Residential Construction Projects
Additions, renovations, ADUs, and custom homes across the North Shore, Merrimack Valley, and Southern New Hampshire. Every project gets daily documentation, in-house design, and lifetime support through Bradford Home Services.
Featured Projects
Full project walkthroughs with before-and-after documentation, design process, and the story behind each build.
Beverly, MA - From Closed Off to Wide Open
A complete first-floor transformation - load-bearing wall removal, in-house design, tin ceilings, and a reimagined staircase. Designed entirely by our team, no outside architect needed.
West Newbury, MA - Cottage Structural Rebuild
Called for a dormer, found no foundation. Rebuilt the entire structure from inside without removing exterior walls - flood zone compliant, aging-in-place ready.
Exeter, NH - Ground-Up Custom Home
From an online plan that wouldn't pass codes to a fully engineered solution. ICF foundation, open-concept living, and systems built for decades of New England weather.
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An accessory dwelling unit built from the ground up on a residential property in Essex, MA. The ADU features a mix of cedar shake and white clapboard siding with a standing-seam-style composite deck and post railing. Inside, the open kitchen pairs white shaker cabinetry with marble backsplash and a natural wood range hood over quartz countertops. Custom tile work runs through the entryway, walk-in shower with bench seating, and a bathroom anchored by a freestanding soaking tub beneath an arched window.
On-site walkthrough footage showing the finished interior and exterior details.
A complete custom home build in Wakefield, MA that took the existing structure from demolition through a fully finished, move-in-ready home. The scope included a new foundation, second-floor addition, full roof system with engineered trusses, and ZIP sheathing throughout. The completed exterior features blue clapboard siding with a rear deck addition. Inside, hardwood floors run throughout, anchored by a custom staircase with oak railing and pendant lighting. The kitchen showcases a hexagon-tile backsplash, while the primary bath includes a skylight shower. Built-in storage, a shiplap mudroom, and a dedicated shelving system round out the finished spaces.
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More of Our Work
Recent work across project types - kitchens, bathrooms, exteriors, porches, structural, and more. Updated as new builds wrap up.
From the Job Site
Rick breaks down how ICF (insulated concrete form) construction works and why we use it for ADU and custom home foundations. Filmed on-site at a current ADU project in North Andover, MA.
ICF foundations provide superior insulation, structural strength, and moisture resistance compared to traditional poured concrete - key advantages for New England construction where freeze-thaw cycles and energy efficiency matter.
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What Every Project Gets
The same process and standards whether it's a porch or a ground-up custom home.
One Accountable Team
Design, permitting, and construction under one roof. No finger-pointing between architects, engineers, and builders.
Daily Photo Updates
You see exactly what happened on your project every single day through your dedicated project portal.
Transparent Pricing
Detailed scope of work with documented change orders. You approve every cost before we proceed.
Lifetime Support
Every project includes ongoing maintenance, seasonal check-ins, and warranty follow-through - long after the final walkthrough.
Financing Available for Qualified Projects
Larger renovations and additions don't have to wait. We work with homeowners on financing options that make sense - so the project you need can start on the timeline that works for you.
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