Custom Home Builder Greene, ME: Acreage Between the Cities
- Newman Homes is the custom home builder Greene, ME landowners hire when they want room to build and a price that stays put.
- Brandon Roberge built homes in Florida and Massachusetts for 25+ years before starting Newman Homes in 2017. Different codes and climates.
- Same standard.
- 25+ years in construction, building as Newman Homes since 2017
- Over 200 projects completed in Central Maine
- Affordable work, two-year written warranty
Custom home building in Greene, Maine, the acreage town between Lewiston and Augusta, including land near Allen Pond and on the Androscoggin.
Greene works well for two-career households who split a commute between the two cities. Open acreage gives crews room to stage and store material on site, which keeps a build efficient, and lets us place the house for light and wind.
Most Greene houses fall between $300 and $350 a square foot, starting near $270 and running $350 to $400 for heavier finish. The offsetting costs are the well, septic, driveway and power run, and septic design plus permit review take the first half of a 6 to 12 month lead time.
What a Greene Custom Build Includes
We handle the whole project, from the first machine work to the day you get the keys.
We split the work. Elijah prices and runs the site.
We keep the schedule. Joe handles the town file, and Brandon walks the finish.
Site and staging. Open acreage means fewer access constraints and more room to stage than the twin cities allow, which helps the schedule.
Well and septic. Most lots run on both, so added bedrooms and fixtures trigger a septic review before design is locked.
Foundation. Frost-depth footings and walls, designed after we see how the field sheds water.
Framing and roof. Open-field wind exposure changes pitch and structure compared with a sheltered lot.
Systems. Licensed plumbers and licensed electricians rough in, then heat, ventilation, and insulation.
Finish. Drywall, trim, cabinets, floors, paint, and a punch list you set.
What homeowners say
Read more reviews- ★★★★★
It has been near 5 years since moving into this Newman built home. The construction took place during a difficult time in my life, and Brandon was always available to guide me.
David D.custom home - ★★★★★
We gave him a house plan that worked for us and he returned after a few days with buildable plans.
Ann P.custom home - ★★★★★
…very fair with any adjustments to our fixed price contract, and we were quite happy with the outcome.
David K.remodeling client - ★★★★★
Our schedule required that we needed to move in by a certain date so the planning and execution needed to be precise. All of the work, from excavation to final flooring and painting, was completed to our satisfaction by our move-in date.
William K.custom home
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Where We Build In and Around Greene
We build on farm and commuter parcels through the middle of Greene, near Allen Pond and along the Androscoggin frontage.
Open acreage is Greene’s advantage. There’s room to stage materials and position the house for light and wind, without a neighbor 12 feet from the property line.
Lewiston and Auburn are just south. Augusta is a straight run north, so our crews cover this stretch easily.
When to Start Building in Greene
Contact us 6 to 12 months before your target move-in. Septic design and permit review take the first half of that period.
Building permit applications are reviewed by appointment with the Greene code enforcement officer. The town’s Appeals Board has a right of review.
Frost controls excavation, so April through October books first. Interior finish work continues through winter.
Why Our Number Holds
The 94% figure is tracked monthly across 200+ projects completed since 2017. It isn’t a slogan.
The other 6% matters. Ledge appears.
A supplier misses a date, or a homeowner changes a finish.
Each one becomes a change order that you sign before any money moves.
Who We Build For in Greene
Our clients include commuters looking for land and families who already own it.
Greene sits between Lewiston and Augusta, making it a practical middle ground for two-career households. There’s acreage, a manageable commute, and freedom to place the house where it belongs on the lot.
Most buyers here are building the house they plan to keep.
94% of our projects finish on the original timeline and budget. We check that figure monthly.
How Much a Custom Home Costs in Greene
Greene builds usually start near $270 per square foot. Most fall between $300 and $350, while heavier finish packages run from $350 to $400. Open ground helps. Materials can be delivered and stored on-site, and crews have room to work. That keeps the build efficient. Infrastructure is the offsetting cost: well and septic, plus the driveway and power run. We walk the land before pricing, then break out the estimate by trade so you can see where the money goes. Maine caps the first payment at one-third of the contract price. Every agreement we write follows that rule. Planning ahead? Read what it costs to build a house in Maine before committing to a plan.
How to Hire a Custom Home Builder Greene, ME
Here’s the fact most builders skip: Maine has no state licensing standard for builders or general contractors.
Plumbers and electricians are credentialed by the state. Builders aren’t, whatever the truck door says.
Look at what a builder will put in writing. Here is our list.
Ask three builders for all five items and compare their responses.
A fixed-price contract itemized by trade under Maine's home construction contract statute, including the one-third cap on your first payment.
Insurance certificates for our company and every subcontractor who works your Greene acreage.
A written schedule and photographs twice a week, so framing is on record before it is closed in.
Construction to the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code.
A 2-year workmanship warranty and an A+ record on our BBB profile.
Where is our shop?
Directions from Greene, ME to our shop in Augusta
125 Community DrAugusta, ME 04330-8156
How We Run a Greene Build
- Walk the acreage.Drainage, wind exposure, drive route, well siting, and the septic area.
- Plans and a fixed price.Trade by trade, allowances written as dollars.
- Build and report.Photographs twice a week, a written schedule, and a 2-year workmanship warranty.
Talk to Us About Your Greene Build
Call (207) 480-7700. Brandon usually answers, and the line is covered at all hours.
Or email the parcel details and rough house size to info@newmanhomesme.com. You can also get your free estimate.