Webb place development

About Us

Webb Place Development was started in 1995 by husband-and-wife team Mike and Kate Earls. Since then, WPD has grown into a full-service design/build company, servicing Cape Cod and the Greater Boston area.

Mike Earls

Meet the Builder

Mike Earls is a second-generation builder, who emigrated from Ireland in 1985 He quickly set up his own business, starting with office renovations, and expanding to encompass home remodeling, additions, new construction and development. Having been in the trades all his life, Mike understands all aspects of construction, from soil conditions and drainage, to how framing precision can affect high quality finish detail. Holding myriad licenses, Mike is a hands-on contractor who manages the daily work site, and this is where you will find him on most days. On the days he is not on the work site, you can find Mike riding his bike ( a 10 time PMC rider), reading a good book or spending time with his grandchildren.

Kate Gledhill Earls

Meet the Designer

Kate Gledhill Earls started her career in the buying offices of Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. After moving back to Massachusetts, and getting married, Kate began her second career with WPD. Kate has extensive experience in assembling the proper team to get a project through the various boards and committees that are sometimes step one in the permitting process. She has a long list of suppliers, craftsmen and artists that she has worked with to create a bespoke design. Kate is the mother of four children ,and grandmother of three. She is a passionate reader, cook and newfound blogger.

Recent Blog Post

A Cape Cod Story – Assembling the Dream Team

Webb Place development A Cape Cod StoryAssembling the Dream Team Through the grapevine, I have heard that many people rushed out to the Cape last Summer and Fall to purchase second homes far away from the congestion of the city. If one were to work or attend school...

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A Cape Cod Story – Flood Zone, Shmud Zone

Webb Place development A Cape Cod StoryFlood Zone, Shmud Zone Well it’s time to start unpacking some of the issues surrounding this new project in North Chatham. And there is no better place to start than The Flood Zone!! In 2014, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management...

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A Cape Cod Story – the Beginning

Webb Place development A Cape Cod StoryLet’s Start at the Very Beginning We all love watching renovation shows on TV- addictive stuff, right? In the space of an hour, Tarek and Christina have totally gutted a home and reassembled it into a magazine worthy estate....

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