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Genesis Construction and Development is headquartered at 325B North Main Street in Middleton, so your project is managed from right here in town. We handle home remodeling, additions, custom homes, and multi-family projects across Middleton Square, South Middleton, the Ferncroft area, and the neighborhoods along the Ipswich River. One team manages design, permitting, and construction under one contract.
Genesis Construction and Development is a builder-led general contractor headquartered in Middleton, Massachusetts. We deliver integrated design-build services to homeowners and developers across Middleton and the surrounding North Shore.
Three principals lead every engagement. Joe Fodera brings more than 70,000 hours of field operations experience, Guy Manganiello manages business development and client relationships throughout Essex County, and Lou Schena directs finance and operations.
Middleton has an unusually large number of surviving early 18th-century houses, plus late-1600s homes such as the Thomas Fuller House. Those sit alongside 19th-century gable-front homes near Middleton Square and 20th-century neighborhoods built on former farmland, so your builder needs to know old framing as well as current code.
Genesis Construction and Development is licensed, insured, and a member of the Northeast Builders Association. Every project runs on a fixed-scope budget that locks your investment before construction begins.
3 Generations of Craft
70,000+ Field Hours
2-3 Week Permits
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Middleton's mix of colonial-era houses, 19th-century village homes, and 20th-century neighborhoods creates steady demand for remodeling and additions. Genesis Construction and Development serves the town with five core services through one integrated design-build model. One team handles design, permitting, and construction under a single contract.
Traditional bid-build splits your project between an architect and a contractor who may not coordinate until problems surface on site. Design-build places architecture, engineering, and construction under one contract with one accountable team. In Middleton, where many homes predate modern code, that coordination starts at the first site visit.
Genesis Construction and Development assigns you one project manager from the first meeting through the certificate of occupancy. The person who walks your site is the person who manages your build. Because our office is in Middleton, your project manager is minutes from your property throughout construction.
Our builder-led model means construction knowledge shapes your design from day one. Floor plans, materials, and structural decisions all account for what is buildable on your specific Middleton lot. Our guide on what a Middleton design-build firm does explains the model in more detail.
Middleton's custom home sites range from wooded lots near Harold Parker State Forest to teardown and infill parcels closer to Middleton Square. Lots near the Ipswich River, Middleton Pond, or other wetlands can bring Conservation Commission review into the plan before design starts.
You get one team managing architecture, engineering, and construction under one contract, with homes built to the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code and HERS scores targeting 42 to 45. Custom homes typically run 10 to 24 months from contract to keys, on a fixed-scope budget that holds through the final walkthrough.
Our custom home builder in Middleton, MA page covers the full process, from lot evaluation to move-in.
Middleton is an MBTA community but has not adopted MBTA Communities zoning. Town meeting rejected the required zoning in May 2024 and again in December 2024, and the Attorney General sued the town over noncompliance in January 2026. There is no by-right multi-family district in Middleton today, so every multi-family project starts with a parcel-by-parcel zoning review.
You get one team handling zoning analysis, design, MEP coordination across units, and construction under a single fixed-scope contract. We tell you early whether your parcel can support more than one unit under current rules, before you spend money on full design.
For larger or out-of-town projects, our multi-family construction page explains how we work with developers and investors.
Middleton's older homes include saltboxes and center-chimney colonials from the 1700s, gambrel-roofed houses, and 19th-century gable-front homes with Greek Revival and Italianate details. Early 20th-century homes line Liberty, Mill, Forest, Maple, and King Streets. Each era brings its own renovation needs, from original framing and fieldstone foundations to outdated wiring, plumbing, and heating.
As a home remodeling company based in Middleton, Genesis Construction and Development runs every renovation as a design-build project. One team evaluates your structure, designs the remodel, pulls permits through Middleton Inspectional Services, and builds it. Our guide to the four types of remodeling helps you decide how big your project needs to be.
Every renovation includes energy-efficiency upgrades aligned with the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code, scoped and priced before demolition starts. For a sense of timing, see how long it takes to remodel a 2,000 sq ft house in Middleton.
Many Middleton homeowners need more space but want to stay in town. Second-story additions, rear additions, and in-law suites are the most practical ways to add square footage on lots where setbacks or wetlands limit outward expansion. Before you commit, our guide on whether to renovate or add on in Middleton walks through the trade-offs.
Massachusetts law allows an accessory dwelling unit up to 900 sq ft, or half the size of the main home if smaller, by right in single-family zones. Genesis Construction and Development confirms your lot's setbacks, structural load capacity, and any Conservation Commission triggers before design starts.
