McCulloch Construction

John McCulloch marries historical beauty and preservation with precision. Tile that flirts, thoughtful (sometimes surprise) details, serene finishes, zero ego—and yes, a twinkling chandelier that took me straight back to my mom’s Czechoslovakian crystal. He’s collaborative, exacting, and sustainability-minded. His homes feel like a sanctuary because they're intentionally designed like one. Bonus: through the McCulloch Foundation, he’s actually walking the talk on sustainable housing and reducing waste. You don’t just end up with a beautiful space—you end up breathing easier. If “deep exhalation” had a contractor, it would be John.

I had the pleasure of working with John McCulloch on a project in Salem, and it was an absolute dream! His passion for design and architecture shine through the attention to detail, quality of finish and pure creativity in his work. His team was also fantastic to work with, great communication and energy, which is so refreshing in this industry. I would recommend McCulloch to any client in need of a historical home restoration/renovation and sleep well knowing they are in the absolute best hands. The product he delivers is second to none. The fact that you will also enjoy working with him and his team, is the cherry on top.

I have worked with a lot of builders (construction adjacent field). John McCulloch is the one I trust without hesitation - especially for historic and older homes. He runs a true design-build practice with a preservationist’s brain and an artist’s eye. His work is exquisite, full stop. What you can expect from John: obsessive attention to period correct details, clever problem solving when 100-year-old surprises pop up, and modern systems tucked in so gracefully you’d think the house was born that way. He’s transparent on scope and costs, communicates like a pro, and he genuinely cares…about the house, the neighborhood, and the people living there. If you’re debating who should touch your vintage Craftsman, Tudor, Mission, or “mystery-style-from-1911,” stop scrolling and call John. He’s

I’ve had the pleasure of working with McCulloch Construction for over 15 years on old home restorations and remodels, and I can’t recommend them enough. John truly knows the craft when it comes to bringing older homes back to life while still keeping their original charm. His team is fantastic and friendly.

For years, my husband and I dreamed of redoing our finished attic space and adding dormers for our 1920's home. This dream became a reality the summer of 2019. While other companies overbid at twice our budget, John was more than happy to rise to the challenge with his creative thinking and honest communication about what to expect throughout the process. John and his team were a joy to work with -- they are professional, passionate, respectful, hard-working, full of integrity, and great communicators with timely responses. With John, you know that he has you and your family's best interest at heart. All of our neighbors were amazed at the quality of McCulloch Construction's work and they were even more surprised that our project was completed ahead of schedule (just in time for the birth