About Us
Over the past 25 years, Gordon Dixon Construction has built more than 50 homes for families of all sizes and preferences. Though our roots are in the Vermont vernacular style, our projects have evolved to include a variety of styles, ranging from classic Vermont farmhouses to large contemporary timber-framed homes. We have also completed several commercial award winning projects including an office and medical building, an athletic facility, and a restaurant/lodge.
Gordon Dixon Construction was started in 1991, when my wife, Robin and I, were in search of the ultimate Vermont farmhouse for our own home. We built our own home, blending the traditional design and details of an old farmhouse with the functionality of a more open interior. Our ideas and design became the Innisfree house. Robin and I still work together along with our on site crew of foremen and carpenters. We have lived in Stowe since 1991 and have three children.
Building a home is a deeply personal experience. We maintain open lines of communication with our clients throughout the process to ensure that the finished product meets their needs and expectations. Our seasoned team of project managers, foremen, carpenters, and office staff works closely together to build quality homes that we know our customers will enjoy for years to come.
Services Provided
Barn Design & Construction, Custom Home, Energy-Efficient Homes, Garage Building, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, House Framing, New Home Construction, Project Management, Sustainable Design, Custom Homes, Custom Cabinets, Deck Building, Deck Repair, Door Installation, Window Installation, Remodeling, Siding Repair & Installation
Areas Served
Hyde Park, Lake Elmore, Morristown, Morrisville, Moscow, Stowe, Waterbury, Waterbury Center
Credentials
5 Houzz Awards
3 Houzz Badges
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25 Reviews for Gordon Dixon Construction
5.0|25 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value5.0
Lori Furrer
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Client
Our experience with this company has always been stellar! They are patient, highly communicative and always want what is best for their customer. This project, a 10,000 square foot academic building, was daunting for someone whose background is in education! Gordon and his crew walked us through each phase, each step with clear guidance around design, materials and options. They understood the feel I was trying to create and the spaces that were needed. They were very conscious of the budget and they kept us within what was proposed. Despite our (not theirs) issues with some permitting and throw in the Covid constraints they kept to the timeline and got us in a week before we opened. Last but not least, they have the ability to manage many different personalities, listen to all and keep everyone satisfied.
January 29, 2021
Jen Campbell
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Client
We recently hired Gordon Dixon Construction to renovate several rooms in our home. We knew that GDC had the reputation of years of experience, an eye for detail, and integrity in their craftsmanship. We found this to be true! During construction, the crew and sub contractors were on site as scheduled, worked efficiently, and took pride in their work. Communication was organized and timely, and we were encouraged to reciprocate. Robin was very helpful with ideas when it came to making the many decisions required for our renovation, and the business end of things was run very well. A standout quality of Gordon Dixon Construction, and perhaps most important, was that GDC completed our job within budget and on time. We love our newly renovated rooms and we recommend Gordon Dixon Construction with 100% confidence!
October 30, 2019
Hilary Hoffman
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Client
Gordon Dixon Construction is a top rate company. They built a custom 3000 sq. foot house for us. GDC's reputation is for quality and budgetary honesty. We found both to be true and the experience was extremely positive for us.
The construction process went smoothly and the workmanship is beautiful. The house turned out even nicer than our the high expectations we had going into the project.
The budget GDC put forward at the beginning was realistic. There were no cost overruns other than those initiated by us or material increase due to the tariff situation.
Throughout communication was open and the project manager was always reachable.
We highly recommend Gordon Dixon Construction. Please reach out to us if you would like further information.
January 3, 2019
Patty Bratches
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Client
I cannot say enough great things about GDC. The level of professionalism is outstanding. Our house was built with the care as if it was their own. This was not our first construction project, but the attention to detail has far exceeded any of our previous projects. I would definitely recommend and personally use GDC again.
December 6, 2018
shoko hirao
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Client
We Can't find enough words to say how EXCELLENT and AMAZING working with Gordon Dixon Construction was!! When we first told our friends and family that we were building our house and we will be done by Thanksgiving, everyone said "that means maybe Christmas if you are lucky", "building is the worst nightmare you'll have", "you won't be talking with the builder by the end"........and so on. Despite all the criticism we got, building the house with Gordon Dixon went SO smoothly and was the most pleasant experience we've had. He not only finished on time, but under budget as well! Starting from Gordon, the office staff and everyone that worked for Gordon were professional in every aspect of the jobs they did. We just can't praise Gordon Dixon Construction enough!!
December 6, 2018
Sam Scofield Architect A.I.A.
