--- title: "LaPlante Builders, Inc" description: "LaPlante Builders, Inc is a Concord builder whose BuildZoom profile says it was established in 1983 by owner John LaPlante, who had been a CB in the United" doc_version: "2026-10-20" last_updated: "2026-10-20" --- # LaPlante Builders, Inc **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** Concord, NH · **Phone:** (603) 226-0161 · **Website:** https://laplantebuilders.com/?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=GMB · **Languages:** English **Rating: 2.6/5** (low confidence) — from 3 reviews across 8 sources. ## The honest read LaPlante Builders, Inc is a Concord builder whose BuildZoom profile says it was established in 1983 by owner John LaPlante, who had been a CB in the United States Navy and studied architecture and design. The company's website gives 43 years in business. A local news site, allenstown-alt.org, has described a store that was totally renovated by LaPlante Builders. On Google the company holds 3.5 stars from 11 ratings. A 2023 customer said John gave an estimate for building their new home without looking at the plans, and after glancing at the blueprints estimated about 85% higher than their architect had. The same 2023 customer said John took the plans they had paid $5000.00 to have professionally done, then said he "lost" them, and that several calls and messages got no answer. **Concerns:** - Lost house plans — a 2023 customer said John lost plans they paid for - A high estimate — a 2023 customer said it ran about 85% over the architect's ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Established in 1983 by owner John LaPlante, according to its BuildZoom profile _(confidence: medium)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/laplante-builders-nh) — “About (BuildZoom profile, verbatim): LaPlante Builders, Inc. was established in 1983 by owner John LaPlante. John had been a CB in the Unite…” - Self-reported 43 years in business _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://laplantebuilders.com) — “Self-reported 43 years in business” - A local news site has described a store totally renovated by LaPlante Builders _(confidence: medium)_ - [Local News](https://allenstown-alt.org/news-analysis/20200820-suncook-store-repaved.htm) — “allenstown-alt.org — This is the store that was totally renovated last July by LaPlante Builders.” - 3.5 stars from 11 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LaPlante%20Builders%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJO4QUfp5B4okRlHnxKwnO4LY) — “Google: 3.5★ from 11 ratings” - A 2023 customer said John's estimate for a new home ran about 85% above their architect's estimate _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4bHFlT0xREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb6e0ce092bf17994!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxlqeOLQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Met with John on our new property. He gave an estimate on building our new home without looking at the plans. After finally glancing at t…” - A 2023 customer said John took plans they had paid $5000.00 for, said he lost them, and did not return calls _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4bHFlT0xREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb6e0ce092bf17994!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxlqeOLQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Met with John on our new property. He gave an estimate on building our new home without looking at the plans. After finally glancing at t…” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4bHFlT0xREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb6e0ce092bf17994!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxlqeOLQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Met with John on our new property. He gave an estimate on building our new home without looking at the plans. After finally glancing at t…” - [Local News](https://allenstown-alt.org/news-analysis/20200820-suncook-store-repaved.htm) — “allenstown-alt.org — This is the store that was totally renovated last July by LaPlante Builders.” ## Ownership - Identifies as veteran-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License NH doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one. ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewEnglandContext/comments/1tiwoga/nh_woman_pleads_guilty_in_drug_case_federal/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Porch](https://pro.porch.com/bow-nh/general-contractors/laplante-builders-inc-/pp): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/sport-systems-teams-up-with-laplante-builders-ltd-to-provide-new-gym-divider-curtains): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://laplantebuilders.com): 43 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LaPlante%20Builders%2C%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJO4QUfp5B4okRlHnxKwnO4LY): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LaPlante%20Builders%2C%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJO4QUfp5B4okRlHnxKwnO4LY): 3.5★ from 11 ratings - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/laplante-builders-nh): Listed on this source - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/boscawen/laplante-builders-inc-reviews-17596360.htm): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “This is the store that was totally renovated last July by LaPlante Builders.” — allenstown-alt.org — https://allenstown-alt.org/news-analysis/20200820-suncook-store-repaved.htm ## Recent reviews - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Ember Smith · 2025-05-07**: Driving behind this business's vehicle and looking at the very clearly marked LaPlante Builders logo immediately next to Political Stickers and driving terribly. It's bad enough that you're displaying who you voted for on a professional vehicle, but not using your blinker? Are we 16? - **1/5 · Google Reviews · SCOTT MARTIN · 2023-05-17**: Met with John on our new property. He gave an estimate on building our new home without looking at the plans. After finally glancing at the blueprints he estimated about 85% higher than the architect, who works with many builders, had estimated the cost of build to be. Not sure if he just didn’t wha… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Harrison McCallum · 2022-05-16**: Their site advertised a total double handed gawk gawk swisher combo, or a “gawk gawk 9000”, but personally I received a 3000 at best. The sloppy was simply not up to part. Points for enthusiasm but in terms of craftsmanship they really fell below the mark. Not coming back. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-18T06:02:21.845Z. 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