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Build new on Cape Cod, from the ground up
Ground-up custom homes from raw land or a teardown and rebuild—planned for your lot, your family, and the realities of coastal New England construction, by a builder who has done it here since 1983.
Established 1983
Family owned
Owner on site
Licensed & insured
One accountable builder
A new home is a hundred decisions—made in the right order
Building new means nothing is inherited and everything is chosen: the siting, the structure, the systems, the finishes. That freedom only pays off when the decisions come in the right sequence, with someone accountable for the whole.
DC Builders has built 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 from raw lot to move-in. New to the process? Read our guide to understanding the home building process.
- Planning that begins with the lot, your priorities, and your budget
- Coordination with architects, engineers, designers, and trusted trades
- Hands-on oversight from site work through closeout
- Clear next steps from consultation to move-in
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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.
Home additions
Primary suites, in-law suites, second stories, and more—new space designed to fit the existing home.
Explore home additionsKitchen remodeling
Functional, well-built kitchens with coordinated cabinetry, surfaces, fixtures, lighting, and finish work.
Explore kitchen remodelingBathroom remodeling
Bathrooms rebuilt for daily use—tile, fixtures, ventilation, and finishes selected for coastal conditions.
Explore bathroom remodelingDecks & porches
Outdoor living built to stand up to salt air and Cape Cod weather, matched to the house it serves.
Explore deck buildingZero-energy custom homes
High-performance building envelopes and systems for homes designed to produce as much energy as they use.
Explore zero-energy homesFrom lot to move-in
What’s included
New home construction with DC Builders is managed as one connected project across Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket—one builder responsible from the first site walk to the day you move in.
- Site evaluation & land planning
- Architectural coordination
- Permitting & approvals
- Full construction management
- Energy-smart building envelope
- Final walkthrough & systems orientation
Start with the land
Details that deserve early attention
Building new on the Cape starts with the lot. Soils, septic capacity, flood zone, conservation buffers, and—in historic districts—exterior review all shape what can be built, and each one is easier to plan around than to discover mid-project.
DC Builders helps evaluate a lot before you commit, so the home you design is one your property can actually support—and the budget reflects the real site, not a hopeful one.
Read our Cape Cod cost-to-build guideHow the work moves forward
A clear path from raw land to final walkthrough
Consult
Walk the land—or the listing—and discuss your goals, priorities, budget, and desired timing.
Design & budget
Coordinate the architectural design, engineering, selections, and pricing so the plans and the budget agree before ground breaks.
Permit & prepare
Secure building, septic, conservation, and any historic-district approvals, then complete site work, utilities, and foundation prep.
Build & complete
Manage framing through finishes with hands-on oversight, then close out with inspections, systems orientation, 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 oversightNew construction questions
Before you start
Do you help evaluate land before we buy it?
Yes. Looking at a lot before you commit—soils, septic capacity, flood zone, conservation buffers, access, and what the zoning actually allows—is one of the most valuable conversations you can have with a builder. Bring the listing to a consultation.
Do you build teardown and rebuild projects?
Yes. Many new homes on the Cape start with an existing structure that no longer fits the property. DC Builders manages demolition, permitting, and the new build as one connected project.
How long does a custom home take?
It varies with the site and the design. Design work and permitting come first and take real time on the Cape, and construction depends on the size and complexity of the home. A consultation is the best way to get a realistic picture for your project and property.
Can you build energy-efficient or zero-energy homes?
Yes. An energy-smart building envelope is part of every DC Builders home, and the team also builds full zero-energy custom homes designed to produce as much energy as they use.
How do I get started?
Call (508) 388-5120 or use the consultation request form. Bring any survey, listing, plans, inspiration, priorities, and timing information you already have.
Start the conversation
Planning a new home on Cape Cod?
Tell us about your land—or the land you’re considering—and the home you want to create.