--- title: "REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/reef-cape-cod-s-home-builder-pfvwus-pf~1636231315 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1636231315.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bbf3823401c9e8f4_2845-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "PO Box 186, 24 School Street, West Dennis, Massachusetts 02670, United States" latitude: 41.6626 longitude: -70.1681 phone: "(508) 394-3090" website: http://capecodbuilder.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 25 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 210 last_updated: 2026-08-23 --- # REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder Original Houzz profile: [REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/reef-cape-cod-s-home-builder-pfvwus-pf~1636231315) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** West Dennis, MA - **Serves:** Cape Cod, Barnstable, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Dennis, Hyannis, Harwich, South Yarmouth, Brewster, Centerville, Chatham, Orleans, West Yarmouth, Yarmouth Port, East Harwich, Wellfleet, Northwest Harwich, Provincetown, Dennis Port, East Dennis, South Dennis, West Dennis, Harwich Port, Truro, West Chatham, Harwich Center, Cummaquid, Hyannis Port, Silver Beach, South Chatham, South Harwich, South Orleans, South Wellfleet, West Harwich, West Hyannisport - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (25 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves REEF designs and builds exceptional custom homes in every town across Cape Cod. In our 30+ years of business we have built over 1,500 homes, major renovations and addition projects on Cape Cod, enjoying a BBB A+ rating all the while. Our Customers appreciate our professional approach, and turnkey service. Our design team listens and then creates spaces just for you. Then we build your home with care, pride, and craftsmanship. If you are considering designing, building, renovating or adding on to your Cape Cod home, call the REEF Team today. You have been coming to the Cape your whole life, isn't it time you stayed? Call us any time, every day: 508-394-3090. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Architectural Design - Building Design - Deck Building - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - 3D Rendering - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Garage Building - Universal Design - Basement Design - Custom Home Bars - Green Building - Laundry Room Design - Porch Design & Construction - Sustainable Design - Sunroom Design & Construction - Space Planning - Deck Design - Historic Building Conservation - Site Planning - Drafting - Greenhouse Design & Construction - Foundation Construction - Barn Design & Construction - Swimming Pool Construction - Carport Installation - Demolition - Landscape Plans - Site Preparation - Shed Design & Construction - Construction Drawings - Custom Homes - Home Design - Remodeling - construction management - permitting - waterfront homes - wetlands mitigation ### Areas Served - Cape Cod - Barnstable - Falmouth - Yarmouth - Dennis - Hyannis - Harwich - South Yarmouth - Brewster - Centerville - Chatham - Orleans - West Yarmouth - Yarmouth Port - East Harwich - Wellfleet - Northwest Harwich - Provincetown - Dennis Port - East Dennis - South Dennis - West Dennis - Harwich Port - Truro - West Chatham - Harwich Center - Cummaquid - Hyannis Port - Silver Beach - South Chatham - South Harwich - South Orleans - South Wellfleet - West Harwich - West Hyannisport ### Typical Job Cost $200,000 - 3,000,000 Custom Homes, Renovations, Additions, Remodeling, custom design, permitting ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder | | Address | PO Box 186, 24 School Street, West Dennis, Massachusetts 02670, United States | | Phone | (508) 394-3090 | | Website | http://capecodbuilder.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 210 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CapeCodBuilder - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/Cape\_CodBuilder - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/reef-cape-cod%27s-home-builder?trk=nav\_account\_sub\_nav\_company\_admi - Blog — goo.gl/OH2Vbl ## Offers Learn about realistic Cape Cod costs! _Visit capecodbuilder.com_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/reef-cape-cod-s-home-builder-pfvwus-pf~1636231315) - **Website:** http://capecodbuilder.com/ - **Phone:** (508) 394-3090 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Houzz Best of 2014 & 2015, 2016, 2017, BRICC Awards 2014, 2016, Certified GREEN professionalNational Association of Home BuildersHome Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape CodBRICC Award Winner (Building & Remodeling Industry on Cape Cod) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2018), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-and-remodelers-association-of-cape-cod-pfvwus-pf~126754124) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 25 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Diana Crimmins at Local Color Interiors, July 2022** > We chose Reef Builders to expand and renovate a kitchen, and to add an attached garage, primary bedroom suite, and office to our 1835 farmhouse in Orleans. We are grateful for that decision every day! > > From the moment the planning/design stage began, through the lengthy process of