What Kirby Perkins Construction does

Kirby Perkins Construction is a privately held, founder-led general contracting firm founded in 1980 by Jerry Kirby and co-led since 1997 by Tom Perkins, operating from Middletown, Rhode Island with a service reach across Southern New England and episodic projects in Virginia and Massachusetts. The firm operates four integrated service lines: historic restoration of Gilded Age and Georgian-era properties (Isaac Bell House, Carter's Grove Plantation, Miramar), custom home construction (3,000-17,000 sq ft for high-net-worth clients), hospitality and private club construction (Newport Country Club, Nantucket Yacht Club, Castle Hill), and residential renovation.

The company's technical backbone is a vertically integrated production footprint: a 10,000 sq ft in-house millwork shop (Wetstone Design & Millwork) equipped with laser-guided CNC machines, a Weinig 5 head molder, and Martin shapers/jointers/saws; a 5,000 sq ft paint facility with two spray booths for specialty coatings; in-house architecture and interior design (Kim Kirby Interior Design); and capabilities spanning window restoration, furniture repair, and specialty coatings. This co-located capability stack allows the firm to execute historically sensitive work, including restoration of 265-year-old windows from Colonial Williamsburg, without external subcontractor dependencies.

The revenue model is project-based and bespoke. Work is acquired through a referral-driven, sales-led motion targeting high-net-worth homeowners, preservation societies (National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation Society of Newport County), hospitality venues, and historical institutions. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract cadence; projects ranging from $5M+ custom estates to multi-year heritage restorations (e.g., 21-month build of a 16,250 sq ft residence; Miramar as a 3-year Gilded Age restoration). Distribution is entirely direct client engagement with no third-party channel; the firm leverages industry credentials, project portfolio, and ten+ preservation and industry society memberships as primary demand-generation assets, supplemented by organic social on Facebook and Instagram.

Name

Kirby Perkins Construction

Legal name

Kirby Perkins Construction

Website

https://kirbyperkins.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kirby Perkins Construction is a privately held, founder-led general contractor founded in 1980 in Middletown, Rhode Island, delivering historic restoration, custom home construction (3,000-17,000 sq ft), hospitality venue builds, and renovation services to high-net-worth homeowners, preservation societies, and private clubs across Southern New England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Construction and Historic Restoration Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Historic restoration services
• Custom home construction
• Renovation services
• Custom architectural millwork
• Hospitality construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Middletown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Construction: One-time custom home construction projects ranging from 3,000 to 17,000 square feet for high-net-worth residential clients. Projects include luxury estates in Newport, Rhode Island and surrounding areas.
2. Historic Restoration Services: Restoration and preservation of historic properties including Gilded Age mansions, plantations, and landmark buildings. Projects range from individual homeowner commissions to partnerships with historical societies.
3. Hospitality and Private Club Construction: New construction and renovation services for hospitality venues and private clubs, including country clubs, restaurants, yacht clubs, and resorts.
4. Renovation Services: Renovation projects ranging from kitchen makeovers to whole house renovations for residential clients.
5. Millwork and Specialty Services: Custom millwork, window restoration, specialty coatings, furniture repair, and restoration services offered through in-house capabilities and affiliated companies (Wetstone Design & Millwork).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kirby Perkins Construction is an award-winning general contracting firm providing custom home construction, historic restoration, hospitality venue and private club construction, and residential renovation services across Southern New England. The company operates integrated in-house capabilities including architecture design, interior design (Kim Kirby Interior Design), a 10,000 sq ft custom millwork shop (Wetstone Design & Millwork), and a 5,000 sq ft specialty coatings facility to deliver end-to-end project services from planning through completion.

