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Custom Birdhouses Built to Look Like Your Home

From Janet Wickell,Your Guide to Home Buying / Selling.

About New England Birdhouse

Unique Gifts

I receive lots of emails from people who are looking for unique, home-related gifts, some to be given as housewarming presents and many that will be used by real estate agents as closing gifts.

New England Birdhouse might be the perfect choice for some of you. The company uses your photos to build custom birdhouses that look just like homes and other buildings. And they don't just have a matching front--the sides and back of the home are also recreated.

Construction Basics

The company will provide species-specific entrance holes on request and can include built-in perches. The houses have ventilation and drainage openings and panels are easily removed for cleaning.

Photos courtesy of New England Birdhouse.

Custom Birdhouse in Progress
© New England Birdhouse

Ordering a Custom Birdhouse

Free Quotes

New England Birdhouse likes to receive at least one photo of each side of the home--front, back, and sides. You can email jpeg photos to them or snail mail printed photos. Additional photos are fine and can help the company recreate your home more exactly.

The company says it can complete most birdhouse designs in two to three weeks. You'll be sent a production schedule with your quote. Prices vary, but the average cost for a birdhouse that's detailed on all sides is $200.

The house built doesn't have to be a current home. What about retirees who scale-down? They might like a birdhouse that depicts their former family home. Or how about a house that looks like grandma's, a favorite historical home, or house the recipient plans to build someday?

These custom birdhouses make a unique gift for anyone who would like to attract wild birds to their property.

Ask New England Birdhouse for a free quote.


Custom Built Birdhouse
© New England Birdhouse



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