Building your dream should feel as good as living in it.

The Hale Design Build Approach

At Hale Design Build, we specialize in building and renovating exquisite custom homes, commercial, and hospitality properties that feel like they are made just for you—because they are. Whether you're expanding a coastal retreat, crafting your dream home from the ground up, our building a commercial or hospitality property with distinction, our team is here to bring your vision to life with precision, integrity, and care.

From initial concepts to the final finish, we offer a fully integrated approach to design and construction. Backed by long-standing relationships with trusted trades and design specialists, we orchestrate every step—ensuring that your build is not only stunning, but smooth, efficient, and free of surprises.

A Reputation for Results

  • "We can't thank you all enough for your hard work and commitment to this project. We're so happy we decided to go with you guys! We knew there would be hurdles to work through, and we wanted to choose a GC who we knew would be there for us to work through the tough times. You guys went above and beyond to support us and ensure we got everything we wanted.”

    – Hale Design Build Client, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

  • “Our entire experience with the Hale team from start to finish was exceptional. From the planning process to completion, they worked closely with us at every stage to ensure our vision became a reality. It is very clear that each member of their team takes pride in their work, which is reflected in every detail.”

    – Hale Design Build Client, Gloucester, MA

  • “We arrived after renovation with huge appreciation and gratitude to HDB! From administration to finishes — including a last - minute roof re build, unexpected hazardous material remediation and so much more — Drew and his wonderful team handled our reno with expertise, creativity, talent, dedication, honesty, integrity and care. We couldn't have asked for better.”

    – Hale Design Build Client, Rockport, MA

Meet our team

  • A man in a navy blue hoodie and a gray cap with 'HALE' written on it, standing outdoors near a wooden railing with a marina in the background.

    Drew Hale

    Founder, Executive Team

  • A woman standing outdoors at a marina, leaning on a metal railing with boats in the background, wearing glasses, a gray cardigan, a black puffer vest, and dark pants.

    Sharon Russo

    Project Manager / Buildertrend Coordinator

  • A smiling man with a beard, wearing a black Hale cap and jacket, and a gray shirt, standing outdoors on a dock with a body of water and blurred background behind him.

    Doug Burnes

    Construction Supervisor

  • A man standing outdoors by a wooden railing at a marina, wearing sunglasses, a gray cap, a blue long-sleeve shirt, and black shorts, smiling with boats and greenery in the background.

    Rob Bouley

    Project Manager

Our Team

Coastal Building is in our DNA.

Born in America’s oldest working seaport and deeply rooted in the coastal communities of Massachusetts and Southwest Florida, we specialize in crafting homes and spaces that reflect the timeless beauty, durability, and soul of the coast. We don’t just know it. We live it.

Hale Design Build Insights

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Pre-Construction Checklist: 12 Must-Do Steps

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