--- title: "Fenton W. Varney - Master Builders — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/fenton-w-varney-master-builders-pfvwus-pf~1476916455 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1476916455.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Fenton W. Varney - Master Builders" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8263cede016ffc24_7966-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "504 Governor Wentworth Hwy, Melvin Village, New Hampshire 03850, United States" latitude: 43.7077 longitude: -71.3017 phone: "(603) 392-7302" website: http://fentonvarney.com rating: 5 review_count: 11 years_in_business: 40 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 59 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Fenton W. Varney - Master Builders > New Hampshire Lakes Region Custom Home Builder \| Best of Houzz Winner Original Houzz profile: [Fenton W. Varney - Master Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/fenton-w-varney-master-builders-pfvwus-pf~1476916455) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Melvin Village, NH - **Serves:** Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Sandwich, Center Harbor, Center Ossipee, Center Sandwich, Melvin Village, Center Tuftonboro, Mirror Lake, West Ossipee, Wolfeboro Falls - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 40 years in business ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 40 years in business - Family owned From humble beginnings we have grown to be one of the most experienced Design-Build firms in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Our goals are simple: design and build finely crafted environmentally friendly custom homes, while providing first rate customer service and value for our homeowners. With our team of Master Craftsmen, have had the pleasure of creating the New Hampshire lifestyle for well over 200 families during the last 38 + years of serving the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Planning an upcoming project? Please contact us today! ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Multigenerational Homes - House Plans - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Floor Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Porch Design & Construction - Sunroom Design & Construction - Handicap-Accessible Design - Site Planning - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Wolfeboro - Moultonborough - Ossipee - Tuftonboro - Sandwich - Center Harbor - Center Ossipee - Center Sandwich - Melvin Village - Center Tuftonboro - Mirror Lake - West Ossipee - Wolfeboro Falls ### Typical Job Cost $250,000 - 5,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Fenton W. Varney - Master Builders | | Address | 504 Governor Wentworth Hwy, Melvin Village, New Hampshire 03850, United States | | Phone | (603) 392-7302 | | Website | http://fentonvarney.com | | Years in business | 40 | | Followers on Houzz | 59 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Fenton-Varney-Builders-273604742717633/timeline/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/fenton-varney/45/942/6a6 - Blog — FentonVarney.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Fenton W. Varney - Master Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/fenton-w-varney-master-builders-pfvwus-pf~1476916455) - **Website:** http://fentonvarney.com - **Phone:** (603) 392-7302 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2020), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Renate Gundermann, Feb. 2020** > Fenton Varney's quality of work, responsiveness, and flexibility were nothing short of outstanding. His company expanded and completely renovated my lake cottage while I was mostly absent. He put his architectural skills to work and designed the new sunroom facing the water as well as redesigned the kitchen. Fenton's quality of work in every aspect of the renovation was superior, and even now - five years later - his workmanship remains impeccable. I can not recommend Fenton Varney Builders highly enough. **★★★★★ — patrick walsh, Oct. 2019** > We have worked with Fenton and his team for the past 4 and a half years developing our property at Garnet Point. Initially we restored the existing boat house to its former glory while working on site and building plans with Fenton for the Cottage and Lodge. Fenton's ability to provide a level of service under one roof for design and general contracting made it a smooth process for us. The collaborative effort in first developing a site plan and then progressing through each project made it an enjoyable process to watch our vision come to fruition. The ability to change anything without missing a beat or having a delay made the process go smoothly. His team was able to provide a level of finish for any request we made throughout the many days or work and conversations. The comfort level between our family and his crew during this process made the completion bitter sweet as after spending summers together for 4 years it seems strange to say about a contractor and his team but their absence was noticed not due to the lack of construction but the loss of time spent and conversations. We highly recommend Fenton to anyone looking to build their own vision of a home on the lake. > > Karen and Patrick Walsh **★★★★★ — Alix Godbout, Aug. 2019** > After seeing the incredible creativity and workmanship by Fenton Varney and his crew on our neighbor's small lake cottage, we hired his company in 2016 to redo our large deck as well as a number of other repairs needed on a 20-plus year home. We were thrilled with the results and enjoyed our "new" deck for several years before putting the house on the market in 2019. Again, Fenton was instrumental in providing some needed advice and made time for small fixes that helped with a smooth transition from listing to closing. Attention to detail, customer service, and quality workmanship make Fenton Varney Builders an outstanding company, no matter the size of your project. **★★★★★ — Frank Giebutowski, Sept. 2015** > Our home was built in 2004, by Fenton Varney, one of the Premier builders in New Hampshire. When we first met with Fenton he immediately had an understanding of what we wanted the house to look like inside and out. We found him to be an exceptional businessman and trusted advisor throughout the building process. He willingly made suggestions for improving the design and layout. He handled changes we wanted along the way with a minimum of disruption to the schedule, always keeping us informed of the developments along the way. There were never any surprises and all the suggestions Fenton offered along the way have proved to have made the home better than we ever imagined. His personal professionalism in all our dealings was admirable and we can’t say enough about his crew of excellent craftsmen who seem to enjoy working for him. **★★★★★ — cphart9832, March 2014** > I am the proud owner of a Fenton Varney built home. This home was built for his parents originally, and