Lorraine Construction

Marc Lorraine is a genius. I consider myself beyond fortunate that I was able to build my dream home with him and his crew. Marc has the incredibly rare mix of equal parts creative and rational mind, which he is able to blend for his clients giving them the best of his creative insights, and pragmatic, best practices in home building. Not only that, but he is kind, with a good dose of humor. I could go on for a long time about how amazing Marc is as a builder. But the bottom line is I really don't think you could find anyone better, anywhere. So, if he is available and you want the home of your dreams, call Marc. If you are lucky, he will take you on as a client and give you a home beyond your dreams. Sara Goldenthal Rockport Maine

We contracted with Lorraine Construction in 2010 to build our Maine retirement home. From start to finish, it was a pleasure working with Marc and hs crew: everything came in on time; everything was either at or actually below budget; and lastly, the quality of the work was exceptional. Not that we are planning to do so, but if for some reason we decide to take the plunge again and build another house, without hesitation we would ask Lorraine Construction to be our general contractor.

We cannot recommend Lorraine Construction more highly! Before we begin, it’s important to note that: •We live in NJ, and we hired Marc to do work on our beloved family home in Southport, Maine, and •Chip, of Ree and Chip, operates a home renovation business in NJ, and works to very fussy standards. We knew what we wanted done to our revolutionary war era ‘salt water farmhouse’, but didn’t have any detailed plans, only a ’photoshopped’ picture of the end result. Not a job for an average builder—no plans, and all the vagaries and esthetic demands involved with working on a piece of history. After casting about, we were lucky enough to run into Marc. He understood what we wanted done; he was well aware of the potential pitfalls in the project; he was willing to do the work for a reasonable sum. As the job unfolded, the anticipated unexpected problems arose. Marc had the foresight to allow for them, and the insight as to how to solve them…and now we have a slightly bigger family home that meets the needs of our expanded family while retaining its unique beauty. And equally as important, the work was done efficiently and neatly. His appropriately sized crew was able to react to the vagaries of a Maine winter, ripping off, rebuilding, and replacing the roof while shielding the house from any damage. And most important was Marc’s demeanor: always re-assuring, always in- charge, always looking for the best way to achieve our desired result. If we were to do any future projects we would not hesitate to hire Lorraine Construction. Ree & Chip Hartwell

Marc Lorraine was a lifesaver for us when our initial builder was way over budget and our project had to be redesigned. He helped us with a new design that addressed major design and cost issues we were facing (I.e. main stairway that didn't require cutting beams, relocating master bathroom to avoid having to raise a portion of the roof, gaining stair access to the cellar, fireplace cost savings, locating bathrooms together to reduce cost, roof insulation redesign and more). Marc's design preserved most of the features we wanted and was much closer to the construction budget we were hoping for. We tried, but unfortunately we couldn't get him to come to New Hampshire and build it for us.

I am lucky to count myself as a lifelong customer of Lorraine Construction. I have known of Marc Lorraine since I was in high school and met his kids, Bennett and Henry. What I didn’t know back then was that he was a brilliant designer with a vast knowledge of construction and a true gift for building exceptionally crafted bespoke homes, while still watching out for your bottom line. Marc built and designed my dream house with me. “With" being the operative word, because Marc and his team of designers and builders did for me what I couldn’t find in other builders and designers: a true willingness to listen and collaborate with you, incorporating your ideas along with insights that Marc gleans from getting to know you and your lifestyle. In the end, he puts all of this together into one cohesive design that works for you, your budget, and your design aesthetic, creating a beautifully designed and built home. Marc’s team also worked tirelessly to come up with innovative ways to save money, thereby allowing me to splurge on other areas of the house during the building process. Plus, Marc’s leadership and expertise in green building practices continues to save me money every year—I have yet to turn on my air conditioning in the summer and my heating bill in the winter dwarfs those of my friends and their new houses. Marc’s team of professionals never ceased to surprise me, paying particular attention to my scheduling needs and construction timeline, completing all work ahead of schedule and under budget. Marc is definitely the most creative person I know—he has an incredible openness to trying new things and exploring with unique materials that push the boundaries of the design world. Moreover, Marc’s many connections in the building industry and with his suppliers gives him priority in materials deliveries, which helped to keep your construction costs down and eliminates delays in the building process. I have Marc and his team to thank for designing and building my dream home, which to this day still puts a smile on my face and anyone who visits. From design to construction, Lorraine Construction is simply unbeatable. Marc treats every project, big or small, as if it were something for his own home, making himself available at all hours to ensure the best building and design experience you will ever experience. When I hear my friends complain about their home building experience and the hassles and headaches they’re experiencing, I realize just how lucky I was to have Lorraine Construction design and build my home. Not only do I have great memories from the design and building phases, but I also made friends for life. I couldn’t be happier with Lorraine Construction and his whole team. Thank you!