Are you thinking about building your dream home or tackling a long awaited major home renovation? The very idea of planning then managing a major project can be daunting and somewhat paralyzing, especially if you have little to no knowledge about the construction process. Hiring a professional to make your project a reality is really the only sensible option. Now the thought of entrusting your hard earned money to a complete stranger can be unnerving and leaving you with more questions like…
With over 3.5 decades of Exclusive Residential contracting experience, as a team we make the possibility of building YOUR dream home or project a Reality!
My name is William “Bill” Bourgeois, and my mission has been to work alongside future and current home owners in representing their “best interest” when it comes to their residential projects or purchases. With over 37 years experience and 100’s of successful projects primarily in the custom home industry I am able to work for my clients in many different capacities so as to sort out their dreams and ideas then transform them into reality. Born and raised in the beautiful state of NH residential construction is what I have lived and breathed for my entire working career. Building or renovating beautiful custom homes has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I give my clients the best service possible with integrity and a commitment to excellence.
Building a home is by all means no easy task so building a truly "Custom" Home rises to a much higher and more challenging level of home building. So whether you are one of the two types I encounter regularly, the self starter go-getter type who has completed their research ended their endless hours of scrolling through Pinterest, Home plan sites and Design tutorials or you're the type that just has the dream of one day building a custom home, both types end up in the same place. No matter which you are eventually you are faced with the same questions... Where do I start and who do i call first. Under my Custom Design Build services we team up and methodically go through my specific process to Plan Design Build your perfect dream home. There is one single fact that always rings true in the world of custom home building and that is.. A Successful Project is a Well Planned Project. Together let's bring your dreams alive!
Properly planning & managing any size project from the very beginning is key to it's success. Throughout my career I have seen this part of the process time and time again carelessly executed and left to play out on it's own with an "as we go" approach. This is the perfect formula for DISASTER! Underestimating the importance of having a strong management plan in place before hitting the "GO" button will put you on the path to failure and cause you to potentially lose thousands and even tens of thousands of dollars in possibly every phase of the project. Realize that having a solid plan allows for preplanning and with that "time is saved" throughout every phase of the project. So whether you have a project underway or about to begin one know that it's never to late or early to develop your plan. Let's put together your projects money saving plan.
No matter where you build or alter your property there are strict building codes and numerous regulations both at the city level and state level. Depending on what is involved in any given project building regulations can be long and complicated, require in depth knowledge of the regulations and will involve numerous outside professionals. Not following their specific process will cost you Time & Money. It is money spent wisely when you have the backing of a professional who knows the ins & outs of the city building codes, who has the skill to efficiently move the process forward and who has the ability to identify roadblocks while working through the process. Let me help you plan out your project and see it to completion.
No matter what the task or job that is going to be taken on, when it comes to getting your building project planned out, designed, and built having an experienced home building professional by your side immediately puts you on the path to success. It is very common for many folks to start a building project on their own after obtaining basic tips and advice from family members, subcontractor friends and even from building supply houses like Home Depot and Lowes. Even though they all mean well and their advice in part is good advice many critical areas within the process is overlooked leading to potential over budgeting and even a disastrous outcome for the overall project. Regardless of the project scope and size expert advice saves you time & money. From simple to complicated projects consulting with an expert offers peace of mind for you and your family.
Renovating or Rebuilding your home can be an absolutely worthwhile investment. Not only can a professional renovation of your home improve its quality and functionality even, it also adds equity and increases your property value in many positive ways. A professional renovation brings new life to your existing home. Bringing your existing home into the 21st Century by way of new design and technology will transform your spaces you now have into rooms your family will simply love, find more comforting and be proud of. Whether you renovate your Kitchen or remodel existing Bathrooms or build a whole New Addition onto your home the process always starts with gathering all your ideas establishing your vision & expectations. We then combine our expertise with your vision and make your dreams a Reality! Fall in Love with Your home all over again.
My Real Estate services run broad and wide. Here are few examples of what I am available for… ⦁ Selling - Personal residence, Investment property or Land ⦁ Buying - Purchasing of Residential or Commercial property. ⦁ Maintenance - Overseeing & Maintaining investment or personal property. ⦁ Management - Managing Residential or Commercial Rental Properties. ⦁ Assessment - Inspect & assess potential investment properties or land for development. ⦁ Inspections - Assessing existing or potential property for maintenance or potential investment. ⦁ Repairs – Assessing property for immediate repairs or regular maintenance requirements.