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Colleague
I have had the pleasure to work on a number of projects with GDC, both residential and commercial, here in Stowe. Gordon and his crew have always been on time and within budget and very professional in their approach to the work, which is consistently at the highest level of quality. This has made our working relationship quite easy and produced some very happy clients. Any building project large or small can be stressful, with many decisions to be made under time and budget constraints. Gordon and his team have the knowledge and experience to stay ahead of the many issues that arise, making the process pleasurable for all involved. I can recommend them without reservation and look forward to our next project together.
December 19, 2017
Stephen and Anita Friedman
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Client
Gordon Dixon Construction is the best contractor we have ever used (and we have rehabbed two older homes so we have used a few). They worked closely with the design team to ensure constructability. Their estimate was detailed and they came in under budget on both this and a prior project. The quality of the work is outstanding and they finished the things in their control in the time window we asked for. Simply the best!
October 4, 2017Last modified:October 4, 2017
Lori Furrer
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Client
I was presented with a substantial donation with the directive to build a fitness center. As the head of a small, private school, construction was not really in my skill set! After some discussion I chose Gordon Dixon to head this project - his reputation, consistently, was "always on budget, always on time." (they worked through a cold, snowy winter to keep on track) Although this was critical for me it was all of the other aspects that made this daunting responsibility a reality. Throughout the process Gordon and his crew were so great to work with in so many ways. Gordon, Robin and Meredith helped guide me in design which was pretty intimidating for me in the beginning. Gordon's crew was always attentive and always had time for me when I was on site. If I mentioned something in passing - I would return the next day and it was already done! We ended up with a beautiful facility that fits both our needs and our philosophy - clean and efficient with a touches of class. The hardest part of this project was the day the boys packed up and drove the trailers away!! I miss seeing them all!
September 22, 2017Last modified:September 22, 2017
Lelia Evans
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Client
Gordon and his team came highly recommended, and I couldn't be happier with their work! They transformed a very tired 1854 farmhouse, to a beautiful living space with quality craftsmanship and excellent decision making, while staying on budget. This was my first renovation, and Gordon and his team remained superb guides throughout the entirety of the process. It was such a relief to know that the project would be completed with an eye towards detail and the ability to draw on a depth of knowledge and experience. Their subs were superb - I truly can't say enough about each and every one that played a hand in making this my home. The project management was outstanding - always a step ahead, and never a detail too small to tend to. Gordon and his team are true professionals that bring integrity, kindness, skill, passion, and vision to the table. I loved working with them (and I LOVE my new home). You will not go wrong with a decision to hire Gordon!
March 6, 2017
Trevor Crist
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Client
Great to work with Gordon and team. They are friendly, helpful, and delivered our new garage almost exactly on budget (a few hundred dollars under, actually). Quality is excellent. We love our new garage!
November 3, 2016
house no name
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Client
When my husband and I made the decision to build a custom home rather than buy an existing home we heard stories from many friends about how challenging the process can be. Deciding on a builder was critical for this process to go as smoothly as possible. We were therefore very discerning when selecting a builder.
We could not be happier with Gordon Dixon Construction. We felt they were honest with us regarding pricing and their hours which ultimately instilled a great deal of confidence in them all things that made building our home less stressful and a very positive experience. We always felt our interests were protected and put first and that GDC went out of their way to solve any issues and ultimately look out for us.
Perhaps what we are most impressed with is the quality of craftsmanship their team delivered. They not only exceeded our expectations but went above and beyond with some of the intricate finishing work we wanted that helped make our home feel special and unique.
We highly recommend Gordon Dixon Construction, should we find ourselves needing to build anything in the future we will not hesitate to use them again.
Stowe Resident
November 1, 2016
Rebecca Williams
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Client
Our project involved adding a master bedroom suite with a bath downstairs. Additionally we redid the kitchen, and upstairs bathroom, as well as enlarging an upstairs bedroom, and replacing all the windows in the house. The floors were redone, and the house was painted inside and out. The Dixons handled all this with utmost efficiency: as one crew finished, another came in. There was never wasted time. The Dixons listened to what we wanted and then made it happen. We could not be more pleased. We recommend them highly.
October 17, 2016
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2 Comments
Commented: Can you tell us the stain and type of siding please?Hello!
This is B grade cedar rough side out with 2 coats of semitransparent stain. We used Cabot products. Shale is the color. Pretty nice!
August 12, 2018
Commented: Love the cabinets - what paint color did you use?Hello! It is a beautiful kitchen, isn't it? The finish is actually a blue aniline dye from the J.E. Moser line at Woodworker's Supply. It is nice as it allows the grain to show through.
January 9, 2018
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