--- title: "Gate One Builders — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/gate-one-builders-pfvwus-pf~59044102 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~59044102.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Gate One Builders" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cb234aed012b83e8_6884-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "100 Cathedral Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, United States" latitude: 38.9898 longitude: -76.5501 phone: "(410) 268-0778" website: https://gateone.houzz.com rating: 4.4 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 43 last_updated: 2026-09-09 --- # Gate One Builders Original Houzz profile: [Gate One Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/gate-one-builders-pfvwus-pf~59044102) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Annapolis, MD - **Serves:** Severn, Annapolis, Severna Park, Arnold, Edgewater, Cape Saint Claire, Londontowne, Davidsonville, Riva, Gambrills, Hillsmere Shores, Crownsville, Gibson Island, Millersville - **Houzz rating:** 4.4 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2021), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Custom home builder and remodling company that specializes in fine details in the Annapolis, Maryland area ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Custom Homes - Green Building ### Areas Served - Severn - Annapolis - Severna Park - Arnold - Edgewater - Cape Saint Claire - Londontowne - Davidsonville - Riva - Gambrills - Hillsmere Shores - Crownsville - Gibson Island - Millersville ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Gate One Builders | | Address | 100 Cathedral Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, United States | | Phone | (410) 268-0778 | | Website | https://gateone.houzz.com | | License Number | MD 124680 | | Followers on Houzz | 43 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Gate One Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/gate-one-builders-pfvwus-pf~59044102) - **Website:** https://gateone.houzz.com - **Phone:** (410) 268-0778 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2021), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 — 7 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Robby Roberts, March 2023** > Matt, Scott, Geoff, Jerry and Ron were always there for us during our year long re-model to our family home built in 1930. Gate One took care of everything for our waterfront property from day 1. Going above and beyond, answering every question and concern and helping us through this first time experience for us. Do not hesitate to have Gate One look at your project. Professional, courteous, skilled, great relationships with quality subs, responsive and an unreal value for their 5 STAR results. We cannot believe our 92 year old home everytime we enter. Thanks GATE ONE! **★ — HU-112450437, Feb. 2019** > Run don’t walk from this contractor > Went in to look at a project at the request of a client and the superintendent was very unprofessional and nasty without getting the datails of why I was there > This should be a good indicator on how they treat people on there job sites **Comment from Gate One Builders:** > Gate One Builders does not condone unprofessional behavior. I would like to address the circumstances of your encounter. But since you did not do us the courtesy of identifying yourself I will need for you to email or call our office. Please ask for Matt Long, the owner of Gate One Builders, when calling or emailing. Thank you. **★★★★★ — Dean Papadopoulos, Jan. 2018** > It was an absolute pleasure working with Matt Long of Gate One Builders on our extensive project. From the very beginning, Matt shared our vision and our excitement. In addition to working well with Matt, each and every subcontractor brought onto our project was professional and timely. The quality and craftsmanship of Gate One Builders is apparent in every detail. We're extremely proud of the end product, and we were honored to be showcased on the cover of Annapolis Home Magazine. **★★★★★ — Andi Gendell, Jan. 2018** > If you're looking for a builder, you should look no further, GateOne was the best decision we made when embarking on this journey. We could not have been happier with the high quality product we now call home. GateOne has an amazing team that made every effort (and then some) to ensure we walked away getting every detail perfected and they keep coming back to double, triple check that as the house settles, they touch up any movement that occurs with weather. Matt Long has incredible insight and vision to what the end product will offer, constantly making suggestions and tweaks that will benefit the owners (and family) so it's custom, custom, custom. Todd Soroka is an expert on execution. His can do attitude and calm interface with every team made him a delight to work with. Together, we always felt like we were getting an honest answer, a fair price and working with true professionals. If you are a person who has a heightened attention to detail- this is your team without a doubt! **★★★★★ — Tom Ripley, Dec. 2017** > Our project was a 14 month new construction (2 buildings), and a renovation / integration. It was comprehensive, complex, and required a flexible team to work within the confines of the property. > > Matt and the Gate One Team (Bryan Barton especially), were nothing short of exceptional. They exceeded our expectations throughout the entire project and delivered our house back to us one month early AND under budget. > > Let me call out two examples where Gate One was particularly good. First, for fourteen months someone from the Gate One team was at our home every single day. The level of supervision and hands on knowledge about anything happening at the site was remarkable. The team was fully invested and on top of all aspects of the process. The second high mark was in communication - these guys are highly highly connected - cell, email, text message, if I wanted to talk to someone they