022, building new homes and furnishing remodels, he relocated to the Flathead Valley in 2024 after completing his military service. The business has since built its local subcontractor network, and served clients on projects big and small throughout the valley.
“Right from the start, Joseph Beatrice of Founders Contracting LLC stood out from the rest. Out of five contractors we met with, he was the only one who followed up after the initial meeting, which immediately showed his professionalism and reliability. That same level of communication continued throughout our entire house addition project. Joseph guided us through the process from planning and design through final completion. He took the time to listen to our ideas, answered questions thoroughly, and offered thoughtful suggestions that improved both the functionality and appearance of the addition. He provided a clear, detailed estimate and a realistic timeline—and he delivered on both. Any changes or decisions that came up were communicated promptly, with options and costs explained upfront. Joseph coordinated all aspects of the project and worked closely with his subcontractors, ensuring each phase was completed efficiently and to a high standard. This level of coordination made the entire process smooth and stress-free for us. The craftsmanship is excellent. The addition blends seamlessly with the rest of our home, and the attention to detail in the flooring, trim, drywall, and finish work is evident. The subcontractors were professional, respectful, and kept the work area clean and organized throughout the project. The project was completed on schedule and on budget, exceeded our expectations, and has significantly improved our home. We would highly recommend Joseph Beatrice and Founders Contracting LLC to anyone looking for a dependable contractor who delivers high-quality work and manages every detail effectively.”
“I cannot recommend Founders Contracting highly enough! Once in a while you'll find a contractor who does great work and is also a good communicator and returns phone calls and emails. And occasionally you'll find a contractor with great prices who finishes on time and on budget. But it is rare indeed to find all these important qualities in one person, which is the case with Joseph Beatrice, the owner of Founders Contracting. Joseph converted a large walk-in closet into a bathroom for our home in Whitefish and completed the task on time, UNDER budget, and with attention to detail that demonstrates his pride in his craft. His quoted price was lower than other quotes we received, and he actually completed the project UNDER budget due to some negotiating he did with the city, as well as some electrical work that required less effort than anticipated. Joseph is truly the most business capable, customer-centric contractor contractor we have ever worked with. Highly recommend.”