Few builders can offer the range of fine woodworking skills that Dan Englund brings to each home and commercial building project. Dan's training as a finish carpenter and builder began as a teenager in 1978, and he has since continued to expand his range of abilities, building custom staircases, doors, windows, furniture, and, of course, homes and commercial buildings. Dan is pleased to make himself available for select projects throughout the Colorado and New Mexico area.

1978-80	Dan's training began as an apprentice with both J.C. Brothers, and Siefert & Sons, building custom homes in the Glen Ellyn, IL area. Working under highly skilled carpenters, he learned framing, siding, fascia, and soffit construction.
1980-84	Joined the carpenters' union and completed his 4 year union apprenticeship program while framing for union contractor R.D. Thiel, also in Glen Ellyn, IL. During this time, he began learning to run his own crews.
1984-85	Worked as a foreman, running crews of up to 40 carpenters, for Lenny Zsarik Construction, another union contractor.
1985-89	Worked for Cooper Stair, learning the intricacies of staircase design and construction, including circular and curved staircases.
1989-99	Started his own custom stair building company, Step by Step Stair & Millwork, in Woodstock, IL. Handled all design work and sales, and oversaw design, production and installation of about 150 staircases per year. The company specialized in custom circular staircases, using a wide variety of woods. Dan’s design skills were much in demand by builders, as he began to design whole foyers to accompany his unique staircases.
1999-present	Dan and his wife Anne moved from Illinois to Colorado, where Dan has continued to do custom building and remodeling, including architectural finish carpentry including high-quality custom doors and staircases. He has also expanded into custom log work, including log stairs and railings, porches, and roof construction. He has also begun serving his clients as general contractor on select projects.

1980	Aurora, IL. Fully restored 100 year old duplex.Glen Ellyn, IL. Remodeled 1930's home, including adding a full basement and addition.
1984	Glen Ellyn, IL. Remodeled 1930's home, including adding a full basement and addition.
1987	Woodstock. IL. 3500 sq. ft. custom home built from the ground up, with full basement, stone fireplaces, concrete tile roof.
1987	Woodstock. IL. Four-stall barn with dogrun, built from reclaimed lumber.
1995	Wonderlake, IL. 4000 commercial shop with showroom, in-floor heating, 3 phase electric.
1999	Pagosa Springs, CO. Remodeled cabin, including new roof, new covered porch, custom aspen-paneled interior. Custom doors and trim throughout. Douglas fir floor featuring handcut nails.
1999	Pagosa Springs. CO. Custom 1900 sq. ft. horse barn with six stalls, wash rack, in-floor heat, heated tack room with bathroom, full second-floor hay loft. Board & batten siding.
1999	Pagosa Springs, CO. 2500 sq. ft, commercial building with 20-foot ceilings, in-floor heat, 3-phase electric, including office and showroom.
2003	Pagosa Springs, CO. Custom 5400 sq. ft. home with custom log trusses. 2-story custom circular staircase, in-floor heating, walkout basement, stone fireplaces, log and stone exterior, wrap-around covered porch.

Master carpenter Dan Englund has numerous references available; please contact us for a list of satisfied clients. Dan also has a large photo collection of past projects for you to view, and would be happy to meet with you to discuss your custom building needs.

DanEnglund.com is pleased to present these brief samples of the outstanding woodworking and home construction by master carpenter Dan Englund of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Pagosa Springs is located near Durango, Colorado, in the scenic Four Corners area of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.