specification, demolition, framing, building, and finishing, Jim, Matt, Ken, Johanna, Adrian and everyone who worked on the project were always available (and extremely responsive) to answer our questions and to deal with the inevitable issues that come up during a large project like ours. My husband and I were a part of the team from the beginning (I am an Interior Designer) and we thoroughly enjoyed the collaborative process. I would recommend Reef, the Cape Cod Builder to anyone looking for a great design-build firm on the Cape! **★★★★★ — Robert Young, Sept. 2019** > Matt and Jim are outstanding professionals, and we would hire them again without hesitation. Our project was a tear down and custom home build that was completed in July 2016. From the start, Jim understood our priorities, listened to our many ideas, and designed our perfect home. The build quality is top notch, and each and every person on site was professional, courteous, and neat. And, what better proof of their commitment to excellence and efficiency - they delivered our custom home 2 weeks early and 2% under their quote after 20 change orders! And, they have stood by their workmanship without question. You can see photos on their website. The project is called "Brewster Waterfront Custom". **★★★★★ — Cynthia Lewicki, Jan. 2019** > REEF is the best!! When I met Matt and learned he was a West Point graduate I knew I was dealing with an honorable man. What’s more, he is by far the best project manager I’ve ever met. He DELIVERED exactly what he said he would. As they say, “You get what you pay for”! > I highly recommend REEF and especially Matt for those seriously ready to build a house on the Cape. **★★★★★ — mflo712, Dec. 2017** > This was our 2nd experience with Reef and they were outstanding once again. From the initial meeting at the raw lot, to the delivery day (and beyond), the entire team has exceeded every expectation. Their work is meticulous and the support provided by Matt, Jim, Jessica and the rest of the team, made the entire process an abosolute joy. They truly cared about the final product and our level of happiness throughout. We would give them our highest recommendation! **Comment from REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder:** > Thanks for the great review! Our team works hard to consistently deliver well designed, expertly-crafted homes. The key to our success is our dedicated and talented staff and of course great customers! **★★★★★ — Peg Linse, Jan. 2017** > If there were more stars to give, we'd give them! REEF, Cape Cod's Home Builder, was the most professional builder to work with. It quickly became evident, even after just one meeting, that communication within the company, and with customers, is superb. They are all on the same page - every day. Every time we called or requested a meeting, we felt like we were the only customers they had. We knew that they have multiple construction projects going on at the same time, but always felt like the construction of our home was the most important one to them. The workmanship is top-notch; the process was smooth; and the advance thinking put into our home by REEF eliminated the need for corrections and fixes later on. Any issues - there were only a few minor ones - were quickly and professionally resolved. Our home was completed on budget and ahead of schedule. REEF made the scary construction process fun! **★★★★★ — Denise Lipper, Jan. 2017** > Dream big! Your dreams will be met if you choose Reef Cape Cod Home Builders. I know this to be true. My husband and I had big dreams, for 6 years. We summered on Cape Cod for over 40 years and always asked ourselves why we were crossing the bridge in the fall? We drew up our dream house and met with 3 builders. I guess it's true what they way about the third time being a "charm". It took us one visit with Reef to know they were our dream builders. They helped us every step of the way. We toured homes under construction as well as finished homes. We met with their professional and creative staff many times and brought our dream to fruition. We can't say enough good things about Reef Builders. We have the home of our dreams... and we have them to thank. So.. thank you Matt, Jim, Jessica, Sara, Ken, Brian... and so many more wonderfully talented, sincere professionals. We have a 5 star home in Harwich, thanks to you. **★★★★★ — acr147, Dec. 2016** > REEF was the best choice for building our home. From the first day until completion, our experience with REEF was first class. The REEF team is so talented at what they do. The process they employ from design to build is perfect. The attention to the smallest detail was remarkable. I could never imagine building our dream house over 1,000 miles away with anyone else. **★★★★★ — pjbass, Dec. 2016** > The REEF team was excellent to work with. This is the third home we have built and the first time working with REEF. It was by far the best customer experience. We established a budget up front and stayed within it with no surprises. They were very responsive to our questions and needs. Design experience was awesome....creative and innovative...listened to what we wanted and translated into a great plan. Project came in on budget too! The home itself is beautiful with the highest quality. Friendly and rapid I've team. No recommend to anyone looking for Yhe best customer experience and high quality home. **★★★★★ — Karen Quinn, Jan. 2016** > The whole team at Reef was a pleasure to work with from start to finish! This is a professional group and one I do not hesitate to recommend. We designed and built a home that had many challenges to bring to completion: historic district guidelines, zoning challenges, wetlands and strict building codes. The design process alone went through multiple changes and Reef was there for us at every turn. And, the actual build couldn't have gone more smoothly. Every one should be so lucky to build a home with this team! Jim, Jessica, Matt, Chuck and all the staff are standouts in their profession. **★★★★★ — jim72ss, Jan. 2016** > From the very start reef was excellent to work with. From the design stage to move in ready everything that was promised was delivered, on time, excellent workmanship and on budget. The entire staff was easy to reach and speak with. This is important when you live a couple hours from the project. Jim, chuck and matt did a great job and we would do it again. Jim and joyce white **Comment from REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder:** > Thank you Jim for reviewing our work. I'm sure it helps people who are looking for a high quality, reliable firm that delivers on time and at budget every time! It was our pleasure to design, permit, and build for you a beautiful beach home to replace the dated cottage. Enjoy! **★★★★★ — User, Dec. 2015** > REEF exceeded all our expectations and hopes. Great work, captured all our inputs and accommodated all our changes along the way. Home was designed and built while we lived overseas; work done while we were mostly off-site but we never had any concerns about being absent. Finished on time and on budget. Near daily communications via phone, email, and GoToMeeting on every aspect of construction and design. Answered our inquiries even on weekends and after hours. Fully responsive to all our requests and modifications. Quality of work is noteworthy at all stages of construction. REEF's management and architect enhanced the experience through constant attention to detail and contact with us. The entire REEF team never let us down and was thoroughly professional throughout the entire process. We highly recommend REEF as a premier custom homebuilder. **Comment from REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder:** > Thank You gcl for your kind review. It was our pleasure to design, permit and build your beautiful home. We're always here if you have any questions or need any help. Enjoy! **★★★★★ — marguerite85, Dec. 2015** > The team at REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder helped us to realize our dream of owning a home on Cape Cod. From beginning to end, we were impressed with their expertise, professionalism and integrity. They built us a home that was high quality, energy efficient and exactly what we asked for. We were also very impressed with all of their subcontractors. Their work reflected their pride in their trade. We had a very positive experience with REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder and would highly recommend them. ## Selected projects - [Dennis Bayview Cape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dennis-bayview-cape-pj-vj~612203) - Location: Dennis, MA - Photos: 26 - Description: As featured in Cape Cod Home magazine Summer 2014 issue. This 2800SF home replaced a dilapidated 1000SF cottage. - [Truro Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/truro-contemporary-pj-vj~2326907) - Location: Truro, MA - Photos: 11 - Description: This clean contemporary architectural style was a joint effort between REEF's lead designer Jim Hagerty and the homeowners who wanted simple, and subtle style that fit with Truro's unique collection of modern and contemporary homes. - [Dennis Custom Art and Music Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dennis-custom-art-and-music-studio-pj-vj~2558868) - Location: Dennis, MA - Photos: 18 - Description: Custom Art and Music studio designed and built by REEF Builders. This project called for modern design inside a traditional Cape Cod Home. This project features custom glass work, flush trim details, and modern LED lighting and will be used and a combination music and art studio - [Brewster Retro Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brewster-retro-cottage-pj-vj~2598253) - Location: Brewster, MA - Photos: 28 - [Dennis Waterfront](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dennis-waterfront-pj-vj~546655) - Location: Dennis, MA - Photos: 42 - [Brewster Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brewster-beach-house-pj-vj~2211301) - Location: Brewster, MA - Photos: 27 - [Harwich Port Custom Cape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harwich-port-custom-cape-pj-vj~579854) - Location: Harwich, MA - Photos: 40 - Description: Beautiful, spacious home with open floor plan. - [Chatham Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chatham-beach-house-pj-vj~579777) - Location: Chatham, MA - Photos: 30 - Description: Traditional Beach House with a contemporary open floor plan. Lovely, wide entry with home office/den. Beautiful master suite, and comfortable guest rooms. Great use of space with a fun, fully finished lower level. Large, gracious, maintenance-free deck. - [Dennis Custom Cape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dennis-custom-cape-pj-vj~524625) - Location: