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Roots Builders is a Waitsfield builder that, in its own words, renovates existing homes and builds new custom homes in Central Vermont. Its website names Waitsfield, Stowe, Bolton and Rochester as its service area. A 2025 customer said Roots Builders modernized a 1960 home while preserving its original charm, and that Ben Gould and his team, including subcontractors, were professional and responsive; that customer said a barn-to-guesthouse project was next. A 2025 reviewer who collaborated with Roots on a new high-energy-performance residence said the project won a 2024 VGBN Green Building Award, and that Roots worked out an affordable approach to the owners' budget without giving up their net-zero energy goals. A 2025 reviewer who worked with the Roots team on multiple projects, from new construction to significant remodels and additions, said they were always glad to work with Ben, Forrest and the rest of the team. A 2025 reviewer signing as Ellen of Sanford/Strauss Architects wrote of working with Roots on new construction, renovation and additions, and praised its craftsmanship and job administration. The vtgreenbuildingnetwork.org site has credited Roots Builders on high-performance building projects. In a June 2025 Reddit thread, a poster said they had a reasonable quote from Roots Builders before deciding to buy a home instead of building. Vermont lists its home improvement contractor registration, 174.0000023, as active, held by Roots Builders.
“We wound up buying instead of building a few years ago but had a reasonable quote from https://www.rootsbuildersvt.com.”
“Vermont’s Greenest Building Award and Net Zero Award | Residential: Coe House This is a high-performance building, submitted by Roots Builders, that produces more power than it uses with an 11.9 kW PV solar system on-site.”
“Achieving 56% below Single Family residential baseline Team included: Vermont Integrated Architecture - Maclay Studio Roots Builders Northeast Energy Alternatives”
Whether new construction, renovation or additions working with Roots is always great. They bring excellent craftsmanship to every job, backed up with thorough Contracting skills and Job Administration. They bring a lot to the table! I'm lucky and honored to work with them. Ellen, Sanford/Strauss Architects
We have had the privilege of collaborating with the Roots team on multiple projects, ranging from new construction to significant remodels and additions. Their professionalism, collaborative approach, and attention to detail make the design and construction process seamless. We’re always thrilled by the opportunity to work with Ben, Forrest, and the rest of the Roots team, who consistently deliver exceptional results.
Roots Builders exceeded expectations! They beautifully modernized my 1960 home while preserving its original charm. Ben Gould and his team, including subcontractors, were extremely professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Can't wait to start my next project with them - transforming my barn into a stunning guesthouse! Highly recommend!
Collaborating with Roots Builders on a new high energy performing residence resulted in an award winning 2024 VGBN Green Building Award, achieving Efficiency Vermont’s 3.0 Certification. The project had defined budgetary goals and Roots worked with us to come up with an affordable approach to meeting the owners budget without sacrificing their net zero energy goals. We are starting in on a renovation project with Roots and we look forward to another successful collaboration!
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Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Roots Builders. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical remodeling project around $29,000
