taylor made builders

What taylor made builders does

Taylor Made Builders is a privately held, founder-owned custom residential construction company operating in Mid-coast Maine since 1986. Founded by Taylor G. Martens, a University of Maine forestry graduate, the firm is headquartered in Northport, Maine and serves high-net-worth homeowners across Camden, Rockport, Belfast, Owls Head, Searsport, Cushing, Port Clyde, and surrounding Penobscot Bay communities, including island locations. Projects range from intimate seasonal camps to coastal estates exceeding 12,000 square feet, encompassing new custom homes, remodels and additions, historic restoration, and select commercial build-outs. Notable work includes a four-year historic church steeple restoration in Camden and the Harbor Law Office "sleeper" commercial project in Maine.

Name

taylor made builders

Legal name

Taylor-Made Builders, Inc.

Website

https://taylormadebuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Taylor Made Builders is a privately held, founder-owned custom home builder founded in 1986, serving high-net-worth homeowners in Mid-coast Maine with new construction, remodels, historic restoration, and commercial build-outs. The firm differentiates through in-house custom cabinetry and a network of architects and design partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Residential Construction

NAICS

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

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFABAE

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Residential Building Construction

SECONDARYHSAPAFAB

Load-Bearing Wall Removal & Structural Beam Installation

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Interior Remodeling (Walls, Ceilings, Trim & Layout Changes)

Keywords

• Custom home construction
• Residential renovations
• Custom cabinetry
• Historic restoration
• Coastal home building

Headquarters

HQ city

Northport

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. Custom Home Construction: Full-service custom home building for clients in Mid-coast Maine. Projects range from coastal estates (12,000+ s.f.) to intimate camps, with pricing determined by scope, materials, and complexity of each project.
2. Remodels and Additions: Renovation and addition services for existing homes. Each project receives the same level of quality and attention as new construction.
3. Specialty Construction: Historic restoration and specialized projects such as church steeple restoration (4-year project to straighten tipping steeple) and custom commercial spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Taylor Made Builders is a Mid-coast Maine residential construction company that builds custom homes, performs remodels and additions, and executes historic restorations and specialty construction projects. The company operates an in-house custom woodworking shop that produces cabinets, built-ins, paneling, coffered ceilings, and architectural trim. Projects range from small camps to 12,000+ square foot coastal estates.

Product overview

Taylor Made Builders offers custom home building and remodeling services in Mid-coast Maine, operating as a single unified service offering rather than a platform. Their core services include custom home construction, remodels and additions, and custom woodwork/cabinetry produced in their own shop. They partner with Heartwood Millworks for custom woodwork and Cornerstone Kitchens for kitchen and bath installations to deliver complete home building projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Home Construction Full-service custom home building for clients in Mid-coast Maine, including inland and island locations. Projects range from intimate camps to 12,000+ square foot coastal estates and span styles from classic New England Capes to contemporary designs.
• Remodels and Additions Remodeling and addition services for existing homes in Mid-coast Maine, delivered with the same level of quality and attention to detail as new custom home builds.
• Custom Woodwork and Cabinetry In-house custom woodworking shop producing custom cabinets, arch-topped walnut raised panel doors, built-in cabinets and bookcases, coffered ceilings, trim, and architectural millwork for the company's signature homes. Wood can be sourced from trees on the building property itself.
• Historic Restoration and Specialty Construction Specialty construction services including historic restoration and complex projects such as church steeple straightening and custom commercial spaces with distinctive architectural character.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35 years of continuous operation and reputation building in Mid-coast Maine
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Heartwood MillworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeartwood Millworks is Taylor Made Builders' custom cabinet company, providing in-house custom woodwork and cabinet fabrication capabilities. The company links to Heartwood Millworks from their website as a key resource for prospective clients to view craftsmanship quality.
• Cornerstone KitchenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Kitchens operates Taylor Made Builders' kitchen showroom, allowing clients to evaluate kitchen designs and finishes before construction. Links to Cornerstone Kitchens are featured on the company's contact page.
• Schope Reno Wharton ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistinguished architectural firm that designed the Vacationland Destination Port Clyde Pool House project. This high-profile collaboration demonstrates Taylor Made Builders' capability to execute complex, architecturally significant projects.
• Van Dam Architecture & DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed among the Architects & Architectural Designers Taylor Made Builders has worked with, indicating ongoing collaborative relationship for custom home projects.
• Bernhard & Priestly ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm included in Taylor Made Builders' network of preferred architects, collaborating on custom residential projects in Mid-coast Maine.
• Priestly + Associates ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm in Taylor Made Builders' preferred partner network for custom home design and construction collaboration.
• Silverio Architecture + DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural designer included in Taylor Made Builders' collaborative network of architects and designers.
• Stephen G. Smith ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm in Taylor Made Builders' network of preferred architectural partners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cold Mountain Builders: Maine-based custom home builder and timber-frame specialist serving coastal and inland New England. Comparable to Taylor Made Builders in custom residential delivery, regional craftsmanship positioning, and reliance on architect referral networks.
• Place Architecture & Design: Bath, Maine-based design-build firm providing custom residential architecture, construction, and millwork. Comparable in that it integrates design, construction, and cabinetry under one roof for the same Mid-coast Maine HNW clientele.
• Black Dog Construction Company: Custom home and renovation builder operating in coastal Maine, focused on HNW residential clients and architect-collaborative projects. Direct competitor for the same coastal Mid-coast customer pool.
• Whitten Custom Builders: New England custom home builder serving coastal and inland markets with a portfolio of architect-designed residences. Comparable to Taylor Made Builders in custom-builder model, architect collaboration, and high-end residential focus.
• BRIBURN: Maine design-build firm specializing in energy-efficient, architect-designed custom homes and renovations in Mid-coast Maine. Direct peer given overlapping Mid-coast geography, custom builder positioning, and architect-partnered delivery model.
• Wright-Ryan Homes: Maine-based residential design-build firm founded in 1984 serving greater Portland and Mid-coast Maine with custom homes, renovations, and light commercial work. Closely comparable to Taylor Made Builders in geography, business model, and customer segment (HNW homeowners seeking integrated design-build services).
• Sea & Summit Custom Builders: Custom home builder serving coastal Maine, including island and waterfront projects, with a similar premium positioning and architect-referred clientele. Comparable in customer type, project scope, and coastal-environment expertise.
• Wells Custom Builders: Custom residential builder serving coastal North Shore Massachusetts, delivering architect-designed homes and renovations for affluent buyers. Comparable in segment, delivery, and regional premium-building dynamic.
• C.P. Berry Homes: Custom residential design-build firm serving Boston and New England including coastal North Shore projects at the same premium end of the market. Comparable in bespoke delivery, architect relationships, and HNW customer base; relevant benchmark outside of Maine.

Broad incumbents

• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder with extensive portfolios of move-up and luxury single-family homes across the U.S. Provides macro context for pricing, materials, and luxury-custom buyer expectations; not a direct competitor for bespoke Mid-coast custom work but consumes overlapping client interest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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