Residential building and detailed craftsmanship

Custom Construction Services in Yelm, WA

Foley Construction provides builder-led residential services for projects that benefit from direct experience, careful structural thinking and custom finish work. The work ranges from complete homes to outdoor structures and one-of-a-kind wood details.

One builder, several connected capabilities

Services Designed Around Custom Residential Projects

A custom project rarely fits into a single trade category. A new home may combine site work, concrete, framing, insulation, exposed beams, cabinets and exterior living areas. Foley Construction approaches those parts as a coordinated whole rather than isolated tasks.

Custom Home Construction

Builder-led planning and construction for homes shaped around the property, household and desired architectural character.

  • Plan and scope review
  • Site and construction coordination
  • Structural and finish-stage oversight
  • Custom beams, wood details and built-ins

ICF Home Construction

Insulated concrete form walls for homeowners considering a durable, highly insulated building envelope.

  • System and design evaluation
  • Concrete wall planning
  • Openings and service coordination
  • Integration with conventional roof and interior systems

Earth-Bermed Homes

Specialized homes that use earth against selected walls and demand close attention to structure, drainage and waterproofing.

  • Site suitability discussion
  • Drainage and moisture-control planning
  • Structural coordination
  • Daylight and access considerations

Custom Decks

Decks and covered outdoor spaces designed to connect cleanly with the home and landscape.

  • Composite and wood deck options
  • Curved and multi-level layouts
  • Covered areas and skylight details
  • Stairs, rails and structural framing

Gazebos and Outdoor Structures

Permanent backyard structures built for shade, gathering and long-term use.

  • Freestanding and attached concepts
  • Roof and beam detailing
  • Foundation and anchoring planning
  • Integration with decks and paths

Custom Carpentry

Complex woodwork informed by Mark Foley’s boatbuilding background and decades of residential construction.

  • Exposed and log beams
  • Custom cabinets and built-ins
  • Finish carpentry
  • Unusual angles and site-specific details

Choosing the right path

Complete Project or Defined Construction Scope

Some clients need a builder for a complete custom home. Others already have drawings or a partially developed project and need help with a defined phase. The useful starting point is not a generic service package; it is a clear description of the property, current documentation and desired outcome.

During the initial conversation, Foley Construction can determine whether the project is a fit, what information is missing and which decisions should be made before pricing or scheduling.

Describe Your Project
Detailed deck columns and custom residential finish work
Custom construction depends on both structural planning and finish-stage control.

What to Bring to the First Conversation

Location

Project address or parcel location, plus any known access or utility conditions.

Plans

Drawings, sketches, inspiration images or an explanation of what needs to change.

Scope

Approximate size, materials, rooms or exterior areas involved.

Timing

Desired start window, deadlines and any permit or financing milestones.

Talk Directly With Foley Construction

Call Mark Foley or send the project details through the contact form. Photos and plan files can be referenced in the message and attached when your email opens.