Type: Lt Commercial Office Bldg Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2017
#Concept Projects
This particular project is located in Merrimack NH and it’s a great one when it comes to the preservation of historical looking properties. The existing building is structurally in great shape and is prime for renovating into some very unique commercial space. Its high profile location is perfect for any professional type businesses like lawyers, dentist, accountants, doctors and the like. It would also be great for general office applications as well.
I have completed all of the preliminary inquiries and this project has positive support by the town. The proposed design conceptuals that I have put forth are due to a few very important reasons but more importantly preserves the original buildings design and actually expands on it. As you can see in the concept illustrations the expanded building design allows it to retain its historical image and gives the building a real modern day professional look. The greatest asset to this direction in the design process is that it’s not just more commercial space buried into another boring strip mall.
The location of this property is a big factor that helps to justify the investment and long term holding. If you’re interested in developing your own commercial investment property or looking for a new home for an already existing practice or business please message me for more details on this diamond in the rough.
Type: Lt Commercial Office Bldg Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2008
#Concept Projects
As a concept the Ross Ave project is a very stylish and professional looking light commercial building made up of 8 privately owned commercial condominium units consisting of garage space on the first or ground floor with adjoining office space directly above on the second floor. This building was designed for the small distributor or tradesman style businesses.
This project was originally designed for commercially zoned land that abuts residential zoned areas which explains its strong residential townhome look. This is a great concept plan that would be a great project for an investor or as a long-term investment by an individual. This concept project is available so if you are interested in developing this plan please message me and we can discuss the project in greater detail.
Type: Residential Addition Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2004
#RENOVATIONS
The addition to the Tierney home was like building an entire house onto an existing home. With such a large family more space was needed and we were honored to be the ones to build it for them. The scope of this project was to tear down the existing 1.5 stall garage and build a brand new 2+-stall garage with a huge second floor family/game room & private office for the entire family to enjoy. Also included in the project was the updating and expansion of the existing kitchen.
With the expansive ceiling line, large bright stacked window alcoves and the floor to ceiling fireplace & TV centerpiece this expansion when it was completed took on a life of its own. Once totally completed it was no surprise that this project ended up exceeding the owners’ expectations.
Type: Asphalt Roof Replacement Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2012
#RENOVATIONS
Other than just wear and tear this roof is our basic “strip and cover” job. With this particular home there was no water penetration or damage that would caused some type of leaking. The yearly maintenance on this house clearly was done year after year and this asphalt-shingling job lasted 27 years. Regular yearly maintenance is so important on your entire house especially homes that are in the northeast like this one. Winters are harsh and can do great damage if you don’t keep a close eye on your home. From high winds to ice dams that can cause water backup preserving your investment is a smart thing to do.
Type: Residential Addition Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2004
#RENOVATIONS
This particular project was a Master Bedroom addition by adding a second floor to an already existing home. The existing very small master bedroom was going to be turned into His & Hers walk in closets and the new addition to be a full master bedroom. Once the existing roof was removed we quickly framed in the new structure to get everything weather tight. This particular job went quick and without any setbacks.
The client was excellent to work with. All design decisions were made way ahead of the job start and there were no major changes to the overall plan. Like many customers tend to do they did not try to micro manage the process. It is so important for everyone to get all on the same page when it comes to design and specifications.
Type: Asphalt Roof Replacement Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2012
#RENOVATIONS
Due to an aging roof this home started to experience water leaks into the home at multiple points. After careful inspection it was quickly discovered that not only was the asphalt shingles aged but they were improperly installed. Aside from the shingles being installed improperly it was also discovered that the underlying roof sheathing was causing the shingles to separate in a stair fashion. (see pictures) This separating was a definite concern because it pointed to a structural issue in the actual framing of the house.
This roofing job required a full stripping of the old asphalt shingles so we could get down to the actual plywood sheathing and make the necessary repairs. What was discovered was the roof sheathing in one full section was barely nailed down so it was able to shift like it did and it was also discovered that the rest of the roof was dramatically under nailed. Someone was cutting some dramatic corners when this house was built. This is a very good example of why it is so important to have a qualified builder and more importantly have an on-site project leader with integrity.
Type: Main Bath Remodel Location: North Carolina Date of Project: October 2017
#BATHS
This Main Bath was completely stripped down to the wall studs so that the entire bath could be completely updated to modern standards. Structural repairs had to be done to the floor framing due to rotted wood caused by leaky fixtures that were never maintained over the years. This bathroom was renovated with updated fixtures, vanities, lighting and flooring. This bath had never been updated or renovated since this home was built nearly 47 years ago and the end results were fantastic.