Your addition runs on a fixed-scope budget, typically 4 to 6 months from permit to completion. Read what to know before starting a home addition in Middleton before your first meeting.
Genesis Construction and Development is not a brokerage firm that subcontracts your project. We are builders. Joe Fodera leads field operations with over 70,000 hours of hands-on construction experience. Guy Manganiello manages business development and client relationships with deep roots in North Shore real estate.
Three principals, one company, zero translation layers between the people who plan your project and the people who build it.
Our first conversation covers your goals, budget range, and timeline. Because our office is in Middleton, that conversation can often happen at your property instead of over the phone.
Our team visits your Andover property to assess site conditions, zoning constraints, structural considerations, and any factors that affect design and scope.
Architecture, engineering, and interior selections happen under one roof. You work with our team, not a disconnected architect, so design decisions stay aligned with construction realities and your budget from the start.
We prepare and submit all permit applications to Middleton Inspectional Services at 105 South Main Street (978-777-2850), handle plan reviews, and coordinate inspections. Applications are filed online through the town's Citizenserve portal.
Build phase begins with a fixed-scope contract. One project manager, one team, regular progress updates. No subcontractor shuffle, no surprises.
Final inspection, punch list completion, and a thorough walkthrough before we hand you the keys. Your project is backed by our warranty and our reputation.
“Professional, efficient, and detail-oriented.”
We couldn’t be happier with our custom home. The team at Genesis Construction and Development delivered exceptional quality and kept us informed every step of the way. They made what could’ve been a stressful process feel seamless.
“They built our dream home and nailed every detail.”
From the design phase to final finishes, Genesis Construction and Development exceeded our expectations. Their craftsmanship and professionalism were unmatched. Highly recommend!
“A smooth experience from start to finish.”
This team knows construction. They were responsive, respectful of our space, and delivered a high-end result. We’ll definitely work with them again.
Genesis Construction and Development is headquartered at 325B North Main Street in Middleton, Massachusetts. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 8 PM. Being based in town means your project manager is minutes from job sites in Middleton Square, South Middleton, and the Ferncroft area. We also serve 41 communities across the North Shore and Merrimack Valley from the same office.
Yes, for most projects. Middleton requires permits for most types of work, and work cannot start until the permit is issued. Applications are filed online through the town's Citizenserve portal with Middleton Inspectional Services at 105 South Main Street (978-777-2850). Genesis Construction and Development prepares the full permit package, handles plan review comments, and schedules every inspection as part of your design-build contract.
Usually, yes. Massachusetts law allows an accessory dwelling unit up to 900 sq ft, or half the main home's size if smaller, by right in single-family zones. Additions must still meet Middleton's setback and lot coverage rules. Lots near the Ipswich River, Middleton Pond, or other wetlands may need Conservation Commission review. Genesis Construction and Development checks all of this before design begins.
Not by right today. Middleton is an MBTA community, but town meeting rejected the required zoning in May and December 2024, and the Attorney General sued the town in January 2026. Multi-family projects in Middleton therefore depend on existing zoning for each parcel. Genesis Construction and Development reviews your parcel's options before any design work, so you know early whether more than one unit is possible.
We start with the structure. Middleton has many early 18th-century saltboxes, center-chimney colonials, and gambrel-roofed houses, often with original framing, fieldstone foundations, and older systems. Genesis Construction and Development assesses framing, foundation, chimney, and mechanical conditions before locking a design. Your renovation then updates wiring, plumbing, heating, and insulation to current Massachusetts code while keeping the house's character.
It depends on whether your problem is layout or space. If rooms work poorly but the square footage is enough, a renovation usually solves it. If you need more bedrooms or living space, an addition makes more sense, especially a second story on lots where setbacks limit outward expansion. Genesis Construction and Development prices both options during design so you can compare them before committing.
Fixed-scope budgeting means Genesis Construction and Development defines the full scope of work, materials, and specifications during design and locks the price before construction starts. Unlike cost-plus or allowance-based pricing, where the final amount is unknown until the end, fixed-scope gives you a set investment amount. If our team finds something unexpected during the build, we absorb it. The number you approved is the number you pay.
Genesis Construction and Development serves 42 communities across Essex, Middlesex, and Norfolk Counties. Find your town below to learn how we bring design-build expertise to your area.
From a colonial-era renovation near Middleton Square to a second-story addition in South Middleton, Genesis Construction and Development delivers design-build under one contract with one fixed-scope budget.
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