What Blb Design / Build does

BLB Design/Build is a privately-held residential design-build remodeling firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Amesbury, Massachusetts. The company operates a single integrated delivery model that consolidates architectural design, scope development, and construction execution under one roof, following a phased Design → Scope → Build methodology. It serves homeowners in the North Shore of Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, within approximately a 30-mile radius of its Amesbury base.

The firm's service portfolio spans kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-home renovations, home additions, basement conversions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and historic-property renovations. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with individual homeowners, with each engagement moving from concept design through fixed scope and construction. The firm is led by Ben Becker and operates with a small team of 1–10 employees, indicating a boutique, hands-on operating model rather than a scaled contracting platform.

Distribution is relationship-driven and locally focused, supported by third-party credibility signals including Best of Houzz, Chrysalis Awards, and PRO New England recognition, as well as a 5.0 Google rating. The company also collaborates with external architecture and interior-design firms on projects requiring specialized design expertise. No external funding, acquisitions, technology-platform investments, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Blb Design / Build

Legal name

BLB Custom Building, LLC

Website

https://blbdesignbuild.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BLB Design/Build is a residential design-build remodeling firm founded in 2012 and based in Amesbury, Massachusetts. The company delivers integrated Design-Scope-Build services for homeowners across the North Shore of Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Remodeling Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Residential remodeling
• Design-build services
• Home renovations
• Kitchen remodeling
• Home additions

Headquarters

HQ city

Amesbury

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

Revenue model

1. Home Renovation and Remodeling Services: One-time project-based revenue from kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, whole-home remodeling, home additions, basement finishing, and in-law suites/ADUs. Pricing is quote-based with detailed proposals provided after consultation. Projects range from small bathroom updates to complete gut renovations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BLB Design / Build provides residential design-build remodeling services for homeowners in North Shore Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. The company integrates architecture, engineering, and construction under a single team, delivering kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, whole-home remodeling, home additions, basement finishing, in-law suites/ADUs, and historic home renovations through a three-phase Design-Scope-Build process with one point of accountability.

Product overview

BLB Design / Build is a design-build construction company serving North Shore Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire homeowners since 2012. The company offers a unified design-build methodology that coordinates every aspect of home renovation from concept through completion. Their product portfolio includes kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, whole home remodeling, home additions (including second story additions), basement finishing, in-law suites and ADUs, and historic home renovations. The design-build process serves as their core methodology, unifying design, permits, and construction under one team with a single point of accountability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kitchen Remodeling Full-service kitchen renovations for homeowners including layout changes, cabinet coordination, countertops, and design centered around how families use the space.
• Bathroom Remodeling Complete bathroom transformations for homeowners including primary baths, guest bathrooms, and powder rooms with tile, fixtures, and layout reconfiguration.
• Whole Home Remodeling Complete home transformations for homeowners from foundation to roofline, including gut renovations, layout transformations, and comprehensive interior and exterior overhauls.
• Home Additions Second stories, bump-outs, and ground-floor additions for homeowners, designed to blend with existing home character and family needs.
• Basement Finishing Conversion of unused basement square footage into functional living space for homeowners, including home offices, entertainment rooms, and guest suites.
• In-Law Suites & ADUs Private living spaces for homeowners to accommodate aging parents or generate rental income, including navigation of local zoning requirements and coordination of self-contained units.
• Historic Home Renovations Modernization of historic properties (Georgian, Federal, Colonial, Victorian) for homeowners while preserving architectural character and meeting historic district requirements.
• Second Story Additions Vertical expansion for homeowners adding full or partial floors above existing homes, effectively doubling living space without expanding footprint.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.0 Google rating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Latady DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm providing design services for historic home renovation projects. Collaborated on Georgian Remodel project for mid-1700s Amesbury home.
• Vesta ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partnered on Federalist Remodel and Littles Farm projects, providing design vision for kitchen and bathroom renovations in historic properties.
• Ivory & Bone InteriorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design firm collaborated on Littles Farm project, providing interior design services for 4,000+ sq ft modern farmhouse transformation.
• Studio BorgesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design studio partnered on Charles Refresh project, updating living room and powder room for antique Colonial homeowner.
• Sarah Beth Design CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design firm collaborated on Victorian Remodel project for 1800s Newburyport historic home.
• Ulrich Landscape CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture firm partnered on Ipswich River project, providing hard and landscaping design for 7,000+ sq ft property.
• Benjamin Nutter ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm providing design for Sargent House addition project, creating age-in-place friendly primary suite for 18th century colonial.
• Cummings Architecture + InteriorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated on Winter Addition project, providing design for 220 sq ft mudroom addition with period-appropriate fixtures.
• Brian Libby (Architect)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent architect providing design for Indoor Outdoor Addition project in Newbury, featuring 1,200 sq ft great room with Marvin bi-fold doors.
• Worthington Interior DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design firm providing interior design for Washington Addition project, featuring Art Deco inspired mudroom design.
• Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability partnership encouraging clients to donate reusable materials. ReStore profits support building safe, affordable homes in Merrimack Valley.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lamont Bros. Design + Build: Lamont Bros. is a Portland, Oregon design-build remodeling company specializing in kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-home projects delivered under one team. Directly analogous to BLB in process methodology, regional premium service area, and reliance on design-driven brand marketing.
• Neil Kelly Company: Neil Kelly is a long-established Pacific Northwest design-build remodeling company offering residential design, remodeling, and additions under one roof. Like BLB, it competes on integrated design-build delivery, local brand reputation, and multi-decade operating history.
• Jackson Design & Remodeling: Jackson Design & Remodeling is a San Diego-based design-build residential remodeling firm offering kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-home transformations. Comparable to BLB in integrated single-team delivery, premium positioning, and project-based revenue model.
• Synergy Design & Construction: Synergy Design & Construction is a DC-area residential design-build firm offering full-service design and remodeling with a single point of contact. Comparable to BLB in integrated design-build delivery, local premium positioning, and similar service categories (kitchens, baths, additions).
• BOWA: BOWA is a design-build residential remodeling firm serving the DC metro area, offering integrated design, architecture, and construction services for kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-home renovations. It is directly comparable to BLB's integrated design-build model for premium residential remodeling, with similar high-touch single-point-of-accountability positioning.
• Case Design/Remodeling: Case Design/Remodeling is a Mid-Atlantic residential design-build firm offering kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-home remodeling with a single-team model. It mirrors BLB's integrated design-build approach, regional premium positioning, and reliance on local reputation and referrals.

Broad incumbents

• Power Home Remodeling: Power Home Remodeling is a large, national residential exterior and remodeling company (windows, roofing, siding, kitchens). It competes with BLB in residential remodeling but operates at much greater scale, broader geography, and with a more transactional, scaled sales motion versus BLB's local high-touch model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BLBDesignBuild
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blbcustombuilding
• Instagraminstagram.com/blbdesignbuild

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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