Cross Rip Builders

Cross Rip Builders is a small, family-run custom home builder on Nantucket, founded in 1996 by partners Rhett Dupont, Joe Gamberoni and Rich Gammons. The company says it started with historic renovations before expanding into new construction, and today does new builds, additions and renovations across the island. Its work shows up repeatedly in island and regional press: a 2025 feature on a renovated home called it 'decorated to perfection,' and a 2024 piece on a home designed with architects Botticelli & Pohl praised its high-end finishes. A 2024 Google review from a client whose home the company built credited it with trust, integrity and character 'to last a lifetime,' and 2023 reviews single out the founding partners by name as top-notch in their profession. One thing worth flagging directly: a state registry check found the company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration expired, held under a related entity name, Cross Rip Development Corporation, rather than Cross Rip Builders itself. For a Nantucket homeowner considering a custom build or historic renovation, the press coverage and reviews point to a well-regarded, design-forward shop — worth confirming current licensing directly given the expired registration on file.