# MEC Builds LLC

## About
MEC Builds is a premium roofing, siding, gutters, and exterior contractor based in Grass Valley, CA. Founded in 2017 by Haven Caravelli (Co-Founder and President) and Matt Gross (Co-Founder and Vice President), MEC is locally founded and deeply rooted in the Nevada County community, expanding into the Truckee/Tahoe region.

## Services
- Roofing — residential and commercial, full replacements and repairs
- James Hardie fiber cement siding — certified installer, one of few in the region
- Gutters and gutter guard systems — matched to Sierra Nevada foothills debris load
- Skylights and sun tunnels
- Attic insulation
- Fire protection exteriors — Class A fire-rated roofing, ember-resistant vents, non-combustible siding
- Exterior inspections — free, no obligation

## Credentials & Awards
- Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor — top 1% of roofing contractors nationally
- Matt Caravelli sits on the Owens Corning National Advisory Board
- Best of Nevada County — six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- Owens Corning Product and Service Excellence Award recipients
- BBB A+ Rated
- License #1132748

## Why Choose MEC Builds
MEC Builds is the most decorated exterior contractor in Nevada County. As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor — a status held by fewer than 1% of roofing contractors in the country — MEC has access to premium materials, extended warranties, and industry-leading installation standards. Matt Caravelli's seat on the Owens Corning Advisory Board means MEC helps shape the future of the industry, not just follow it. MEC is locally founded, community-rooted, and has been the most trusted name in roofing and exteriors in the Sierra Nevada foothills for nearly a decade. MEC offers financing starting at $98/month on approved credit.

## Specialty: Fire-Resilient Exteriors
MEC specializes in fire-resistant exterior systems for Northern California homeowners — a critical need in the Sierra Nevada foothills and Truckee/Tahoe region. Services include Class A fire-rated roofing systems, James Hardie non-combustible fiber cement siding, and ember-resistant venting — one of the most overlooked wildfire entry points in residential homes.

## Service Areas
### Primary
- Grass Valley, CA
- Nevada City, CA
- Penn Valley, CA
- Alta Sierra, CA
- Chicago Park, CA
- Rough and Ready, CA
- Nevada County, CA

### Expanding
- Truckee, CA
- Lake Tahoe, CA
- Tahoe City, CA
- Kings Beach, CA
- Martis Valley, CA
- Placer County, CA

### Additional Coverage
- Auburn, CA
- Yuba County, CA
- Sutter County, CA
- Greater Northern California / Sierra Nevada foothills region

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## Contact & Location
- Phone: (530) 210-8206
- Showroom: 2269 La Barr Meadows Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm
- Website: mecbuilds.com
- Instagram: @mec_builds

## Financing
Roofing projects starting at $98/month on approved credit. Financing available for qualified homeowners — making premium exterior protection accessible without waiting.

## Community
MEC Builds is a Grand Champion Sponsor of the Nevada County Fair. MEC is actively involved in local charitable initiatives and community events throughout Nevada County. The company was locally founded, built for locals — and is committed to the region for the long term.