Classic style.

Built for modern life.

We obsess over what you cannot see as much as what you can, so your home looks timeless, performs beautifully, and stays that way.

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High-end Custom Experience
High-end Custom Experience

A decade of high-end custom homebuilding powered by field-tested details and craftsmanship. We obsess over fit, finish, and performance—so the house looks timeless and lives easy.

Local to Wilson, NC
Local to Wilson, NC

Best-friend owners rooted in Wilson. We partner with local trades and suppliers, coordinate ARB requirements, and build to our climate—because local know-how shows up in the details.

Client Portal Transparency
Client Portal Transparency

Selections, schedules, messages, and files live in your client portal. Approvals and change orders are documented, so decisions stay clear and you always know what’s next.

Building-Science Forward
Building-Science Forward

Every build considers the envelope, moisture, and air. From underslab vapor barriers and careful air sealing to ERV fresh air and right-sized HVAC, we design for comfort and durability.

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Available Homes

Custom Ready. Lots, plans in review, and homes under way.

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Past Projects

Finished homes that blend craft, comfort, and longevity.

How We Build

What’s under the paint matters. We design for comfort, air quality, durability, and efficiency.

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Comfort

Better air sealing, insulation installation, and HVAC systems keep temps steady and rooms quiet.

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Durability

Engineer-designed structure, water management, and details that age well.

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Air Quality

Fresh, filtered air and smart humidity control—every season, every room.

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Efficiency

Spend less to stay reliably comfortable, season after season.

    • Careful air-sealing at plates, penetrations, and around windows/doors.

    • Right-sized, balanced HVAC—no oversizing that short-cycles and drafts.

    • Ducts inside conditioned space where possible; tight, tested ductwork.

    • Acoustic focus: solid doors where appropriate and thoughtful return paths.

    • ERV (energy recovery ventilator) brings in fresh, filtered air.

    • Dedicated ventilation strategy: supply, return, and transfer grilles planned.

    • Target humidity range year-round; dehumidification when the climate demands it.

    • Low-VOC materials and sealants wherever practical.

    • Above-code foundation vapor barrier and site-specific drainage.

    • Water-managed cladding; proper flashing at all penetrations.

    • Wall sheathing with integrated water resistive barrier reduces failure points

    • Smart foundation assemblies for our soil and weather conditions.

    • Enhanced thermal envelope and insulation where it counts.

    • Tight envelope + verified air changes for lower energy loss.

    • Tankless water heating with short, efficient hot-water runs.

    • Energy-smart specs aligned with Energy Star practices.

Standard Features

These are our typical inclusions. Final selections live in your client portal.

Comfort & Air Quality

Steady temps, cleaner air, quieter rooms

  • Variable speed heat pump (SEER2 17-19/HSPF2 9-10); ducts in conditioned space when possible

  • Field Controls ERV (fresh, filtered air to returns)

  • Verified performance: blower-door & duct blaster tests

  • Load calcs for right-sized, quiet operation

Interior Craft & Materials

Quality you feel now; longevity you appreciate.

  • European Oak oil-finished hardwoods in main areas; tile in baths & laundry; carpet with 8 pound padding

  • High quality cabinetry with dovetailed drawers, soft-close throughout, and integrated trash can drawers

  • Engineered studs behind wall tile & upper cabinetry; quartz countertops; liquid-applied shower waterproofing

Structure & Water Management

Dry, durable assemblies that age well.

  • Structural engineer designed and stamped structural plans from footings to roof

  • Waterproofed walls; daylighted perimeter & crawl drains; gutters piped underground into pop-ups

  • ZIP System WRB, 2x6 exterior walls (deeper window jambs, more insulation, better comfort)

    • CMU sealed/encapsulated crawlspace with sill sealer; sealed sheathing-to-foundation joint

    • Waterproofed foundation walls; perimeter drain (socked perf corrugated + gravel) daylighted; positive crawl drain to daylight

    • Termidor SC termite pre-treat

    • Stego Crawl 10-mil (taped seams; lapped up walls & piers); rigid foam on crawl walls (R-10); supply air to crawl at multiple points

    • PVC sleeves under driveways/sidewalks for future runs

    • Primary structural elements engineered for the specific home & site

    • Field changes coordinated with the engineer of record

    • ZIP System sheathing/WRB; ZIP tape everywhere; overdriven nails liquid-flashed

    • 2×6 thermal-envelope walls (R-19)

    • Attic: blown fiberglass R-38 where accessible (batts where not)

    • Vented attic (standard); sealed crawlspace (standard)

    • CertainTeed Landmark Pro architectural shingles (30-yr); aluminum drip edge

    • Synthetic underlayment; ice & water at valleys/low-slope areas

    • CertainTeed ridge vent; closed valleys by default (open if architect-specified)

    • 5" aluminum gutters to pop-up emitters

    • Marvin Essential/Elevate fiberglass windows; Low E3 (typ. U-0.25 / SHGC 0.20)

    • Front door typically mahogany (or fiberglass/steel per project)

    • Multi-panel sliders/bi-folds (~12–15') to porch where plan calls for it

    • Variable-speed split-system heat pump (brand varies; often Gree); ducts inside conditioned space when possible

    • Typical performance: SEER2 17–19 / HSPF2 9–10

    • Third-party HVAC grading (Energy Star)

    • Field Controls ERV (fresh air tied to returns)

