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You are calling the builder, not a front desk. If Chad is on a roof when you ring, you will still hear back that day.
Residential
Built once. Built right. Built for life.
You bring the plans and the lot, or just yourself. We build custom homes across Johnston and the surrounding counties, and every home we start already has a family attached to it, so the decisions are yours from the first line on the plan.
What we build
Custom, not catalogue.
We do not sell a floor plan out of a book. You bring plans, or plans you want changed, and we price and build what you actually want.
We have an extensive specifications document detailing your entire home, from top to bottom and start to finish. Every selection, from brick to flooring to door hardware and beyond, is gone through, written down and priced for your build. That document is what we send out for real quotes, and it is what we build from. Understanding the pricing process.
- Size range
- 700 to 7,000 square feet. A small cottage and a seven thousand foot house are the same job to us in every way that matters: same license, same builder, same process.
- Build type
- Pre-sale custom. We build for a specific owner under contract, not on speculation. That means your selections drive the schedule instead of a sales calendar.
- Where we build
- Johnston County, North Carolina and the surrounding counties, including Wake, Harnett, Wayne, Sampson, Wilson and Nash.
- Who runs it
- Chad Summerlin. He prices the job, hires and schedules the trades, walks the site, and takes your calls. The subcontractors and suppliers on your house are people he has worked with for years.
- License
- NC Unlimited Building License #100410, since 2007. Unlimited means there is no ceiling on what we are permitted to build.
How it goes
From plans to keys, in plain terms.
Building a house involves a few hundred decisions. Our job is to bring them to you in order, early enough to matter, and explained in terms that mean something.
We meet
We go through how Summerlin Contracting operates, what you can expect from us, and where to go next. About an hour, and it costs you nothing.
We look at plans and talk budget
Before anything is priced, we find out what you want and what you want to spend. If those two numbers do not meet, you hear it then, not four months in.
Plans are drawn and engineered
If that has not already been done, we point you in the right direction and stay involved while it happens. If you already have a finished set, we go straight past this.
You get a real bid, with options
An itemized price built from actual subcontractor and supplier numbers for your house, not a per square foot guess. You will see what is included and what is not, plus an options sheet showing what can come out and what that saves if the number needs to move.
We build, and you hear from us weekly
Permits, site work, foundation, framing, dry-in, rough-ins, finishes. Every week you get an update on what happened, what is next, and anything that changed.
What you can expect
You will not have to chase us.
A weekly update, without being asked
Photos and a short summary of progress. You should always know what stage your house is at without having to find out.
Changes are priced before they happen
If you change something or a condition on site forces a change, you get the cost and the schedule impact in writing first. Then you decide.
Common questions
What people ask before they call.
What size homes do you build?
Anywhere from 700 to 7,000 square feet. A small cottage and a large custom home are the
same job to us in every way that matters: same license, same builder, same process.
What does it cost to build a custom home in Johnston County?
There is no honest answer to that without your plans, because the difference between
two houses of the same size is almost entirely finishes, site conditions and
foundation type. Anyone quoting you a price per square foot before seeing a drawing is
guessing. We price from actual subcontractor and supplier numbers for your specific
house, and you get an itemized bid showing what is included, what is allowance and
what is excluded. Understanding the pricing
process walks through why the same house can price two very different ways and
what our cost per heated square foot includes.
Do I need to own the lot before you can price my house?
No, but the lot changes the price, so a bid before you own one is an estimate rather
than a number. Site work, foundation type, utilities, septic or sewer and grading all
depend on the ground. If you are choosing between lots, we are happy to walk them with
you first.
Can you build from plans I already have?
Yes. Bring finished architectural plans, a plan you found and want changed, or a rough
idea and a lot. We do not sell a floor plan out of a book, so whatever you bring is
the starting point.
How long does a custom home take?
It depends on size, finish level, weather and inspection scheduling, and anyone who
gives you an exact completion date before the foundation is in is guessing. What we
will do is give you a real range up front, tell you the moment something changes it,
and explain why.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Chad Summerlin holds a North Carolina Unlimited
Building license, number 100410, issued by the
North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors and held since 2007. Unlimited means
there is no cap on the value of a project we are permitted to build. You can verify it
directly with the licensing board.
What areas do you build in?
Johnston County, North Carolina and the surrounding counties, including Wake, Harnett, Wayne, Sampson, Wilson and Nash. If you are just outside that, call and ask rather than
assuming the answer is no.
Have plans, a lot, or just a starting point?
Call and talk it through with the person who would build it. There is no charge for the conversation.