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Back deck overlooking the marsh at the Driftwood Lane beach house, Pine Point, Maine

Building on the Coast of Southern Maine: What to Plan For

Permitting, weather and site conditions shape every coastal Maine build. Here is how we plan for them from the first meeting.

Permitting takes time on the water

Permitting can take time, especially if your project is located on the water in coastal Maine or on one of our state’s many beautiful lakes. That is why we start the conversation long before the first shovel hits the ground.

While permits are in process, we are ordering materials, coordinating with your architect and preparing the site so we can hit the ground running once approvals arrive.

Site and orientation drive the design

Every coastal lot is different. On our Contemporary on the Cape project in Cape Elizabeth, a sloped site gave us room to play with angles and movement — the exterior deck cascades down much like the white oak waterfall stairs inside.

At Driftwood Lane in Pine Point, the goal was to open the house to the marsh, so the addition stacks decks on each floor to capture the view.

Materials that hold up

Quality work that looks just as beautiful five years from finish as it did the first day you walked in is our top priority. You make the final call on every material, and we make recommendations based on your drawings, your budget and how the home will live year-round on the coast.

Start with a conversation

The best coastal projects begin early. Call Ben at (207) 749-1050 or send us a note, and we will talk through your site, your timeline and what to expect.

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Take the First Step

No commitments, just a conversation about your home building or remodeling dreams between you and the guy who wants to make them a reality. Schedule a time to sit down in person or virtually with Owner & President, Ben Codere.

Ben Codere, Owner and President of Codere Construction
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