The new bath was fit up with…
⦁ Spacious 60” walk-in acrylic shower with free standing seat
⦁ Water saving elongated toilet
⦁ Recessed lighting
⦁ High volume exhaust fan
⦁ Custom vanity lighting
⦁ Stylish ceramic tiled floor
⦁ A newly installed Bi-fold doors to linen closet
⦁ A custom made hardwood double sink vanity with granite top and under mounted sinks.
The transformation from old to new was stunning here as well. From dark dingy worn out to bright clean sharp and efficient. Every high usage room like baths, kitchens and laundry rooms can last just so long and eventually need to be updated. The design of modern day fixtures and product has greatly improved over the last 10 and even 5 years not to forget the efficiency of mechanically operating appliances and fixtures.
The good thing to know is that when you invest your money into home improvements such as this you with out doubt add value to your investment you call home.
Type: Guest Bath Remodel Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2009
#BATHS
We took a simple ¾ guest bath and converted it into a classy little john. First this bath was completed gutted out and down to the wall studs then damaged framing was repaired. We lengthened the bath by eliminating an old closet to make room for a full length seated fiberglass shower unit. The linoleum flooring was replaced with marble flooring, the old plywood vanity was replaced with a new modern laminated unit. The bath had just a single center ceiling light, which was removed, and new recessed lighting plus a medium volume exhaust fan.
The vanity was fit up with a new granite top and back splash and a new center wall light. All the electrical was updated to include all new plumbing as well.
Here are some of the specifications…
⦁ Kohler Elongated Toilet
⦁ Sterling 60’ Seated Shower
⦁ Marble Tile
⦁ Granite Top
⦁ Porcelain Under Mount Sink
⦁ Recessed Lighting
⦁ Delta Bath Faucet
⦁ NuTone Bath Exhaust Fan
For a small simple bath the transformation was incredible and looking at these simple photographs just doesn’t give you the feel of the new space. With the new larger space and white fixtures the old cramp feeling that you had with the old bath is totally gone. It really doesn’t take much doing to change an old bathroom or kitchen space into a new stylish and beautifully functional space.
Type: Master Bath Remodel Location: North Carolina Date of Project: October 2017
#BATHS
This Master Bath was completely stripped down to the wall studs so that the entire bath could be completely updated to modern standards. Structural repairs had to be done to the floor framing due to rotted wood caused by leaky fixtures that were never maintained over the years. This bathroom was renovated with updated fixtures, vanities, lighting and flooring. This bath had never been updated or renovated since this home was built nearly 44 years ago and the end results were fantastic.
The new bath was fit up with…
⦁ Spacious 53” walk-in acrylic shower with seats
⦁ Water saving elongated toilet
⦁ Recessed lighting
⦁ High volume exhaust fan
⦁ Custom vanity lighting
⦁ Stylish ceramic tiled floor
⦁ A newly installed pocket door to save on space
⦁ A custom made hardwood vanity with granite top and under mounted sink.
The transformation from old to new was stunning. From dark dingy worn out to bright clean sharp and efficient. Every high usage room like baths, kitchens and laundry rooms can last just so long and eventually need to be updated. The design of modern day fixtures and product has greatly improved over the last 10 and even 5 years not to forget the efficiency of mechanically operating appliances and fixtures.
The good thing to know is that when you invest your money into home improvement such as this you with out doubt add value to your investment you call home.
Type: Custom Kitchen Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2007
#KITCHENS
This kitchen was part of a much larger project called Gomes Residence under Custom Homes. The customer had a large family and entertained often so her kitchen had to have lots of counter space and a large breakfast bar. So that’s what we gave her. When you look at this kitchen it’s nothing less than stunning. The beautiful dark granite tops really grab your attention showing off the appliances and the cabinets as well.
Here are some of their specifications…
Oak Raised Panel Cabinets
The dark granite tops and the natural Oak wood cabinets proved to be a perfect choice and match for this client’s kitchen. Color choices throughout a custom home project are critical in helping the design plan to come together perfectly. You can say this kitchen was a home run in creating the perfect kitchen for this customer all based on her needs and desires.
