What Blackdog Builders does

Blackdog Builders, Inc. (DBA Blackdog Design/Build/Remodel) is a privately held, founder-operated residential remodeling company founded in 1989 by Dave and Brenda Bryan and headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire. The firm delivers an integrated design/build service for homeowners across Southern New Hampshire and Northeastern Massachusetts, covering kitchen and bathroom remodeling, whole-home renovations, home additions (including sunrooms, porches, decks, and garage conversions), accessory dwelling units, exterior remodeling, aging-in-place modifications, basement finishing, and general handyman repair services. It operates two showroom locations (Salem and Nashua, NH) and has extended Home Services operations into Methuen, MA, with a separate wholly-owned sub-brand, Blackdog Basements, focused on basement finishing.

The underlying technology stack is modest and non-proprietary: 2D drafting, 3D modeling, renderings, and animation walkthroughs for project visualization, complemented by a structured five-step design/build process and dedicated project manager oversight. There are no AI/ML capabilities, APIs, SDKs, or software products; the business is fundamentally a local services operation with light digital tooling and a portfolio/showroom-led customer experience.

Blackdog generates revenue through project-based, milestone-billed fees for one-time residential remodeling engagements, supplemented by a smaller handyman service stream with a refundable site consultation fee. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, driven by showroom visits, free in-person consultations, localized SEO across 34+ city landing pages, customer testimonials and referrals, and content marketing via blog and podcast channels. Customer segments are exclusively residential SMB homeowners, with no enterprise or developer accounts. The company maintains industry affiliations (NARI, NKBA, NAHB, BBB), Pella Certified Contractor status, and KCMA-certified cabinet supplier partnerships, and is differentiated by a 3-year industry-leading warranty and 60+ industry awards accumulated since 1989.

Name

Blackdog Builders

Legal name

Blackdog Builders, Inc.

Website

https://blackdogbuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blackdog Builders is a privately held, founder-operated design/build remodeling firm founded in 1989, serving residential homeowners across Southern New Hampshire and Northeastern Massachusetts with kitchen, bathroom, whole-home, addition, and aging-in-place renovations via two NH showrooms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Remodeling Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI)

Keywords

• Residential remodeling services
• Design build remodeling
• Home renovation contractor
• Kitchen bathroom remodeling
• Home additions construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Home Remodeling Services: One-time project-based fees for residential remodeling services including kitchen, bathroom, whole-home remodeling, room additions, exterior remodeling, and aging-in-place modifications. Revenue is generated through project agreements with defined payment schedules, typically structured in phases aligned with project milestones.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Blackdog Builders provides residential design/build/remodel services for homeowners across Southern New Hampshire and Northeastern Massachusetts, delivering kitchen, bathroom, whole-home, home addition (sunrooms, porches, decks, garages, ADUs), exterior, aging-in-place, basement finishing, cabinet design and architectural design projects, plus handyman home repair services. Each project is executed through an integrated in-house team of designers, project managers, and carpenters using a structured five-step process with 2D/3D visualization and backed by a three-year warranty.

Product overview

Blackdog Design/Build/Remodel is a home remodeling company offering a comprehensive suite of design and construction services. The core offerings include kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, whole-home remodeling, home additions (sunrooms, porches, decks, garages, laundry/mudrooms), and exterior renovations. Additional specialized services include aging-in-place modifications, basement finishing, custom cabinet design and sales, architectural design services, green/eco-friendly remodeling, and general home repair handyman services. The company operates through a design/build process combining in-house designers, project managers, and carpenters. Services are delivered across Southern New Hampshire and Northeastern Massachusetts through showrooms in Salem, NH and Nashua, NH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blackdog Basements: Dedicated basement finishing brand operating as a separate website (www.blackdogbasements.com) focusing specifically on basement remodeling and finishing services.

Products and services

• Kitchen Remodeling Design and construction services for kitchen renovations including custom cabinetry, countertops, electrical upgrades, and layout modifications for residential homeowners in Southern NH and Northeastern MA.
• Bathroom Remodeling
• Whole-Home Remodeling
• Home Additions
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Exterior Remodeling
• Aging-In-Place Remodeling
• Basement Finishing
• Home Services (Handyman and Repairs)
• Cabinet Design & Sales
• Architectural Design Services
• Green Remodeling

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-year industry-leading warranty on all completed projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pella Windows and DoorscoreTechnology or IntegrationPella Certified Contractor status requires annual training for handling and installation of Pella products. This certification provides preferred pricing on Pella products, energy-efficient options (ENERGY STAR rated), and ensures optimal installation techniques. Benefits include top-quality products, assurance of perfect projects, and energy-efficient home offerings.
• Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA)coreTechnology or IntegrationCabinet manufacturers are certified by KCMA's Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP), recognizing companies that employ environmentally responsible materials and practices. Semi-custom to custom cabinet lines sold at below-custom prices using innovative production techniques.
• ENERGY STARcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for recommending ENERGY STAR rated appliances in green remodeling projects. Federal tax credits available for qualifying ENERGY STAR products.
• Habitat for HumanityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHabitat for Humanity picks up reusable materials (appliances, doors, windows, countertops, cabinetry, paint) from remodeling projects in areas they service.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Sweenor Builders: Rhode Island-based custom home builder and remodeler serving Southern New England. Comparable in regional New England positioning, design/build capabilities, and homeowner customer base.
• Cataldo Custom Builders: Massachusetts-based custom home builder and remodeler serving the Greater Boston and North Shore area. Overlaps with Blackdog in Northeastern MA geography and residential remodeling offerings.

Direct peers

• CaseDesign/Remodeling: One of the largest U.S. design-build remodeling firms, offering kitchen, bath, additions, and whole-home remodeling. Closely comparable integrated design/build model and target customer profile to Blackdog.
• Normandy Remodeling: Chicago-area design-build remodeling company focused on kitchen, bath, and addition projects. Comparable integrated design/build service model, though operating in a different geography.
• BOWA: BOWA is a Mid-Atlantic design-build remodeling firm offering integrated design, project management, and construction for high-end kitchen, bath, and whole-home projects. Directly comparable to Blackdog in business model, service mix, and luxury positioning.
• Lamont Bros. Design and Construction: Pacific Northwest design-build firm specializing in kitchen, bath, and whole-home remodels with a structured client process. Highly comparable in process-driven design/build delivery and premium positioning.
• CARNEMARK design + build: Mid-Atlantic design-build remodeling firm offering integrated design and construction for additions, kitchens, baths, and whole-home renovations. Comparable process-driven, premium-positioned design/build model.
• Jackson Design and Remodeling: San Diego-based full-service design-build remodeler offering design, project management, and construction across kitchen, bath, and whole-home projects. Closely matches Blackdog's design/build service profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BlackdogBuildrs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blackdog-design-build-remodel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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 →

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