    • Tankless water heater (Rinnai or Navien); recirculation optional

    • PEX trunk-and-branch distribution

    • Targets: bath 1.2 gpm; kitchen 1.5–1.8; showers 1.8; toilets 1.28 gpf (client selections may vary)

    • 100% LED, 3000K; under-cabinet lighting in kitchen

    • On-Q panel with homeruns, exterior low-volt feeds, dedicated outlet, and pipe chase to attic

    • Data to 3+ locations (plan-based); coax to beds/bonus/office/living

    • EV charger rough-in and generator interlock available as options

    • European Oak oil-finished engineered hardwoods in main 1st-floor areas ; 2nd-floor landing/hall; primary bedroom

    • Tile: all full baths & laundry; Carpet: Dwellings Step by Step with 8-lb pad

    • Trim: typically 7¼" base (1st) / 5¼" (2nd); crown where there’s hardwood (except closets); project-specific millwork (wainscot/coffers/beams)

    • Solid core doors at all bedrooms & bathrooms

    • High-end semi-custom cabinetry; dovetail drawers; soft-close; pull-out trash (2-can)

    • Quartz countertops

    • Liquid-applied shower waterproofing; Prism Ultimate Performance grout

    • Sherwin-Williams Low-VOC; primer + two coats; flat walls/ceilings, semi-gloss trim

    • Porch ceilings: stained beadboard or T&G pine

    • Wrought iron rails when required by code

    • PVC or cedar columns per plans

    • Blower door and duct leakage testing on every home

    • Confirmed HERS scores

    • Energy Star certification by 3rd party

Process & Client Portal

Clear Steps. Clear updates. Fewer suprises.

Step 1 - Plan & Design

We align goals, timeline, and scope, then lock architectural plans and early selections after site review. Once plans are complete, they enter structural engineering.

Step 2 - Permitting & Prep

We coordinate reviews, submit permits, and prep the site with temp power, driveway, silt fence, dumpster, and house layout.

Step 3 - Construction

From framing to finishes with milestone walkthroughs, quality checks, third party performance verification, and steady updates.

Step 4 - Homeowner Care

We complete a detailed orientation and handoff, then your resources and service live in your Homeowner Care portal.

In your client portal:

  • Schedule & milestones

  • Schedules & approvals

  • Selections management with clear pricing and timestamps

  • Messages, progress photos, and weekly notes

  • Plans, specs, and homeowner resources

Trade Partners We Trust

Good people building good homes.

Our promise on every job…

Coordinate

  • Daily interaction and a two week look-ahead on scheduling

  • Complex details clarified before a crew arrives

  • On-site laminated sheets with QR codes linking to relevant specs for the crews on-site

  • Your point of contact is GoldenLeaf—subs focus on the work, we handle direction

Vet

  • Licensed and insured

  • References and interviews, previous work reviewed, and we walk recent jobs when possible

  • Local preference when it’s the best fit, but we have many crews we’ve worked with for years

What you’ll notice on-site

  • Labeled rough-ins and planned blocking for cabinetry, TV’s, and wall-mounted hardware

  • Clean job sites, tidy material management, and protected floors & edges

  • Professional conduct, courtesy to people on and nearby the job site

  • Progress photos & notes added to your portal

Verify

  • Planned checkpoints before work is covered up, including a full photo log of every wall pre-drywall

  • Correct, then continue—no pushing problems forward

  • Third-party inspections & tests to verify quality install and performance

Warranty & Homeowner Care

Support after move-in, not just before it. Your resources, requests, and documents live in one place.

What you get

  • Request service with a simple form

  • Status tracking, so you see where things stand

  • Homeowner resources (manuals, finishes, care guides

  • Documents (plans, selections, closing documents)

  • Photo logs from the build (pre-drywall, key details)

How it works

  • Submit a request in Client Care, including photos

  • We review and confirm what’s needed—your point of contact is GoldenLeaf

  • We schedule the right trade and coordinate access with you

  • We fix it, then document completion with notes or photos

When to use Homeowner Care

  • 30 Day Check-in for small adjustments after move-in

  • 10 Month Warranty Walk to complete warranty items before the end of the first year

  • Find finishes, paint, and product info

  • See what’s behind a wall with pre-drywall photo logs

  • Every project is different. Scope, approvals, and selections pace drive the schedule. We publish your schedule and a two-week look-ahead in the client portal and review milestones together.

  • Yes. We can start from your plans, help you secure a lot, or step into a home already in progress. We’ll align scope and expectations before we break ground.

  • See Standard Features for our baseline and the Full Specs accordion for detail. Final selections are documented in your client portal, so there are no surprises.

  • Yes. We price and approve changes in the portal so costs and any schedule impacts are clear before work proceeds.

  • Comfort comes from a tight, well-sealed home with fresh, balanced air and properly sized systems; durability comes from water-smart details, high-quality materials, and an engineer-designed structure from the ground up.

  • GoldenLeaf is your point of contact. We interact with trades daily and add progress photos/notes to your portal. You’ll have milestone walkthroughs; site visits are coordinated with us.

  • Use Homeowner Care for service. We do a 30 day tune up for small adjustments after move-in and 10 month warranty walk to capture all items before your one year warranty comes to an end. Requests are submitted and tracked in the portal.

Clear scope, well designed structure, verified performance

Ready to start your build?

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