Davitt Design Build
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RI’s Coastal Cottages
On a quaint and unspoiled stretch of coast near Sand Hill Cove, a number of large-scale residential restoration projects are either underway, or are already finished.
These beautifully designed ocean homes, seven in total, have a style that is reminiscent of “Nantucket,” only with a dash of “Newport” for good measure. Each one has distinctive architectural panache and tremendous attention to detail. Interestingly, all started out as shanties, more or less, and the builder responsible for the work took the existing structures and either renovated them dramatically or expanded them with skill and style. One, an award-winning renovation project, even retained the original shanty footprint, and executed a sort of “vertical expansion.”
The man behind these projects is Matt Davitt, the president and visionary leader of Davitt Design Build, an award-winning architectural, building, and renovation firm located in West Kingston, RI. Davitt’s work in this (and many other coastal areas) has essentially boiled down to a virtual redefinition of the southern Rhode Island coastline. One man, one vision, one stunning architectural product.
The homes are beautiful,
the before
and
after 
shots of the properties which were renovated are remarkable, and the skill with which the complicated coastal regulations were handled was impressive. We have photographs of these properties available. We look forward to hearing from you if you are interested in profiling Matt Davitt or featuring his work.
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Davitt Design Build navigates the rough seas of coastal regulations
Dazzling craft earns firm recognition as 2011 “Regional Contractor of the Year” and helps homeowners realize their dreams
When Mary Sullivan, a homeowner with a needy property in a desirable coastal location, saw the work of Davitt Design Build, only one thing crossed her mind: “That’s the kind of company I want to rebuild our home.”
And rebuild they did. Davitt turned Sullivan’s modest “fishing shack” on the verge of demolition into their waterfront dream home. “We’re just so happy with the work,” she says, with excitement. “We built our retirement home a decade early!”
Turns out that many people talk with excitement about the work of Davitt Design Build. The award-winning builder/renovator has been wowing clients for three decades, with a particular métier for navigating the rough seas involved in the zoning and permitting of coastal/seaside/waterfront properties.
“We had seen Davitt’s work on other waterfront homes,” says Barry Morris, another satisfied client, whose petite, 1950’s oceanfront cottage was transformed into a stunning two-story home. “There was no doubt they were meticulous and talented. We just had no idea that anyone could do this kind of work, especially overcoming the zoning obstacles. The end result was more than we’d ever hoped for.”
The work of Davitt Design Build, especially on complicated coastal construction projects, comes with an assurance: that the firm will tend to the imposing regulations presented by Coastal Resources and DEM-type bureaus. Too often these regulations feel like roadblocks and dim the enthusiasm of homeowners. “Before we contacted Davitt, contractors told us it would take two years to get all the licensing and permits,” says Sullivan. “Then they’d say, ‘Give us all a call when you’re ready to go.’ That didn’t sit right with us.”
With its unique expertise, Davitt Design Build helped Sullivan attain all the necessary paperwork in two months, not two years. “The house went up in nine months and we never had a single problem.”
Matt Davitt, owner of the company, is modest about his work and his accomplishments. “We have a unique team-approach to every project,” he says. “Each one we take on is integrated, with our architect, our builder, and the homeowner all having input. And we become the principal contact for the homeowner with coastal regulators to make sure our designs and our clients’ goals are realized to everyone’s satisfaction.”
The Sullivan and Morris projects were perfect examples. “Davitt’s level of involvement and understanding of how to complete the process, and negotiate on our behalf,” adds Morris, “was really unexpected and very impressive.”
Since 1982, Davitt Design Build has crafted gorgeous homes and renovations, including many homes on waterfront property. In 2011, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) selected Davitt Design Build as its Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY). The coveted award is the industry’s highest praise. NARI represents more than 8,200 member companies nationwide, comprised of 63,000 remodeling contractors.
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Named NARI 2011 Regional Contract or of the Year
For Seaside Makeover in Sand Hill Cove
West Kingston, RI, May 25, 2011 — The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has named Davitt Design Build its 2011 Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY). The coveted CotY Award is the industry’s highest praise. NARI represents more than 8,200 member companies nationwide, comprised of 63,000 remodeling contractors.
Davitt won in the category: Residential Exterior $100,000 and Over, for their extraordinary work on a waterfront home on Sand Hill Cove Road in Narragansett, RI. Renovating the existing, 1950’s flat‐roofed home presented several challenges. But from the roof of the original structure, one could see why Colleen and Barry Morris purchased it – a second floor would provide magnificent ocean views.
Knowing that several, complex steps had to be taken in order to create their dream home, the owners sought the help of Davitt Design Build, a Rhode Island‐based firm that is well known for their award‐winning designs and working with coastal, town and DEM regulations. Davitt’s charge: to design and build a larger home, with superior curb appeal, and to incorporate the magnificent views that only a second story could offer.
“We had seen Davitt’s work on other waterfront homes. There was no doubt they were meticulous and talented. But we had no idea how much experience they had helping clients overcome zoning obstacles,” says homeowner, Barry Morris. “Their level of involvement and understanding of how to navigate the process – and negotiate on our behalf – was unexpected and impressive.”
“Davitt Design Build incorporates a unique, innovative approach to building, renovating and restoring,” says Davitt Design Build president, Matt Davitt. “ We fully integrate our architect, building team and homeowner from the very onset of every project to create a team approach, finding ways to ensure that our designs and goals work within the framework of the regulations and/or applying for and following variance applications through the whole process. More often than not, we serve as a mediator between the home owner and regulators, to find ways to make it all come together. This project was no exception.”
For
more
than
29
years,
Davitt’s
extensive
experience
with
meticulously
crafted
homes
and
renovations,
including
many
properties
on
the
waterfront,
has
allowed
them
to
maneuver
seamlessly
and
expediently
through
all
zoning
and
permit
requirements,
which
are
mandated
by
the
Rhode
Island
Coastal
Resources
Management
Council
(CRMC)
and
DEM. “This
home
on
Sand
Hill
Cove
Road
proved
to
be
a
great
match
for
our
skill
set,
because
of
its
challenges
and
location.
Our
client
also
requested
we
keep
the
first
floor
interiors,
as
they
were,
in
order
to
stay
within
budget,”
adds
Davitt.
“Preserving
the
first
floor
finishes
while
removing
the
existing
roof
and
adding
the
second
story
presented
quite
the
challenge.
And
we
had
a
4th
of
July
move‐in
date,
which
meant
dealing
with
the
harsh
winter
weather
to
get
it
all
done
o n
time.
To
pull
it
off,
we
tented
and
heated
the
first floor,
and
pre cut
the
roof.
It
was
like
an
old‐fashioned
barn‐raising.
Ultimately
we
were
able
to
save
the
first
floor
finishes
along
with
all
the
waterside
windows
and
doors.”
“The
end
result
was
more
than
we
ever
hoped
for.
Our
little
1950s
cottage
has
been
transformed
into
a
beautifully
crafted,
2‐story
home,
with
sublime
architectural
details,
big
enough
for
the
family,
and
with
a
magnificent
ocean
view,”
adds
Morris.
“We
couldn’t
be
happier.”
Davitt’s
work
can
be
seen
through out
Connecticut,
Massachusetts
and
Rhode
Island.
For
more information
visit
www.davittdesignbuild.com
or
call
401‐792‐9799.
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