A home worthy of the land it stands on.
Solano Builders & Construction creates bespoke custom residences across Rio Rancho, Albuquerque and the high desert beyond — composed around your land, your light, and the life you intend to live there.
Portfolio · Featured Builds
Recent commissions
Three recent Solano builds — walk through every photograph and film in the full portfolio.
Services & Specialties
One builder for the whole job
Because we self-perform the structural trades, your schedule isn't held hostage by outside subcontractors.
Custom Residential Builds
Ground-up single-family homes designed around your lot, your layout and your budget — Modern Desert, Craftsman, Modern Farmhouse and more.
Structural Concrete
Excavation, grading, formwork, rebar and foundation pours that pass municipal inspection the first time.
Block Work
Load-bearing and veneer block construction — walls, shear elements and site walls built to engineering spec.
Insulation & Air-Sealing
Batt, blown-in and spray foam installation with full air-sealing for New Mexico's high-desert climate swings.
Land Variance & Zoning Guidance
Setbacks, easements, HOA guidelines and variance applications — we verify zoning before design money is spent.
Pre-Construction Management
Fixed-price agreements, structural addendums and draw schedules finalized before ground breaks. No open-ended budgets.
About Us
Rooted in the high desert
Solano Builders & Construction, LLC is the building studio of Jose Loreto Solano, based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Every residence is a private commission — designed for its site, built by our own craftsmen, and finished to be lived in for generations. From the first walk of your land to the day the keys change hands, one team is accountable for all of it.
- New Mexico Residential Contractor License #376548
- Licensed, bonded & insured — documentation provided at contract signing
- Fixed-price agreement & payment draw schedule before construction starts
- One point of contact from consultation to Certificate of Occupancy
The Founder
Jose Solano
FOUNDER
Meet Jose, the founder of Solano Builders & Construction LLC. Since establishing the company in 2012, Jose has brought custom home dreams to life with expert craftsmanship and attention to detail. Specializing in full custom home builds, specialized masonry work, and high-efficiency insulation, Jose leads our team with a passion for quality construction from the ground up.
In-House Realtor
Arianda “Ari” Solano
IN-HOUSE REALTOR
At Solano Builders, we believe the home-buying experience should be as custom as the houses we build — that's why Arianda Solano leads the way. As our dedicated in-house Realtor, Arianda specializes in helping families navigate the New Mexico market. Whether you're looking for a move-in-ready masterpiece or want to start a custom project from the ground up, her deep knowledge of our craftsmanship ensures you're making the best investment for your future.
Meet the family behind your dream home
Craftsmanship
The structure is the home. Foundations, framing and envelope work are done by our own crews and inspected at every stage.
Transparency
Fixed-price agreements, published draw schedules and a week-by-week timeline you can hold us to.
Accountability
Final walkthrough punch list, lien waivers exchanged, and warranty documentation delivered at closeout — in writing.
Where We Build
Building across the Albuquerque metro & beyond
Recent permitted work clusters in Rio Rancho — Chessman Drive, Tulip Road, Northern Boulevard — with projects across the metro and as far north as Chama.
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