Dennis, MA - Photos: 32 - Description: Contemporary custom Cape style home offers 1st floor Master Suite and Laundry. Total of 4 bedrooms plus 484SF Bonus Room over the Garage. Beautiful home about 1/4 mile to the beach! - [Brewster Custom Cape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brewster-custom-cape-pj-vj~830973) - Location: Brewster, MA - Photos: 13 - Description: This summer residence was designed around the lifestyle of a busy, young family. Over 3100SF of living space, including a 520SF Bonus Room over the 2-bay garage. The walk-out lower level with a tall foundation pour allows for future expansion. The home was sited to allow room for a swimming pool in the back yard :-). The owner says the only issue is that they like their summer home more than their primary residence! - [Orleans Carriage House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orleans-carriage-house-pj-vj~1173180) - Location: Orleans, MA - Photos: 17 - [Bass River Waterfront](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bass-river-waterfront-pj-vj~524710) - Location: Dennis, MA - Photos: 30 - [Sandwich Bayview Cape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sandwich-bayview-cape-pj-vj~524683) - Location: Sandwich, MA - Photos: 20 - Description: Beautiful contemporary cape style home overlooking Cape Cod Bay. - [Orleans Custom Cape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orleans-custom-cape-pj-vj~536450) - Location: Orleans, MA - Photos: 30 - [Eastham Custom Cape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastham-custom-cape-pj-vj~923065) - Location: Eastham, MA - Photos: 41 - Description: The home was custom designed and built in a beautifully quiet location in Eastham. The open floor plan and quality craftsmanship will bring the Owners many years of family enjoyment. - [Dennis Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dennis-beach-house-pj-vj~264258) - Location: Cape Cod, MA - Photos: 21 - [Orleans Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orleans-beach-house-pj-vj~590084) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Orleans Waterview Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orleans-waterview-farm-pj-vj~536474) - Location: Orleans, MA - Photos: 26 - [Brewster Marshview Cape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brewster-marshview-cape-pj-vj~757962) - Location: Brewster, MA - Photos: 20 - Description: The beautiful home replaced a very dated structure. The site has an old cranberry bog on one side, and a marsh with Cape Cod Bay beyond on the other side. The building envelope was quite small, and the Conversation Commission carefully monitored the project. REEF designed, permitted and built this beautiful 4-bedroom home, including a 1st floor Master Suite, office, open floor plan, and 2nd floor living area overlooking Cape Cod Bay. As always, the home was delivered on time, and at budget. - [Northside Bayview Cape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northside-bayview-cape-pj-vj~1469668) - Location: Dennis, MA - Photos: 38 - Description: Beautiful Cape Cod home with commanding views of the Bay, mahogany floors, 2 suites, 3 floors, open floor plan, 3rd floor deck, screened porch by REEF Custom Homes. [See all 32 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/reef-cape-cod-s-home-builder-pfvwus-pf~1636231315) ## Ideabooks - [99 Old Farm Rd, Centerville](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131724937/list/99-old-farm-rd-centerville) — 309 ideas - [modern stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82116030/list/modern-stairs) — 15 ideas - [Portico](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27094565/list/portico) — 4 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/reefbuilders) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful House!** *(in Photo Questions)* Are these plywood floors? They seem to be nailed or screwed down, not the usual tongue and groove flooring. I'm looking to redo my floors. Thanks! A: Hi - these floors are southern yellow pine shiplap - glued and edge stapled to the floor - then we come back and hand nail the floor boards using antique cut nails **Q: can you share the type of shake? I love it!** *(in Photo Questions)* For example, is it cedar or vinyl? What’s the brand and specific color? Thank you SO much! A: Hi - this home has natural white cedar siding shingles showing about 1 year of weathering. There is no stain on the siding. This is what the house looks like today after 10 years of weathering **Q: Where did you buy the stair runner?.** *(in Photo Questions)* Where did you buy the stair runner? A: We got the runner through our flooring contractor **Q: Love the exterior! What are the shingle and trim colors? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: trim is plain white no-tint base, shingles are from Maibec - \#210 cape cod gray **Q: where is the table from??** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful round table. Not sure if the wood from legs is darker than tabletop?? How big is it ? A: Hi - unfortunately we did not do the furnishings in this home so we don't have that information - project was completed 5 years ago **Q: May I ask the size of these garage doors ? thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi - These are standard 9x7 garage doors --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-23.*