Award-Winning Custom Home Builder in Chapel Hill, NC
Your custom home should reflect how you live, what you value and what you want life there to feel like for years to come.
Based in Chapel Hill and building locally since 1997, BOLD Construction brings architecture, design, pricing and construction together through one fixed-price design-build process.
- Building locally since 1997
- Voted Best Residential Builder in Chapel Hill 9 years running
- Fixed price before construction
Deep Roots in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill has a character all its own. Established neighborhoods sit alongside wooded homesites, and the architecture ranges from traditional Southern residences to distinctly modern homes.
It is also where BOLD began.
Since 1997, our team has lived, worked and built throughout Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. That history gives us an understanding of the properties, communities and local considerations that shape building here, along with relationships that have grown over decades of doing business in the place we call home.
Voted Best Residential Builder in Chapel Hill for Nine Consecutive Years
In 2026, BOLD was once again named Best Residential Builder in Chapel Hill, marking our ninth consecutive year receiving the community-voted recognition.
See Our Awards & Recognition →Homes We've Built in Chapel Hill
Every project begins with a different property, architectural direction and set of priorities. Explore a few of the custom homes BOLD has built in and around Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill, NC · Modern Minimalist
Lystra Preserve
Four connected pavilions and a 2022 George Matsumoto Design Award mark this wooded, postmodern retreat near Governors Club. Explore the Home →
Chapel Hill, NC · Modern
Deja View
A tear-down and rebuild in the historic Greenwood neighborhood, reimagined for the way its longtime owners live today. Explore the Home →
Governors Club, Chapel Hill, NC · Modern Luxury
The Cherry On Cherry
A 9,000-square-foot home built around floor-to-ceiling glass, a two-story great room and resort-style outdoor living. Explore the Home →
Governors Club, Chapel Hill, NC · Modern Vintage
Maison Bleue
A 12-foot arched transom welcomes you into a vaulted foyer, built for out-of-state homeowners starting their next chapter. Explore the Home →
Governors Club, Chapel Hill, NC · Nature-Integrated Modern
Casa Del Cerezo
A 2023 Parade of Homes winner, positioned so nearly every room opens onto 2.67 wooded acres of hardwood forest. Explore the Home →
Chapel Hill, NC · Contemporary Luxury
Owl's Nest
A steel-framed entry and an open, tree-shaded floor plan bring the outdoors in at this contemporary custom home. Explore the Home →Find Your Place to Build
Still looking for the right homesite? Explore current opportunities where BOLD is building in and around Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill, NC · 2–3 Acres
Gallant Reserve
A private enclave of wooded homesites within ten minutes of downtown, one lot remaining for a modern custom home.
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Pittsboro, NC · 5–7 Acres
Noble Reserve
Four wooded estate lots about fifteen minutes from Chapel Hill, with two homesites still available.
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Chapel Hill, NC · Homesite
Governors Club
A homesite in the Saddle Ridge section of Governors Club, with long valley views between Edwards Mountain and Edwards Ridge inside a gated community.
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Pittsboro, NC · Up to 3.78 Acres
Stonecrest at Norwood
Wooded homesites minutes from Chapel Hill with Chatham County taxes, including the featured 3.78-acre Lot 42 on Kenwood Lane.
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Start With the Home You Want and the Property You Have
Perhaps you have found land you love. Perhaps you want to replace a house in a neighborhood you already call home. Either way, the site should inform the design from the beginning.
Wooded and sloped properties are part of what makes Chapel Hill beautiful, but access, slope, trees, drainage, utilities, setbacks and neighborhood requirements can affect where the home sits and what it takes to build. We work through those questions early, alongside how you want the home to function and what you plan to invest.
Still evaluating a lot or a teardown?Bring the address and what you know to an initial conversation. We can help identify the questions that need a closer look before the design advances.
Design and Construction, Working Together From the Start
BOLD brings design, pricing and construction together under one process. That allows decisions about the home, property and investment to inform one another early, before construction begins.
And because BOLD builds with a fixed-price contract, the work that happens during design and pre-construction matters. We develop the plans, scope and pricing in detail before moving into the build.
Discovery Meeting
We start with your vision, priorities, investment range, timeline and homesite. If you are still looking for land, we can also discuss what to consider before purchasing a property.
Design Agreement
Our team begins developing the architecture and plans for your home while keeping feasibility and investment aligned with the design.
Design Development + Fixed Pricing
As the design is finalized, we develop the detailed scope and pricing behind it. The result is a clear fixed-price proposal before construction begins.
What Will It Cost to Build Your Home?
