Services
At Otter Brook Carpentry, we offer full-service general contracting to take your custom project from start to finish. We work closely with our clients, designers, and tradespeople to provide the industry’s highest standards of construction for every customer.
New Builds
Every new home or building is an opportunity to create something beautiful, durable, and functional that will be enjoyed for years to come. Whether your new project is just an idea or you already have designs in hand, we’re ready to guide you through every step of the process to ensure the project comes together smoothly, successfully, and on budget.
Renovations & Additions
Adding onto an existing space is its own craft, and we’re proud to create new spaces that meet modern building science standards while complementing the existing style of your home. We know that construction can be disruptive to daily life, which is why our team has built its reputation on working efficiently and keeping things tidy throughout the process.
Philosophy
Quotes, Not Estimates
We engage in a careful planning process at the start of a project to deliver all our customers a quote, not an estimate. This means our clients know what costs to expect with no surprises. If the scope of a project changes while its underway—say you no longer want an oak staircase and want to swap in maple—we’ll provide a change order to the contract so you can continue to make decisions with all the financial information in hand.
The Best of Building Science
We follow the enduring wisdom of history’s great builders while also staying fully versed in modern building science. We extensively research emerging technologies, materials, and techniques so we can give our clients the building process and results that work best for them. Our end goal is always a building that is air-tight, vapor-permeable, and well-suited for the Vermont climate.
Environmental Sustainability
We consider the impact of a home throughout its lifecycle, from the materials used to construct it to the energy used to heat and cool it over the years. This means sourcing local, seeking out low-embodied-carbon materials, and employing Passive House building principles for energy efficiency.