Type: Custom Kitchen Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2016
#KITCHENS
These kitchens are part of the custom home project Varney Duplex. Here we installed two new kitchens in this duplex. With 9’ ceilings we were able to install 42” upper cabinets giving each kitchen added cabinet space. The U shape design gives the kitchens great island space for a breakfast bar. With granite tops, stainless steel appliances and custom mocha stained hardwood cabinets each kitchen has a stunning modern look.
Here are the specifications…
Both kitchens have an excellent modern look to them and with the breakfast bar option the kitchens become very functional within themselves. The dark mocha cabinets allow the counter tops and appliances to really stand out creating that very modern looking kitchen.
Type: Custom Kitchen Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2007
#KITCHENS
This kitchen was part of a much larger project (under Renovations) and was limited to new flooring, kitchen cabinets and counter tops. We remained in the original overall space replacing and updating the entire kitchen and dining areas. With a combination of solid color and natural Cherry cabinets, new hardwood flooring and of course granite tops this kitchen took on a great new look. It is difficult to feel the change by only looking at the photos but the huge change was nothing less then amazing.
Here are some of the specifications…
Custom Solid Color Cabinets
Natural Cherry Island
Granite Custom Tops
Crown Molding
Stainless Steel Under Mount Sink
Breakfast Bar
New Kitchen Galley
Hardwood Hickory Floors
Pendant Lighting
Recessed Lighting
Stainless Steel Appliances
Wood Paneled Refrigerator
The original kitchen in this home was expanded to accommodate this large family. With the new walk through kitchen galley and the new island made up of natural Cherry cabinets with a breakfast bar there is lots of room for all the kids to get in and out of the space with ease.
Type: Custom Kitchen Location: North Carolina Date of Project: October 2007
#KITCHENS
In any custom home that you have built when it comes to the Heart of the Home, the kitchen, it is important to have it designed around YOUR cooking style & kitchen habits.
These days with fast moving technology and the multitude of choices of everything from cabinets, flooring, countertop material, tile, appliances and fixtures just to name a short list, it’s critical to coordinate and plan everything out correctly and completely.
The Mailhot kitchen was designed to have a warm country feel with quality appliances, breakfast bar for the quick meal or snack and the adjoining dining area for family meals.
Here are some of the specifications…
The wood tone granite tops and the natural Cherry wood cabinets proved to be a perfect choice and match for this clients kitchen. Color choices throughout a custom home project are critical in helping the design plan to come together perfectly. You can say this kitchen was a home run in creating the perfect kitchen for this customer.
Type: Custom Kitchen Renovation Location: North Carolina Date of Project: October 2017
#KITCHENS
This 47-year-old kitchen had not been renovated or touched since the day it was built with the exception of the kitchen sink faucet replacement. From the carpeted floors (yes carpeted) to the harvest gold appliances and the plywood kitchen cabinets this kitchen was beyond the need for updating. This particular kitchen was a real challenge. Since the overall room was long and narrow (10’ x 15’) and trying to maintain a decent amount of counter space was proving to be very difficult. The old layout had less than 8’ lineal feet of open counter space and I wanted to triple it if I could. In the original layout the space eaters was the refrigerator and the wall oven. Moving or eliminating them from the space would open up the kitchen and hopefully provide the counter space I was looking for.
In the final design I wasn’t able to triple the counter space like I was hoping but I came real close. By eliminating the wall oven then moving the refrigerator to the back wall and recessing it into that wall (Thanks Peter:) it allowed us to dramatically open up the overall kitchen counter space which then gave us approximately 22’ lineal feet of counter space. A small kitchen with a large feel.
Here are some of the specifications on the kitchen…
⦁ Painted Maple Custom Cabinets
⦁ Crown & Light Rail Molding
⦁ Soft Close Hinges
⦁ Under Counter LED Lighting
⦁ Granite Counter Tops
⦁ Stainless Steel Appliances
⦁ Slide In Double Range
⦁ Garbage Disposal
⦁ Dishwasher
⦁ Built In Microwave
⦁ Recessed LED Lighting
⦁ Ceramic Tiled Floor
⦁ Tiled Backsplash
This small kitchen renovation turned out some big results. Staying within the same footprint of the original kitchen we were able to nearly triple the amount of counter space and significantly increased cabinet space. The cabinet style gave this kitchen great timeless style. Compared to the original the new design makes this kitchen bright, warm and inviting.
