Custom homes
From early planning and site work through framing, exterior systems, interior finishes, inspections, and final walkthrough.
Explore custom constructionNantucket, Massachusetts
A custom home builder for Nantucket
Custom homes, thoughtful additions, and full-scale remodeling on Nantucket—planned around HDC review, ferry freight, and the demands of open-Atlantic exposure.
Established 1983
Family owned
Owner on site
Licensed & insured
Island experience matters
Built for life on Nantucket
Building on Nantucket is unlike anywhere else on the Cape. The entire island is a National Historic Landmark, so the Historic District Commission reviews exterior design and materials island-wide, and open-Atlantic exposure makes durability and detailing decisions matter more than almost anywhere in the region.
DC Builders has worked on Cape Cod for more than 40 years and serves homeowners on Nantucket, helping plan projects around HDC review, ferry freight, and coastal conditions from the start. 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
- HDC approval path and ferry freight built into the plan from day one
- Coordination with architects, engineers, designers, and trusted trades
- Hands-on oversight through construction and closeout
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 open-Atlantic island 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 plansNantucket service area
Working across the island
DC Builders is based in East Falmouth and serves homeowners across Nantucket as well as all of Cape Cod. Every property is different, so the first step is a conversation about your site and project.
- Nantucket Town
- Siasconset
- Madaket
- Surfside
- Cisco
- Polpis
- Wauwinet
Approvals & coastal construction
Details that deserve early attention
On Nantucket, the approval path leads. The entire island is a National Historic Landmark, and the Historic District Commission reviews exterior design and materials island-wide—so those decisions belong at the very start of planning. Ferry freight shapes the schedule, and open-Atlantic exposure raises the stakes on every material and detailing choice.
DC Builders helps organize those decisions with the design and construction team, sequencing HDC review, permitting, and logistics into a practical scope.
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 oversightNantucket building questions
Before you start
Does DC Builders work on Nantucket?
Yes. DC Builders serves homeowners in Nantucket Town, Siasconset, Madaket, Surfside, Cisco, Polpis, and Wauwinet, in addition to communities across Cape Cod.
How does Historic District Commission (HDC) review affect a Nantucket project?
The entire island is a National Historic Landmark, and the Nantucket Historic District Commission reviews exterior design and materials island-wide—not just in the town center. That approval path shapes design decisions and the schedule, so it belongs at the start of planning, not the end. DC Builders helps homeowners plan for that review alongside the design and construction team.
How are ferry logistics and freight handled in planning?
Materials and crews travel to Nantucket by ferry, so freight reservations, delivery windows, and staging shape the construction schedule. DC Builders builds that logistics planning into the project plan from day one rather than treating it as an afterthought.
Who oversees my project?
Owner and operator Dave Cleary oversees projects from planning through the final walkthrough and is present on job sites.
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 Nantucket home project?
Tell us about your property, priorities, and the home you want to create.