Whole Home Renovations in Newburyport, North Shore, MA & Southern NH
Breathe new life into your vintage home. We manage complex gut renovations and layout transformations with a single team and a seamless process.
Love Your Location, Not Your House?
You've found the right neighborhood. The kids are in good schools. You know your neighbors. But your house? It's a collection of compromises - cramped rooms, dated finishes, a layout that fights against how your family actually lives.
Moving means giving all that up. A whole home remodel means keeping what you love and transforming what you don't.
At BLB Design/Build, we coordinate complete home transformations - from first sketches through final walkthrough. One team. One vision. One point of accountability for turning your house into the home you've been imagining.
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Whole Home Remodeling Services
From single-floor renovations to complete transformations
Complete Home Renovation
Every room, every system, every detail - coordinated as one cohesive project. New kitchen, updated baths, opened floor plans, modern mechanicals, and refined finishes throughout.
First Floor Remodel
Reimagine your main living level. Remove walls, update the kitchen, improve flow between spaces, and create the open concept living your family needs.
Historic Home Renovation
Thoughtful updates to antique Colonials, Victorians, and historic properties. We honor original character while adding modern comfort, efficiency, and code compliance.
Whole Home + Addition
Sometimes transformation requires more space. We combine comprehensive interior renovations with strategic additions for maximum impact.
Why Families Choose BLB for Whole Home Projects
- One Team, Complete Accountability Design-build means no finger-pointing between architect, general contractor, and subcontractors. We own the entire project from concept through completion.
- Built for Complexity Whole home projects have more moving parts than any other renovation. We've developed systems for coordinating multiple trades, managing long timelines, and keeping you informed without overwhelming you.
- Historic Home Expertise The North Shore is full of antique homes with unique challenges. We understand old bones, historic district requirements, and how to blend period details with modern living.
- Decisions Made Easier A whole home remodel means hundreds of decisions. Our process breaks them into manageable phases, provides expert guidance, and prevents decision fatigue from derailing your project.
- Your Home, Protected We treat your property with respect - even during the messiest phases. Dust barriers, floor protection, daily cleanup, and careful coordination keep the chaos contained.

Our Whole Home Process
A clear path from where you are to where you want to be
Discovery
We tour your home, understand your goals, discuss budget realities, and determine if we're the right fit for each other.
Design Development
Our team creates detailed plans that balance your vision, your budget, and what's actually buildable. You see exactly what you're getting before construction begins.
Selections & Pricing
We guide you through material and finish selections, finalize specifications, and deliver comprehensive pricing with no hidden costs.
Construction
Our crews execute the plan while you receive regular updates. We coordinate all trades, manage schedules, and solve problems before they become yours.
Completion
Detailed walkthrough, punch list completion, and handover of your transformed home. We don't disappear - we're here for anything that comes up.
Whole Home Transformations
See what's possible across the North Shore






What Our Clients Say
Real stories from North Shore homeowners who trusted us with their transformations
BLB has been great to work with. They care more about your house as much as you do. It's really that simple.
Whole Home Renovation
The crew was outstanding, cooperative, thoughtful of our needs, and coordinated the outside contractors to meet the deadline. Since we were living there, it would have been difficult otherwise.
Major Renovation
Ben offered solid solutions that kept extra costs down when we encountered surprises. They understand older homes and how to work with them, not against them.
Historic Home Renovation
Common Questions About Whole Home Remodels
The answers you need before making this decision
Meet the BLB Team
Led by Ben Becker, our team brings together experienced craftsmen, thoughtful designers, and project management professionals who share a passion for transforming homes. With roots in multi-generational craftsmanship and a commitment to modern excellence, we've been honored with numerous awards including Best of Houzz, Chrysalis Awards, and PRO NE recognition.
What sets us apart isn't just our technical expertise - it's our belief that your home renovation is about more than construction. It's about enhancing your lifestyle, protecting your investment, and creating spaces where memories are made. That's what we mean by going "Beyond the Build."

Serving Newburyport, Amesbury & the North Shore
BLB Design/Build is based in Amesbury, MA, serving homeowners throughout the North Shore and Merrimack Valley.
Ready to Transform Your Home?
Let's talk about your vision, your timeline, and whether whole home remodeling is the right path forward.
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You’ve got the vision, we’ve got the expertise – contact us to go Beyond the Build.
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BLB Design / Build
6 Chestnut Street
Suite 200
Amesbury, MA 01913
978.792.5613
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