Through a friendly, cooperative and professional work ethic, our talented team will strive to turn your dream home into a reality. Throughout the entire building process, our skilled trade contractors, interior decorator and specialist kitchen designer will be on hand to ensure your building project is a success.

Our mission is to provide a design suited to your own individual lifestyle requirements.

What makes us different!

Every builder can tout successes, but not every builder can say, “Every one of our customers is on our reference list. We try to end all of our projects with a long-term relationship. All of our customers say they would do it again.

At KGF Construction, we proudly make this claim.
Our repeat business is not only a testament to the quality of our work, but to the quality of the relationships we build. When you work with KGF Construction, you will find this relationship lasts for years to come, through additions, renovations, and onto your next dream home. KGF Construction is your complete construction partner offering a full range of services from planning and engineering to custom building and construction management for all your residential needs. Our vast experience, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction makes us an ideal partner for your next construction project!

Kevin Fogarty
Founder / Construction Manager

After a proven track record of success in the construction field, Kevin Fogarty founded KGF Construction in 1996, offering his customers, custom home construction and remodeling.

Kevin has over two decades of experience in the field, and extensive knowledge of all phases of the building process. The entire team at KGF Construction shares his commitment in “Building to a Higher Standard”, and this commitment shines through in all of their projects. Kevin believes in individual attention and accessibility during all phases of the construction process, as well using local sub contractors and suppliers. He takes pride in applying his extensive knowledge and experience to make each and every KGF home a truly custom product that shows the commitment that KGF has in "Building to a Higher Standard."

Why Choose KGF Construction?

Commitment To Excellence
At KGF Construction, we pride ourselves on "Building to a Higher Standard" and we strive for excellence in everything we do - whether a simple addition or creating your dream home, our commitment to quality, timeliness, and excellence shows in the finished product.

Commitment To Our Team

At KGF we value our employees and appreciate their hard work and dedication to our customers, as well as our success as a company.

At KGF, we are dedicated to helping our customers realize their vision, and making the entire construction process accessible, timely, and professional. We have a full-time REALTOR Julia R. Myrick to ensure that things go smoothly and our customer’s needs are addressed in a timely, organized fashion. We have courteous, professional subcontractors that share in our commitment to excellence. We evolve our company each and every day to take full advantage of the latest techniques and methods, and we continually strive to Build to a Higher Standard.

Design / Planning
At KGF Construction, we pride ourselves on our creativity, our experience, and a commitment to excellence that shines through in all of our projects.

We take a unique, collaborative approach to designing your dream home - whether creating an entire design from scratch or modifying an existing plan to fit your lifestyle, our designers and engineering staff are devoted to helping you realize your vision for your new home.

FAQ’S
Can you help us with financing and mortgages?
Yes. We work with several local lenders.

Can you design our house for us?
Yes. We have design services available.

Are you the least expensive?
No.

How long does it take to build a house?
Once all the necessary permits are received, it takes approximately six months to complete the building process.

What will we have to do during the process?
You will have a role in the design and decision process, after which, you will be able to sit back and enjoy watching the progress. We provide you with a checklist of all the decisions you will make during the process. For more details on how a home built, please see the Steps to a New Home section.

Are you insured?
Yes. All the employees, as well as all the subcontractors working under KGF Construction, are fully insured.

May we check your references?
Absolutely! Please call Julia and she will introduce you to several of her customers who can provide an account of their experience.

Do you have a hard time finding sub-contractors and are they accountable?
No. KGF Construction has long-standing, excellent relationships with all of our subcontractors.

Is there an average price per square foot for a house?
No. All houses are uniquely priced according to the design features of the home, and the conditions of the lot upon which it will sit.

How long have you been building houses?
I have been building houses in New Hampshire since 1984. Before opening KGF Construction in 1997, I was employed in several management and lead positions for other Massachusetts based companies.

Steps to a New Home
Building a home is a detailed process. Because our goal is to make the process comfortable and fun, everything is pre-planned and pre-designed to eliminate surprises. We will never call you at 6 am to demand that you make a selection of shingles. To ease the process, we provide you with a checklist of every aspect of the project that includes all of the decisions that the homeowner makes during the process.

Working with KGF Construction is all about organization, no panics, and giving the customer ample time to make very important decisions. We believe that every decision about the home is important - right down to the color of the faceplates. Every decision is one you will live with in your new home. I know what questions to ask, what needs to be decided ahead of time, and how to keep the continuity while working.

1. Carefully choose your builder - Among your most important decisions, look for a person you can trust in a close relationship for up to a year.

2. Choose a home design that suits your needs, your budget, and the climate - Spend time studying your lifestyle so the home meets your day-to-day and long term needs.

3. Choose the area you want to live in - Consider schools, proximity to shopping and main highways, and the type of neighborhood you prefer.

4. Locate a piece of land - Work with your builder to locate the lot that will suit your lifestyle and home type.

5. Finalize your house plans - Your builder will customize the plans to ensure your home is perfect when complete.

6. Work with your builder to obtain all state and local permits - Every town has specific rules. Your builder can step you through the permitting process.

7. Decide on and arrange financing - Work with your builder to find the best deal for your budget. He has good relationships with local banks.

8. Lot clearing - The land is cleared of trees and rocks to form a house site.

9. Driveway Excavation - Taking into consideration environmental regulations, a driveway is carved on the lot.

10. Foundation - Cement and forms are brought on site to cast the foundation.

11. Septic and well - The basis for clean water and waste removal from the home are designed and put into place.

12. Rough framing and roofing - The house begins to take shape in this process of constructing the home's skeleton.

13. Doors, windows, and exterior siding - The outside appearance of the home is finalized.

14. Rough plumbing, heating, and electric - Utilities are installed and fixtures are chosen.

15. Insulation - preparing the home properly against the elements is an important step to having a comfortable home.

16. Drywall - The interior walls are set in place.

17. Interior finish work - Woodwork and staircases are installed and finished by craftsmen.

18. Kitchen - All cabinets and appliances are chosen for this most important room in the home.

19. Interior Paint – We only use professional painters.

20. Finish Electricity, plumbing, and heating - This step brings running water and heat into the home.

21. Floor Coverings - Choose carpets, tile, and other floor materials.

22. Landscaping and finish grade - The lot is sculpted and prepared for loam and seed.

23. Certificate of occupancy - The final paperwork that lets you move into your new home!