The Best Custom Home Builders in North Carolina
Discover the very best Custom Home Builders, Design-Build Firms, and Home Remodelers in North Carolina
CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS
What is a Custom Home Builder?
Among the many skills and specialties involved in building a new home, the role of a Custom Home Builder is integral. Certified by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a Custom Home Builder typically works in collaboration with a Residential Architect to develop the plans for a new home and an Interior Designer to help execute and construct the built environment. Conversely, a Custom Home Builder may extend the scope of their service to include architecture and interior design within the context of their engagement. In either capacity, a Custom Home Builder takes plans, ideas, hopes, and dreams and makes them a reality.
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Copper Builders
Custom Home Builder in Charlotte, North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Peters Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Charlotte, North Carolina
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
Mark Johnson Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Wilmington, North Carolina
PINEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Kingswood Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Pineville, North Carolina
CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
Cobble Creek Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Catawba, North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
JH Custom Builders
Custom Home Builder in Charlotte, North Carolina
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Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions about working with Custom Home Builders, Design-Build Firms, and Home Remodelers in North Carolina, including common services, fee structures, and more.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO FIND A GOOD CUSTOM HOME BUILDER IN NORTH CAROLINA?
The best way to find a good Custom Home Builder in North Carolina is to ask friends who have recently purchased new homes for recommendations. Once you have a list of Custom Home Builders, conduct interviews with each candidate and ask to review an example of their completed work. Verify the license status of each candidate and check for any past disciplinary actions — the Board of Contractors recommends consumers deal only with licensed contractors. Finally, educate yourself on the type of contractor you need for the job. Try to get at least three written estimates and request explanations for any questions you may have before entering into a formal agreement.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER AND A DESIGN BUILD FIRM?
A Design Build Firm is a type of Custom Home Builder where the disparate parts of the project — specifically the upfront design and then the subsequent construction or build — are contextualized under one agreement and one entity. While many Custom Home Builders offer Design Build services, some may only offer construction services, which means a separate entity may be required to satisfy other phases of the project.
WHAT BUILD OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE WHEN WORKING WITH A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER IN NORTH CAROLINA?
Typically, consumers working with a Custom Home Builder can typically choose from three different build options: Buy a spec home (a completed new home), build a model home based on a design the Custom Home Builder already has in place with light customization, or build a custom home from scratch, which is usually more expensive and a long build process but offers the most options for customization.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONTRACTOR LICENSES CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS IN NORTH CAROLINA ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN?
There are three classes of licenses for contractors in Virginia: Class A, Class B, and Class C. A contractor who undertakes a project where the total value is $120,000 or more is required to have a valid Class A license. Any contractor who undertakes a project where the total value of which is over $10,000 (but less than $120,000) must have a valid Class B license. And any contractor who undertakes a project the total value of which is more than $1,000 (but no more than $10,000) is required to have a valid Class C license.
DO CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS IN NORTH CAROLINA HAVE TO BE LICENSED?
Yes. All Custom Home Builders who build homes in North Carolina must be licensed with the… Custom Home Builders typically operate under contractor licenses, which consist of two parts: the class of license and the classification or specialty of license, which determines what type of work is allowed.
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