What Village Builders does

Village Builders, Inc. is a privately held, full-service residential construction firm founded in 1993 in Wolcott, Vermont, operating across Northern/Central Vermont and Northern New Hampshire. The company provides general contracting and design/build services spanning site work, post & beam timber framing, custom cabinetry, renovations and additions, landscaping and stonework, and turnkey home construction from groundbreaking through move-in. Distinctive technical capabilities include spray foam insulation installation (closed cell achieving R-21 at 3 inches and open cell using a water-blown soybean/corn agent) and BPI-certified energy audits that support 5-star energy rating outcomes. The firm is led by President and owner Fred Martin and operates with an in-house team of master electricians, plumbers, and skilled craftsmen, supplemented by fully insured subcontractors.

Village Builders generates revenue through project-based professional services across six documented streams: general contracting, design/build, renovations and additions, spray foam insulation installation, custom sauna construction (using the Helo Sauna line), and residential/commercial electrical, plumbing, and heating work. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer, relying on word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied clients, a community presence in Lamoille County, a website, a Facebook page, and email newsletter signup, with free estimates offered as the primary conversion mechanism. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed; no subscription, tiered SaaS, or marketplace model exists.

The company does not use external investors, has no disclosed parent or subsidiaries, and has not pursued M&A, public listing, or patent protection. Strategic activity is limited to a $500K funding round in January 2015 (investors undisclosed), a referral partnership with Metal Garage Central, an OEM relationship with Helo Sauna, and an active core partnership with Whitman Landholding, Inc. for new home construction. Village Builders supports St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Shriners Hospitals for Children through monthly charitable donations as part of a corporate social responsibility program.

Name

Village Builders

Legal name

Village Builders, Inc.

Website

https://vtvillagebuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Village Builders is a privately held, full-service residential construction firm founded in 1993 in Wolcott, Vermont, serving homeowners and real estate investors across Northern/Central Vermont and Northern New Hampshire with general contracting, design/build, renovations, spray foam insulation, saunas, and MEP services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Residential Remodelers (236118), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB), Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

Keywords

• Residential construction services
• General contracting services
• Design-build construction
• Spray foam insulation
• Home renovation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolcott

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Village Builders acts as the General Contractor ensuring stress-free building projects from groundbreaking to move-in. They provide General Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance and use fully insured sub-contractors.
2. Design/Build Services: Full design and construction services including designing affordable, energy efficient houses and multi-housing units for rental purposes.
3. Renovations & Additions: Renovation projects of any size from simple one-day projects to whole house renovations, including custom woodworking, cabinets, and furniture.
4. Spray Foam Insulation Installation: Specialized spray foam insulation installation services for both new construction and existing homes, traveling throughout Vermont and Northern New Hampshire.
5. Sauna Construction: Custom sauna building services to suit individual needs, built from scratch using the Helo Sauna line.
6. Electrical, Plumbing & Heating: Master electricians and plumbers for residential and commercial electrical, plumbing and heating work including service work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Village Builders is a full-service construction firm offering general contracting and design-build services for new home construction, renovations, and additions. The company provides in-house plumbing/heating, electrical, spray foam insulation, post & beam construction, custom cabinetry, and site work/stonework/landscaping, primarily serving residential homeowners and real estate investors across Northern/Central Vermont and Northern New Hampshire.

