Atlas Construction was founded in 1999 by Chris and Leif Counter. Primarily a remodeling contracting company, Atlas has completed many commercial and residential projects throughout the Vail Valley, as well as other areas of Colorado. Since opening for business almost a decade ago, Chris and Leif have launched Atlas Construction into the top tier of the most valued contractors in the area.
Chris and Leif were born on the island of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands where their father, architect, Tom Counter, was designing homes. Exposure to the construction industry at such an early age pushed them toward the building trade, to projects on Martha’s Vineyard, St. Croix and Miami, Florida after the devastating destruction of Hurricane Andrew. Before they decided on the Vail Valley, and ultimately the establishing of Atlas Construction, they partnered with their father in St. Croix completing design build projects and considered the most advantageous location given their experience in the industry thus far. Vail and the resort approach to construction seemed like a perfect fit.
The personal manner the Counters have taken with their clients, as well as their can-do attitude, commitment to communication and attention to quality has been appreciated by their customers as demonstrated through the working relationships created and maintained by the many repeat and word-of-mouth clienteles. The passion they have for a career toward which they’ve dedicated their lives is evident the moment they step on a job site. Having done so many of the various trades of construction, they enthusiastically get dirty with hands-on style training and explanation to accomplish the ultimate goal of achieving their customer’s desired results. This hands-on method of operation and personal responsibility ensures they remain on top of the competition.
With an open-book policy on budgets, bids, hours, materials and other expenses Atlas achieves superior communication with customers, as well as its dedicated network of skilled craftsmen throughout the state. This style of business preserves the integrity of the company, the trust of its clients and is reminiscent of the organic practice of hand-shake partnerships.
Atlas has been featured in several publications, including House and Home Magazine in which an editorial honored their achievement of removing 350 cubic yards of dirt and rock from beneath a Vail Mountain home creating a living space including a bedroom, two bathrooms, a media room and a laundry room.
As one of the most respected names in the valley, with working relationships with the top designers, real estate agencies and architects including, Slifer Designs, Miller Design Resources, Worth Interiors, Western Design, Peak Interiors, Kanda Design, Vail Realty, and Lodge Properties just to name a few, Atlas prides itself on it’s reputation. Give us a call and see if we’re right for your next project.
From simple decks to more elaborate kitchen and bath renovations and entire guts, restructures, and additions, Atlas Construction has the team and experience to handle any and every type of construction. We work together with your architect and/or designer or we can recommend others with whom we have working relationships. We compile a list of bids from our extensive group of sub-contractors and, through our open-book policy, share the numbers as well as our experience to create the perfect fit for your individual project. 
We are pleased to include some kind words from previous and current customers. For additional references and information, contact our office and speak with one of the owners, Chris or Leif. They will be happy to furnish a list upon request.