HCBG is an award winning custom builder, creating upscale home additions, home renovations and custom new homes north of Boston. Our reputation has been built upon meticulous planning and expert craftsmanship — delivering consistently spectacular results. Working with Howell Custom Building Group means no surprises, no regrets. Just a great building experience and a home that will serve your family well throughout your lifetime. Founded in 1997 by husband and wife team, Stephen and Susan Howell, their vision was to utilize their professional backgrounds in engineering, project management, residential construction, and marketing to create a consistently great new home construction and home remodeling experience for homeowners on the North Shore of Massachusetts. We are a leader in our field, having been recognized year after year for the quality of our work as well as for our business practices. Recent awards include: Boston Magazine's Best of Boston Home; Best of Nortshore Home (BONS) Editor's Choice, Custom Homes; PRISM Awards from the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston for Best Historic Reno over $1M; Best Energy Efficient/High Performance Home; Best Single Family Home 6,000-8,000 square feet; Best Design for Outdoor Living.