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# Ambrose Custom Builders, Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Ambrose Custom Builders, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/ambrose-custom-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1417722101)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Home Builders
- **Location:** South Woodstock, VT
- **Serves:** Hartford, Windsor, Hartland, Woodstock, White River Junction, Barnard, Bridgewater, Reading, Plymouth, Quechee, Bridgewater Corners, Brownsville, Hartland Four Corners, South Pomfret, South Woodstock, Taftsville
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (19 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2018–2021), for Service, Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Evening consultations
- Online consultation

Ambrose Custom Builders is an Artisan building firm comprised of a husband and wife team who bring a passion for excellence to the design/build process. Managing a small number of projects at any given time, Chris stays intimately involved with all design and build elements of each project.

Chris has been involved with building for over 30 years. First working as a carpenter during his school years, his love for design and building continued throughout his corporate career. Moves from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Chicago with the company he worked for, provided Chris and Brigitte the opportunity to buy, renovate and sell homes. They completed 4 major renovations and one new build before forming Ambrose Custom Builders, in 2007.

A Design graduate of College Francois-Xavier-Garneau in Quebec City, Brigitte quickly rose through the ranks of the design profession working with prestigious firms such as Epps Interiors, Atkinson McKee and Design Associates leading multi-million dollar award winning projects.

The Ambrose focus is to create spaces that draw from the New England charm that people love, while adding openness to the design plans and a strong connection with the houses external environment. Particular attention is paid to solar orientation, and how natural light will positively influence a home throughout the seasons. Antique materials are often incorporated into their projects to add timeless beauty.

All homes built are Energy Star rated and Chris is certified as a Green Building Professional through the National Association of Homebuilders. His projects follow many of the guidelines set forth in the National Green Standard.

Ambrose Builders have garnished many awards from the homebuilders association of southern VT including best kitchen design; best house 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft; best house less than 3,000 sq ft, best renovation; environmental excellence; energy efficiency and best bathroom. They believe beautiful spaces do not necessarily have to be expensive, just well planned and executed using creativity to build a quality environment with character.

### Services Provided

- New Home Construction
- Custom Homes
- Home Remodeling
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- House Plans
- Green Building
- Floor Plans
- Barn Design & Construction
- Historic Building Conservation
- Site Planning
- Drafting
- Custom Home Bars
- Building Design
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Construction Drawings

### Areas Served

- Hartford
- Windsor
- Hartland
- Woodstock
- White River Junction
- Barnard
- Bridgewater
- Reading
- Plymouth
- Quechee
- Bridgewater Corners
- Brownsville
- Hartland Four Corners
- South Pomfret
- South Woodstock
- Taftsville

### Typical Job Cost

$150,000 - 6 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Ambrose Custom Builders, Inc. |
| Address | South Woodstock, Vermont 05071, United States |
| Phone | (802) 282-2821 |
| Website | http://www.ambrosecustombuilders.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 76 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Ambrose Custom Builders, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/ambrose-custom-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1417722101)
- **Website:** http://www.ambrosecustombuilders.com
- **Phone:** (802) 282-2821

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Multiple awards through the VT Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Southern VT

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2018–2021), for Service, Design.

**Affiliations**
- [HBRA of Northern Vermont](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/hbra-of-northern-vermont-pfvwus-pf~152256095)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 19 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Charles Bestard, Sept. 2022**

> This is a thank you letter for making our homebuilding experience exceptional. We were extremely hesitant about building our retirement home while living out of state, but our fears were unfounded. You and Brigitte and the crew inspired our confidence from the start and made the entire build stress free.
>
> If you remember, we came to you after six months with another builder that ended up fruitless and frustrating. By our first in person meeting, Brig had drafts and floor plans reflecting our vision that far surpassed our months with a (very expensive) architect.  By our second meeting, we were confident and ready to proceed with the build, COVID economy be dammed!
>
> Jim and the build crew are craftsmen of the highest order, and we looked forward to seeing them every site visit. Subs Matt, Alan and Tom were exceptional as well.  Well done putting together such an exceptional group of tradesmen.
>
> The house was finished months early, and on budget. We moved in, our small punch list was done immediately, and there is not one single thing we would change about the house… .your attention to detail and to our design vision are notable.
>
> Thank you again for making our modern farmhouse a reality! Please consider us as a reference of the highest order and we will be glad to share our experience and open our home to any future clients.
>
> Charlie & Susan
> Hartland VT

**★★★★★ — Elaine Akley, Nov. 2020**

> Chris Ambrose renovated our home in Woodstock, VT this past year (2020).  We couldn’t have been happier with the renovation; it exceeded our expectations.  Chris and his crew were all very professional, hardworking, respectful individuals.  They were very skilled in their individual trades and took pride in their work.
>
> Chris Ambrose, as the construction manager, was very professional, organized and responsive to us, throughout the project.  He provided a lot of options and suggestions and was very open to changes as the project progressed.  Chris was also great at monitoring the spending and how it aligned with his original proposal.  When changes were made, Chris kept us informed of the impact on our spending.  Chris was also great at coordinating the various outside resources and supplies that were needed during the construction.  This was not an easy task, especially given that COVID-19 impacted that project timeline and availability of supplies.
>
> Brigitte Ambrose was the designer for our home renovation.  We bought the house in 2019 and when we met Brigitte, we gave her our thoughts and ideas for changes and from there she came up with some great options for the house.  Brigitte was able to propose ideas we never would have thought to do.
>
> Both Chris and Brigitte were recommended to us through the Real Estate agents were worked with when we bought the house.  They were both great people to work with on our home renovation.