were just a call away. In the course of 14 months I think I left 4-5 voice mails. The communication went one step further - the Gate One team was proactive with us, constantly reaching out with good or bad news, and keeping us appraised of timelines and key gating items. This kept the project on track despite some curve balls that you would expect from a project of this scope. > > These guys are pros. They are on point, highly involved, and I could not imagine using someone else. **★★★★★ — Gutierrez Studios, May 2016** > We recently worked with Gate One Builders on a private residence in Annapolis and it was a great pleasure. The superintendent, Matt Long, was very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and truly a hands on builder. This Annapolis home turned out to be a very unique project thanks to Gate One’s hard work and expertise. > We look forward to working with Gate One Builders again in the future! **★★★★★ — Carey Reid Kirk inc., April 2014** > Gate One built a 1,780 square foot addition to my house and it was a outstanding experience. From inception, budge projection to completion they handled every necessary detail for permits, architectural fees and inspections. Importantly and impressively, the project came through on budget. > Their own trades and those which were subcontracted were all very professional and a pleasure to interact with. The project was completed ten years ago this month and the high quality results are still as sound and successful as the day I moved into the addition. If you are looking for a professional builder or simply interested in an update on your existing home you'll be very satisfied with this company and it's high standards. ## Selected projects - [Little Magothy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/little-magothy-pj-vj~5572919) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 21 - [Severn River](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/severn-river-pj-vj~2722546) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Bay Front](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bay-front-pj-vj~1655338) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Weems Creek Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weems-creek-modern-pj-vj~1655279) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Eastport](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastport-pj-vj~1853551) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Spa Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spa-creek-pj-vj~195404) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: Historic renovation of a Annapolis waterfront home with a contemporary addition. - [Eastport waterview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastport-waterview-pj-vj~1741254) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Murray Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/murray-hill-pj-vj~1650945) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Iconic Annapolis home with a beautiful addition. - [Severn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/severn-pj-vj~5331811) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Broad Creek Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/broad-creek-cottage-pj-vj~177437) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Waterside](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterside-pj-vj~195036) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Annapolis kitchen addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annapolis-kitchen-addition-pj-vj~639345) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This was a quality kitchen bump-out to add gathering spaces, a powder room, a mudroom and a home office. The project also expanded the rear porch and added a much needed secondary entrance to the home. Gate One Builders was the contractor and the project was designed by Reithlingshoefer Studio Design. - [Eastport Empty Nest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastport-empty-nest-pj-vj~343381) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 8 - Description: Relocating a kitchen with a very small footprint. - [Crab Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crab-creek-pj-vj~1600170) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 7 - [Chesapeake Bay Front](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chesapeake-bay-front-pj-vj~2549227) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Annapolis Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annapolis-residence-pj-vj~1771981) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 11 - Description: Custom interior steel and wood stair and railing, curved Corten steel wall, zinc countertop with custom patina, steel and leather barstools, steel framed glass walking surface. - [Weems Cove](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weems-cove-pj-vj~5781590) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/gate-one-builders-pfvwus-pf~59044102) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/97459495/list/wish-list) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/gateone) ## Community Q&A **Q: Whose lighting?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where did you get the lanterns from? Do you know the vendor? A: Sorry for the delay, I just saw your question. They are from Savory House Model \#5-259-13. Good Luck **Q: What faucets are these?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Kohler model K72759 in Polished Chrome - 8" spread. **Q: Can you please tell me the stone used on the accent wall? Thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The stone was provided by Design Solutions, a designer in Annapolis Md. I do not have a the manufacturer's name. **Q: where can i find wall the clear brackets that support the ship ?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The brackets were provided by the homeowner and I believe he had them custom made at a plastics shop to fit that specific hull design. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-09.*