Legacy Construction: Premium Custom Home Builder in Portland, Maine
Owner-led custom homes across Portland and Southern Maine, drawn and priced in full before ground breaks, with Joe Hausler on site several times a week.
- Founded in 2021
- 4-6 active builds at a time
- Written 5-year workmanship warranty
Legacy Construction builds custom homes across Portland and Southern Maine, along with the additions and garages that go with them. We keep four to six builds going at a time, by design.
Every house starts with full plans and a fixed price, and Joe Hausler reviews each phase before the next crew moves in.
That is how we build a house meant for the next century, not the next inspection.
Legacy Construction is run by Joe Hausler, who spent 15 years managing commercial construction, up to a $300 million development, before coming home to Maine in 2021 to build custom homes.
- A fixed price on finished plans. We spend four to six weeks on design and drawings, then sign one price for the house you actually want. Change orders stay rare because the problems get solved on paper.
- Joe on site several times a week. We keep four to six builds going at once, so Joe Hausler can review every phase before the next crew starts. You get a written progress update every week.
- A 5-year workmanship warranty. Five years, in writing, on every home we build. Most builders offer one.
- 5-YearWorkmanship warranty, in writing
- 4-6Active builds at a time, never more
- $300MLargest project Joe has managed
What does Legacy Construction build?
Custom Home Builder
Ground-up custom homes from lot evaluation to the final walkthrough, built on a fixed price signed against complete plans.
Garage Builder
Attached and detached garages sized on a 4-foot grid, from one bay to three, including garages with a room above.
General Contractor
Whole-home renovations, kitchens and bathrooms, run on one schedule by one accountable builder.
Home Additions
Additions that tie into the existing house in framing, roofline and finish, so the new rooms read as original.
House Plans and Design
Design and construction drawings for a new home or an addition, checked against what the build will really cost.
Meet the owner: Joe Hausler
Founder and Owner, Legacy Construction · Portland, Maine
You deal with Joe, not a sales rep.
Joe started swinging a hammer next to his father at eight years old, then left for college to study construction management.
He spent the next 15 years in commercial construction, working up from assistant project manager to overseeing developments as large as $300 million: office towers, mixed-use buildings, institutional work where one mistake costs millions.
He moved back to Maine on January 1, 2021 to build the company he had been planning for years. He holds a Maine real estate license too, so he can help clients find and judge land before they buy it.
- 15 years managing commercial construction, up to a $300 million development
- Founded Legacy Construction in 2021
- 4-6 active builds at a time, by design
Education and credentials
- Degree in construction management
- Maine real estate license
Maine does not license general contractors, so there is no license to wave at you. What Joe offers instead is a fixed-price contract, a written 5-year warranty, and his own eyes on every phase.
More about JoeWhat do homeowners say about us?
We spoke with several contractors before choosing Legacy Construction and are glad we did. Their communication was excellent, and they handled every detail of our project with care. They take pride in their work, and it shows in the final product.
Excellent experience with Legacy Construction. Highly recommend their services for anyone looking for a quality custom home builder in Maine.
Legacy Construction built an addition onto our home, and the quality is outstanding. The new space blends perfectly with the original house. They worked with us on budget and design and were always upfront about costs and options. Very professional from start to finish.
What's our process for your project?
We walk the land with you
On a lot you own, or one you are weighing. Joe holds a Maine real estate license, so he can judge a lot with you before you buy it.
We draw it, then fix the price
Four to six weeks of design and specifications, then a fixed-price contract on complete plans.
We build it and hand it over
Weekly updates and Joe's review at every phase, then a final walkthrough and your warranty in writing.
Where does Legacy Construction build?
Portland and 20 towns within about 30 miles of our office, from Freeport down to Kennebunk and Sanford.
- Biddeford
- Buxton
- Cape Elizabeth
- Cumberland
- Dayton
- Falmouth
- Freeport
- Gorham
- Gray
- Hollis
- Kennebunk
- Lyman
- Old Orchard Beach
- Saco
- Sanford
- Scarborough
- South Portland
- Standish
- Westbrook
- Windham
Guides for your new home
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in Portland, Maine?
The cost to build a house in Portland, Maine starts near $315 per sq ft in 2026. See the finish tiers, what Portland adds and what estimates leave out.
Buying Land to Build in Southern Maine
Buying land to build in Southern Maine? Check access, soils and local review before committing. Bring a parcel to Legacy for a buildability conversation.
Planning a Custom Home in Southern Maine
Planning a custom home in Southern Maine? Set the lot, scope and finish choices before pricing. See our process and bring your plans to a site visit.
When should you call us about your build?
Call before you buy the land or settle on a plan, because that is when planning saves the most money. Joe walks the site with you and gives you a straight read on cost and schedule.