Friday, March 14, 2025

Business Spotlight: Coastal Construction and Design

With every project it completes, Coastal Construction and Design adds to its reputation for exceptional quality, timeless design, meticulous attention to detail and putting the customer first.

Based in Gorham, Coastal Construction and Design is a full-service construction and design firm offering full General Contractor services for new construction homes or large-scale renovations. It also provides full Interior Design services for larger projects, and it is included in the cost.

Diana and Chris Friedlund are the husband and wife team
of Coastal Construction and Design. SUBMITTED PHOTO
“This includes designing all of the furniture that will go into your new home, ordering and installing the furniture for a truly one-stop shop turn-key package,” said Chris and Diana Friedlund, the husband-and-wife team who own and operate Coastal Construction and Design. “We work on new construction, existing family homes, camps, and even historic properties.”

According to Chris, combining construction and design in one company saves customers time and money.

“That makes an enormous difference if a client is looking for a seamless and efficient construction process. It can be emotionally draining when a client is stuck between their builder and their designer,” he said. “Or, in most instances, between their builder and their spouse for example. We cut out that stress. We communicate efficiently, and often since we are under the same roof. We really are a true ‘Maine’ couple that loves building a client's dream home, and we do it as if it's our own money. We don't waste time or money, and we really get invested. We care about the final result from the start right up until the very last day of work.”

He said Coastal Construction and Design is passionate about making high-end style accessible for all.

“We work with you to transform your environment into a comforting, timeless space so you can share it with those you love most,” Chris said.

“Having a custom home builder and designer under one roof keeps the building process efficient and effective. We believe that the best design solutions can only be realized when design and construction go hand in hand. That’s what makes us different.”

Diana says the couple’s ability to bounce ideas off one another and become energized with creativity on every job they take on creates a worthwhile final result.

“We also strive to have multiple subcontractors on the same page and that makes for smooth projects,” she said.

Best known for large-scale renovations, most Coastal Construction and Design jobs consist of kitchens, bathrooms and mudrooms.

“We focus on high quality specialty features in areas of a home that really wow our clients,” Diana said. “We specialize in problem solving and tackling even the most perplexing layouts. Are you dreaming of a beautifully renovated kitchen or living room that perfectly embodies your style and enhances your everyday living experience? We’re here to give you the home of your dreams, starting with your hardest working rooms.”

As a small company, Coastal Construction and Design can deliver extremely competitive pricing with exceptional results.

“I am certain our pricing is extremely competitive,” Diana said. “We pride ourselves on encouraging our clients to spend where it matters, and only where it matters. Design features do not have to be pricey. We can get the ‘look for less’ and have a truly magazine-worthy result, with budget-friendly materials like the tile, or the knobs, or sometimes the lighting.”

The couple says that most Maine homeowners can benefit from finding a company that drafts the plans, designs the entire home, builds their home, and then furnishes it, making it more efficient and a less stressful experience.

“That's where we excel,” Diana said. “We’re not the quickest or the cheapest, but we are honest.”

Chris started his career working for other contractors before deciding to launch his own business in 2014. At the time, Diana was a stay-at-home mom but loved design and helped her husband with ideas on the side all the time.

“So, I asked him ‘why did you put 'design' in the name," she said. “He said it was for me, in the future, when I was ready. Fast forward to 2019 when my daughter started Kindergarten, and I was ready to work full time.”

To learn more about Coastal Constriction and Design, call 207-577-1653 or visit www.coastalconstructionanddesign.com Find them on Facebook and Instagram under Coastal Construction and Design. <

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