Open Meadow Homes

What Open Meadow Homes does

Open Meadow Builders LLC, operating as Open Meadow Homes, is a family-owned general contracting company headquartered at 89 Turnpike Road, Suite 206, Ipswich, Massachusetts. Founded in 2004 by Cary Johnson and purchased in 2022 by current owner Rob McGlauflin (with his wife Gayle McGlauflin serving as Director of Business Operations), the firm specializes in custom home construction, renovations and additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and outdoor living spaces for residential homeowners in the Massachusetts North Shore and broader New England region. The company's service portfolio is delivered through a structured five-phase engagement: complimentary 30-minute consultation, on-site meeting, initial estimate, pre-construction design and vendor selection, and construction contract execution.

The business is a traditional design-build general contractor with a small in-house team of 1-10 employees supplemented by trade partners. Its primary technology is the third-party JobTread platform, deployed as a client-facing portal providing real-time visibility into project progress, timelines, and budgets — positioned as a transparency differentiator versus contractors relying on phone calls and email. Rob McGlauflin brings a Civil Engineering degree from Northeastern University and over two decades of construction management experience, supplemented by established relationships with regional architecture firms (Savoie Nolan Architects, Cummings Architects) and a reciprocal referral partnership with LaMacchia Realty.

The revenue model is project-based, one-time engagement contracts across four core service lines: custom home builds (full ground-up construction), renovations and additions (including basement, staircase, and whole-home remodeling), kitchen and bath remodels, and outdoor living (decks, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, firepits). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no publicly disclosed rates; the initial 30-minute consultation is complimentary. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer and referral-driven, leveraging a portfolio-led website, blog content, organic social (Facebook, Instagram), Calendly-enabled consultation scheduling, community involvement, and a strong testimonial program. The firm has no external investors, no parent company, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue.

Name

Open Meadow Homes

Legal name

Open Meadow Builders LLC

Website

https://openmeadow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Open Meadow Builders is a family-owned Massachusetts general contractor (founded 2004, Ipswich, 1-10 employees) delivering custom home builds, renovations, kitchen and bath remodels, and outdoor living spaces to North Shore residential homeowners via a JobTread-enabled direct-to-consumer model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Custom home construction
• Residential renovation services
• Kitchen and bath remodeling
• Home additions contractor
• Design-build services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipswich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Builds: Full-service custom home construction from ground up. Includes design collaboration, site management, trade partner coordination, and construction delivery.
2. Renovations & Additions: Residential renovation and addition projects including kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, room additions, and whole-home renovations. Revenue generated through project-based contracts.
3. Professional Services: Initial consultation, site assessments, estimates, and pre-construction planning services. Some complimentary (30-minute intro call) with paid professional services during design and construction phases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Open Meadow Builders is a family-owned general contracting firm that designs and builds custom residential properties and executes renovations, additions, kitchen and bath remodels, and outdoor living spaces. Services are delivered through a structured five-phase process (Getting to Know You consultation, Initial Site Meeting, Initial Estimate, Pre-Construction, and Construction Contract) and supported by the JobTread project management platform, which gives clients real-time visibility into project progress, timelines, and budgets. The company serves homeowners in the Massachusetts North Shore and broader New England region.

