Contemporary kitchen with a dramatic marble island, white cabinetry, and glass doors opening to a balcony.

Custom Home Builders in Charlotte: An Updated Local List

Buyers Jessica Grier May 15, 2020

My favorite daily read, Charlotte Agenda, put out a great article two years ago reviewing The 12 best custom home builders in Charlotte 2018. Two years later, I still reference this list to clients who are on a quest for a great homebuilder. However, I'm fortunate enough to be "in the know" for a few builders that aren't on the list that would definitely make the cut if it was recounted today. See my take below.
 
Bathroom with a gray X-front vanity, brass fixtures, patterned wallpaper, and a dark tiled shower. Double-height entry with tall grid windows, a floating wood staircase, and brass pendant lights. Bright stairway with pale wood steps, black metal railing, tall windows, and white paneled walls.
Bathroom double vanity with gray cabinetry, two sinks, and oversized round mirrors. Children’s playroom with a built-in window seat, stuffed animals, pink rocking unicorn, and colorful child-sized furniture. Open-plan dining room with a light wood table, black woven chairs, and white kitchen cabinetry.
Modern living room with a lit stone fireplace, wall-mounted television, tall windows, and neutral furnishings. Bright kitchen with a wide wood range hood, white herringbone backsplash, and stainless steel range. White kitchen with a waterfall-edge island, upholstered stools, and a broad wood-clad range hood.
 

Royal Building Group

This company was officially established in 2017 and is at the forefront of building what is becoming known as New Modern Charloppean, a design flair all of its own. The company may seem new, but owner Billy Royal has been in the Charlotte scene for a while, starting his building career with locally renowned Grandfather Homes. You'll see RBG Homes ranging from Taj-ma-Tillies in Chantilly to cutting-edge luxury duets in Myers Park.
 
Owner: Billy Royal - [email protected]
 
Fun Fact: They are already on a wait list for projects starting Fall 2020, so if you are interested in a consult, you should really jump on it.
 
Custom two-story home with a timber-trimmed gable and covered patio in warm evening light.
 

Grande Custom Builders

Defining the modern lifestyle, Grande Custom Homes is locally known for pushing the envelope. With unique styles and luxurious design, they provide a product that is reflective of each client's taste and lifestyle.
 
Owner: John Jackovich
 
Fun Fact: Grande also has a commercial division. They are responsible for the buildout of The Goodyear House photo below:
 
Restaurant dining room with wooden tables, plants on shelves, and large glass garage doors.
 
Bright kitchen with a large wood-paneled island, white cabinetry, and brass geometric pendant lights. Two-story custom home with white siding, black-framed windows, and a wooden front door. Modern bathroom with a glass shower, black herringbone tile, brass fixtures, and hexagonal flooring.
Bright white kitchen with a black range, island sink, brick backsplash, and geometric brass pendant lights. Bathroom vanity with light wood cabinetry, two brass faucets, and large mirrors. Bathroom with bold floral wallpaper, a floating wood vanity, and a glass-enclosed shower.
 

Timberline Homes

If you've driven through Chantilly, chances are you've seen a Timberline Homes custom build going on. This husband and wife team is laser-focused on providing a great experience through the construction process and is dedicated to green building as a Preferred Energy Star builder.
 
Owner: Ben Brookhart
 
Fun Fact: While Timberline Homes doesn't build many homes a year, they have a huge following, which is evident in their client testimonials! Seems to me that Ben and Kelly are the "Chip and Joanna" of Chantilly.

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