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# DeMetrick Housewrights

Original Houzz profile: [DeMetrick Housewrights](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/demetrick-housewrights-pfvwus-pf~1477747683)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Wakefield, RI
- **Serves:** North Kingstown, Wakefield, Wakefield-Peacedale, Charlestown, Kingston, Quonochontaug, West Kingston
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 25 Ideabook Saves

At DeMetrick Housewrights, we really care about finding the right fit with our clients. We believe in trust and shared values. The things that are important to us when building a home include long term durability, great indoor air quality, low energy use, waste minimization, and providing a great value to our clients. We are excited to share our deep level of craftsmanship and expertise in building science with you to build an exceptional home.

DeMetrick Housewrights works in the south county of Rhode Island, with most projects within 20 minutes of Wakefield and Narragansett, RI. Our team of carpenters has deep experience in construction, including everything from building science to high end custom millwork and cabinetry, which we produce in our own shop.

### Services Provided

- General Contracting
- Home Additions
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Multigenerational Homes
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Green Building
- Sustainable Design

### Areas Served

- North Kingstown
- Wakefield
- Wakefield-Peacedale
- Charlestown
- Kingston
- Quonochontaug
- West Kingston

### Typical Job Cost

$100,000 - 15 million

We focus on new construction of high performance homes and major additions and remodels focused on energy efficiency.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | DeMetrick Housewrights |
| Address | Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879, United States |
| Phone | (401) 378-6257 |
| Website | http://www.demetrickhousewrights.com/ |
| License Number | RI Lic. \#15165 |
| Followers on Houzz | 28 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — http://www.demetrickhousewrights.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [DeMetrick Housewrights](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/demetrick-housewrights-pfvwus-pf~1477747683)
- **Website:** http://www.demetrickhousewrights.com/
- **Phone:** (401) 378-6257

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- BPI Building Analyst
- Passive House Certified Contractor

**Affiliations**
- [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019)
- [Northeast Sustainable Energy Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/northeast-sustainable-energy-association-pfvwus-pf~437828998)
- [Rhode Island Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/rhode-island-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1327356916)
- [Passive House Institute US](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/passive-house-institute-us-pfvwus-pf~1579791328)

## Selected projects

- [Jamestown Net Zero House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jamestown-net-zero-house-pj-vj~5847200)
  - Location: Jamestown, RI
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: This house was designed with the basic passive house principles: a thermally broken, airtight envelope, above code levels of insulation, high-quality glazing, and a balanced high-efficiency energy recovery ventilation system. The exterior cladding of Alaskan yellow cedar shiplap and cement board panels were chosen for their low maintenance and long term durability. The siding was installed over a rain screen of vertical furring strips and a carefully detailed WRB. The interior spaces were laid o…
- [Mechanic Street Passive House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mechanic-street-passive-house-pj-vj~5593278)
  - Location: South Kingstown, RI
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: When the Hevenor family approached Steve DeMetrick of DeMetrick Housewrights about building their new home in Wakefield, Rhode Island, they already knew that they wanted a Passive House. This young family of four had purchased an infill lot close to the bike path, easily walkable to the grocery store and the local elementary school. They were looking to build an affordable new home, and liked the predictability that comes with building a Passive House—in many ways eliminating many of the big dec…
- [Potter Pond House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potter-pond-house-pj-vj~5845505)
  - Location: South Kingstown, RI
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: The Potter Pond house is a 4 bedroom, 2800 square foot home inspired by the Passive House standard, but not certified. It was built for a family of six (mom, dad, and 4 children) that was inspired by the comfort, indoor air quality, and durability that the Passive House program ensures in every project. The project was designed by Joe Haskett at Union Studio Architects in Providence, RI The exterior materials were selected for their maintenance-free characteristics - white cedar shingles left to…
- [Maynard Passive House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maynard-passive-house-pj-vj~5845273)
  - Location: South Kingstown, RI
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: When Craig Maynard decided to retire and buy a piece of land next to Saugatucket Pond in Peace Dale, he teamed up with builder Steve DeMetrick and architect Steve Baczek after touring one of their previous projects (see Mechanic Street Passive House) and decided he too wanted a certified Passive House. At approximately 2,400 square feet, the inside of the house contains three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. In the average house, a space this large would mean inconsistent temperatures, d…

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*