Award-Winning Custom Home Builder in Durham, NC
We build custom homes on the southwest side of Durham, close to Chapel Hill, from established neighborhoods to private wooded lots.
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
- Design and construction under one team
- Fixed price before construction
Southwest Durham, Close to Home
Southwest Durham has a lot in common with Chapel Hill: mature hardwoods, rolling lots and neighborhoods a short drive from Duke, UNC and both downtowns.
It is also where BOLD has built some of our most ambitious homes.
Our Durham homes range from a 6,000-square-foot courtyard home finished in six months to a three-level estate with a wine cellar, elevator and indoor basketball court, along with a modern home designed with architect Bill Waddell.
“Bold has a great team of people, and we were able to forge a strong working relationship as we worked through the many challenges that new construction brings. I believe that together we not only created something beautiful, but also of value, and I thank the Bold team for that!”
Jesko V. · The Distinctive Von Mod, Durham
See the Home →Homes We’ve Built in Durham
From Mediterranean villas built around courtyard pools to a modern home with floor-to-ceiling forest views, explore a few of the custom homes BOLD has built in Durham.
Durham, NC · Modern
The Distinctive Von Mod
Soaring ceilings, a solid wood pivot door and a chef’s kitchen with floor-to-ceiling forest views, designed with architect Bill Waddell. Explore the Home →
Durham, NC · Mediterranean
Mediterranean Masterpiece
About 12,000 square feet on three levels, with a wine cellar, elevator, two kitchens and a full indoor basketball court. Explore the Home →
Durham, NC · Mediterranean
Charming Maida Vale Home
Every room looks onto a central courtyard and pool in this 6,000-square-foot home, completed in six months. Explore the Home →
Durham, NC · Tuscan
Dramatic Tuscan Villa
Single-level living around a courtyard pool and hot tub, enclosed by a retractable screen system for year-round use. Explore the Home →
Durham, NC · Tuscan
Classic Tuscan Villa
A courtyard pool and hot tub visible from every room, plus a wine cellar built to hold thousands of bottles. Explore the Home →
Durham, NC · Mediterranean
Tuscan Villa
A stone turret and arched iron doors set the tone, with balconies looking out over manicured grounds. Explore the Home →Where We Build in Durham
Our Durham work is focused on the southwest side, close to Chapel Hill. If your property is somewhere else in Durham, give us a call and we will tell you whether it falls within our service area.
Hope Valley
Mature trees and established streets near Hope Valley Country Club, where a teardown and rebuild can put a new home on a lot you already love.
Maida Vale
A private, gated neighborhood near the Chapel Hill line with Mediterranean-inspired architecture and paver streets.
Duke Forest
Wooded lots near Duke’s West Campus, where planning around trees, slope and drainage shapes the design from the start.
The 15-501 Corridor
Private, wooded properties between Durham and Chapel Hill, close to Duke, UNC and both downtowns.
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.
Building on the Durham side means working through Durham’s own planning and permitting process, and a property may be on city water and sewer or need a well and septic system. Access, slope, trees, drainage, setbacks and neighborhood requirements also 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 the Triangle 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 Durham Home From Out of Town?
Many people moving to the Triangle for Duke, UNC or Research Triangle Park start planning their home before they arrive. Tell us what is bringing you here, 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 Durham
Have a question that isn’t covered here? Call us at 919.929.6288.
Do you build custom homes in Durham, NC?
Yes. We build custom homes on the southwest side of Durham, close to Chapel Hill, including Maida Vale, Hope Valley, Duke Forest and the 15-501 corridor. If your property is elsewhere in Durham, call us and we will tell you whether it falls within our service area.
How much does it cost to build a custom home in Durham?
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 Custom Home Cost Guide explains what moves a project within that range, and you receive a fixed price proposal before construction begins.
Is building in Durham different from building in Chapel Hill?
Durham has its own planning and permitting process, and properties vary between city water and sewer and a private well and septic system. We account for those requirements during design and pricing, so they are part of your fixed price proposal before construction begins.
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. We start by understanding your goals and evaluating the property’s opportunities and constraints, including access, utilities, setbacks and Durham’s review requirements.
Can I work with BOLD if I already have an architect or plans?
Yes. BOLD can collaborate with your architect or designer, or help you develop your home through our design-build process. The Distinctive Von Mod in Durham was designed by architect Bill Waddell and built by BOLD. If you already have plans, we’ll review them alongside your property, priorities and investment goals.
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.
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.
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.