Oak Development & Design

Name

Oak Development & Design

Legal name

Oak Development & Design

Website

https://oakdd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Residential Remodelers (236118), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) & Backyard Homes (IMAFABAK), Detached ADU (Backyard Cottage) Construction (HSAPAMAA), ADU Design, Architecture & Engineering (HSAPAMAF)

Keywords

• Custom home construction
• Design-build services
• Home renovation services
• Kitchen remodeling
• ADU construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Hingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Construction: New custom home builds from ground up, designed around client lifestyle, location, and future needs. This is the primary revenue driver representing approximately 80% of company work.
2. Home Renovation and Remodeling: Transformative renovation projects including whole-home renovations, additions, and structural reconfigurations for existing homeowners.
3. Kitchen Remodeling: Full kitchen remodel services including custom cabinetry, layout redesign, and finish work.
4. ADU and Secondary Dwellings: Accessory dwelling unit construction including pool houses, in-law suites, and guest accommodations.
5. Spec Home Sales: While less emphasized than in earlier years, the company continues to build and sell spec properties as a revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oak Development & Design is a coastal Massachusetts design-build custom home builder that delivers fully integrated architectural design and construction services under a single team. Its service portfolio covers ground-up custom home construction, whole-home remodeling and additions, kitchen remodeling, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for affluent homeowners across the South Shore, Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard. More than 80% of work is custom builds, renovations, and additions, with a specialty in complex coastal projects that other builders decline.

Product overview

Oak Development & Design is a design-build custom home builder serving coastal Massachusetts. The company operates as a single integrated offering combining in-house architectural design with full-service construction under one roof. The core product portfolio includes four distinct service lines: New Home Construction (ground-up custom builds), Home Remodeling & Additions (renovations and expansions), Kitchen Remodeling (specialized kitchen renovations), and ADU/Secondary Dwelling Units (accessory living structures). Additionally, the company produces the Heart of Oak TV show, a media property documenting their renovation projects. All services are delivered through the same design-build team, providing clients with a single point of accountability from initial concept through final walkthrough.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Home Construction Ground-up custom home construction services, designing and building homes from foundation to finish with the in-house design team and construction crews, tailored to client lifestyle, location, and future needs. Target customers are affluent coastal Massachusetts homeowners.
• Home Remodeling & Additions Comprehensive home renovation services including whole-home transformations, additions, and structural reconfigurations that preserve character while updating spaces for modern living. Target customers are existing coastal Massachusetts homeowners.
• Kitchen Remodeling Full-service kitchen renovation including custom cabinetry design, layout optimization, material selection, and complete execution of plumbing, electrical, and finishing work. Target customers are homeowners undertaking kitchen updates or full kitchen remodels.
• ADU/Secondary Dwelling Units Design and construction of accessory dwelling units including pool houses, in-law suites, guest cottages, and standalone secondary residences built to the same quality standards as primary homes, with navigation of septic and zoning regulations. Target customers are Massachusetts property owners seeking ADUs under the 2025 ADU law.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects delivered on time and on budget as reported by verified customer reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• This Old HouseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOak Development team partnered with This Old House host Nathan Gilbert to install Marvin's new Skycove window. The collaboration resulted in a video feature and photo gallery on the This Old House website, providing significant exposure for the company's coastal construction capabilities.
• MarvincoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner in California Dreamin' article showcasing Southern California-style bungalow in New England. Oak utilizes Marvin windows including the Skycove window featured on This Old House collaboration.
• Circa LightingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured in Circa Road Trip article highlighting Oak's approach to coastal New England home renovation, with Nautical elements avoided as a design philosophy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cedar Hill Builders: Custom home builder in the greater Boston/South Shore area with similar new construction and renovation offerings, serving comparable affluent clientele.
• C.H. Newton Builders: Massachusetts design-build firm specializing in custom homes, renovations, and additions, with a comparable focus on integrated design and construction for discerning homeowners.
• Acheson Builders: New England design-build firm with strong presence in custom residential construction and renovations; comparable in scale, custom-home focus, and high-end coastal clientele.
• Kingswood Custom Homes: Custom home builder in coastal Massachusetts offering design-build new construction and renovation services to affluent homeowners, overlapping directly with Oak's service mix.
• Woodmeister Master Builders: New England-based custom home builder and millwork firm providing design-build services for high-end residential projects, including coastal properties, with comparable craftsmanship and client profile.
• Bannon Custom Builders: Custom residential design-build firm in Massachusetts offering high-end new homes and major renovations, directly comparable in service mix and client profile to Oak Development & Design.
• Cataldo Custom Builders: Long-established Hingham-based custom home builder serving the South Shore of Massachusetts with similar coastal custom home and renovation services. Direct geographic and service-line competitor.
• Seaver Construction: Custom home builder in the greater Boston/South Shore area offering integrated design-build services for high-end residential projects, including renovations and additions.
• Lockwood Builders: Custom residential builder serving the South Shore and coastal Massachusetts with new construction, renovation, and design services, operating in the same regional premium market as Oak.

Regional players

• Donahue Brothers Construction: South Shore MA residential builder with a long-standing presence; competes in the same geography for custom home and renovation projects, though with a more traditional contracting model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMaHduC0ILG6lHJocNXK8aQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/heartofoaktv
• Instagraminstagram.com/oak_development
• Pinterestpinterest.com/Oakdesignanddevelopment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oak-development-design

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Oak Development & Design