Product overview

Open Meadow Builders is a family-owned general contracting company offering a comprehensive suite of residential construction and remodeling services. The core offerings include Custom Home Builds (new construction from the ground up), Renovations & Additions (transforming existing spaces with projects like basement media rooms and updated staircases), Kitchen & Bath Remodels (full renovation services including cabinet replacements, countertops, and layout changes), and Outdoor Living Spaces (custom decks, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and firepit areas). The company leverages JobTread, a project management platform, as a client-facing tool to provide real-time transparency into project progress, timeline, and budget. The service portfolio is delivered through a structured five-phase process: Getting to Know You (initial consultation), Initial Site Meeting, Initial Estimate, Pre-Construction (design finalization and vendor selection), and Construction Contract (permitting and execution).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Home Builds Full-service custom home construction from the ground up, including fireplaces, farmers' porches, sun rooms, libraries, dining rooms, living rooms, and open floor plan layouts. Targeted at homeowners in Massachusetts seeking purpose-built residences.
• Renovations & Additions Residential renovation and addition services that transform existing homes through projects such as basement media room renovations, updated staircases, room additions, and whole-home renovations. Project-based contracts for Massachusetts homeowners.
• Kitchen & Bath Remodels Kitchen and bathroom renovation services including cabinet replacements, countertop installations, open floor plan reconfigurations, and full bathroom renovations. Aimed at homeowners updating key living spaces, typically delivered in 8-12 weeks for major kitchen remodels.
• Outdoor Living Spaces Outdoor construction services including custom decks, pergolas, integrated outdoor kitchens, and firepit areas designed to extend living spaces beyond the home walls. Targeted at homeowners seeking to expand usable outdoor areas.
• Pre-Construction & Design-Build Consulting Pre-construction services including initial consultation, site assessments, detailed estimates, design finalization, vendor selection, and pre-construction planning. Begins with a complimentary 30-minute intro call and progresses to paid design and construction-phase services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Major kitchen remodels typically take 8-12 weeks from start to finish
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rosie Discipio (Rosie the Realtor) - LaMacchia RealtycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic referral partnership with real estate agent Rosie Discipio. Open Meadow refers clients who may need to relocate, while Rosie refers clients who choose to renovate. They have collaborated on blog content discussing 'move vs. renovate' decisions and cross-promote each other's services.
• Savoie Nolan Architects LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm that has worked with Open Meadow on several projects. Ken Savoie describes Open Meadow as one of their preferred contractors. The firms have a collaborative relationship with shared values around design quality and professional execution.
• Cummings Architects LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm that collaborated with Open Meadow on renovation projects. Customers note that Open Meadow worked 'hand-in-hand' with Cummings Architects as an integral part of the design team.
• JobTreadcoreTechnology or IntegrationProject management software platform used by Open Meadow to provide clients with real-time project access. JobTread serves as the operational backbone for client communication and project transparency.
• Tri Town CouncilminorOthersLocal nonprofit community organization in the tri-town area that Open Meadow supports through community partnerships and volunteer efforts.
• Hamilton-Wenham Library (HWLL)minorOthersLocal library organization receiving community support from Open Meadow Builders.
• North Regional UML Credit Union (NRUCC)minorOthersRegional credit union receiving community support from Open Meadow Builders.
• Topsfield Community PartnershipminorOthersLocal community organization in Topsfield that Open Meadow supports.
• Kevin's KidsminorOthersLocal nonprofit receiving community support from Open Meadow Builders.
• Tri Town Housing ResourcesminorOthersHousing resources organization in the tri-town area receiving community support.
• Community HouseminorOthersLocal community organization receiving support from Open Meadow Builders.
• Topsfield Elementary School PTOminorOthersLocal school PTO receiving community support from Open Meadow Builders.
• Swampscott Little LeagueminorOthersLocal youth sports organization receiving community support.
• Danvers DECAminorOthersCareer and technical education organization receiving community support.
• Care DimensionsminorOthersHealthcare/hospice organization serving the community that receives support from Open Meadow.
• Hood PondminorOthersLocal environmental organization (hoodpondtopsfield.com) receiving community support.
• Boy Scouts Troop 81 TopsfieldminorOthersLocal Boy Scouts troop receiving community support from Open Meadow.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cataldo Custom Builders: Haverhill, MA-based custom home builder serving the Merrimack Valley and North Shore Massachusetts — overlapping directly with Open Meadow's territory and customer base for ground-up custom construction.
• LDa Architecture & Interiors: New England architecture and interior design firm with a custom residential practice that frequently partners with builders on new homes and major renovations, comparable to Open Meadow's architect-collaboration model.
• Thoughtforms: Massachusetts-based design-build firm offering custom residential construction, renovations, and additions for homeowners in the Greater Boston and MetroWest area. Directly comparable to Open Meadow in business model, customer segment, and design-build delivery.
• Normandy Design Build Remodeling: Needham, MA-based design-build remodeler serving homeowners with additions, kitchen and bath remodels, and whole-home renovations. Comparable in service mix, customer profile, and Massachusetts footprint.
• SV Design: Massachusetts residential architecture and design firm that operates a design-build practice similar to Open Meadow, working with homeowners on custom homes and renovations in the greater Boston market.
• Blackdog Design Build: Massachusetts design-build firm specializing in home additions, major renovations, and custom builds for residential clients. Comparable in customer segment, geographic market, and integrated design-build approach.
• Feinmann Inc. Acton, MA design-build firm offering architectural design, remodeling, and custom home building for affluent suburban Boston homeowners. Comparable in integrated design-build model, customer profile, and emphasis on transparency and process.

Regional players

• Degnan Design-Build-Remodel: Greater Madison, WI design-build remodeler — comparable in custom residential remodeling model and homeowner customer profile, though operating in a different regional market than Open Meadow's Massachusetts North Shore base.

Broad incumbents

• BOWA: Larger Mid-Atlantic luxury design-build firm with a broader regional footprint, deeper marketing investment, and fuller pre-construction process. Comparable in custom residential focus but operates at meaningfully greater scale than Open Meadow.

Others

• JobTread: Construction project management SaaS platform that Open Meadow uses for its client portal. As the firm's primary technology partner, JobTread is thematically adjacent as the enabling infrastructure layer for Open Meadow's transparency positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/openmeadow
• Instagraminstagram.com/open_meadow_builders

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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