Breakwater Design & Build, Inc. is a full-service construction company dedicated to building and renovating residential and commercial structures in Midcoast Maine since 1999. Founded and based in Rockland, our team of professionals is ready to give your space whatever updates it requires to meet your needs. We are with clients every step of the way, from taking care of permits to helping you finalize decisions. We're dedicated to helping you have the building you've always wanted.
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Whether we're giving you a custom-built home, or you're renovating your current one, we will work with you to build a kitchen you will love to spend time in with your friends and family. You'll have the option to customize your kitchen with all the things you want and need, from paint colors to backsplashes to appliances, so this space reflects who you are as an individual.
Protect your vehicles and equipment from the Maine elements with a custom-built garage or barn!. We only use the highest-quality materials for our builds, so you can be sure your items will be protected for years to come. Options include metal or asphalt roofs, timber framing, vinyl siding, and wooden cabinetry. There's no limit to the range of materials that can be incorporated into your new garage or barn.
Is your home in need of some serious improvements? Breakwater Design & Build, Inc. is ready to take on the task! No matter the size or scale of your residential renovation plans, our contractors have the experience and knowledge to get the job done! Whether you want to revamp your bathrooms or give your kitchen some TLC, we can help you select the colors, styles, hardware and appliances to create a space that fits your aesthetic and functional needs.We only use the highest-quality materials in all of our products, so you can be sure your renovations will be enjoyed for years to come.
Reviews (11)
Marc Mason
Mar 12, 2021
Serena Cole
May 10, 2020
We did not have a good experience with these builders. They were renovating our kitchen and bathroom. It took 2 months longer than expected. Most days there was on.y one person working. We ended up having the state plumbing inspector come. He made them redo the plumbing from the kitchen. The crown molding that we bought for the kitchen ended up being cut up, as opposed to being laid as one piece.
The pieces have since sagged from the ceiling. They removed the threshold to the bathroom, but were not goi g to put a new one down. They replaced the light fixtures in the kitchen, but were not going to patch the existing holes from the previous fixtures. It was one thing after another. We would never want them back to fix these things. I wouldn't want them within 100' of my home!
The pieces have since sagged from the ceiling. They removed the threshold to the bathroom, but were not goi g to put a new one down. They replaced the light fixtures in the kitchen, but were not going to patch the existing holes from the previous fixtures. It was one thing after another. We would never want them back to fix these things. I wouldn't want them within 100' of my home!
Jamie F.
Jan 14, 2020
William Burrows
Jan 04, 2020
Tracy Whittier
Nov 08, 2019
Judith L.
Oct 18, 2019
Completed a kitchen Reno with Breakwater Design which was significantly behind the quoted 4-6 weeks timeline. Project took 6 months and we were left for weeks without a functioning kitchen and no one working on a day to day basis. Excuses were prolific! Unprofessional conduct, especially as money requested at start of project. Satisfied with finished kitchen but the timeline and lack of attention to detail was so frustrating!
Kenneth Margolis
Jan 27, 2018
Breakwater recently completed a third significant project for us -- converting a garage attic to living space (two rooms and a bath). As with the two prior projects, which included a fantastic total house renovation, they were terrific. Great design ideas, flawless workmanship, very communicative and responsive to the client. Truly professional and a pleasure to deal with.
David Italiaander
Dec 18, 2017
I wish there were zero stars. They don't get any worse then this. Dishonest liars and thieves. ( I have documentation) They didn't pay their subcontractors who then came after me. They did shoddy work and wouldn't correct it or pay to have it corrected. They walked away from the job without finishing. You will be sorry.
Douglas M.
Nov 05, 2017
The reviews are all alike M.B. and Elizabeth now mine they were awful and yes 100% bad news do not let them in your home you will regret it. We over paid for very low grade work no SUPERVISION AT ALL. They never took the blame for any thing they passed the buck to anyone, but them. I even had pictures and still they passed the buck if you read this and you let do work for you then you deserve everything you read here. DO NOT LET THEM DO ANY WORK FOR YOU if you want to see there handy work let me know I have pictures
Ellen S.
Nov 28, 2013
Breakwater did a complex renovation of our second home including a new kitchen, new baths, new windows, new roof, reconfigured rooms, a dramatic new staircase, a new deck and more. They provided excellent design ideas and fine workmanship. We live several hours away but Breakwater's communication allowed the job to proceed smoothly. The end result of their renovation is spectacular. I highly recommend them.
Elizabeth R.
Mar 18, 2012
Bad news, bad experience. Poor communication and control over sub crew; allowed subs to do low quality work with little oversight. Exceeded time line and we overpaid considering the service level and quality. The customer was never right with these folks and they continue to fabricate "facts" about how everything went down. They were barely onsight and treated us terribly.
We paid every bill on time, even when they weren't fulfilling their end of the payment terms and they still treated us poorly. Seek out all the reviews you can on these folks before you hire them.
We paid every bill on time, even when they weren't fulfilling their end of the payment terms and they still treated us poorly. Seek out all the reviews you can on these folks before you hire them.