Product overview

Village Builders is a construction and contracting company founded in 1993, offering a comprehensive suite of building services centered on its core General Contracting and Design/Build offerings. The company operates as a full-service builder managing projects from design through completion, supplemented by specialized services including Post & Beam Construction, Renovations & Additions, and Spray Foam Insulation. The product portfolio includes complementary specialty services such as Saunas, Ponds/Stonework/Landscaping, and Electrical/Plumbing/Heating, all delivered by employed tradespeople or vetted subcontractors. The company primarily serves residential clients in Northern/Central Vermont and Northern New Hampshire, with additional expertise in energy-efficient construction using spray foam insulation technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Full-service general contracting managing construction projects from groundbreaking to move-in, including coordination of insured subcontractors and provision of General Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance. Designed for residential homeowners and real estate investors in Vermont and Northern New Hampshire.
• Design/Build Integrated design and construction services working closely with homeowners to create affordable, energy-efficient houses and multi-housing units, from initial vision through completion. Targeted at residential homeowners and real estate investors seeking affordable energy-efficient construction.
• Post & Beam Construction Traditional timber frame and hybrid construction offering dramatic design choices combining timber frame systems with conventional framing techniques. Serves residential customers seeking distinctive architectural designs.
• Renovations & Additions Renovation and addition services ranging from simple one-day projects to whole-house renovations, including custom woodworking, kitchen cabinet design and installation, and furniture. For homeowners needing remodeling, additions, or restoration work.
• Ponds, Stonework & Landscaping Landscaping and sitework services including pond creation, stone walls, water features, and excavation using Volvo excavator equipment. For residential and commercial property owners needing site work and landscape features.
• Spray Foam Insulation Spray foam insulation installation offering both closed cell (R-21 value at 3 inches) and open cell types, providing 5-star energy ratings with no formaldehyde or off-gassing. Installed in both new construction and existing homes; travels throughout Vermont and Northern New Hampshire.
• Saunas Custom sauna construction using the Helo Sauna line, built to individual specifications from scratch as personal retreat spaces. Installed as part of construction services or for other general contractors.
• Electrical, Plumbing & Heating Residential and commercial electrical, plumbing, and heating services provided by employed master electricians and plumbers, including service work. For property owners needing licensed trade work as part of new construction or existing buildings.
• Subcontracting Subcontracting services for foam insulation and sauna installation working with general contractors, primarily serving the Vermont and Northern New Hampshire markets.
• BPI Energy Audits Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified energy audits for residential and commercial properties to assess energy efficiency.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-star energy rating achievable with spray foam insulation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Helo SaunaminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVillage Builders works with the Helo Sauna line for sauna construction. They build custom saunas from scratch using the Helo product line and can install them as part of their construction services or work with other general contractors.
• Metal Garage CentralminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVillage Builders partners with Metal Garage Central by featuring their metal garages and steel buildings on their website. Metal Garage Central offers a wide range of metal garages, metal carports, RV covers, barns and other steel buildings.
• St. Jude's Children's Research HospitalminorOthersVillage Builders makes monthly donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital as part of their corporate social responsibility program. The company President Fred Martin aims to increase donations to help children.
• Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenminorOthersVillage Builders makes monthly donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children as part of their charitable giving program. The company supports hospitals that help children.
• Whitman Landholding, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVillage Builders is currently building a new home for Whitman Landholding, Inc. at 86 Apixia Way in Wolcott, VT. This is an active construction project where Village Builders serves as the general contractor for a home that will be for sale upon completion.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bread Loaf Construction Corp: Vermont-based design-build general contractor with integrated architecture and building services for residential and light commercial clients. Closely mirrors Village Builders' design-build, custom residential, and energy-efficient construction model in the same Northern New England market.
• Neagley & Chase Construction Company: Long-standing Vermont residential custom home builder and remodeler with in-house design and field staff. Comparable to Village Builders on integrated design-build delivery, single-family custom work, and renovation in the Vermont market.
• Jericho Builders: Vermont custom home builder and renovation firm serving Chittenden County and surrounding regions. Overlapping service mix (custom homes, renovations, additions) and similar small-team, owner-led operating model make it a direct comparable.
• S.D. Ireland Brothers Corporation: Vermont construction firm offering concrete, site development, and general contracting for residential and commercial projects. Comparable regional builder with overlapping general contracting and sitework capabilities in Vermont.
• The Richards Group: Vermont-based construction and development firm providing residential and commercial building services. Comparable in geography and end markets, with similar full-service residential and multifamily construction capabilities.
• HP Cummings Construction Company: New Hampshire-based design-build general contractor serving residential and commercial clients. Directly comparable in offering design-build residential and light commercial services in the same Northern New England geography.
• Connor Contracting: Northern New England residential and light commercial contractor with custom home and renovation focus. Comparable on craft-driven, small-team residential delivery and renovation services in the broader Vermont/New Hampshire market.

Broad incumbents

• Pizzagalli Construction Company: One of the largest commercial and multifamily general contractors in Vermont with broad real estate development capabilities. Larger incumbent operating in the same regional market with overlapping multifamily and residential construction work.
• DEW Construction Corporation: New Hampshire-based general contractor with residential and commercial divisions serving Northern New England. Overlaps with Village Builders' Northern New Hampshire service area and full-service GC delivery model.

Emerging players

• Building Energy Solutions (spray foam insulation contractors): Regional spray foam and building envelope specialist operating across the Northeast. Comparable to Village Builders' spray foam insulation offering but without the integrated design-build general contracting layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/125620444146507

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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