Type: Custom Kitchen / Dinning Renovation Location: Georgia Date of Project: June 2018
#KITCHENS
As it is well known… The Kitchen is the Heart of the home. So with that having a kitchen that is well planned out and properly designed is worth its weight in gold. Functionality, style, quality, lighting, storage space, counter type, appliances etc. are just a few things that need to be considered when deciding on a final plan so don’t go at it alone. A seasoned professional will help you speed up the process but more importantly help you get it right the first time.
The Free kitchen was a kitchen & dinning room renovation project where we inverted the two existing rooms. The kitchen was moved over to where the dinning room was and the dinning room was moved over to where the kitchen was. We did this because the original kitchen was crammed into an area where no room was available to layout a new stylish and functional kitchen. Going with a plan on using the dinning room area for the new kitchen was a great cost effective option.
Here are some of the kitchen specifications…
⦁ Painted Maple Custom Cabinets
⦁ Farmers Sink
⦁ Custom Built Sink Base (on-site)
⦁ Crown & Light Rail Molding
⦁ Soft Close Hinges
⦁ Under Counter LED Lighting
⦁ Quartz Counter Tops
⦁ Stainless Steel Appliances
⦁ Slide In Double Range
⦁ Garbage Disposal
⦁ Dishwasher
⦁ Built In Under Counter Microwave Draw
⦁ Breakfast Bar
⦁ Recessed LED Lighting
⦁ Ceramic Tiled Floor
⦁ Tiled Backsplash
The end result was nothing less than phenomenal. The new kitchen got a 9’ raised ceiling and the new dining room was kept at 8’. The traffic flow between both rooms was greatly enhanced and the new stylish cabinets now provide twice the amount of storage room and workspace compared to the original location. The old plywood cabinets were gladly sent into retirement (trash heap). The dining room was fit up with a gorgeous wall unit that provides an elegant showpiece but has great functionality as it provides lots of valuable storage space. With authentic ¾’ hardwood flooring the two areas became one but yet still each room retained its own individual look and feel.
Type: Private Residence Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: March 2001
#CUSTOM HOMES
The Shore Road project, an elegant but fun custom designed lake home, was designed and built for entertaining during those great summer night parties and get togethers.
With its grand open concept front room and its spacious adjoining kitchen never will there be a lack of space for your visiting guests. The master bedroom exclusively occupies the second floor with extensive views and full width balcony over looking the entire front room. The over sized master bath having his & hers vanities, stand up shower and oversized soaking tub is flanked by separate his & hers walk-in closets.
Here are some of the homes specifications…
⦁ 3,600+ Sq Ft Home
⦁ 3 Bedrooms
⦁ Over sized Master Suite
⦁ Master His & Hers Walk In Closets
⦁ Large Master Bath w/ Jacuzzi Tub
⦁ Skylight Windows
⦁ 3 Baths – 2 Full 1 Half
⦁ Appliances
⦁ Custom Laminated Cabinets
⦁ Corian Countertops
⦁ ¾” Oak Hardwood Flooring
⦁ Tile Flooring
⦁ Master Suite
⦁ Family Room
⦁ Sitting Room
⦁ Dining Room
⦁ Laundry Room
⦁ Game Room
⦁ 4 Stall Under Garage
⦁ 2 Stall Detached Garage
The exterior wrap around front side deck doubles the entertainment area, provides great sunbathing space and provides full lake views. This unique lakeside home was built around the customers’ life style making it a true custom lake side home. From custom laminated kitchen cabinets with Corian counters to the hand built custom popular handrails this custom designed home is going to help create years of fun family memories. Do you have a summer Dream Home that you’ve always wanted? Let me know we might be able to finally take it from being a dream to make it a reality.
Type: Private Residence Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: March 2002
#CUSTOM HOMES
This custom designed Duplex injects true luxury and style into what is typically considered nothing more than your average multifamily design. When I designed this home I wanted it to look like a single-family home as much as possible and it had to have great luxury home curb appeal. From the front tower like façade to its multilevel roofline this is not your typical duplex style home. Then there is the interior, with its 21’ ceiling height at the front entry, grand open-concept staircase to the second floor, vaulted & sloped ceilings in the adjacent formal living room with a full length overlooking balcony there is no doubt it will never disappoint.
This design exceeded all expectations and even with its huge open concept front room and main entry areas the remaining parts of the home retain a warm comfortable feel.
Here are some of the homes specifications…
Owners side
1650 sq. ft.
This design quickly became very popular and was built multiple times to include a few single family versions like the one you see in the Mailhot Residence project. This home is very unique and was built around the customers’ life style making it a true custom home. From custom birds-eye maple kitchen cabinets with Corian counters to the hand built custom entertainment center this custom designed home is going to stand the test of time in quality and value.
