Bradford Construction Management, LLC

Bradford Construction Management, LLC Design-Build Contractor | North Shore MA & Southern NH
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Before the new space goes up, the groundwork has to be right.At our project in Andover, the retaining wall has been demo...
06/16/2026

Before the new space goes up, the groundwork has to be right.

At our project in Andover, the retaining wall has been demoed and the site is being prepped for the concrete foundation pour for this attached ADU. A lot of the most important work happens before framing ever starts, and this is a big step in the process.

Follow along for more updates as this project moves ahead.

06/12/2026

Ice damming is usually a heat-loss problem, not just a “snow problem.”

On this roofline, the goal is to stop warm air from the heated space below from sneaking up into a cold, vented area, melting snow, and refreezing at the edge.

What we did:
- Added insulation where it was missing
- Installed Zip wall and taped the seams to help air-seal the space
- Focused on keeping warm airflow from mixing with cold air up here (less condensation, less ice)

If you’ve got ice dams every winter, this is the kind of detail that usually makes the difference.

06/10/2026

Undersized rafters + winter snow load = not something you ignore.

Since we can’t replace these rafters yet, we’re reinforcing the system with a knee wall for added strength, and we’re also controlling heat movement with air barriers so the roof stays cold and stable.

Starting the attached ADU on a hillside lot in North Andover, and the first move isn't building. It's tearing out the ol...
06/09/2026

Starting the attached ADU on a hillside lot in North Andover, and the first move isn't building. It's tearing out the old retaining wall.

People ask why we don't just build off what's already there. Because you don't set a new foundation against a wall that was never built to carry the load. So we cut it out, dig back to grade, and start clean.

This is the part that never shows up in the finished photos. It's also the part that decides whether the addition is still solid in 20 years. We'll be documenting every step so the homeowner sees exactly what's happening under the surface.

06/08/2026

The original staircase was more like a ladder. Steep, narrow, and impossible to use safely long-term.

Our clients wanted to age in place, so a safer stair was non-negotiable. The challenge was fitting one into a tight footprint with main carrying beams running through the space.

The solution: a custom-built staircase that works around the structure instead of fighting it. Safer, easier to climb, and built to keep this North Shore home livable for decades.

06/05/2026

Started as a dormer and deck expansion on Plum Island. Turned into something else.

We opened up the back of the house and found no foundation. The whole back end was sitting on nothing.

Rebuilding it was the easy part. The hard part: doing it without removing the exterior walls. If we did, flood zone codes would've forced the home up several feet, and our clients wanted to age in place without climbing a flight of stairs every day.

So we rebuilt the foundation underneath, kept the walls standing, and kept the home at ground level. Problem solved without creating a new one.

I’m the son of a carpenter…I’m a carpenter. Most of what I’ve learned, I learned at a young age. Working in my dad’s sho...
06/04/2026

I’m the son of a carpenter…I’m a carpenter. Most of what I’ve learned, I learned at a young age. Working in my dad’s shop building cabinets. When I got older and went full time, I started working for my dad’s company as a laborer, then a carpenter, and eventually a foreman in my mid 20s. I learned a lot from that man. Believe me, we had our days though! If you’ve worked with family before you know what I mean! But, I wouldn’t change how I grew up, and the fact that I became a carpenter/ General Contractor like my dad. Ive worked hard to build a company that he would’ve been proud of, I like to think he’s watching up there, and proud of his son. But, I hope he’s taking some credit too! Because I wouldn’t be who I am without him. So, today is 5 years. Today, I’ll sit with my dad for a few, have a couple beers, and catch him up on all that’s going on. Wish he was here, but I know he’s watching. Love you dad! 🍻🙏🏻

06/03/2026

Update on the Cape we're rebuilding in Haverhill.

Pulled the roof off and found black mold covering the back of nearly every sheet of plywood. The kicker: this roof was replaced around 2019. Five years old.
Here's what happened. The soffit vents were there, but the insulation got pushed back blocking the path up. A wall in the framing cut off airflow before it could reach the ridge vent. No baffles, no chutes, nowhere for the air to actually move.

Combine that with heat leaking up from the 1950s floor below and you get warm air meeting cold air right against the roof deck. That's where the condensation forms. Same problem that causes ice damming, which a lot of folks around here dealt with last winter.

The plan: entire roof comes off, framing down to the subfloor, attic becomes conditioned living space, new roof system gets proper air barriers and insulation. Done right this time.

This is why we document everything daily. You don't know what's behind the walls until you open them up

When the view is the star, the house has to get out of its way.We installed oversized windows throughout this new build ...
06/01/2026

When the view is the star, the house has to get out of its way.

We installed oversized windows throughout this new build so the homeowners can take in the surrounding farmland from anywhere in the open-concept living space. The land will eventually become their garden, the view will only get better.

The detail you don't see is below the deck. A custom drainage system captures runoff and channels it to a dry well, keeping the entryway dry year-round and stopping ice from forming under the deck in winter. Small detail, big difference.

And the work doesn't end at the final walkthrough. Every home we build comes with the option for ongoing support through Bradford Home Services, maintenance, repairs, and proactive care for the life of the home. We build it once. We look after it for years.

A wide-open kitchen that actually works for real life (and real hosting).This space was designed for flow, with an overs...
05/30/2026

A wide-open kitchen that actually works for real life (and real hosting).

This space was designed for flow, with an oversized island for seating and prep, a double oven + cooktop setup, and a wet bar that makes entertaining easy. Everything connects seamlessly from the kitchen into the dining and living areas, so nobody feels stuck in one room while guests are spread out.

Clean lines, smart storage, and the kind of layout that makes the whole home feel bigger.

Address

1 Red Oak Drive Unit E
Haverhill, MA
03865

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm

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