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Top-Rated Home builders in Saint James - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Richmond Homes, LLC
Richmond Homes, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chad Richmond was an excellent contractor. He started the project on schedule and stayed on it until completed. His reliability, trustworthiness and quality of work all met or exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Richmond Homes and will use them again."
Summerwind I
Summerwind I
Summerwind I
Summerwind I
Summerwind I

+55

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stello Construction, Inc.
4.1(
6
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Overall, Victor is a quality builder and I am very satisfied with my home. Recently there was an issue with a leaking window. Victor came and took a look and then sent someone to repair it. This is 6 years after my home was built. I'm thrilled to have it fixed without having to try and find someone on my own. Love my house."
Custom Kitchen
Custom Kitchen
Custom Kitchen
Custom Kitchen
Custom Kitchen

+1

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bachert Builds
4.5(
66
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chester made all the arrangements, though we did some shopping around ourselves beforehand. He told us which granite supplier/installer (of those we had already visited) he preferred , and why he felt that particular supplier/installer was his preference. He also pointed us toward his preferred tile shop ... having used Chester previously for another project, we trusted his judgment on this. He met us at both the tile shop and the storage yard of the counter top supplier to not only help us pick out what we wanted (granite design, and tile color/pattern), but also arranged for the consultant at the tile supply shop to meet with us at the same time. He also pointed us toward a plumbing supplier for our sink ... again, one of those suppliers whom we had already visited as part of our preliminary research during the earliest phase of our decision-making process to undertake this countertop re-do project. Once we selected all of our primary components (granite slab, tiles, sink + faucet), a start date was set, along with an expected finish-by date. Demolition took less than 1 day. Somewhere along the 2nd or 3rd expected day of work, a day (or part of a day) was lost (can't remember why) - but that did not impact the completion of the project. I had two concerns going into the project. One was whether the existing cabinet frame would support a new, much heavier counter top. The original counter top was a laminate ... probably not 1/10 the weight of a granite top. Chester said that he would have additional structural supports installed to help with that added weight. The other concern I had was about the sink we wanted to use ... the manufacturer's specs for the size of cabinet opening we would need for the sink to fit, indicated that we would not be able to use the sink we wanted, and would have to get a smaller one, which in this case would be significantly smaller if we wanted to stay with the same sink material (granite composite). Chester was quite certain that the sink (we wanted as our first choice) would fit, even if it meant a little shimming here or there. When it came time to install the sink, it dropped right into place without any adjustments needed, as Chester had felt it would ... another example of his judgment being correct. In the end, the final cost was a bit more than what we expected, but everything looked great, Chester was always available - just a phone call away, if needed; the job was done in a professional manner, and clean-up every day left the adjacent areas of the house completely livable."
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+14

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Richmond Homes
5.0(
15
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He went above and beyond what was expected, showed up early and worked late, when unexpected things came up in the project he handled them professionally, optimistic attitude, easy to communicate with, quick to reply to our e-mails and phone calls. Our kitchen turned out better than I could have ever expected! He is even doing a bathroom for my mother-in-law which is how much I trust him. He is wonderful. He is a great hard worker who really takes pride in his work and are very happy we hired him. We have other plans in the future for him to do work and he is a GREAT improvement over the quality of any previous builders we have had. He even held my toddler when I needed to tend to other items! He is amazing."
Summerwind I
Summerwind I
Summerwind I
Summerwind I
Summerwind I

+64

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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ABX Contracting
3.9(
79
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Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The service turned out fine. There were extra fees for the tile we picked out. The fee was reasonable for what we needed. I was never home while they were doing the service but my wife was home. She seemed to like the technicians who came out. Scheduling was a little tough and it took them a little longer to get out than I had hoped."
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J. E. Evans Construction Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1963

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mike was very good to work with, professional, timely and considerate. Mike used top notch contractors and our home was completely stick built, no prefab trusses were used. Our custom built home is beautiful with details that compliment each room and the outside as well. Mike made suggestions we didn't think about and the outcome was perfect. We highly recommend Mike for your build."
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+30

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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

In most cases, you should get an architect before you hire a builder. An architect will be the one to draw up formal plans for your project, including guidelines and even material lists for your builder to follow during construction. Many architects can even help you find builders, choose one for your project, and negotiate prices. Some are also willing to act as project managers throughout the process, working closely with a builder from start to finish.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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.

A green home is one that focuses on conservation, with the goal often being net-zero carbon emissions and self-sustainability. It will often include some kind of self-generation equipment, like solar panels or a small wind turbine, high-efficiency electrical components and mechanicals, and high-quality insulation and air sealing to reduce the loss of conditioned air. Many green homes also include xeriscaping or rainwater collection to cut down on drainage and water consumption.

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