Type: Private Residence Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2007
#CUSTOM HOMES
The Gomes custom home was specifically designed for these owners who were looking for a single floor design that would give them the ability to eliminate stair climbing as they were making their way into the retirement years. The Dining, Kitchen and Living rooms open concept with high sloping ceilings give this homes main area a nice spacious feel allowing everyone to stay in view and connected to each other.
Here are some of the homes specifications…
⦁ 2,800+ Sq Ft Home
⦁ 3 Bedrooms
⦁ Over sized Master Suite
⦁ Master Walk In Closet
⦁ Large Master Bath w/ Jacuzzi
⦁ Skylight Windows
⦁ 3 Baths – 2 Full 1 Half
⦁ Stainless Steel Appliances
⦁ Custom Oak Kitchen Cabinets
⦁ Granite Countertops
⦁ ¾” Oak Hardwood Flooring
⦁ Tile Flooring
⦁ Family Room
⦁ Sitting Room
⦁ Dining Room
⦁ Laundry Room
⦁ Rear Patio
⦁ 2 Stall Garage
⦁ In ground Pool
⦁ Front Porch
⦁ Stone Front
This custom ranch has made an excellent retirement home. The ease of being able to move to any part the home without difficulty is very important for retirees. This home is very unique and was built around the customers’ life style making it a true custom home. From custom oak kitchen cabinets with granite counters to the large in-ground heated pool this custom designed home is the envy of retirees.
Type: Private Residence (Duplex) Location: New Hampshire Date of Project- October 2017
#CUSTOM HOMES
The Varney Street project after long consideration became a tear down / new construction “in-fill” project. We call it that because the existing home was located in an already established inner city neighborhood. Since the existing homes condition was beyond repair because of its age and neglect it was decided that it needed to be torned down. Built around 1890 this home was built according to the standards at that time which weren’t as advanced as they are today but considering the time in which this home has lasted we can say it did very well. It withstood over 100 years of Northeast weather but with its crumbling fieldstone and granite sill foundation, the undersized carrying beams and framing all of which rendered it structurally unsafe it made no sense to inject precious dollars back into it. Also considering the lack of proper plumbing, wiring, insulation and heating tearing down and rebuilding was the only cost effective option.
Because of the tight building envelope this project was quite the challenge at the design stage but with great design effort an effective design was achieved maximizing the overall buildable area. The final design (each unit) settled at 1,500 sq ft of living space with an additional 500 sq ft of walk out basement area and one stall garage. This home is visually deceptive from the outside considering the total square feet of living space and its great amenities.
Here are some (one side) of the homes specifications…
This custom designed home was carefully designed specifically for the lot on which it was built utilizing every square foot available. There was no room for wasted space and there were some real challenges but every one of them was overcome with success resulting in a beautiful modern designed inner city custom duplex home.
Type: Private Residence Location: New York Date of Project: June 2016
#Luxury Homes
This crown jewel has put itself right at the top of my career list of great personal accomplishments. This ultra luxury custom home named the Bedford located in an exclusive New York gated subdivision called Greystone on Hudson overlooks the Hudson River. This location were we built this magnificent custom home was the original location of the great Greystone Castle which was built in the mid 1800’s as part of Millionaires’ Row during New York’s Gilded Age.
The Bedford is one of two a very unique ultra custom mansions because of their size and the fact that they were actually designed and built as a modular homes. From start to finish we were able to complete this home in less than two years. A great accomplishment by the entire team, no doubt. A short list of the impressive amenities that makes this mansion such a quality home are…
The Bedford sits hillside overlooking the Hudson River, Tappan Zee Bridge and Palisades Hills and the most impressive attribute of this ultra custom mansion is the fact that ALL of the grey granite stone used throughout the home, inside and out, was quarried directly from the property, hand cut and hand crafted on-site by full time stone masons. I have such high respect for these guys and to this day revere their dedication, hard work and expert skills.
Building a custom luxury mansion style home of this magnitude takes not only an immense amount of coordination backed by a large pool of highly skilled professionals but it requires seasoned builders with great perseverance and vision. This is truly a magnificent home that I will be forever proud of and being a major part of its development. Enjoy the pictures and if you have any questions please send them and I will do my best to get them answered.
