General Contractor in Raleigh, NC

Home additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling and trim carpentry for Raleigh homeowners who want a hands-on contractor.

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Remodeling Work in North Carolina’s Capital

Raleigh is the state capital and the center of the Triangle, with a housing stock that ranges from early-twentieth-century neighborhoods to new subdivisions. Boylan Heights, for example, is a National Register historic district of 252 contributing buildings built between 1907 and 1932, and it was one of the city’s first planned suburbs. Hayes Barton, another well-known neighborhood, takes its name from the English farmhouse where Sir Walter Raleigh was born.

The ground under Raleigh is different too. The city sits in the Piedmont, where red clay soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That movement shows up as cracks in drywall at door corners, sticking doors, shifting steps and slabs, and it is something to keep in mind for any addition or foundation-adjacent work.

Raleigh sits at the far edge of the area Martinez Construction covers from Maxton. We take on projects here where the scope justifies the trip: additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, framing and detailed trim work. Call early so we can discuss scope, schedule and how many days the crew will be on site.

Services We Provide Most Often in Raleigh

Home Additions Adding rooms to homes on established lots, with rooflines and siding blended into the existing house.

Kitchen Remodeling Opening up and updating older kitchens, from bungalow-era layouts to dated ones from the 1980s and 1990s.

Finish Carpentry and Trim Trim and casing that suits historic and traditional interiors.

Bathroom Remodeling Rebuilt bathrooms with proper waterproofing and tile in smaller older footprints.

Local Considerations for Building and Remodeling in Raleigh

Red clay movesPiedmont clay expands and contracts with moisture. Good drainage around the house and properly designed foundations for additions help prevent cracked drywall, sticking doors and settled steps.

Historic neighborhoods have extra rulesIn areas like Boylan Heights or other historic districts, exterior changes may need design review, and matching original details matters for both approval and appearance. Ask before planning exterior work.

City permits and inspections are the normInside Raleigh, additions and many remodels go through the city’s permit process. Plan for the time that takes in the schedule.

We are at the edge of our rangeBecause Raleigh is the farthest city we serve, we focus there on projects where the crew is on site for days at a time. For small repairs, a closer contractor may serve you better.

Map of Raleigh, NC

Raleigh Questions

Do you work in Raleigh?

Yes, Raleigh is at the outer edge of our service area. We focus on remodels, additions, framing and trim carpentry where the project size justifies the drive. Call early to talk scope and timing.

Are small repairs in Raleigh worth calling you for?

For small repairs, a nearer contractor is often the more practical choice. For remodels, additions, framing, roofing and detailed finish work, we are glad to talk it through.

Why do my doors stick and drywall crack in my Raleigh house?

Raleigh’s red clay soil swells and shrinks with moisture, which moves foundations slightly. That movement can crack drywall at door corners and make doors stick. Cosmetic cracks can be repaired, and persistent movement is worth having a foundation professional check.

Can you work in a historic Raleigh neighborhood?

We can do interior remodeling and trim work in older homes. If the project affects the exterior in a historic district, check with the city about design review before work is planned.

Planning a Remodel or Addition in Raleigh?

Tell us about the project and we will work out scope and scheduling together.

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