Exteriors | Portfolio | Ben Brown Builders

Vibrant blue multi-story home with white trim and a quaint red shed, under a clear blue sky — Irving St., Somerville ~ Ornate Victorian detail.

"In 2020-2021 we hired Ben Brown Builders for the complete interior and exterior gut/ remodel of a home in Somerville, originally built in the 1880s. We also added a side addition, a dormer, decks, and lowered the basement floor to waterproof and finish it. Ben was amazing to work with and pulled off a very complicated project in the face of many constraints. We absolutely love the result, and friends and neighbors who we’ve given tours to (including contractors and architects) have been blown away by the quality of the workmanship and attention-to-detail."
Erik Nygren & Ksenia Samokhvalova ~ Somerville, Massachusetts

Close-up of a blue Victorian house with white trim and decorative gable brackets under a clear sky.

Two-story house with gray siding, white trim, large windows, and a small front porch with steps and a handrail — Baker house, Cambridge ~ Two-story atrium to patio.

Two-story green house with white trim, a covered porch, and snow on the ground reflecting a clear winter day.

"Not only was our large addition finished on time and on budget, it was filled with all sorts of crafty details we wouldn't have expected. Ben and the great guys from Ben Brown Builders were fantastic to work with from the beginning of the project straight through to its completion. Our project was a sizable one and fairly daunting at the onset, but they helped us manage the details and costs, and any issues that arose during construction were resolved quickly and professionally. We decided to live in the house through the renovation which could have been difficult for our family and pets, but the guys were very mindful of our needs and kept the job site very clean which was a huge relief. The collective input from Ben Brown Builders combined with our vision helped us transform a small and tired farm-house into a lovely 3000 sq ft home that reflects who we are and how we like to live. We look forward to having Ben back to work on future projects."
Randall and Amanda Elkin ~ Natick, Massachusetts

Newly constructed home entrance with a wooden stairway and porch, neutral siding, and a contrasting green neighboring house.

Luxurious two-story house with brick and stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees — Webster Woods Newton ~ Custom Home.

Backyard patio area with brick flooring, outdoor furniture set, grill, and a surrounding wooden fence — Bluestone and red-brick courtyard patio ~ Baker house, Cambridge, MA.

Backyard of a house with stone and siding facade, featuring a raised deck with green railing, and a stone pathway.

Craftsman style home with stone and wood exterior, large green window shutters, and lush surrounding foliage. — Front facade and covered entry porch with multi-level, stone planting beds ~ Newton Centre, MA.

Wooden front door of a house with dark blue siding and white stairs flanked by brown railings — Gurney St., Cambridge ~ welcome home.

Elegant home entrance featuring a wooden door with sidelights, flanked by white columns and a hanging lantern. — Front entry portico with barrelled roof & natural fir beadboard over bluestone landing ~ Newton Lower Falls, MA.

Backyard patio with wooden steps leading to a seating area with two red Adirondack chairs and a fenced garden

"We rely on Ben Brown Builders for all of our important construction projects. With all of the potential stresses of home improvement, it is an enormous relief not to have to worry about contractor problems. Their workmanship is first-rate and they are dependable, trustworthy, helpful and friendly. Ben makes us feel that the results of the projects are as important to him as they are to us. In the course of each project he has made suggestions, both structural and aesthetic, that have improved the end results. We have recommended Ben Brown Builders to friends, family and acquaintances many times and will continue to do so."
Larry Litwak and Debby Faber ~ Newton, Massachusetts

Charming green house with white trim, dormer windows, and an attached garage, featuring autumn decorations — Lexington addition ~ Breezeway, primary entry & master suite.

Two-story olive green home with stone steps and surrounding trees casting shadows on the siding — Lexington addition ~ Kitchen & master suite above.

"We were looking for someone who would partner with us as we went about our remodeling projects, and we found that in Ben Brown Builders. They listen well, translate and incorporate ideas and then execute the work with attention to detail. Ben Brown and his superb crew are true crafts-people who know what they are doing and delivered what was promised, on time and at fair prices. We are thrilled with the extensive work they did and look forward to having them back."
Gil Williams and Susanne Rheault ~ Lincoln, Massachusetts

Traditional colonial-style home with beige siding, white trim, and a well-manicured lawn with patio area

Construction of a multi-story house in winter with snow-covered roof and Tyvek house wrap on the exterior. — Rigid insulation / thermal break for optimal heat loss efficiency ~ Webster Woods Newton, MA.

House under construction in autumn with exposed wooden framing, surrounded by trees with yellowing leaves. — Construction in process ~ Webster Woods Newton, MA.