Built on Trust.
Driven by Craft.
A trusted general contractor specializing in custom home building and development across Southern Maine — bringing quality craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to building homes that last for generations.
Two decades of building
it right, the first time.
Founded by Eric O'Connell in 2004, O'Connell Builders has spent two decades building custom homes and leading development projects across Southern Maine. From concept to completion, every project is guided by the same standard: quality craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to building homes that last for generations.
No subcontracted-out vision — just one team, accountable from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
Services
From a single custom home to a full development, handled by one accountable team.
Custom Home Building
Fully custom luxury homes, built from the ground up with meticulous attention to craftsmanship and detail — designed and constructed to last for generations.
New Construction & Development
Ground-up development projects across Southern Maine, from single lots to larger builds, managed from permitting through final walkthrough.
Concept to Completion
A single point of contact from first sketch to final key handoff — design coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and construction all under one roof.
Craftsmanship, up close
The details that separate a house from a home — custom millwork and finish carpentry on every build.
Featured Project
A recent new-construction build, from framing to finished twilight photography.
New Construction — Southern Maine
Design–Build
Recent builds
A look at a few more homes completed across Southern Maine.
Concept to completion
Four stages, one accountable team throughout.
Consultation
Share your vision, budget, and site — we'll talk through feasibility and next steps.
Design & Planning
Working with your architect or ours, we finalize plans, materials, and a clear budget.
Construction
Our team builds with the same craftsmanship on every job, with regular updates throughout.
Completion & Walkthrough
A final walkthrough, punch list, and handoff of a home built to last for generations.
Serving Southern Maine
- Windham
- Portland
- South Portland
- Falmouth
- Cape Elizabeth
- Scarborough
- Yarmouth
- Saco
- Kennebunk
- Kennebunkport
- Ogunquit
Not seeing your town listed? Get in touch anyway — we regularly take on projects throughout Southern Maine and are happy to discuss feasibility for your site.
What clients are saying
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"O'Connell Builders managed every detail of our build. The craftsmanship and communication throughout were exceptional."
"From the first consultation to final walkthrough, everything was handled with real professionalism and care."
"Two decades of experience shows. Our home was built exactly to plan, on schedule, with quality we didn't expect."
Follow along
See finished homes and work in progress on Facebook and Instagram.
Schedule a consultation
Tell us about your project and we'll follow up to schedule a consultation and talk through feasibility, timeline, and budget.
On site at a current project — 510 Spurwink Ave, Cape Elizabeth, ME.