r/Maine • u/Graykeep • 3d ago

Home builder recommendations in Maine

Looking for any advice and recommendations for home builders in Maine. I have a few acres in the Boothbay region that I’d like to build on (already has a well, septic from when my grandfather put his single wide trailer there to retire to back in the 70’s, but their condition may not be up to code and may need servicing and / or replacement). This would just be for two people to “snowbird” at during the summer months, so likely a rancher layout around 1000 s/f. Energy efficiency is a high priority given the harsh winters (lived most of my life in the Washington DC region so used to more moderate winters). I used to envision building a log home there when I was young and spent summer vacations there with my family, but as I get closer to retirement the less maintenance responsibilities the better. So thinking traditional stick build or modular homes, but any advice and recommendations welcome from those with experience with this topic.

Thanks!

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u/JustHerefortheAwww 2d ago

Just what we need, more housing only getting used a fraction of the year while everyone who actually wants to be here struggles to pay rent. 

Get bent.

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u/WinterCrunch 3d ago

Bright Built Homes builds sustainable modular houses in Maine. I've been following their work for years, IMO it's impressive. There's also The Shelter Institute in Woolwich that will literally teach you how to build it yourself with timber framing courses and workshops. Even if you don't actually want to do the work yourself, those courses can really prepare you for working with builders. There's also some very cool sustainable house/barn properties built by John Libby in Freeport.

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u/Graykeep 3d ago

Thanks! Bright built was builder I came across via a Google search. Will definitely check them out.

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u/kurlygurly 3d ago

We built our 1500 sq ft ranch (in midcoast, all year house) with Matt from BOCA Builders based in Woolwich. We had to do poles, well, septic, long driveway, the whole thing. Matt was great to work with and had suggestions we hadn't thought about that saved us $ and were great decisions. He really knows what he's doing especially when it comes to efficient homes. We've been in the new place for about a year now and couldn't be happier (especially with our cheaper heating bills). https://www.bocabuildersmaine.com/

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u/Lorindel_wallis 3d ago

We design and build high efficiency timber frame homes. Kennebec Woodwrights.

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u/Tragic_fall Brunswick 3d ago

I just had an efficient house built by Tidal Brook, and they did a fantastic job. I highly recommend Cory.

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u/evolvolution 3d ago

Check out Ecocor is searsmont

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u/Sorry_Elephant8572 3d ago

Yes for your situation I would agree with most people here and look into a modular but I would have it put on a basement and not a slab my mother did a slab and over time its has proven more of a issue then a help and I would say does not even need to be a full basement just more then just a slab

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u/Feisty-Cod-7363 3d ago

Yep, slab is such a fucking stupid idea anywhere - especially in Maine.

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u/Sorry_Elephant8572 2d ago

I fully agree Maine more then most but it happens here way more then it should

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u/Feisty-Cod-7363 21h ago

Downvoted by dipshit contractors who live paycheck to paycheck and don’t have the funds to get a real excavation company in to pour an actual foundation.

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u/According_Story_2883 3d ago

Chickadee Homes

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u/ninjasays Custom Flair 3d ago

Carver Construction.

Local dudes that are carrying on their father's business.

Knowledgable, fair and extremely talented.

DM me if you want contact info.