when I saw it, I loved parts of it, and cringed at others. The build quality was excellent, the layout was lacking amenities which I sought, such as a large master bedroom suite, and an kitchen re-design. Fenton agreed to fix, change, and re-design the layout and make updates to my desires. He and his crew were neat, hard working professionals, that transformed this home into what my wife refers to as our "dream home"! **★★★★★ — cafcma, March 2014** > Built a barn-type building/garage, with work area and upstairs storage. Finish was high quality with many suggested ideas that enhanced the utility of the building. Construction avoided any center supports thereby allowing the full utilization of the interior space. **★★★★★ — jpclark, March 2014** > When we purchased our home several years ago, we decided to do major renovations to the current structure as well as an addition. After glowing recommendations from several sources, we decided to hire Fenton Varney. Not only does Fenton have many years of experience to draw upon, but he was a pleasure to deal with and is a very honest man. We were provided detailed estimates and plans prior to any work commencing. He respected our opinions and provided insightful guidance when we needed to make a decision. Fenton always suggested what he thought was best regardless of whether it was the least expensive option. His crew worked hard, and were very respectful of our family and privacy. We trusted them in our home. Fenton has been extremely responsive to any issues that have arisen since, even if it is just recommending a local tradesman. We recently purchased another property, and when it came to hiring a contractor, it wasn't even a question...we called Fenton. **★★★★★ — bclf, March 2014** > I am an architect and live in California. I did the basic design for our house in Wolfeboro, and Fenton did the engineering and working drawings, as well as added his expertise in many areas along the way. To have a house built for you from 3000 miles away is usually risky. However, Fenton's bid, time schedule and quality never wavered from start to finish. I visisted a few times during the construction process, but his team of construction professionals was excellent, and (don't tell Fenton) I got far more than I expected or paid for. Fenton Varney is one of the best and most honest contractor's around. **★★★★★ — judyrose1, Jan. 2014** > Fenton Varney is in the process of designing and building a lakefront home for us. He is the perfect balance of professionalism, craftsmanship, experience and demeanor. > But for his working pragmatism about site plans,the permitting process and overall design, we would have never continued to pursue our dream of building a lakefront home. > A true "master builder!" **★★★★★ — ClosetPlace, Aug. 2013** > We have worked as a subcontractor on several jobs for Fenton Varney since 2007. The first thing you notice entering one of Fenton's job sites is how well organized and orderly things are. The next thing is the team working on the project--friendly, courteous and good at what they do. Along with Fenton's attention to detail, these are the key ingredients for a successful outcome in building a beautiful home. Based on my experience I would recommend Fenton Varney to anyone thinking of building a home in the New Hampshire Lakes Region. **★★★★★ — rojo367, July 2013** > Quality that is rare today. Fenton Varney was recommended to me by a very happy client, after I bemoaned the lack of "old-world" quality in home construction . I plan to have them handle our kitchen, formal entrance, master bath, and porch remodel. ## Selected projects - [Kingswood Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro, NH 03894](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kingswood-lake-winnipesaukee-wolfeboro-nh-03894-pj-vj~1308525) - Location: Wolfeboro, NH - Photos: 13 - [Winter Harbor, Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro, NH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winter-harbor-lake-winnipesaukee-wolfeboro-nh-pj-vj~498418) - Location: Wolfeboro, NH - Photos: 11 - [Black Point, Lake Winnipesaukee, NH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-point-lake-winnipesaukee-nh-pj-vj~217515) - Location: Wolfeboro, NH - Photos: 22 - [Garnet Point Lodge, Lake Winnipesaukee, Moultonborough, NH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garnet-point-lodge-lake-winnipesaukee-moultonborough-nh-pj-vj~5740108) - Location: Moultonborough, NH - Photos: 28 - Description: Garnet Point Lodge will provide quintessential lake living for the owners and their guests for many generations to come. With the owner's inspiration of Shingle Style homes from the early 20th century, we utilized our Lifestyle Design process allowing us to fast track the design and construction this 11,000sf home. This 5 en suite home features a vaulted living room with a bridge connecting the east and west wings, a central stone fireplace, a gym, screen porch with a second stone fireplace, and… - [Garnet Point Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garnet-point-cottage-pj-vj~5343183) - Location: Moultonborough, NH - Photos: 15 [See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/fenton-w-varney-master-builders-pfvwus-pf~1476916455) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you manage permitting and approvals?** Yes, as part of our comprehensive project management services, we handle all necessary permitting and approvals for your project. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible for you, ensuring everything is compliant with local regulations from start to finish. **Are you licensed and insured?** Yes, we are proud to be a licensed design-build firm, as indicated by our professional classification. We operate with full compliance, ensuring all our projects meet the highest standards. **What does your design-build process include?** Our design-build process is comprehensive, starting with understanding your unique vision and priorities for your home. We then translate these ideas into detailed architectural plans, managing every step from initial design concepts to the final construction details. This integrated approach ensures a cohesive and finely crafted result. **Do you handle both architectural design and construction?** Absolutely. We are a full-service design-build firm, meaning we seamlessly integrate both architectural design and construction under one roof. Our Lakelife Architectural Design team works closely with our master builders to ensure your vision is perfectly translated from concept to finely crafted reality. **Can you work on additions and large renovations?** Yes, we have extensive experience with both additions and major renovations. Since 1981, we've completed well over 200 projects, including significant additions, renovations, and remodels, ranging from cozy cottages to waterfront estates. We're equipped to handle projects of all sizes and complexities. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*