What Cape Associates does

Cape Associates, Inc. is a privately held, full-service construction firm headquartered in Eastham, Massachusetts, founded in 1971 and operating exclusively on Cape Cod. The company delivers custom home building, renovations and remodeling, in-house trade services (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry), custom millwork and cabinetry through an internal woodshop, and both residential and commercial property management. It is led by President & CEO Matthew H. Cole, with additional executive leadership including EVP Mark Kinnane, EVP of Operations Paul R. Guitard, and EVP Richard M. Bryant.

The company serves three customer segments: affluent Cape Cod homeowners seeking custom construction, renovation, and ongoing property stewardship (primary); commercial property owners requiring management services; and multi-family and affordable housing developers, evidenced by projects such as the FORWARD at the Rock eight-unit all-electric development in Dennis. Its go-to-market is sales-led, leveraging direct homeowner engagement, an architect referral network (SV Design, Patrick Ahearn, Hammer Architects, among others), and earned media coverage in House Beautiful and Fine Homebuilding. Cape Associates operates from four Cape Cod offices (Eastham, Chatham, Yarmouth Port, Osterville) and maintains a workforce of approximately 150 full-time employees, claiming 5,000+ customers across its 55-year history.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, one-time fees on custom builds and renovations, supplemented by recurring property management contracts and professional services trade work. Energy-efficiency credentials (Tier III certification, projected HERS score of 42) and partnerships with high-end architects support positioning in the luxury coastal market. The company is independently owned with no disclosed external investment, subsidiaries, or parent organization.

Name

Cape Associates

Legal name

Cape Associates, Inc.

Website

https://capeassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cape Associates is a Cape Cod-based, full-service custom home builder and renovation firm founded in 1971, serving affluent homeowners, commercial property owners, and multi-family developers through in-house trades, custom millwork, and recurring property management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (33711)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Custom home building
• Residential renovations
• Property management
• Custom millwork cabinetry
• Multi-family construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Eastham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Building and New Construction: One-time fees for custom home construction services including design collaboration, permitting, and full build-out for residential properties on Cape Cod.
2. Renovations and Remodeling: Project-based revenue from renovations ranging from small repairs to expansive home transformations, managing all carpentry aspects with precision.
3. Property Management Services: Ongoing residential and commercial property management services providing recurring revenue and long-term client relationships.
4. Trade Services (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical): In-house trade services for projects of any size, ensuring top-notch quality, faster response times, and seamless service integration.
5. Custom Cabinetry and Millwork: Custom designed spaces and cabinetry for kitchens and bathrooms through company's own woodshop combined with curated factory brand partnerships.
6. Commercial and Multi-Family Construction: Non-residential commercial projects and multi-family construction including the eight-unit FORWARD at the Rock all-electric affordable housing development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cape Associates is a Cape Cod-based custom home builder and full-service construction firm providing custom home building, renovations and remodeling, residential and commercial property management, and in-house trade services (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry). The company operates its own woodshop for custom millwork and cabinetry, serving homeowners and select commercial clients across Cape Cod, Massachusetts since 1971.

Product overview

Cape Associates offers a comprehensive suite of custom building and renovation services for Cape Cod. The core offerings include Custom Building (new home construction), Renovations and Remodeling, Property Management (residential and commercial divisions), and integrated trade Services (in-house HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry). The company also provides specialized Custom Designed Kitchens and Bathrooms through its own woodshop and designer partnerships. The portfolio spans New Homes, Renovations, Commercial projects, Multi-Family Construction, Custom Cabinetry, Outdoor Spaces, Design Build, and Room By Room specializations. Additional offerings include Playhouses and Property Management services across four Cape Cod office locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Building Full-service custom home construction for Cape Cod residential clients, covering design collaboration, permitting, and turnkey build-out of new custom dream houses and coastal architectural projects.
• Renovations and Remodeling Comprehensive renovation and remodeling services for Cape Cod homeowners, spanning small repairs to expansive home transformations, with the company managing all carpentry aspects with precision.
• Property Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% more efficient than code requires for MA Residential New Construction Program Tier III certified homes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

