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address: "96 Swampscott Rd, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, United States"
latitude: 42.5151
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# Groom Construction Co., Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Groom Construction Co., Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/groom-construction-co-inc-pfvwus-pf~1259098434)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Home Builders
- **Location:** Salem, MA
- **Serves:** Boston, Salem, Beverly, Beverly Cove, Andover, Gloucester, Danvers, Marblehead, Swampscott, Lynnfield, Middleton, Hamilton, Topsfield, Wenham, Essex, Nahant, Manchester, Prides Crossing, South Hamilton
- **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2021–2024), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Locally owned
- 43 years in business

Groom Construction is a leader in commercial, retail, multifamily, and luxury home construction and remodeling since 1979. Our growth and success has been driven by our steadfast commitment to Groom’s two founding principles: building quality projects and long-lasting relationships.  Our management and design team averages over 40 years of industry experience providing expert estimating, cost analysis, value engineering and full construction services.  We are fully licensed and insured contractors that specialize in high quality workmanship.

### Services Provided

- New Home Construction
- Custom Homes
- Home Remodeling
- Home Additions
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Green Building
- Sustainable Design
- General Contracting

### Areas Served

- Boston
- Salem
- Beverly
- Beverly Cove
- Andover
- Gloucester
- Danvers
- Marblehead
- Swampscott
- Lynnfield
- Middleton
- Hamilton
- Topsfield
- Wenham
- Essex
- Nahant
- Manchester
- Prides Crossing
- South Hamilton

### Typical Job Cost

$300,000 - 5,000,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Groom Construction Co., Inc. |
| Address | 96 Swampscott Rd, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, United States |
| Phone | (781) 592-3135 |
| Website | http://www.groomco.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 102 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Groom-Construction-125910720838199/?ref=aymt\_homepage\_panel
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/Groom\_co
- Blog — www.groomco.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Groom Construction Co., Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/groom-construction-co-inc-pfvwus-pf~1259098434)
- **Website:** http://www.groomco.com
- **Phone:** (781) 592-3135

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2021–2024), for Design.

**Affiliations**
- [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019)
- [Builders & Remodelers Assoc. of Gr. Boston (BRAGB)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/builders-and-remodelers-assoc-of-gr-boston-bragb-pfvwus-pf~1762063391)
- [NAHB Remodelers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-remodelers-pfvwus-pf~597469654)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — taproot design, Jan. 2018**

> Groom Construction has executed residential projects for many of my clients over the years.  Their work is consistently solid with an excellent attention to detail.  They are professional and accessible and I would recommend them for residential projects of any scope.

**★★★★★ — Carol Wafield, Jan. 2018**

> Did a great job on our kitchen and deck addition and remodel. Very professional . I have recommended them to all of my friends.

**★★★★ — Richard Griffin Architect, Oct. 2017**

> Groom does excellent work.  There field craftsmanship is very well done.
> They are communicative and responsive. They are able to take on demanding timelines and work in situations that demand maximum care of neighbors and abutting tenants in fast moving commercial jobs.

**★★★★★ — doakslane, Oct. 2017**

> We have worked with Groom Construction on numerous projects, large and small over several decades. Tom and Dave Groom are always on the top of our list of general contractors to complete the design team with our clients,  from review and input into our concept sketches, estimating the finished drawings and then to take the construction lead in bringing the project to fruition.
>
> Quality of process and quality of construction are the reasons that I constantly recommend Groom Construction to our clients. Many of the projects that I am most proud of were built by Groom Construction Co., Inc.

**★★★★★ — Connie Irving, ColdwellBanker Residential, April 2016**

> Quality builders with impeccable design and attention to detail. Their reputation in town continues to remain strong with many completed and quality builds as examples.

