Custom homes
From early planning and site work through framing, exterior systems, interior finishes, inspections, and final walkthrough.
Explore custom constructionOrleans, Massachusetts
A custom home builder who knows Orleans
Custom homes, thoughtful additions, and full-scale remodeling in Orleans—planned for the elbow where the Cape turns north, with the open Atlantic on one side, Pleasant Bay on the other, and shoreline conditions that shape every siting decision.
Established 1983
Family owned
Owner on site
Licensed & insured
Local experience matters
Built for life in Orleans
Orleans sits where the Cape turns north—Nauset Beach on the open Atlantic, Pleasant Bay to the south. That exposure is the defining constraint on a build here. Coastal banks and dunes are actively moving and FEMA mapping has been updated, so siting, elevation, and foundation decisions deserve attention from day one.
DC Builders has worked on Cape Cod for more than 40 years, serving homeowners across the Cape from its East Falmouth base. Owner Dave Cleary stays involved from the first conversation through the final walkthrough, giving homeowners one experienced point of accountability throughout the job.
- Planning that begins with your property, priorities, and budget
- Coordination with architects, engineers, designers, and trusted trades
- Hands-on oversight through construction and closeout
- Clear next steps from consultation to move-in
Residential construction services
One builder for the whole project
Whether you are starting with land, reworking an existing home, or creating more room for family, the job is managed as one connected construction process.
Additions
Primary suites, family rooms, garages, in-law space, and larger expansions designed to fit the existing home.
Explore home additionsWhole-home remodeling
Coordinated renovations that improve flow, systems, comfort, durability, and the way the home supports daily life.
Explore bathroom remodelingKitchens & baths
Functional, well-built spaces with coordinated cabinetry, surfaces, fixtures, tile, lighting, and finish work.
See renovation servicesExterior work
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, porches, and repairs selected and installed for Cape Cod conditions.
Explore decks and porchesArchitectural coordination
Practical collaboration between design and construction so the finished home reflects both your goals and the build plan.
Explore zero-energy homesOrleans service area
Working from the bay side to the outer beach
DC Builders serves homeowners throughout Orleans and nearby Lower Cape communities, working across Cape Cod from its East Falmouth base. Every property is different, so the first step is a conversation about your site and project.
- Orleans
- East Orleans
- South Orleans
- Nauset Heights
- Skaket
Coastal construction
Details that deserve early attention
With the open Atlantic at Nauset Beach and Pleasant Bay on the south side, exposure drives the build. Coastal banks and dunes here are actively moving, and FEMA mapping has been updated, which makes siting, elevation, and foundation decisions on shore-adjacent lots worth working through early rather than late. Anything close to the water, the bay, or wetlands routinely involves Conservation Commission review.
DC Builders helps organize those decisions with the design and construction team, turning a long list of possibilities into a practical scope.
Read our coastal building guideHow the work moves forward
A clear path from idea to final walkthrough
Consult
Discuss the property, goals, priorities, budget, and desired timing.
Plan
Define scope and coordinate the drawings, selections, pricing, and approvals the project needs.
Build
Manage the schedule, trades, quality control, communication, and work on site.
Complete
Finish inspections, cleanup, systems orientation, punch work, and the final walkthrough.
“Owner Dave Cleary is on every job site—from the first sketch to the final nail.”
DC Builders’ approach to project oversightOrleans building questions
Before you start
Does DC Builders work throughout Orleans?
Yes. The team serves homeowners in Orleans, East Orleans, South Orleans, Nauset Heights, and Skaket, working across Cape Cod from its East Falmouth base.
Can you handle additions and remodeling as well as new homes?
Yes. DC Builders builds custom homes and completes additions, whole-home renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, roofing, siding, and related residential construction work.
Who oversees my project?
Owner and operator Dave Cleary oversees projects from planning through the final walkthrough and is present on job sites.
What should I know about building near the water in Orleans?
Orleans sits at the point where the Cape turns north, with Nauset Beach facing the open Atlantic and Pleasant Bay to the south. That exposure is the defining constraint: coastal banks and dunes are actively moving and FEMA mapping has been updated, so siting, elevation, and foundation decisions on shore-adjacent lots deserve attention early. Work near the water, the bay, or wetlands routinely involves Conservation Commission review. Sorting out those factors before design is finalized keeps the project on solid ground.
How do I get started?
Call (508) 388-5120 or use the consultation request form. Bring any survey, plans, inspiration, priorities, and timing information you already have.
Start the conversation
Planning an Orleans home project?
Tell us about your property, priorities, and the home you want to create.