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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Locust - Updated Nov 2026

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Lace Construction, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"We ve been our home for 4 months and couldn t be more pleased with it. Lace took our dreams and made them a reality within our budget and time line. The majority of the vendors were detailed and customer oriented. They kept the esthetics of our home in mine during every step. Lastly, when it comes to doing our phase two of our dream home as well as for our vacation home, without a doubt, we will be using Lace V Construction........."
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+80

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Canelli Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Canelli Construction is a North Carolina–licensed general contractor with an Unlimited Building classification and more than 20 years of construction experience across Europe and the United States.\n\nServing Charlotte and surrounding communities, we specialize in custom homes, turnkey design-build services, remodeling, home additions, ADUs, residential development, and commercial construction.\n\nFrom planning and design coordination through permitting, construction, inspections, and final completion, our team manages every stage with professionalism, precision, and clear communication. We work closely with each client to create functional, thoughtfully designed spaces that reflect their vision, lifestyle, and goals.\n\nQuality craftsmanship, careful project management, and lasting value guide every project we undertake.\n\nContact Canelli Construction today to discuss your custom home, renovation, addition, ADU, development, or commercial construction project.\n

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+25

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
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Carolina Legacy Homes LLC
5.0(
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

"I’ve been thinking about getting my bathroom redone for years. I decided to finally hire someone to do the work. I’m glad I decided to go with Carolina Legacy Homes. I’m very pleased with how everything came out! They did a great job and they were super professional. Highly recommend!"
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+14

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JT Harris Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"JT Harris exhibited excellence from start to finish. Mr. Sean Farrer provided a construction schedule which gave a through detailed description of each stage of the project. I was most impressed with the way JT Harris meant each deadline. In addition, the end product was impeccable.. Because of the professionalism displayed, my organization has recently hired JT Harris again to build two more homes in Greenville, NC."
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Courtney Masonry and Concrete
4.6(
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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"Project went off without a hitch.  Doug the owner was quick and responsive from the time I contacted him for an estimate until the time the project was completed.  I was impressed with the professionalism, quality of work and knowledge Doug and his crew showed to make sure the job was done right.  They kept their work area clean while on site and paid great detail to match the motoar since we have a older home from the early 1900s.They were very friendly and outgoing. I felt secure with my choice of Courtney Masonry and highly recommend them for this type of work.
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+23

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mr. Knight Home Improvement and Construction LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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At Mr. Knight home improvement and construction LLC.. We take great pride in giving our customers Great quality work at a fair market price.\nWe guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! \n\nCall or click for your FREE estimate today!

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+16

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Maravilla Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"I call this young team the miracle workers. They came in and repainted our complete interior. It was beautiful, not a mismark anywhere. Would hire them again and again and would recommend them without fail to anyone who wants painting in their home."
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

Building a new home can be more expensive than buying an existing one, depending on the housing market in your area. Many homeowners still find that building a new house is worth the investment as they can choose the exact layout they want, as well as to choose their own floors, wall coverings, appliances, and finishes. If you live close enough to the build site, you can also stop by to check on the builder’s progress, which can provide some peace of mind that the project is worth it.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

How long it takes to build a custom home or rebuild a home after a disaster varies depending on many factors, but averages between seven and 14 months. Smaller homes or homes that don’t need a re-poured foundation may take less time to build than larger homes or homes without an existing foundation. Material availability, contractor schedules, and permit and inspection timelines can all affect how long your house takes to build.

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