Type: Private Residence Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2001
#Luxury Homes
This ultra luxury custom home was at that time my greatest accomplishment as a custom residential builder. I still take great pride in this particular project considering what it demanded from me personally and professionally. Built into the banks of the prestigious Governors’ Island on Lake Winnipesaukee this custom mansion was Planned, Designed and Built in less than 24 months. With over 17,000 sq ft of living space this custom home dwarfed the original summer cabin that once stood in its place, which provided great memories for the same family nearly 8 generations. Named the Beau Reve (pronounced: Bow Ray) after the famous Beau Reve Hotel that once stood in the Town of Bedford NH. This grand luxury home is in every sense of the word… Custom! From the exterior grounds to the interior finishes this home is like no other. From custom made quarter sawn white oak interior doors, trim and hardwood flooring to the custom leaded glass that is evident throughout the home. It’s enough to take your breath away.
Here are “some” of the amenities and interesting facts on the Beau Reve…
With all the amenities under roof and outside of this custom home you could say family vacations are almost not necessary. Building a custom luxury mansion style home of this magnitude takes not only an immense amount of coordination backed by a large pool of highly skilled professionals but it requires seasoned builders with great perseverance and vision. This is truly a magnificent home that I will be forever proud of being the leader of its design & development. Enjoy the pictures and if you have any questions please send them and I will do my best to get them answered.
#Luxury Homes
The King Road project was a residential makeover and a custom build project. The property was purchased and the main house was put through a complete interior and exterior make over. Added to and built on the property was a custom designed stand alone 7,600 sq ft recreational building which the owners enjoyed a state of the art weight lifting and work out center, oversized shower and Jacuzzi bath, juice bar, grounds keeper apartment, office area, three stall garage with radiant floor heating and 2400 sq ft triple bay lower garage storage space.
The interior was completely repainted top to bottom. New flooring was installed throughout. The kitchen was completely stripped and renovated with all new custom cabinetry & appliances. All baths were stripped and renovated with all new and updated cabinetry, paint, fixtures, lighting, tile and flooring. The walk out basement was refinished and made into a family and recreational activity area boasting Video & Sound system, pool and air hockey tables.
On the exterior of this custom residential make over project the original main house got a new 900 sq ft exterior Mahogany deck with a custom made steel tube rail system. We installed 30+ year Architectural asphalt roof and repainted tip to stern.
The exterior grounds of this originally built custom home also received its own make over as well. Approximately 1.5 acres was cleared cut with trees being removed and the hillside re-graded to make room for new lawns and the massive Versa Lok cement block residential retaining wall built in the area.
This new building that we designed and built was quickly named The Playhouse. At 7,400 sq ft this recreation building was built as a multipurpose recreation and storage building. With its stylish exterior and cedar clad board siding it retains a real traditional New England look. The interior has a very unique design; From its workout center to its triple mechanical work bays down to its huge storage area this playhouse is perfect for the guy who loves recreational vehicles. The mechanic bays all have radiant floor heating, diamond plated workbenches, air lines, multiple power outlets and specialty lighting. This set up would spoil even the best of mechanics. The state of the art weight lifting and work out center on the second floor also has an oversized shower and Jacuzzi bath, juice bar, grounds keeper apartment, office area and 2400 sq ft heated triple bay lower garage storage area.
This project was designed specifically in accordance to the owners every need and desire. It was a very unique project that was a real pleasure to build. If you have a real unique project let’s talk about it and see if we can make it a reality
Type: Private Residence location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2006
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This custom home was custom built for clients in 2006 in my Walnut Terrace subdivision located in the outskirts of Manchester. Walnut Terrace was a new 7 lot subdivision of custom homes specifically built for clients. This particular client had my team build them one of my personally designed ultra modern cape style home with 2 stall garage under and some very unique interior space.
Here are some of the homes specifications…
⦁ 2,900 +/- sq. ft.
⦁ 3 Bedrooms
⦁ Master Bath
⦁ Master Walk In Closet
⦁ 4 Baths – 2 Full 2 Half’s
⦁ Laundry Room
⦁ Living Room
⦁ Dining Room
⦁ Cherry Kitchen Cabs w Island
⦁ Granite Counters
⦁ Hardwood & Tile Flooring
⦁ Formal Living Room
⦁ Family Room
⦁ 4 Season Porch
⦁ Outdoor Deck
⦁ Lower Level Office & Bath
⦁ 2 Stall Heated Garage Under
⦁ Stone Front
⦁ Radiant Heating
⦁ In-ground Pool
This home is very unique and was built around the customers’ life style making it a true custom home. From custom cherry kitchen cabinets with granite counters to the kidney shaped in-ground heated pool this custom designed home is the envy of the neighborhood.
