About

Craftsmanship, Culture and Collaboration

Founded in 1976 and based in Belfast, Maine, we are builders, first and foremost, who seek uniquely challenging projects to which we apply both sound traditional building methods and a well-informed practice of sustainable technology.

We are known throughout the Maine community for our high standards, problem-solving ability and attention to detail in the field. Our corps of field leadership is deeply experienced and dedicated to a strong and steadfast collaboration between owners, design groups and our own team of first-quality craftsmen and subcontractors.

We take great pride in our highly experienced administrative team and its ability to plan, organize and manage the results of each project against established schedules and budgets.

Our workshop in Belfast continues its long history of producing fine woodworking components for our projects, including millwork, casework and fixtures.

Services

Cold Mountain Builders is a full-service general contracting firm based in Belfast, Maine. Our focus has remained constant throughout our history and includes a broad range of experience from historic preservation work to the construction of significant and distinctive residences on the coast of Maine.

Our workshop continues to produce fine examples of traditional woodworking, millwork, kitchens, casework and furniture. Our goal is to maintain the consistently the high standards of our craft while participating as true partners with our team, design professionals and owners.

The workshop is staffed by highly experienced professionals who have been immersed in fine woodworking for the past thirty years.

Staff

Administrative

Jay Fischer
Owner and Project Manager

Janet Simmons
Administration and Operating Manager

Thaddeus Heintzman
Project Coordinator

Jenn Frost
Bookkeeping and Human Resources

Field – Supervisors

Justin Overlock

Wes Walker

Nick Buck

Field – Foreman

Chris Casperson

Nate Burman

Andy Webb

Workshop

John Gertner
Philip Rule

Habitat For Humanity

I have been involved in several Habitat for Humanity projects in Maine, in Alabama’s Black Belt and the Mississippi Delta. I have served on the local board for years where we are focused on building sound housing with a sustainable model. Our current focus includes the development of four – 600 square foot houses in Rockland, Maine on the site of former housing for millworkers.
–Jay Fischer

In Memoriam – Brian Patterson

A stalwart legend and veteran supervisor of notable Cold Mountain projects has left us suddenly spring 2024. He was a model for all of those he worked with for long years and will be remembered with gratitude for all he brought to the task each and every day.

A salute to you Brian…