Feasibility study and design
Site survey, zoning and setback check, structural review and schematic drawings, credited toward construction.
Building in Wake County since 2009
More house, without moving to get it
Design and construction under one contract, so the drawings match what we can actually build for the money. Most additions run four to six months from first sketch to final inspection.
17 yrsin Wake County
210+additions completed
4 to 6 modesign through inspection
3 yrstructural workmanship warranty
What we build
Additions, conversions and second stories
Ranges reflect completed Raleigh projects. Your number comes after a feasibility study, not from a phone call.
Single room addition
Foundation, framing, roof tie in, mechanical, finishes and permits for a 300 to 400 square foot room.
Primary suite addition
Bedroom, bath and closet with the plumbing and HVAC capacity a new suite actually requires.
Second story addition
Includes structural upgrades to the existing foundation and framing, plus stair placement.
Garage conversion
Slab insulation, egress, conditioning and finishes to turn a garage into permitted living space.
Accessory dwelling unit
Detached or attached ADU where Raleigh zoning permits, including a separate entrance and utilities.
About the company
Design and build in one contract
Marcus Rowan founded the company in 2009 after years of watching architects hand homeowners drawings that came back forty percent over budget. We do the design in house alongside the estimating, so what you approve is what we can build for the price on the page. Every project is permitted and gets a dedicated project manager who is on site daily.
•Licensed North Carolina general contractor, fully insured
•In house design, so drawings and budget are reconciled before you sign
•Written schedule with milestone dates and a weekly Friday update
•Zoning and setback feasibility checked before you spend design money
Reviews
Raleigh homeowners
“The feasibility study saved us. Our lot could not take the footprint we wanted and they told us in week two, not month five.”
Anita G., Cary, primary suite
“Four kids, one bathroom, and a house we did not want to leave. Now we have a second story and the same street.”
Ben and Chloe R., Five Points, Raleigh
“Weekly Friday updates the entire job. I always knew what was happening and what was next.”
Vikram S., Apex, garage conversion
FAQ
Planning an addition
Can I stay in the house during construction?
For most single room and garage projects, yes. Second story additions usually mean six to eight weeks where you should plan to be elsewhere, since the roof comes off. We tell you at design stage so you can budget for it rather than being surprised.
Will my lot even allow an addition?
That is the first thing we check. Setbacks, lot coverage limits, easements and any HOA restrictions can rule out a footprint entirely. The feasibility study covers this before you commit real money to design.
Do I need a new HVAC system?
Often, or at least a second zone. Adding 400 square feet to a system already sized for the existing house usually leaves both spaces uncomfortable. We run a load calculation during design and quote the mechanical honestly rather than tapping into an undersized unit.
How accurate is the price you give me?
The contract is a fixed price with a written allowance schedule for finishes you have not selected yet. Change orders happen when you change your mind or when we open a wall and find something genuinely unexpected, and both are priced in writing before work continues.
Contact
Start with a site visit
The first visit is about an hour, free, and ends with a realistic budget range before you spend anything on drawings.
Phone(919) 555-0158
Address3009 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609, Raleigh, North Carolina
HoursMon to Fri 7:30am to 5pm
AreaRaleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner, Holly Springs