$400 to $550+ per square footTypical range for a BOLD custom home
Where your home lands depends on the property, sitework, architecture, systems, selections and outdoor spaces. Our guide to the cost to build a custom home in Chapel Hill explains what moves a project up or down within that range.
The Custom Home Cost Guide goes deeper, with cost ranges, the choices that affect pricing, the planning timeline and questions to ask before choosing a builder.
Get the Custom Home Cost GuidePlanning a Chapel Hill Home From Out of Town?
You can start the conversation before you live here. Tell us what is bringing you to Chapel Hill, where you hope to build, what you want from the home and what questions you need answered first.
The owners of Maison Bleue were living out of state while BOLD built their Governors Club home. Their project shows how thoughtful planning and communication help clients stay involved even when they are not nearby. Your schedule and the decisions that need a visit can be worked out as the project takes shape.
“Bold has proven to be the most professional and capable builders. Coordinating the steps from nearly 2000 miles away has been a challenge, yet every detail has been managed effectively and timely. Make a great choice and choose Bold.”
Questions About Building a Custom Home in Chapel Hill
Have a question that isn’t covered here? Call us at 919.929.6288.
What types of homes does BOLD specialize in?
BOLD specializes in modern custom homes, and we are a true custom home builder with experience across a range of architectural styles. Whether you envision a contemporary retreat, a traditional home or a farmhouse, we can help design and build a home around your preferences, property and the way you want to live.
How much does a custom home in Chapel Hill cost?
Most BOLD custom homes fall between $400 and $550+ per square foot. The total investment depends on your property, the home’s size and design, sitework, systems, finishes and outdoor living spaces. Our guide to custom home cost per square foot explains what moves a project within that range, and the Custom Home Cost Guide goes deeper.
Do I need to own land before contacting BOLD?
No. You can come to us with a property you own, a lot you are considering, or an idea of where you would like to build. An early conversation can help you identify what to evaluate before purchasing land and how the property could influence your home and investment.
Can BOLD build on my existing lot or replace my current home?
Yes. BOLD builds on client-owned properties and has completed teardown and rebuild projects in Chapel Hill, including Deja View in the Greenwood neighborhood. We start by understanding your goals and evaluating the property’s opportunities and constraints, including access, utilities, setbacks and applicable review requirements.
How does BOLD’s design-build process work?
BOLD brings design, pricing and construction together in one coordinated process. After your Discovery Call, a Design Agreement begins the work of developing your home and its scope. Design decisions and pricing inform one another as the project takes shape, leading to a detailed fixed price proposal before construction begins.
Can I work with BOLD if I already have an architect, designer or plans?
Yes. BOLD can collaborate with your architect or designer, or help you develop your home through our design-build process. If you already have plans, we’ll review them alongside your property, priorities and investment goals to understand what it will take to build. If you are starting with ideas, our team can guide you through design development and selections.
What makes BOLD Construction different?
BOLD combines more than 25 years of local building experience with a design-build process and fixed price contracts. We help you understand how the property, home design and investment fit together before construction begins. Our portfolio shows how that approach supports homes with different styles, settings and homeowner priorities.
When will I know what my home will cost?
We discuss your investment goals and an initial range early in the process. Detailed pricing develops as the plans, site requirements, specifications and allowances are defined. You receive a fixed price proposal before construction begins, with the included scope outlined for your review.
What does a fixed price contract mean?
Your fixed price contract establishes the price for the agreed scope of work. It also explains what is included, any selection allowances and how changes are handled. Changes you request or selections that exceed an allowance can affect the final price, which makes understanding the scope an important part of planning.
How involved will I be in the design and selection process?
Your priorities guide the home’s layout, features and finishes. BOLD’s team helps you work through the decisions, explaining options and how they relate to the design and investment. We discuss your preferred level of involvement early so you understand where your input is needed and what support is available.
How long does it take to build a custom home?
The full schedule includes design, site evaluation, pricing, selections, approvals and construction. Timing varies with the property and the home’s size and complexity. We discuss your goals early and refine the schedule as the project becomes more defined.
Read our Chapel Hill Custom Home Building Guide for more about the stages involved.
Can I build with BOLD while living out of state?
Yes. BOLD has worked with homeowners living out of state during construction, including the owners of Maison Bleue in Governors Club. We can begin with a virtual Discovery Call and discuss how communication, selections and visits would work for your project.
What happens during a Discovery Call?
We talk through the home you envision, how you want to live, your property or land search, investment goals and timing. Bring inspiration images, property information or the questions you are still working through. The call helps us understand your priorities and identify the next step.
Tell Us About the Home You Have in Mind
Come to us with a lot, a house you are considering replacing, or an early idea. Share a few details and we will reach out to schedule your Discovery Call.