## Selected projects

- [South Shore Smart Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-shore-smart-home-pj-vj~3129980)
  - Location: Hingham, MA
  - Photos: 13
- [Harborside Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harborside-oasis-pj-vj~1094449)
  - Location: Marblehead, MA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: This highly complex project seamlessly unites extraordinary interior finishes with classic exterior elements, with no detail left neglected. Groom incorporated an English conservatory and nanotorium to the side of an existing antique home, creating a truly unique oceanfront structure. The additions accommodate a new family room, a negative edge swimming pool, a three car garage, a state-of-the art home theater and an entertainment complex. Both the existing home and new construction were fitted…
- [Clark Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clark-hill-pj-vj~2466087)
  - Location: Belmont, MA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Ultra contemporary 6,000 SF luxury home located in one of Boston's finest suburbs. Once a traditional New England home lost to fire, home owners reimagined a modern home with a sleek cascade of marble and glass intermixed with walnut throughout. Features include state-of-the-art kitchen, floating walnut staircases, 3 European Home fireplaces, Valser stone exterior and interior flooring, heated exposed driveway, wellness area with steam, sauna and temperature controlled plunge pool.
- [Coastal Quarters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-quarters-pj-vj~2466098)
  - Location: Marblehead, MA
  - Photos: 47
  - Description: Groom collaborated with Craig Bosworth of Grazado Velleco Architects (who has since created his own firm) on this 4,500 SF Marblehead seaside residence. Taking 9 months, the home was completed in July and involved a complete renovation and rework of structurals to obtain the open expansive first floor space. Project partners included: Colonial Ironworks (unique whale tail staircase), Italmarble, Lucia Lighting, Brothers Tile, Ferguson and Dejoy Landscape.
- [Maritime Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maritime-manor-pj-vj~5376080)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Seaside Smart House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seaside-smart-house-pj-vj~2466147)
  - Location: Marblehead, MA
  - Photos: 23
  - Description: Built nearly 100 years ago, the original house had fallen into a state of utter disrepair. This home presented a unique opportunity for Groom to engage our passion for design-build construction. We hand-picked a team of talented professionals to resolve numerous structural challenges, while maintaining the home’s classic architectural character. The interior was completely redesigned to better suit today’s lifestyle; this includes “Smart Home” technology, a stunning Home Theater, and a 600-bottl…
- [Seaside Residential Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seaside-residential-home-pj-vj~2882530)
  - Location: Marblehead, MA
  - Photos: 5
- [Waterfront Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterfront-home-pj-vj~1977163)
  - Location: Marblehead, MA
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Bright and airy is how one would best describe this beautiful custom home. This home was carefully constructed with our clients lifestyle and land in mind-- the bright and openness of the inside mirroring that of their surroundings. The exterior grounds were carefully designed and constructed to achieve the same objective.
- [South End Apartments](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-end-apartments-pj-vj~1128288)
  - Location: Boston, MA
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Architecture: Finegold Alexander Architects Photography: Jane Messinger
- [Country Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-estate-pj-vj~1084074)
  - Location: Marblehead, MA
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Warm and inviting is how one would best describe this beautiful custom French style stucco home. This new construction was designed to set fittingly with a neighborhood of older stately homes. The exterior grounds were carefully designed and constructed to achieve the same objective. While embodying modern day features, the interior features extensive detail reminiscent of a bygone era including arched wood ceilings, glass tile, and planked flooring.
- [Carriage House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carriage-house-pj-vj~1086172)
  - Location: Marblehead, MA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: The owner contracted Groom to complete the renovation and expansion of its long neglected carriage house and garage. The team at Groom was able to bring this structure to life with the addition of a new cutting edge home theater, a vibrant game room, and a grand ballroom above its garage. A Spanish tile roof, high end mahogany paneling and new windows enhance this beautiful and stately property with the highest quality details.
- [In Home Basketball Court](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-home-basketball-court-pj-vj~1086153)
  - Location: Newton, MA
  - Photos: 1
- [Newton Traditional Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newton-traditional-home-pj-vj~2466106)
  - Location: Newton, MA
  - Photos: 6
- [Hampton Beach Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hampton-beach-retreat-pj-vj~2466120)
  - Location: Hampton, NH
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: This 5,000 square foot contemporary summer home is perched high on a bluff with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Designed by renowned architect Ken Kao, of Kao Design Group, the home is both dramatic and understated. Large expanses of windows frame the nearby salt marshes and open ocean. The house is clad largely with maintenance free and recycled materials as a nod to the owner’s and architect’s shared environmental sensibilities. State-of-the-art climate systems, insulation methods and sm…
- [Oceanfront Victorian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oceanfront-victorian-pj-vj~2466117)
  - Location: Marblehead, MA
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Our team worked closely with the homeowner and Grazado Velleco Architects to renovate and restore this beautiful 5,000 square foot oceanfront enclave on the North Shore of Boston. This home became one of the first fully LEED certified homes in the Boston area. It included recycled rubber slate roofing, geothermal heating and cooling, and smart-home technology. The result is a truly complex and well-designed renovation.
- [Highclere](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highclere-pj-vj~2466114)
  - Location: Swampscott, MA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Groom was hired for the extensive expansion and renovation of this oceanfront home in Swampscott, MA. The beautiful waterfront home was completely redesigned to correspond with the growing family's changing needs. The newly built garage, extended forward, allowed space for the new family room and new state-of-the-art kitchen. The basement level was built out to create a large recreational room complete with a home theater. Extensive masonry and hardscape improvements including new landscaping an…
- [Country Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-estate-pj-vj~2466102)
  - Location: Marblehead, MA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Warm and inviting is how one would best describe this beautiful custom French-style stucco home. This new construction was designed to sit fittingly with a neighborhood of older stately homes. The exterior grounds were carefully designed and constructed to achieve the same objective. While embodying modern day features, including an elevator, the interior features extensive details reminiscent of a bygone era including arched wood ceilings, glass tile, and planked flooring.
- [Modern Fusion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-fusion-pj-vj~2466092)
  - Location: Swampscott, MA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Groom was chosen for the extensive renovation of this older home located on a busy intersection in downtown Swampscott, MA. The antique home was awakened with a series of modern finishes. The new open layout featuring stainless steel countertops, modern lighting on cable systems and even a stainless steel toilet (salvaged from steamship) as well as exterior New England clapboard siding gave the family a much more modern and comfortable space while still retaining the characteristic charm of the…
- [Ocean Breeze](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-breeze-pj-vj~2466036)
  - Location: Marblehead, MA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Groom was excited to be a part of the complete renovation and expansion of this 6,000 square foot custom oceanfront home in Marblehead, MA. The completed colorful family home includes a new classic yet modern state-of-the-art kitchen, an open floor plan for relaxed family entertaining and roof restructuring that includes clerestory space, eyebrow windows and dormers.
- [Cliffside Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cliffside-residence-pj-vj~2466145)
  - Location: Marblehead, MA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: With two stories carved into the side of a cliff along the Marblehead coastline, the project was not without challenges, yet successfully completed within the scheduled 8 month time frame. The result - a unique modern 3 story home, complete with updated kitchen, cathedral ceiling family room and intricate custom millwork throughout.

[See all 31 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/groom-construction-co-inc-pfvwus-pf~1259098434)

## Community Q&A

**Q: what color and type of shingles are these** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Good morning. Thanks for your inquiry-- the shingles are Mabec Cape Cod Gray Double Dipped. I hope that answers your question!
Thank you for your interest!

**Q: Where do I purchase this furniture** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The furniture here is from Restoration Hardware.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*