Coastal Builders

At Coastal Builders we perform our work using what is known as a “Lead Carpenter System”. Under the Lead Carpenter System, all of the work on a project from start to finish is produced and coordinated by a single Lead Carpenter. Each Lead Carpenter is an expert in all phases of home improvement and remodeling work from foundation to finish carpentry. All of our Lead Carpenters can do foundations, framing, insulation, drywall, roofing, siding, painting, trim carpentry, ceramic tile, and cabinet work.

We always hire subcontractors to do electrical, plumbing, and heating work, since these trades require a separate license. Occasionally on larger projects we will also hire subcontractors (who work under the supervision of our Lead Carpenter) to do framing, roofing, drywall, and insulation work.

We find that our Lead Carpenter becomes almost a member of the family during a project, and that Homeowners feel more comfortable with someone they have gotten to know in their home producing and overseeing all of the work. All of our Lead Carpenters have been nominated for the Home Builders Association of Maryland Craftsmanship Awards.

Coastal Builders' Lead Carpenters:
Lee Grubb has been a full charge, lead carpenter in the construction industry since 1972. Lee owned and operated ART Construction for 6 years prior to joining the Coastal team in 1990. Lee specializes in ceramic tile, as well as all other phases of carpentry. Lee handles most of the bathroom remodeling done by Coastal. Lee has produced projects that have won the Remodeling Award of Excellence from the Home Builders Association of Maryland.

Bruce Nelson has been a full charge, lead carpenter in the construction industry since 1988. Bruce worked for the Maryland Department of Transportation prior to joining the Coastal team in 1990. Bruce specializes in all phases of home improvement. A number of Bruce’s projects have been nominated for the Remodeling Award of Excellence from the Home Builders Association of Maryland. Bruce also coordinated our largest project to date, the conversion of the old St. Paul’s school building in Ellicott City into twenty-one condominium units.

Jeff Miller has been a full charge, lead carpenter in the construction industry since 1987. Jeff owned and operated Miller Carpentry for 8 years prior to joining the Coastal team in 1995. Jeff specializes in finish carpentry, as well as all other phases of the home improvement industry. Jeff has produced projects for Coastal that have won the Remodeling Award of Excellence from the Home Builders Association of Maryland.

Ron Logsdon has been a full charge, lead carpenter in the construction industry since 1972. Ron owned and operated Columbia Custom Builders for 15 years prior to joining the Coastal team in 1992. Ron specializes in all phases of home improvement. Ron has produced projects for Coastal that have won the Remodeling Award of Excellence from the Home Builders Association of Maryland.