**★★★★★ — Dianne Hinaris, Feb. 2020**

> My husband and I used Ambrose Customer Builders for an almost complete renovation of the first floor of our Vermont home, including the addition of a new dining area and screened-in porch.  We used Ambrose for both the design of the space and the construction.  Both Chris and his wife Brigitte (who designed the layout of the space) are very creative and have a wonderful sense of design, color and style.  They understood the overall look we wanted and how we planned to use the spaces in an open concept design, and as a result were able to aid us in the multitude of decisions required.  The changes in the design and flow of the space have made a huge difference in our everyday living. The quality of the construction is top notch, attention to detail is paramount, and overall both Chris and Brigitte are easy to work with and responsive to their clients' needs.  I would highly recommend Ambrose Custom Builders for a renovation or new build.

**★★★★★ — Marisa Lonkart, Nov. 2018**

> Words alone cannot express our satisfaction regarding our experience with Ambrose Custom Builders and we would recommend them without hesitation. From initial concept, design and construction, through final details and finishing touches, Chris and Brigitte exceeded our expectations time and time again, all the while keeping a keen eye on quality and budget. It is evident in the way they conduct themselves that they are not only consummately talented, but they truly love what they do for a living. We are proud to say we have an Ambrose custom home. We are even prouder to call them friends.

**★★★★★ — Jody Judge, Nov. 2018**

> Chris, Brigitte and their team were so outstanding and amazing. Their excellence in every possible category - professional, knowledgable, wonderful aesthetic, craftsmanship--so far exceeded what we had hoped for,  time tracking, cost tracking, impossibly on time and on budget.
> We had a vision - but what they came up with and created was so far beyond what we'd hoped and dreamed - every single day we remark on the comfort and satisfaction of our dreamy  hideaway.
> We initially had some concern about being at a distance during much of the construction, but there was absolutely never a problem.  We ended up having 100% confidence and trust in Chris and his truly outstanding team. Many of our neighbors commented on the punctuality and consistency of the team's work.  Chris  seemed to know and had figured out exactly how we wanted the house to turn out, his vision and wonderful taste expanded and informed our ideas, we soon had total trust in Chris and his team to make decisions and figure things out, and he was constantly in contact with us about any details or questions that arose.  The amount of incredibly granular detail that he carried in his head was astonishing, even as we know he had multiple other projects going on simultaneously, we always felt he was giving us 100% of his attention and we were constantly astonished by his focus.
> The craftsmanship was outstanding, every single thing was built with such care and attention to detail and the quality is superb.  Again, lots of communication with the team about the details, and they made tons of recommendations and suggestions to constantly improve the ultimate look and feel of the place.
> We've done renovations of other homes in the past, and had actually had wonderful luck and results and felt that the work had been excellent, but the level of professionalism and commitment from Chris and Brigitte and the Ambrose team was heads above - they are simply outstanding.  It is impossible to express our joy and gratitude to them all.

**★★★★★ — Alex H, Nov. 2018**

> Choosing Chris and Brigitte to build our house in Vermont was one of the best decisions we've ever made.  The Ambroses have everything one could want from a partner for a project such as ours: professionalism, integrity, attention to detail and terrific taste.  At all points during our engagement with ACB, our expectations were exceeded.  We would highly recommend them to anyone considering a project such as ours.

**★★★★★ — Sparkes, Feb. 2017**

> Chris Ambrose was the ultimate professional.  He and his wife Bridget helped us to design our dream house.  He then built it just as we wanted it.  The project was finished quickly and did not exceed our budget.  We love the house and recommend Ambrose Custom Builders to everyone.

**★★★★★ — Maria Tangredi, Feb. 2017**

> We hired Ambrose Custom Builders to design and build our vacation home in Woodstock. Chris Ambrose is outstanding in all phases of the project. Chris took us through all the very difficult decisions needed to build our beautiful custom home. In the 9 months it took us to build our house we learned to trust and respect his opinions in any of the decisions that needed to be made. His attention to detail and his pride in his work is a reason to hire Ambrose Custom Builders.

