Building new
Custom homes and rebuilds on the South Shore
Whether you own a vacant lot or a house that costs more to fix than to replace, a new build starts with the same questions: what the lot allows, what the soil and septic can support, and what the energy code in your town now requires.
We handle the build from site work to certificate of occupancy, working from your architect’s plans or with our designer.
Project types
What we build
Custom home on your land
A new single-family home designed for the lot and the way you live.
- Perc test and septic design if needed
- Utility connections
- Driveway and grading
Tear-down and rebuild
Replace an outdated house while keeping the location you love.
- Demolition permits and utility disconnects
- Zoning review for nonconforming lots
- Often coastal and flood-zone rules
Flood-zone construction
Elevated foundations and flood-resistant construction for coastal South Shore lots.
- FEMA elevation requirements
- Conservation Commission filings
- Wind-rated components
Timeline
How a new home build runs
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1
2–4 months
Lot evaluation, design and permits
Survey, soils, septic design, drawings, energy modeling and building permit.
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2
3–5 weeks
Site work and foundation
Clearing, excavation, footings, foundation and waterproofing.
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3
6–10 weeks
Framing and dry-in
Structure, roof, windows, house wrap and exterior doors.
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4
4–6 weeks
Mechanicals and insulation
Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, air sealing, insulation and blower-door testing.
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5
10–16 weeks
Interior and exterior finishes
Siding, trim, drywall, flooring, cabinets, tile and paint.
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6
Final
Certificate of occupancy
Final inspections, HERS rating, punch list and walkthrough.
Cost
What new construction costs on the South Shore
What moves the price
- Site conditions, ledge and grading
- Foundation type and flood elevation
- Energy code compliance path
- Window and siding package
- Interior finish level
Planning ranges only. Land, design fees and utility company charges are separate.
Our work
New Construction projects on the South Shore
FAQ
New Construction: questions homeowners ask
How long does it take to build a new home on the South Shore?
Typically 8–14 months of construction after permits, plus 2–4 months of design and permitting beforehand.
Do you work with my architect?
Yes. We can also provide design through our own designer for more straightforward homes.
Is it better to renovate or tear down and rebuild?
If the foundation, structure and systems all need major work, rebuilding is often comparable in cost and gives you a modern, efficient house. We will give you an honest comparison.
What energy code applies?
Most South Shore towns use the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code; some have adopted the Specialized Code. Both require high insulation levels, air sealing and HERS testing.
Service area
New Construction in Randolph and across the South Shore
Based at 42 Edwin Street in Randolph, we build new construction in these towns and know how each building department works.
- New Construction in Randolph, MA
- New Construction in Braintree, MA
- New Construction in Weymouth, MA
- New Construction in Hingham, MA
- New Construction in Hull, MA
- New Construction in Cohasset, MA
- New Construction in Scituate, MA
- New Construction in Norwell, MA
- New Construction in Hanover, MA
- New Construction in Hanson, MA
- New Construction in Pembroke, MA
- New Construction in Marshfield, MA
- New Construction in Duxbury, MA
- New Construction in Kingston, MA
- New Construction in Halifax, MA
- New Construction in Plympton, MA
- New Construction in Carver, MA
- New Construction in Plymouth, MA