Custom homes
From early planning and site work through framing, exterior systems, interior finishes, inspections, and final walkthrough.
Explore custom constructionSandwich, Massachusetts
A custom home builder who knows Cape Cod
Custom homes, thoughtful additions, and full-scale remodeling in Sandwich—planned for your property, your family, and the character of the Cape's oldest town.
Established 1983
Family owned
Owner on site
Licensed & insured
Local experience matters
Built for life in Sandwich
Sandwich has been here since 1637, and building well in the Cape's oldest town means respecting that setting—working with the site, meeting local review requirements, and standing up to salt air, coastal moisture, and New England seasons.
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 plansSandwich service area
Working across town and the Upper Cape
DC Builders is based in East Falmouth and serves homeowners throughout Sandwich and the surrounding Upper Cape. Every property is different, so the first step is a conversation about your site and project.
- Sandwich Village
- East Sandwich
- Forestdale
- South Sandwich
- Sagamore Beach area
- Nearby Upper Cape
Historic-district & permitting planning
Details that deserve early attention
Building in the Cape's oldest town comes with an approval path worth mapping before construction begins. Homes along Route 6A fall inside the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District, where exterior changes visible from the road need Historic District Committee approval—review time that should be planned into the schedule, not discovered mid-project. Marsh and bay-side lots on the Cape Cod Bay side often involve Conservation Commission review as well.
DC Builders helps organize those approvals and decisions with the design and construction team, turning a long list of requirements into a practical scope and a realistic timeline.
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 oversightSandwich building questions
Before you start
Does DC Builders work throughout Sandwich?
Yes. The team serves homeowners in Sandwich Village, East Sandwich, Forestdale, South Sandwich, the Sagamore Beach area, and nearby Upper Cape 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.
What if my Sandwich home is in the Old King's Highway Historic District?
Homes along Route 6A fall inside the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District, where exterior changes visible from the road need Historic District Committee approval. That review is a normal part of building in Sandwich—the key is planning it into the schedule early so it does not delay construction.
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 Sandwich home project?
Tell us about your property, priorities, and the home you want to create.