Product overview

Kirby Perkins Construction is an award-winning construction company offering four core service areas: Historic Restoration, Custom Home Construction, Hospitality & Private Clubs, and Renovation. The company operates as a unified service-based construction firm with integrated capabilities including in-house project management, custom millwork (via a 10,000 sq ft mill shop), interior design, window restoration, specialty coatings, and furniture repair & restoration. The portfolio is organized into these service categories, with specialized teams supporting each area. The company also offers comprehensive project management services that coordinate all facets of construction work from planning through completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Historic Restoration Restoration and preservation of historically significant properties including Gilded Age mansions, plantations, and landmark buildings for historical societies, preservation organizations, foundations, and private owners.
• Custom Home Construction Custom home construction for high-net-worth residential clients, building homes ranging from 3,000 to 17,000 square feet with in-house architecture design, interior design, and millwork capabilities.
• Hospitality & Private Clubs Construction New construction and renovation services for hospitality venues and private clubs, including country clubs, yacht clubs, restaurants, and resorts, with focus on durability and minimized operational downtime.
• Renovation Services Residential renovation services ranging from kitchen makeovers to whole house renovations, ensuring consistent high-quality results for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Project Management Comprehensive project management services covering planning, execution, and completion of construction projects, including design coordination, finance, estimating, and legal considerations.
• Custom Millwork (Wetstone Design & Millwork) In-house custom millwork from a 10,000 square foot mill shop, producing new architectural woodwork and restoring historic elements, equipped with laser-guided CNC machine, Weinig 5 head molder, and Martin shapers.
• Interior Design (Kim Kirby Interior Design) Interior design services providing timeless, comfortable, and inviting interior design that balances project integrity with client needs and personality, integrated with construction projects from initial plans through final installation.
• Window Restoration Window restoration services including repair, rehabilitation, preservation, and restoration of window components, with thorough operational, structural, aesthetic, and weather-resistant assessments; capable of restoring historic windows such as 265-year-old windows from Colonial Williamsburg.
• Specialty Coatings Specialized coating application services for architectural elements including structural steel, custom steel fabrications, masonry, stone, and wood products, delivered from a 5,000 square foot paint facility with 2 spray booths.
• Furniture Repair & Restoration Fine furniture and antique restoration services using methodologies including chemical staining, dye staining, pigment staining, padded shellac, and various solvent or water-based finishes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifetime craftsmanship guarantee on all workmanship
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wetstone Design & MillworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWetstone Design & Millwork operates as Kirby Perkins Construction's in-house 10,000 square foot mill shop located at 210 Old Airport Road, Middletown, RI. The facility handles custom millwork ranging from new architectural woodwork to restoration of historic elements, including 265-year-old windows from Colonial Williamsburg. Equipment includes laser-guided CNC machines, Weinig 5 head molder, and Martin shapers, jointers, and saw machines. Tel: 401.619.5930.
• Kim Kirby Interior DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKim Kirby Interior Design operates from the same address (210 Old Airport Road, Middletown, RI) and provides interior design services for Kirby Perkins Construction projects. Kim is involved from initial plans through final installation, working closely with clients, architects, and builders.
• National Trust For Historic PreservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKirby Perkins Construction is a member of the National Trust For Historic Preservation, the leading national organization dedicated to protecting America's irreplaceable historic and cultural heritage.
• Preservation Society of Newport CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKirby Perkins Construction is a member of the Preservation Society of Newport County and has performed extensive restoration work on society properties including the Isaac Bell House.
• The Association for Preservation TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKirby Perkins Construction is a member of the Association for Preservation Technology, an international organization promoting the best practices in historic preservation.
• The Newport Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKirby Perkins Construction is a member of The Newport Historical Society and supports initiatives such as 'Operation Clapboard' and 'Oldport' to protect significant properties.
• The American Institute of ConservatorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKirby Perkins Construction is a member of The American Institute of Conservators, demonstrating commitment to professional conservation standards.
• Spohn RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpohn Ranch is an award-winning skate park design firm that designed the Newport Skatepark. Kirby Perkins Construction provided project management and construction services for the project.
• Friends of Newport SkateparkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriends of Newport Skatepark is a nonprofit organization that fundraised over $1 million and coordinated the construction of the community skate park in Newport's north end. Kirby Perkins Construction served as the general contractor.
• Virginia Department of Historical ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Virginia Department of Historical Resources is a key partner in the Carter's Grove Plantation restoration project, working with Kirby Perkins Construction on the historic preservation of the 1750-1755 Georgian plantation.
• Colonial Williamsburg FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a partner in the Carter's Grove Plantation restoration project, collaborating with Kirby Perkins Construction and the Virginia Department of Historical Resources.
• Andreozzi ArchitectsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArchitectural firm listed as a preferred partner of Kirby Perkins Construction. Notable project: Boothden estate (completely rebuilt in 2010).
• Mark Finlay ArchitectsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArchitectural firm listed as a preferred partner of Kirby Perkins Construction. Notable project: Salt Marsh private art studio and guest house (2008).
• Patrick Ahearn ArchitectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArchitectural firm listed as a preferred partner of Kirby Perkins Construction.
• Warren Jagger PhotographyminorOthersPhotography partner listed on the Kirby Perkins Construction partners page, used for documenting completed projects.
• Fleming + Company, Inc.minorOthersWebsite design and marketing partner credited for the Kirby Perkins Construction website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Consigli Construction: Massachusetts-based general contractor with a large custom/luxury and institutional portfolio across New England. Broader incumbent that occasionally competes in the same HNW and preservation segments but operates at significantly larger scale.
• BOND Building: Boston-area construction management firm with significant custom and institutional work across the Northeast. Larger incumbent that competes on landmark projects but does not specialize in boutique preservation.

Direct peers

• Wright-Ryan Construction: Maine-headquartered custom home and specialty construction firm with integrated millwork capabilities serving Northern New England HNW clients. Closely comparable in scale, regional footprint, and custom/luxury focus.
• John Canning & Co. Connecticut-based historic interiors restoration and conservation firm serving Gilded Age and landmark properties. Comparable niche expertise in fine finishes, decorative plaster, and historic interiors.
• Jan Hird Pokorny Associates: NYC preservation architecture firm specializing in historic restoration of significant residential, institutional, and cultural landmarks. Comparable client base and preservation project complexity.
• Shope Reno Wharton: Connecticut-based architecture and construction practice focused on luxury custom homes and historic restoration in the Northeast. Directly comparable to Kirby Perkins in craft-driven design-build on legacy estates.
• EverGreene Architectural Arts: NYC-headquartered firm specializing in historic preservation, decorative restoration, and architectural arts for landmark buildings. Directly comparable specialty overlap on high-end historic interiors and ornament work.
• Windover Construction: New England-based custom builder serving private clients and institutions with integrated design-build services. Comparable in craftsmanship emphasis and high-end residential portfolio, though larger in scale.

Others

• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates: National structural engineering and architectural preservation consultancy that frequently supports historic restoration projects. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor — Kirby Perkins' clients commonly engage WJE for engineering studies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/kirbyperkins
• Xx.com/kirbyperkins
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kirby-perkins-construction-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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