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Design-build firms in Charlotte

The 10 design-build firms from Google's results for Charlotte, North Carolina, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$4,300 – $21,500drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$43,000 – $129,000designed and built
Addition
$129,000 – $344,000designed and built
Charlotte vs US
-14%well below the US median

Licensing in North Carolina. North Carolina licenses general contractors through the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors for larger projects.

Number 1: Emeraldoak Design

5.0(26)out of 5, from 26 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

Emerald & Oak Design handles interior design for high-end homes around Charlotte, NC. Its projects run alongside architects, home builders, installers and specialty trade firms, with the studio coordinating interior work through drawings, fabrication and final installation.

(704) 595-3555 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209

Number 2: Claris Design Build

5.0(22)out of 5, from 22 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

Claris Design Build is a design-build firm based in the Charlotte, NC area.

(704) 703-7842 1950 Abbott St Ste 600, Charlotte, NC 28203

Number 3: THR Design Build

5.0(15)out of 5, from 15 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

THR Design Build designs and builds custom homes in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering architectural and design services alongside its work as a residential general contractor. Its design style favors modern, clean lines.

(704) 595-3573 4912 Monroe Rd A, Charlotte, NC 28205

Number 4: GC Design Build

5.0(9)out of 5, from 9 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

GC Design Build builds custom homes and takes on renovations, additions and interior design work in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its portfolio includes new houses and remodels in neighborhoods such as Barclay Downs, Enderly Park, Mountainbrook and Alison Hall.

(704) 412-8733 3415 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

Number 5: Little Online

4.8(22)out of 5, from 22 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

Based in Charlotte, Little is an architecture and design firm whose projects include civic centers, university buildings, healthcare facilities and retail stores. Its work centers on commercial and institutional buildings, with sustainability built into its design approach.

(704) 525-6350 615 S College St #1600, Charlotte, NC 28202

Number 6: Architecture Firm in Charlotte

4.7(11)out of 5, from 11 reviewson GoogleCharleston, SC

McMillan Pazdan Smith is an architecture and design-build firm serving the Charleston, SC area.

(843) 566-0771 850 Morrison Dr Ste 600, Charleston, SC 29403

Number 7: Urban Building Group

4.6(20)out of 5, from 20 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

Urban Building Group is a Charlotte design/build firm whose in-house team includes designers, kitchen and bath specialists, interior decorators and construction crews. It handles kitchen and bath remodels, additions, outdoor living spaces, custom homes and interior design for homeowners across the city.

(704) 307-4606 342 Circle Ave, Charlotte, NC 28207

Number 8: New Old

4.3(7)out of 5, from 7 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

New Old is a boutique design-build firm in Charlotte that builds high-end custom homes in both traditional and contemporary styles. The company works on sites across North and South Carolina, carrying projects from architectural design through construction.

3605 Latrobe Dr Ste g, Charlotte, NC 28211

Number 9: Cluck Design

No Google reviews yetCharlotte

Based in Charlotte, Cluck Design is a studio of architects and designers whose portfolio leans toward commercial and multifamily work. Projects include restaurants, a coffee shop, an artist studio expansion and a townhome development in Charlotte, plus work in Monroe, North Carolina.

Number 10: DESC Architecture, PLLC

No Google reviews yetCharlotte

DESC Architecture is a Charlotte architecture studio handling design for commercial clients and custom homes. It provides full architectural design services and takes on projects across the Southeast beyond North Carolina.

What design-build firms charge in Charlotte

In Charlotte, a design phase typically costs $4,300 – $21,500. Remodeling labor in Charlotte runs about 14% below the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where North Carolina or Charlotte licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "design build firms charlotte", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

Design-build firms in Charlotte: common questions

Design-build or architect plus general contractor?

Design-build is faster and keeps cost in view while you design, because the builder is pricing as you go. Architect plus bid gives you competitive pricing and an advocate independent of the builder. Large custom projects often go the second route.