Custom Build With Us

Custom Build With Us

Let’s Build a Home That Tells Your Story

The Custom Building Experience

For more than 50 years, we have been crafting luxury custom homes across the Carolinas. What began as a small, locally owned company has grown into one of the region’s most respected custom builders. Our philosophy has never changed. Service, Design, Commitment, Quality, Craftsmanship, and Flexibility guide every decision we make and shape every home we build.

Our award-winning team brings depth, care, and expertise to each step of your journey. Work directly with our in-house architect to create a home inspired by the way you live. Then collaborate with our professional designers, who are among the best in their field, to bring every detail to life through thoughtful, curated selections.

Whether you choose to build in one of our signature communities or on a homesite of your own, we are honored to help turn your vision into a home that feels personal, timeless, and beautifully crafted.

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Dreaming

Dreaming

The home building journey begins with you, your dreams and your goals.

Browse our inspiration gallery, become inspired by our floor plans, drive our communities, meet new friends, and imagine your life in a Homes by Dickerson custom design.

Choose Your Location

Choose Your Location

At Homes By Dickerson we understand the importance of where your home is located, which is why we carefully select the neighborhoods in which we build.

We take into consideration surrounding areas, conveniences, and lifestyle. So, whether you want to be closer to the downtown scene, enjoy a shorter commute to an industrial area, or benefit from a larger home site in a tranquil setting, Homes by Dickerson is committed to providing you with the best that our regions have to offer.

Homes by Dickerson is currently building in the Raleigh area, Pinehurst area, Eastern NC region, and Charleston area. Visit our Find page to learn more about each town and community we build in!

Designing The Exterior

Designing The Exterior

Homes by Dickerson offers three options when it comes to designing the exterior of your home.

  1. Start from our existing plan portfolio

    • Browse our gallery of award-winning rendered floor plans
    • Place a refundable lot reservation to secure your favorite home site while we finalize your plan and pricing details
  2. Modify an existing plan in our portfolio

    • Choose one of our existing, award-winning floor plans and customize to fit your family’s needs
    • Place a refundable lot hold on your home site while we finalize your plan and pricing details
  3. Create a custom design

    • Sit down with our team to review your goals and needs. Get inspired by plans we have done in the past, or start from scratch to design your new home
    • The design agreement fee can be applied towards the purchase price of your new home.
Personalizing Your Pricing and Specifications

Personalizing Your Pricing and Specifications

Now that you have carefully chosen all of the quality features and finished details to go into your new home, you will have the opportunity to review your personalized pricing and specifications.

Not only will we give you ideas on how to maximize your self-appointed investment range but we will work diligently to stay within that range during the entire process.

Making it Official

Making it Official

Once all the details are finalized, you will be able to review Homes by Dickerson's Purchase Agreement and ask any questions you may have before moving forward with paperwork.

Reviewing Architectural Plans and Approvals

Reviewing Architectural Plans and Approvals

We want to make sure that we have accurately portrayed your vision. You will receive finalized drawings for your review and approval.

Finishing Touches

Finishing Touches

This is one of the most exciting steps of the entire process as you choose the colors and finishes which reflect your own personal preferences and lifestyle!

Your personal designer will guide you through the design center as they help you bring your vision to life! Whether you are already a design pro or need a little extra help, our award-winning team of designers is here to help!

If you are purchasing a home that is already under construction, your selection process may be limited to those items that have not yet been ordered. A Homes by Dickerson representative will be able to provide you with items that may still be selected.

Going Vertical

Going Vertical

From site preparation to your final walk thru, you will experience several scheduled opportunities to meet onsite with your Project Manager.

Each of these meetings represents a different milestone in the construction of your new home. Whether it is your electrical walk-thru or interior trim walk, you will see your home throughout its various stages and be prepared for your homeowner orientation to review final details before closing.

Making a House Your Home

Making a House Your Home

Your Homes by Dickerson Closing Coordinator will help to ensure all details are taken care of and shared with the closing attorney at settlement.

The only step left is to then present you with the key to your new home, after the attorney has it recorded.

Settling In!

Settling In!

Now that you have closed on your new home, you will meet with your Client Care Representative who will be able to guide you through the first year as a Homes by Dickerson homeowner.

Our warranty process includes our three-month and ten-month walk thrus as well as valuable information on homeowner maintenance details.

Design Centers

Six design centers to explore your style

Your home should feel like you. That is why we invite you to experience your selections in person at one of our fully stocked design centers. Touch materials, compare finishes, and see how colors and textures work together in real time with the guidance of our expert design team.

Want to learn more about our design process? Click below to watch a behind-the-scenes video and see how your home comes to life.

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  • North Charleston
    North Charleston
  • Pinehurst
    Pinehurst
  • Pittsboro
    Pittsboro
  • Raleigh
    Raleigh
  • Summerville
    Summerville
  • Wendell
    Wendell

Design Guides

Our team is trained across a wide range of architectural and interior styles. To help spark ideas, our designers have created a growing library of design guides featuring curated looks, color palettes, and style direction. Explore the guides below and stay tuned for more coming soon.

MODERN FARMHOUSE

MODERN FARMHOUSE

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CONTEMPORARY

CONTEMPORARY

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COASTAL

COASTAL

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"This is the 6th home we’ve built and by far the best experience. HBD clearly set and met all expectations throughout the process. The team was superb and always kept us fully informed. Fully recommend HBD, you’ll be delighted.”

-HBD Homeowner

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