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CUSTOM HOMES / FINE RENOVATIONS & ADDITIONS IN MARBLEHEAD, MA

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For over 25 years, our reputation has been built on meticulous planning and expert craftsmanship, delivering consistently spectacular results. Working with Howell Custom Building Group means no surprises, no regrets. Just a great building experience and a home that will serve your family well throughout your lifetime. Check out our award-winning home additions, renovations, and custom homes in Marblehead, MA, and surrounding areas, including Boston, Massachusetts, Essex County, and the Merrimack Valley, as well as the Lakes and Seacoast regions of New Hampshire. We're committed to guiding you every step of the way in developing a place you can truly call home.

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  • A renovated and restored barn with black sliding doors, a small tower on the left, and small windows, surrounded by rocks, shrubs, and a grassy area on a sunny day.

    Tim Collins

    I was very pleased with the performance of Howell Custom Building in all areas of the project: initial cost estimation, project management, and the quality of the work. They renovated 2 barns and built two new barns; one of which was a very big project, which included restoring a 1793 timber frame. They dealt with my numerous requests for small 'unique add-on work' professionally and pleasantly.

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  • A spacious living room with a high vaulted wooden ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and large windows that let in natural light. The room has a white sofa, a wooden coffee table with decorative objects, and a dark armchair. A chandelier with candle-like bulbs hangs from the ceiling.

    Boxford Modern Farmhouse Homeowners

    We worked with Howell in the extensive renovation and update of our Royal Barry Wills inspired home over a 2.5 year period. The team at Howell was highly recommended, yet still exceeded our expectations in all phases of redesign and renovation. Starting with thoughtful consultation throughout the design process leading into the detailed work by the contractors, the team at Howell was consistently professional, highly skilled and visionary in the re-immagination of our home.

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    North Shore Homeowners

    To live and work in this home is like living inside a sculpture. We believe Howell Custom Building Group is a gem for the communities it builds in, and we are really grateful that they took us on as clients.

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  • Living room with a black and white fireplace, round mirror, two black vases, and a small gold and black table with a plant. Two gray velvet chairs with gold accents, a plush fur chair, a patterned rug, and large windows with greenery outside.

    Claire's Perspective, Interior Designer

    I had the pleasure of collaborating with Howell Custom Building Group on a recent project, and I couldn't be more impressed with their professionalism, expertise and commitment to excellence. As an interior designer, attention to detail and clear communication are critical, and they delivered on every front.

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    Hanna Marino

    I credit working with Howell to renovate/ build our home with a level of ease that is uncommon for construction projects. They were organized, upfront, professional, and respectful. I get the sense that all the other subs and designers they worked with felt the same way, and this made for a very timely and smoother process, at least from my end! They worked very hard for us, and we love the beautiful home they built us.

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  • Modern spacious kitchen with white cabinets, black countertops, and large windows showing green trees outside. There are fresh vegetables and fruits, a vase with flowers, and kitchen utensils on the counters.

    Darby Scott

    There isn't a day that we don't marvel at how beautiful the new kitchen is and each hour of the day brings changing light from both the kitchen and the extended entryway. We still have that, "pinch me is this ours or are we dreaming" kind of moment everyday.

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  • A family gathered in a modern kitchen with a fabulous functional kitchen island, engaging in conversation and laughing.

    Amy F.

    Howell does their work like an expert plays chess. They are constantly two steps ahead. They understand exactly who needs to be contacted - when and what needs to happen in what order. Because of that, all those people who have nightmare stories about renovations, I actually love the process! I was able to watch things come down to studs and rebuilt back up, and I never lost my stove and I never lost my sink.

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We welcome projects in all towns north of Boston, including Essex County, the Merrimack Valley, and the Lakes and Seacoast, NH region.

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