Custom homes
From early planning and site work through framing, exterior systems, interior finishes, inspections, and final walkthrough.
Explore custom constructionBarnstable, Massachusetts
A custom home builder who knows Cape Cod
Custom homes, thoughtful additions, and full-scale remodeling in Barnstable—planned for your property, your village, and the realities of coastal New England construction, from Hyannis to the Route 6A historic corridor.
Established 1983
Family owned
Owner on site
Licensed & insured
Local experience matters
Built for life in Barnstable
Barnstable is the Cape's largest town, and each village has its own character and rules of thumb—from denser lots in Hyannis to estate properties in Osterville and Cotuit. A home here has to fit its village as much as its site.
DC Builders has worked on Cape Cod for more than 40 years. Owner Dave Cleary stays involved from the first conversation through the final walkthrough, giving homeowners one experienced point of accountability throughout the job.
- Planning that begins with your property, priorities, and budget
- Coordination with architects, engineers, designers, and trusted trades
- Hands-on oversight through construction and closeout
- Clear next steps from consultation to move-in
Residential construction services
One builder for the whole project
Whether you are starting with land, reworking an existing home, or creating more room for family, the job is managed as one connected construction process.
Additions
Primary suites, family rooms, garages, in-law space, and larger expansions designed to fit the existing home.
Explore home additionsWhole-home remodeling
Coordinated renovations that improve flow, systems, comfort, durability, and the way the home supports daily life.
Explore remodelingKitchens & baths
Functional, well-built spaces with coordinated cabinetry, surfaces, fixtures, tile, lighting, and finish work.
See renovation servicesExterior work
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, porches, and repairs selected and installed for Cape Cod conditions.
View completed workArchitectural coordination
Practical collaboration between design and construction so the finished home reflects both your goals and the build plan.
Discuss your plansBarnstable service area
Working across Barnstable's villages
DC Builders is based in East Falmouth and serves homeowners throughout Barnstable's villages and nearby Cape Cod communities. Every property is different, so the first step is a conversation about your site and project.
- Hyannis
- Hyannis Port
- Centerville
- Osterville
- Cotuit
- Marstons Mills
- West Barnstable
- Barnstable Village
- Cummaquid
Permitting & planning
Details that deserve early attention
Along Route 6A on the north side of town, the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District reviews exterior changes visible from the road, and bay-side lots can involve coastal bank and Conservation Commission considerations. Barnstable's busy building department rewards early, complete permit submissions.
DC Builders helps organize those approvals with the design and construction team, so the review path is built into the schedule instead of discovered along the way.
Read our Cape Cod permitting guideHow the work moves forward
A clear path from idea to final walkthrough
Consult
Discuss the property, goals, priorities, budget, and desired timing.
Plan
Define scope and coordinate the drawings, selections, pricing, and approvals the project needs.
Build
Manage the schedule, trades, quality control, communication, and work on site.
Complete
Finish inspections, cleanup, systems orientation, punch work, and the final walkthrough.
“Owner Dave Cleary is on every job site—from the first sketch to the final nail.”
DC Builders’ approach to project oversightBarnstable building questions
Before you start
Does DC Builders work throughout Barnstable?
Yes. The team serves homeowners in Hyannis, Hyannis Port, Centerville, Osterville, Cotuit, Marstons Mills, West Barnstable, Barnstable Village, Cummaquid, and nearby Cape Cod communities.
Can you handle additions and remodeling as well as new homes?
Yes. DC Builders builds custom homes and completes additions, whole-home renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, roofing, siding, and related residential construction work.
Who oversees my project?
Owner and operator Dave Cleary oversees projects from planning through the final walkthrough and is present on job sites.
What should I know about permitting and historic review in Barnstable?
Along Route 6A on the north side of town, the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District reviews exterior changes visible from the road. Bay-side lots can involve coastal bank and Conservation Commission considerations, and a busy building department rewards early, complete permit submissions. Building those steps into the plan from the start keeps the schedule realistic.
How do I get started?
Call (508) 388-5120 or use the consultation request form. Bring any survey, plans, inspiration, priorities, and timing information you already have.
Start the conversation
Planning a Barnstable home project?
Tell us about your property, priorities, and the home you want to create.