Mercatus Builders was established through the merger of two distinguished building companies on the island, Mercatus Group and Unique Carpentry. We provide comprehensive general contracting, as well as specialized services in new custom residential construction and historic preservation. Our services are catered to property owners, architects and developers who share a deep commitment to preserving Nantucket’s rich architectural heritage.

We take immense pride in each project we undertake. With our extensive experience as contractors and preservationists, we have cultivated an intimate, hands-on understanding of the unique characteristics of construction on our beautiful island. Every project we embark upon represents an opportunity to carry forward a valuable and enduring architectural tradition, thereby safeguarding Nantucket and its rich history for generations to come.

Meet Joao

 

 

 

Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Joao’s connection with Nantucket began in 1996. He dedicated his summers to working on the island, while the rest of the year saw him at Derby University and the University of Southampton in England. His educational journey initially led him towards History of Art and Mechanical Design, but ultimately, Joao attained a Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) in American Studies and Film Studies. Complementing his undergraduate studies, Joao also bolstered his expertise with certificates in Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and MIT’s Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment program, solidifying his knowledge in business strategy and real estate development.

Drawing from his academic background in History of Art and American History, coupled with his passion for construction, Joao found Nantucket to be the ideal place for honing his skills and nurturing his interests.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Joao enjoys exploring Nantucket’s conservation areas in the company of his wife, Bisy, and their two sons. He also enjoys playing paddle, travelling, and coaching youth soccer.

Joao currently is part of two prominent boards: the Sustainability and Sports Foundation (SSF) and the Nantucket Racket Sports Association (NRSA).

 

Meet Stoyan

 

 

Stoyan has been coming to Nantucket since 2005. Originally from Bulgaria, a wonderful country with more than 1300 years of rich cultural history, Stoyan has settled on the island and quickly realized that Nantucket allowed him to develop and master his carpentry skills. In 2007 he starts Unique Carpentry Inc and begins moving on towards supervision and management roles. His strong leadership and organization skills naturally lead him to obtain a Construction Supervision license in 2008. Stoyan has been involved in over 50 projects to date including renovations, custom new homes, and commercial building.

Building his own home on the island also helped him better relate to homeowners when it comes to dealing with all the idiocrasies that come with building on Nantucket.

An avid fisherman, you can find Stoyan fishing of his boat or exploring Nantucket’s beautiful outdoors on his free time.