THE REFUGE: GOVERNOR’S ISLAND RENOVATION
The client purchased this home in the late summer of 2017 with the vision of creating a welcoming place where the extended family could gather and enjoy together.
The Success Story
We had to completely demo the interior and exterior of this building. The 30’ x 32’ open-concept living area used to be three separate rooms with a fireplace in the middle. We removed the walls, re-framed the roof to move the ceilings up to 10’, and installed a 1×8 V-groove in the coffered ceiling. This created a stunning space in the home which included the kitchen, dining table, and TV sitting area. We also built the shelving and cabinetry around the fireplace in the music room. A coffered ceiling was built in the space with the addition of columns and pilasters to tie it all together.
We also added a laundry room, created a new powder room, remodeled the master bath, and built a stunning radius deck with an attached screened porch. The deck includes a custom powder-coated aluminum railing with mahogany rails and recessed panel newel posts. We also included an outdoor kitchen on the deck. All the gable ends were extended two feet to match the eaves with the addition of knee brackets on the front with gable brackets on the lakeside.
This was a large-scale, Governor’s Island renovation with many changes to the existing structure. One of the biggest challenges was trying to achieve the level of detail in the finished work. The home was a 1950s structure with multiple additions and alterations throughout the years.
The result is a stunning home with a beautiful landscape and outdoor living space.
Winning Design
NH Home Builders Association awarded this project the 2018 Cornerstone Silver Winner for Residential remodeling over $500,000. The Cornerstone Awards are presented yearly to recognize excellence in the building industry.
Clients Feedback
“Jeremy Doucet and Lighthouse Contracting Group know how to pay attention to the details.
We have known Jeremy for years, having contracted him to do many smaller projects. When considering a contractor to take on an extensive renovation of a house originally built in 1945, we chose someone we knew could handle the details…Jeremy Doucet and Lighthouse Contracting Group.
From the first day of construction, Jeremy and his team worked in complete harmony, always maintaining an immaculately clean job site and dealing with each new challenge only an older house can bring with careful consideration and a well-though out plan of action.
Attention to details, in-depth knowledge of both products and their applications and expert craftsmanship allow Lighthouse Contracting Group to excel in their delivery of a quality result. Jeremy is committed to completing his projects in perfect condition. I don’t think we ever had a chance to offer him a punch list because he had already addressed any unfinished items!
We highly recommend Jeremy Doucet and Lighthouse Contracting Group to anyone who would like to work with a true professional and quality craftsman.
Thank you, Jeremy, for crafting your art and giving us a beautiful home to enjoy for years to come.” -Jerry and Barbara
Additional Information
Location: Governor’s Island, Gilford, NH 03249 | Year Completed: 2017-2018 | Subcontractors: Daniels Electric; Quality Insulation; Sheehan Tile; Master Plasters; No Limits Metalworks; Chadwick Mechanical; Meridian Construction; East Coast Foundations; Belknap Landscaping
Commercial Photography: John Benford Photography