Hill & Harbor Design & Build, Rhode Island design-build for coastal and historic homes
You share your vision, we handle the rest.
Historic renovations typically run 6 to 10 months. New custom homes typically run 12 to 14 months, design included, subject to permitting and site conditions. Architecture, interiors, permitting and build by one team.
RHODE ISLAND DESIGN-BUILD
One accountable team for coastal and historic homes
Hill & Harbor is a Rhode Island design-build firm in East Greenwich. Architectural design, interior design, permitting and construction live under one roof for custom new builds and major renovations on coastal and historic properties. Furnishings are available if you want them. We plan deeply, then build on fixed-price clarity after pre-construction. If you are comparing Rhode Island design-build partners, start with our portfolio, our process, or a conversation about your property.
Evaluating a listing? See Before You Make an Offer on the site. From idea to move-in, historic renovations typically run 6 to 10 months and new custom homes typically run 12 to 14 months, inclusive of design and construction, subject to permitting and site conditions.
Featured Projects
Legacy Homes for Coastal and Historic Properties in Rhode Island and New England
100+ projects over ten years · 150+ people and 3,500+ decisions, one team · Historic renovations typically 6 to 10 months, new homes typically 12 to 14 months, design included, subject to permitting and site conditions
You see design and a fixed price before you commit to build. In over 100 projects, three clients reached that point and chose not to go forward.
One Seamless Experience
Built Around What Matters Most, Your Lifestyle
Custom new builds and complete renovations for families who value time, transparency and a home designed for the rhythms of everyday life.
Explore Design-BuildFrom site planning and zoning feasibility through permit-ready drawings, our architectural design team works with Rhode Island's coastal, historic and municipal requirements in mind so approvals move with the project, not against it.
Handled on your behalf, without compromise
The Time You Get Back
Over 150 people will touch your home, but with Hill & Harbor you'll only correspond with one team.
More than 3,500 decisions go into a project like yours. Our team handles nearly all of them, bringing you only the ones that are truly yours to make.
Historic District Commissions, Zoning Hearings, CRMC, and FEMA sit with us. We prepare the applications, present them, and you hear the outcome as soon as it lands.
One Team. Every Detail.
Hill & Harbor was the obvious choice once we interviewed several firms because it was the only place that could do everything under one roof. Having one point of contact was a lifesaver for me; I didn't want to handle communication between multiple parties and I didn't have to with their team. They were a joy to work with and I'm grateful for their guidance throughout our project.
Providence, RI Homeowner
Your Journey Starts Here
You share your vision, we handle the rest. Let's talk about what's possible, and when you could be living in your new home.