**★★★★★ — Windows & Doors By Brownell, Jan. 2017**

> If you’re looking for a Design/Build firm with impeccable attention to detail, look no further than Ambrose Custom Builders. Their projects are well thought out, planned and executed thoroughly. Chris is always a pleasure to work with and is a great communicator of his client’s needs. Their projects have ranged from traditional quintessential Vermont to modern contemporary, depending on the client, but one thing they all have in common is quality craftsmanship completed by a great team of people!

**★★★★★ — dnmallen, Jan. 2017**

> Delightful to work with, outstanding communication, great quality craftsmanship, creative solutions and pretty close to a worry-free demo and construction.  We highly recommend a partnership Ambrose builders. On time, on budget, trustworthy, you cannot ask for more.

**★★★★★ — T Belisle, Jan. 2017**

> The team at Ambrose continue to exceed expectations. We've had several renovations made to our century-old home and each time they have exceeded expectations with their design ideas, speed and execution.

**★★★★★ — Debbie Mumford, Jan. 2017**

> Ambrose Custom Builders, Inc., updated our rental home with our budget in mind, in a quick and timely fashion.  Chris did creative quality work that made a very ugly investment (an "oh no what did we do") into an adorable rental home.  They have a keen eye for what would work for what you have.  They understood our vision on their first suggestion and the end product was the vision we talked about!!

## Selected projects

- [Contemporary Cape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-cape-pj-vj~1448640)
  - Location: Woodstock, VT
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: The owners of this new build wanted high efficiency in a large home where they could entertain and host large gatherings. There were many reclaimed products used, some of which came from the original house that stood on the site. Bricks, beams, fir flooring and antique wall paneling all contributed to give this house a timeless feel.
- [Historic Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-restoration-pj-vj~5441721)
  - Location: Woodstock, VT
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: This was a major redo of an 1807 house. Work included jacking the rear of the house and garage to install/improve the foundation. The back section of original house was removed and replaced with a new family room/master bath addition and porches. The interior was completely gutted, floor plan reworked and all mechanical systems , insulation, plaster and finish work redone.
- [Mountaintop Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountaintop-farmhouse-pj-vj~5456593)
  - Location: Woodstock, VT
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: This new build was done for a young family that originally were looking for a house to renovate and enjoy in their spare time. They latter recognized the value of building new to get the openness, quality and efficiency they desired.
- [Lakeside Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-cottage-pj-vj~2216915)
  - Location: Woodstock, VT
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: This lakeside cottage, located a short distance from Woodstock, was built on a challenging hillside lot. The cottage was designed with main living areas on the main floor and bedrooms on lower level with a walkout to lake. The design melded perfectly with the topography of the site and allowed for a 1,900 sf cottage with almost every inch being used.
- [Barnard Addition and Whole House Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barnard-addition-and-whole-house-renovation-pj-vj~5441824)
  - Location: Barnard, VT
  - Photos: 8
- [1811 Redo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1811-redo-pj-vj~5456487)
  - Location: Woodstock, VT
  - Photos: 3
- [Vermont New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vermont-new-build-pj-vj~156941)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Woodstock New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodstock-new-build-pj-vj~5441795)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Renovated Barn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovated-barn-pj-vj~156967)
  - Location: Woodstock, VT
  - Photos: 3
- [Barn Style House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barn-style-house-pj-vj~5456608)
  - Location: Woodstock, VT
  - Photos: 9

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/ambrose-custom-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1417722101)

## Ideabooks

- [Gambrel - oblack](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/183803120/list/gambrel-oblack) — 10 ideas
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- [Scheeler](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162990426/list/scheeler) — 1 idea
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- [St-cyr](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/149947097/list/st-cyr) — 17 ideas
- [Pomfret](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148824105/list/pomfret) — 21 ideas
- [Pomfert](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148824003/list/pomfert) — 1 idea
- [Delinsky](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/144611748/list/delinsky) — 3 ideas
- [Neighbor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138771933/list/neighbor) — 30 ideas
- [Hatch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139318466/list/hatch) — 5 ideas
- [apeseche](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119592445/list/apeseche) — 8 ideas
- [Dugan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22253683/list/dugan) — 27 ideas

[See all 12 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ambrose7)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What type of stone is the countertop?

A: Hi, This is a soapstone counter top.

**Q: Hello. What are the dimensions of the island please? Love it!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hi Susan, Island is 3'6" x  6'6". Happy renovating!

**Q: Lovely Ash flooring** *(in Photo Questions)*

Could you please tell me about the Ash floor?  Was it laminate or the real deal.  Manufacturer please & thank you

A: Hello. The ash flooring was custom milled here in Vt. Good luck with your project.

**Q: Dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hello, I was curious if you knew the measurements of the space? Thanks.

A: Hi. The space is 15,x15’. Rgds

**Q: Island** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the width of the island?

A: The island is 48" wide,

**Q: How do I follow someone's idea board on your site?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I want to follow Glendy Whitehead and her to follow me back on this site.

A: bench

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*