Design-Build Contractor Serving Reading, MA

Design-build means one team designs and builds your project. No architect separate from the builder. No general contractor separate from the design process. Your architect and your builder are working toward the same budget and timeline from day one.

You avoid the coordination failures that happen when the designer doesn't talk to the builder until plans are locked. You get faster decisions, better alignment with your budget, and one point of accountability if anything goes wrong.

Your project runs through fixed-scope planning and construction phases. Fixed-scope means we document everything upfront. You know the price, the timeline, and the scope before we break ground.

Genesis Construction and Development is a custom home builder Reading families work with for projects built to last. We build new custom homes for Reading homeowners who want control over every detail and a locked, fixed-scope price. New construction on your land, designed for your family and your budget.

You pick the lot, and we design and build the home around it. Energy code compliance (HERS 42-45), structural quality, and interior selections are all locked into your fixed-scope budget. Timeline is typically 10 to 24 months from initial design to keys in hand.

Your project gets the same integrated design-build approach as a renovation. One team. One budget. One accountability point.

As multifamily home builders Reading investors turn to, Genesis Construction and Development delivers two-family and small multi-unit projects on fixed-scope contracts. Reading qualifies as an MBTA Communities Act jurisdiction with by-right zoning for two-family homes. We build new two-family construction and multi-unit projects for investors and homeowners who want rental income or a two-unit property structure.

You own the land, we design and build the units to meet by-right zoning and fixed-scope budgets. Most two-family projects complete in 14 to 22 months. Fixed-scope means your total project cost is known before we start.

Your project includes full permitting coordination with the Reading Building Department and ongoing code compliance oversight. We handle every detail so you focus on the investment strategy.

Home renovations in Reading draw on a housing stock that spans 300+ years of construction. Pre-1850 Colonial and Federal homes with timber framing and plaster lath require careful planning. Victorians, 1920s-40s Colonials, and 1950s-70s Ranches each have structural and mechanical idiosyncrasies that affect renovation scope and cost.

You need a contractor who understands these differences and can spot the hidden conditions that derail typical renovation timelines. Our team has completed dozens of projects across every era of Reading construction.

Your renovation gets fixed-scope planning and design work before we touch the house. We document existing conditions, plan structural and mechanical upgrades, and lock the price and timeline upfront.

Home additions in Reading require understanding zoning, setbacks, lot coverage limits, and how new construction integrates with existing structures. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) must meet town requirements: maximum 900 sqft, no more than 50% of the primary dwelling size.

You get one team managing site planning, design, permitting, and construction. The Reading Building Department (781-942-6613) reviews all applications. The current permit processing timeline should be verified directly with the building department before you lock your schedule. Additional information is available at readingma.gov/building-division.

Your addition includes full coordination with the building department, a site assessment, and a fixed-scope contract covering design, permits, and construction. Most additions are completed in 4 to 6 months from start to finish.