Type: Private Residence Location: New Hampshire Date of Project: October 2007
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With a very traditional look this custom home was carefully planned out to accommodate its dramatic sloping lot. This home has a beautiful dark cherry kitchen cabinets, four bedrooms with a large master suite, great family room with fireplace and a unique sitting / reading area room right off the kitchen dining rooms. Inside the master suite there is a spacious walk in closet, oversized bath that has double sink vanity with large Jacuzzi and a separate reading alcove just off the bedroom area.
This home also boasts a large finished walk out basement that gives the home additional living space for the family.
Here are some of the homes specifications…
⦁ 4 Bedrooms
⦁ 3,150 Sq Ft Home
⦁ Over sized Master Suite
⦁ 4 Baths – 3 Full 1 Half
⦁ Stainless Steel Appliances
⦁ Custom Cherry Kitchen Cabinets
⦁ Granite Countertops
⦁ ¾” Oak Hardwood Flooring
⦁ Tile Flooring
⦁ Family Room
⦁ Sitting Room
⦁ Dining Room
⦁ Rear Balcony
⦁ 2 Stall Garage
⦁ Storage Room
⦁ Walk Out Basement with 10’ Ceilings
⦁ Lower Level Play Room
⦁ Front Porch
⦁ Stone Front
Staying with a traditional New England look this home has a very stylish look that will stand the test of time and never lose its curb appeal. The large sloping lot gives the kids plenty of play area. This is a large home with a small footprint that was designed by me to fit this irregular sloping lot. The end result was a beautiful home with great curb appeal that will last for many years to come.
In the spring of 2000, I had the pleasure of assisting a client in purchasing a new 7-room contemporary cape. NH Builders built this beautiful home. This quality home featured spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, skylights, handcrafted railings, fireplace, cathedral windows, hardwood, spacious closets, top-quality cabinets and kitchen appliances, and an oversized double garage to name a few specifics. The modern and spacious design was particularly attractive to my clients. Mr. Bill Bourgeois, President of NH Builders, expertly constructed this home. The quality and care of the builders produced a beautiful home with many amenities for my clients. Working with the customer “one-on-one” helped eliminate misunderstandings in dealing through third parties throughout the construction process. NH Builders diligently worked to meet an aggressive closing date. Continued response to typical new home construction issues since closing has been addressed as needed by the builders. I would highly recommend NH Builders as custom homebuilders to individuals wanting top- quality design and construction.
Gail Athas
Bill and I worked on a very large project that we recently completed and sold in record time. I believe that the success of the project reflected Bill's attention to details, knowledge and superior management skills. I look forward to working with Bill in the near future, and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for high-end construction
Christine Wetzel
William is the first person I would call whenever I have a need for any constructing work to be done. He is creative, reliable, highly knowledgeable, and has the highest integrity that I have ever seen in anyone. I recommend him highly!
Ginny Jawidzik
William Bourgeois has done numerous building construction work for my company for over 30 years and all his work was done very professional. I have also worked out by his side as Black Belt and can attest his work ethic and devotion to commitments. I would highly recommend him for any construction project, especially large projects. He also is a wiz when it comes to websites and more important direct numerous traffic to them.
Jon Fraser
In 2002 while a resident of New Hampshire I had the opportunity to purchase a home built bt NH Builders a company owned and operated by William Bourgeois. I was impressed by several observations during my business relationships with Mr. Bourgeois. Having personal experience with two prior builders it was clear early on that Mr. Bourgeois knowledge and experience in construction was exceptional. I found his quality of construction to be above average and his use of creative ideas to enhance architectural plans refreshing. As with most business transactions some level of negotiation is necessary. It was a pleasant experience to find Mr. Bourgeois to be honest and sincere in his efforts to reach consensus a quilty not always found among builders and realtors. Should you have the opportunity to retain Mr. Bourgeois service I am sure your experience will be the same
Jogn R. Quarles
Mary Jo and I send our warmest wishes and congratulations on receiving Sales and Marketing Awards from the Home Builder and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire. Your hard work in residential renovation has clearly set our above your peers, and I applaud your talents. Your abilities to mix traditional styles with innovative new designs demonstrate your true skills in residential design.
Senator Bob Smith
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