While living abroad in 2009 I decided to build a home for my elderly parents on property they had long owned in Brewster. I chose Reef from among the recommended top-rated firms and ended up working with Jim Hagerty on the design of a 2,000 square foot Cape Cod design. I had two special requirements: ease of collaboration since I would still be abroad most of the time, and detailed customization to make it look like a real old structure. We were racing against the weather since economic turmoil at that time delayed financial approvals. Jim had several creative design suggestions and we worked together to incorporate such special materials as reclaimed flooring and heirloom Asian tiles and antique accessories like old tubs, laundry sinks and appliances. Reef's design tools allowed drawings to be sent to me electronically for approval, instantly updating BOMs and costing as we agreed to changes on the fly. In this way we were able to beat the approaching cold weather and work all winter on the interior. Matt Teague took over the responsibility for construction and the result was a perfectly functioning and cozy home on time and on budget, which when we rent in the summers has always gained rave comments and five-star reviews. See the reviews at https://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentalReview-g41476-d2698020-Perfect_Waterfront_Vacation_Home_Brewster_Cape_Cod-Brewster_Cape_Cod_Massachusetts.html. Matt promptly took care of the inevitable small fixes after move-in. Even after seven years Reef is still here for us: last week a sewer drainage issue brought a repair team to our lawn digging around for the septic tank access. During a three minute phone call Matt was able to pull up the drawings on his workstation and tell me "The septic tank opening is 19 feet from the front of the house in line with the south end of the front porch." This is the second home I have built and as a result of this unexpectedly good experience I always recommend Reef to my friends. read more

Reef built our home a few years ago. We contacted Reef after meeting with several other designers who did not understand our unique situation or our budget. Right from the start we felt that the Reef team, Jim Hagerty and Matt Teague, understood our particular issues. We were trying to replace an existing cottage with a year-round permanent residence on a property that abutted wetlands and was in a historic district. They managed the permitting process professionally and successfully. Unlike other builders, Reef had us pick out many of our choices before construction started. That way the company was able to give us an accurate cost of the house. We understood that if we made changes after construction began, there might be cost and time over runs. The house that Reef designed and built exceeded all of our expectations. They came in on time and on budget. Everyone who worked on the house was very professional. We are so thankful that we used Reef to build our new home and would recommend them to anyone. read more

If there were more stars to give, we'd give them! REEF was fantastic to work with. They are professional in every aspect of their business. They are pleasant - all the time. Every employee is on the same page as other employees - every day. They made us feel like our house was the only house they were building and that is was the most important project they had ever done. Their workmanship is superb. Extras were done that we didn't even request or sometimes even know about until they were pointed out to us - often by visiting friends and family. The advance planning that went into our project eliminated the need for corrections and made the entire process smooth and fun. Our home was completed on budget and ahead of schedule. read more

We had a wonderful experience working with REEF. We sold our home off Cape and wanted to settle here full-time and build our dream (retirement) home. Our friends recommended REEF as they had built their home 6 years ago. We first worked with Jim who provided expert guidance in the design of our home. His initial sketch was exactly what we wanted! Jim was aware of our budget and steered us into some cost effective options. We then worked with Matt who was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Matt provided us with frequent updates on the progress in the field. The communication with REEF was outstanding from start to finish. We love our new home. Hats off to a wonderful and professional team that built us an exceptional home! read more

The whole team at Reef was a pleasure to work with from start to finish! This is a professional group and one I do not hesitate to recommend. We designed and built a home that had many challenges to bring to completion: historic district guidelines, zoning challenges, wetlands and strict building codes. The design process alone went through multiple changes and Reef was there for us at every turn. And, the actual build couldn't have gone more smoothly. Every one should be so lucky to build a home with this team! Jim, Jessica, Matt, Chuck and all the staff are standouts in their profession. read more