Custom Home Builder in Orleans, MA
Mussato Building Group builds custom homes in Orleans, MA, frame to finish. We are a family-owned general contractor founded in 2004, with more than 100 projects completed and a 5.0 rating from 21 Google reviews. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 16 miles away, and we work across Orleans Village, East Orleans, and South Orleans.
- Family-owned since 2004
- Licensed + insured in MA
- 100+ projects completed
- 5.0 stars from 21 Google reviews
- BBB accredited
Building a home in Orleans
Orleans is where the Lower Cape meets the Outer Cape, with water on the bay, on Pleasant Bay, and on the ocean at Nauset Beach.
Orleans has water on three sides: Cape Cod Bay at Rock Harbor and Skaket, Pleasant Bay, and the Atlantic at Nauset Beach. Many lots fall within the Conservation Commission’s 100-foot buffer, so that review is often part of the schedule for a new house.
Part of Orleans is in the Old King’s Highway historic district, where the exterior of a new house is reviewed before the building permit. Most homes are on septic, so the Title 5 design sets the bedroom count. Many houses in East Orleans and South Orleans are second homes, and we can build while the owners are away.
“As the General Manager of Pretty Picky Properties I’ve had the pleasure of working with Joe and his team for nearly 10 years. Joe’s carpentry skills are unmatched. He’s always respectful, finishes on time, priced well, and transparent from start to finish. You will not regret hiring Mussato Building Group.”
New home permits in Orleans
We prepare the drawings, file the applications, and schedule the inspections. Here is what a project like this usually needs:
- Building permit from the Orleans Building Department for the new house, with a licensed construction supervisor on the job.
- Septic design approved by the Board of Health under Title 5, or a sewer connection where the street has town sewer.
- Conservation Commission filing if the work is within 100 feet of a wetland, a pond, or a coastal bank.
- Plumbing, gas, and electrical permits pulled by licensed tradespeople, with town inspections at each stage.
- An Old King’s Highway certificate for the exterior of the new house if the property is in the historic district.
- Site evaluation & pre-construction planning
- Design coordination with architects
- Permit acquisition & code compliance
- Foundation through structural framing
- Energy-efficient building envelope
- Mechanical, electrical & plumbing coordination
- Interior finishes & custom millwork
- Final walkthrough & punch list
Custom Home Builder in Orleans: FAQ
Who issues the building permit for a new house in Orleans?
The Orleans Building Department issues it. Before that, the Board of Health approves the septic design, and the Conservation Commission reviews any work within 100 feet of a wetland or the shore. We prepare and file all of it.
Do you build custom homes in Orleans Village and East Orleans?
Yes. We build all over Orleans, including Orleans Village, East Orleans, and South Orleans. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 16 miles away.
Can you build my Orleans house while I am away?
Yes. Many Orleans homes are second homes. We agree on the plans and selections ahead of time, send updates as the work moves, and walk the finished house with you.
Do you work with my architect?
Yes. We coordinate with your architect and engineer before construction and build from their drawings. If you do not have plans yet, we work with an architectural and structural design team.
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