Custom tile installation in Whitefish Montana home
Whitefish, Montana

Built Here. Based Here.

Nautilus Design and Build is a Whitefish company. Our shop is here, our crew lives here, and the vast majority of our 300+ completed projects are right here in town. From ski chalets on Big Mountain to craftsman homes downtown, from lakefront builds on Whitefish Lake to renovations along the river — we know this town and we know what its homes demand.

Whitefish homeowners expect a level of finish that matches the setting. That is exactly why Levi built Nautilus around hand-crafted methods — mud-set tile, hand-applied plaster, and real stone work that you can see and feel the difference in. No shortcuts. No production-line installs.

  • Custom Mud-Set Tile and Showers
  • Hand-Applied Venetian and Lime Plaster
  • Natural Stone, Masonry, and Concrete
  • Full Bathroom Renovations
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Our Services in Whitefish

What We Build

Custom Tile

Mud-set showers, kitchen backsplashes, floor tile, and custom patterns for Whitefish homes.

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Plaster

Venetian, lime, tadelakt, and cement-based plaster finishes for mountain homes.

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Stone & Masonry

Fireplaces, retaining walls, patios, and concrete countertops built for Montana.

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Bathroom Remodel

Complete bathroom renovations from demo to final walkthrough, done in-house.

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Bathroom renovation completed in Whitefish Montana
Why Whitefish Trusts Nautilus

Local. Proven. Accountable.

When you hire Nautilus, you are not getting a crew that drove in from Missoula or a franchise operation running a sales playbook. You are getting Levi — a Whitefish resident with 22 years of experience — who personally oversees every project and stands behind every surface he builds.

300+

Projects Completed

22+

Years in Whitefish

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our services in Whitefish

Yes. Nautilus regularly works on properties near Whitefish Mountain Resort, Big Mountain Village, and the surrounding ski-in/ski-out homes. We are experienced with the unique requirements of mountain properties including heated floors and luxury finishes.

Custom tile showers and bathroom remodels are our most requested services in Whitefish. Many homeowners are upgrading vacation properties and primary residences with mud-set tile showers and Venetian plaster finishes.

Call us at 406-890-8230 or fill out the contact form. We will schedule a free on-site consultation to discuss your project, provide material recommendations, and deliver a detailed estimate.

Absolutely. Our Priority Renovation service is designed specifically for Airbnb hosts and vacation rental owners who need fast-turnaround, high-quality renovations between guest stays.

Yes. Radiant in-floor heating beneath tile is one of our most common installations in Whitefish, especially in ski homes and mountain properties near Big Mountain. We install tile over electric and hydronic radiant heat systems using proper membranes and modified thinset to prevent cracking from thermal cycling.

We do. Whitefish Lake properties often need moisture-aware tile and stone installations for bathrooms, mudrooms, and outdoor-adjacent spaces. We select materials and waterproofing systems that handle the humidity and temperature swings of lakefront living in northwest Montana.

We help guide the permitting process when your project requires it. Bathroom remodels that involve plumbing changes or structural modifications in the City of Whitefish typically need permits, and we coordinate with the building department so the project stays on track and passes inspection.

Yes. Interior tile, plaster, and stone installations happen year-round. Winter is actually one of our busiest seasons in Whitefish because many homeowners want projects finished before ski season or during the quieter months. As long as the home is heated, cold weather does not affect interior work quality.

No. Whitefish is just 15 minutes from our shop in Kalispell, and we never charge travel fees for Whitefish jobs. We treat Whitefish as local — because it is. Most of our crew lives in the Whitefish-Kalispell corridor.

Properly installed tile should not crack, but Montana's freeze-thaw cycles make installation method critical. We use mud-set methods with crack isolation membranes and flexible modified thinset that accommodate seasonal movement. For vacation homes that may go unheated, we recommend specific tile and stone materials rated for temperature extremes.

Ready to Start Your Whitefish Project?

We are right here in town — 191 Shady Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901. Contact us today for a free in-home consultation.

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