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

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• SV DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm collaborating on custom home projects including the featured Saltwood project in Orleans. Partnership involves design collaboration, client coordination, and execution of coastal luxury homes.
• Patrick AhearncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural Design, Inc. led by Patrick Ahearn, collaborating on renovation and restoration projects in Orleans, MA.
• Hammer ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincetown-based architecture firm with multiple collaborative projects including ongoing home renovation work.
• Ariel Okin (Interior Design)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer collaborating on multiple projects featured in House Beautiful, bringing refined interiors to custom homes.
• Catalyst ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration on coastal custom home achieving Tier III certification through MA Residential New Construction Program.
• Ray Booth DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign firm collaboration on screened porches project 'Heaven in the Trees' featured in House Beautiful.
• Peter McDonald ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration on custom pool house project in Orleans featuring barn conversion design.
• SPG ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration on Wellfleet deck and outdoor living project designed around pond setting.
• Ted Smith (Architect)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect designing The Revival House historic restoration project in Provincetown, a transformative 1850 Colonial residence renovation.
• NES GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture/design firm collaboration on Seamen's Bank new branch construction in Provincetown.
• Cape Associates Design TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal design/build capability for projects including wine cellars, gazebos, remodels, and new homes across Cape Cod.
• Architectural Design, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration on Orleans renovation project featuring residential transformation.
• Seamen's BanknotableOthersCommunity banking client for new branch construction in Provincetown, designed by NES Group and built by Cape Associates.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BOWA Builders: BOWA is a design-build remodeling and custom home firm in the Mid-Atlantic region offering full-service construction, in-house design, and property management parallels. Comparable scale, integrated multi-trade delivery, and affluent homeowner customer profile make it the closest model-comparable peer to Cape Associates.

Broad incumbents

• Toll Brothers: Toll Brothers is a national luxury homebuilder with significant East Coast presence including custom and move-up segments. Comparable luxury customer profile and custom capability, though operating at vastly larger scale and across many geographies rather than a single region.
• David Weekley Homes: David Weekley is a national private homebuilder with a design-center model and broad luxury/ move-up offerings. Overlaps in custom design-build capability and integrated home services but at national scale across multiple MSAs, not a single coastal region.
• PulteGroup: PulteGroup is one of the largest US homebuilders (Centex, Pulte, Del Webb, John Wieland). Touches the same residential construction value chain at national scale with luxury and active-adult segments that overlap Cape Associates' multi-family and custom niche.
• HHHunt Homes: HHHunt's homebuilding arm operates regional custom and multifamily residential construction in the Mid-Atlantic/Southeast with design-build and active-adult offerings. Comparable multi-trade, multi-segment model at slightly larger regional scale.
• Tri Pointe Homes: Tri Pointe Homes is a national homebuilder with premium/luxury brands (e.g., Pardee, Maracay) on the West Coast and select East Coast markets. Overlaps in move-up and luxury custom residential construction though at portfolio/division scale rather than a single Cape-Cod-style region.

Regional players

• William Pitt Real Estate (William Pitt–David Mackler): William Pitt–David Mackler is a prominent New England luxury real estate brokerage serving Cape Cod, MA, and CT coastal markets. Comparable affluent coastal homeowner customer base and property management adjacent services, though primarily a brokerage rather than a builder.
• Sotheby's International Realty – New England: Sotheby's International Realty operates a strong Northeast franchise serving Cape Cod and other luxury coastal markets. Comparable affluent-vacation-homeowner customer segment and luxury property management service overlap, but operating as a brokerage rather than a general contractor.

Others

• Marvin (Marvin Windows and Doors): Marvin supplies premium windows, doors, and architectural millwork widely specified in luxury coastal custom homes in the Northeast. Ecosystem counterpart rather than a competitor; relevant as a typical Cape Associates supplier specifying its products into custom builds.
• Houzz Pro: Houzz Pro is a platform serving design-build remodelers and custom home pros with lead generation, project management, and visualization tooling. Indirectly comparable as the broader ecosystem in which Cape Associates competes for affluent homeowner leads, rather than a direct builder competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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