About the Builder

C.P. Berry Construction Company's corporate offices are located at 460 Boston Street, Suite 5, Topsfield, MA 01983. The company employs a full-time staff of 15 with up to one hundred people working on various job sites. C.P. Berry Construction utilizes the latest technology in the office, from fully computerized cost and budget analysis systems to integrated construction expenses and accounting. On-site the latest equipment and techniques ensure the highest quality construction possible.

Now Offering Expanded Services!

We are pleased to announce that we have expanded our services to include New Home Construction, Remodeling, Finished Lower Levels, Sunrooms, Exterior Design and Historic Restoration/Preservation in addition to developing quality communities.

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Outstanding Record of Performance

The company's outstanding record of performance demonstrates their keen ability to identify and target the strongest segments of the housing market. Today's buyer is looking for many things - quality workmanship, value, ample living space, distinctive architecture, quality modern amenities and energy efficiency - in a desirable location. C.P. Berry Construction creates communities which perfectly compliment the lifestyles of prospective buyers.

Quality of Design

The homes built by C.P. Berry Construction are distinguished by the luxury of their design elements, with the amenities that research has found most desired by customers. The interiors and exteriors are driven by customer preferences. The company's planners, architects and engineers design spacious, airy room layouts that maximize living area and facilitate ease of movement throughout the home. Some of the popular extras featured in these homes include: great rooms, expansive (first floor) master bedroom suites, high ceilings, high efficiency heating and air conditioning systems, oversized energy efficient windows, top quality moldings, custom cabinetry, granite and Corian counter tops, skylights, fireplaces, premium brand appliances, walk-in closets, decks, full basements, garages, home media systems, central vacuum, and security and alarm systems.

Quality of Environment

C.P. Berry Construction carefully chooses sites which offer a community with surrounding facilities and amenities that appeal to their clientele. They seek locales which offer shopping, restaurants, arts and entertainment suitable to the lifestyle of prospective buyers. Many of their developments include on-site recreational facilities, with a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool and tennis courts. Every C.P. Berry community provides an enjoyable atmosphere with comfort, security, convenience, luxury and value. Homeowners have confidence in the resale value of their homes.

Quality of Construction

C.P. Berry Construction does not build for those seeking the lowest price; The company uses the highest quality building materials on a cost-effective basis. All homes are constructed entirely on the job site. Styles vary by location, but the typical home offers such quality features as: sound-suppressing construction, top quality framing materials, pre-primed and painted trim and cedar siding, solid interior doors, upgraded interior trim and moldings, tile, marble and granite flooring, hardwood floors, Andersen windows, Kohler plumbing fixtures, top quality roofs, waterproofed basements, custom cabinetry and counters, fully customized construction and insulation meeting or exceeding state standards. Because of their exceptional reputation for uncompromising quality, C.P. Berry homes are in great demand and have maintained excellent resale value.

The Team Concept

C.P. Berry Construction works within a rather unique framework. One which blends design, construction, management and development expertise. With the assistance of lending institutions, their combined efforts have resulted in a number of successful, award-winning projects. Through exceptional designs, solid construction and sound management practices, the company has been able to carefully manage growth and direction. The success of C.P. Berry Construction can also be attributed to the philosophy that each home speaks for itself and reflects the entirety of the firm's overall talent and experiences. The results of which can be found in many of the most prestigious residential and commercial addresses in Massachusetts.

Carlton P. Berry, President

Contractor, developer, entrepreneur. Carl began his career as a brick mason to become one of the largest masonry contractors in Massachusetts servicing many of the state’s major developers. Over the last 40 years, he expanded into the real estate developing field with Briarwood Manor, a 42-unit development in Danvers. As his reputation grew, so did the size and scope of his projects. In Swampscott, he developed and built Summit Estates (262 rental units) and the Swampscott Mall. From there, he focused on single-family projects in Danvers including Wethersfield (40 homes) and Putnam Hill (36 homes). In 1980, Carl began the Olde Salem Village condominium (164 units) development in Danvers. In 1983, C.P. Berry Construction was formed with his son Alan and work began on the 177 unit Fuller Pond Village condominiums in Middleton. The company then broadened their scope to include Bartlett's Reach, a 64 unit luxury condominium complex on 100 acres overlooking the Merrimack River and River Run Condominiums on the Crane River featuring 127 units on 20 acres. At Ipswich Country Club, he has greatly contributed to the community’s overall success, building most of the homes and enhancing the overall desirability of the Country Club. His company was recognized with the 1989 Prism Award for the best single family home and was nominated for a national award. In 2001 the homes at Ipswich Country Club were selling from $600,000 to over a million. In 2004, C.P. Berry Construction began Caldwell Farm, an over-55 condominium development located in Newbury on 125 acres along the Parker River and great salt marsh.

Alan J. Berry, Vice President, Engineer

As Vice President, Alan oversees all construction and development. He is a graduate of Northeastern University with a BS and MS in Civil Engineering, specializing in geotechnical and structural engineering. As project manager in charge of field operations, Alan handles the purchasing and contracting work as well as the construction operations. His duties also include directing all site evaluations and design work, plus coordination of architectural, engineering and legal work for permitting and construction. He has been involved in Caldwell Farm, Ipswich Country Club, Fuller Pond Village, Bartlett’s Reach and River Run projects since founding C.P. Berry Construction with Carl, and has been part of the team since 1983. Previously, Alan worked for Geotechnical Consultants of MA. He was a consulting engineer to Carl Berry on the Olde Salem Village, Wethersfield and Putnam Hill projects. Alan Berry is a registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and a licensed Construction Supervisor and Real Estate Broker in Massachusetts.