--- title: "Collins Design-Build, Inc. — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/collins-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1669363590 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1669363590.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Collins Design-Build, Inc." category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ca53e95d0f3520c1_6723-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO BOX 2915, Durham, North Carolina 27715, United States" latitude: 36.0512 longitude: -78.8577 phone: "(919) 422-2818" website: http://www.collinsdesignbuild.com rating: 5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 379 last_updated: 2026-08-19 --- # Collins Design-Build, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Collins Design-Build, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/collins-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1669363590) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Durham, NC - **Serves:** Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Mebane, Hillsborough, Research Triangle Park, Rougemont, Efland, Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Orange - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2012–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Collins Design-Build is an unlimited award winning custom builder and remodeler in the Triangle area with a strong understanding of Green Building with sustainable and energy efficient practices. Recently recognized for "Highest Customer Satisfaction" by the Home Builders Association, Chad is is an Accredited Master Builder, Master Certified Green Professional and a Certified Aging In Place Specialist. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Energy-Efficient Homes - House Plans - Green Building - Garage Building - Universal Design - Sustainable Design - Handicap-Accessible Design - Deck Building - Aging In Place - Custom Home - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro - Mebane - Hillsborough - Research Triangle Park - Rougemont - Efland - Caldwell - Cedar Grove - Orange ### Typical Job Cost $1.6 million - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Collins Design-Build, Inc. | | Address | PO BOX 2915, Durham, North Carolina 27715, United States | | Phone | (919) 422-2818 | | Website | http://www.collinsdesignbuild.com | | License Number | 45293 | | Followers on Houzz | 379 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/collins-design-build-inc/210249334615 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/chaddcollins - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadcollins - Blog — http://www.collinsdesignbuild.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Collins Design-Build, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/collins-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1669363590) - **Website:** http://www.collinsdesignbuild.com - **Phone:** (919) 422-2818 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NAHB's Certified Green Professional of the Year, HBADOC's Builder of The Year, ROC Award Major Renovation: Highest Customer Satisfaction, STARS Award Best Remodel Addition, Best Green Built Home Twice the TSMC MAME Building Company of the Year - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2012–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [North Carolina Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/north-carolina-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~93544693) - [HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/hba-of-durham-orange-and-chatham-pfvwus-pf~1989637100) - [NAHB Certified Green Professional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-certified-green-professional-pfvwus-pf~1100930283) - [NAHB Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-certified-aging-in-place-specialist-pfvwus-pf~471784673) - [NAHB Master Certified Green Professional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-master-certified-green-professional-pfvwus-pf~941546691) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Kevin Patel, May 2024** > If you’re looking for someone to build you a truly custom home, look no further! Chad Collins from Collins Design build, built our beautiful home. Chad did such an amazing job that we cannot recommend him enough. The entire process was very stress free from day 1. Chad treated our home as his own home and worked tirelessly to give us our dream home. Chad guided us in the right direction every time we hit a road block. He was very honest and loyal throughout the entire process which made our lives so much easier. It is so hard to find someone who truly cares for your home the way you do and is completely honest regarding the progress, finances etc. All of his vendors were wonderful and knowledgeable as well. This entire process has truly been more joyous than stressful. Not many people can say that. If we have to do it all over again, I would pick Chad in a heartbeat. **★★★★★ — Rebecca Bartlett, July 2019** > When we decided to move to North Carolina from Georgia, we knew it was important to work with a trustworthy builder. We could only check on the progress of our home every two to three weeks. Every time we drove to North Carolina, Chad Collins met us at the house and went over every detail of his quality workmanship. He listened to us and made suggestions based on his years of experience. Now that we are living in our new home, we couldn't be happier with everything. I highly recommend Chad Collins. He is a builder that can be trusted and that is hard to find sometimes. We consider him a friend and someone we can call on for any needs in the future. **★★★★★ — User, July 2019** > We hired Chad to build our contemporary home in Hillsborough, NC. Chad went above and beyond to earn our business, from giving us advice on our lot to helping file the initial environmental permit application even before we had formally signed on with him as our builder. Our interactions with him during the construction process were flawless; he was responsive to our inquiries and requirements, and transparent with any challenges that arose along the way. We appreciated his attention to detail, and we learned very quickly to trust him to take care of the minutiae and to involve us in any big decisions. Also key to success is Chad’s long standing network of craftsmen that are not only experienced in working with each other, but also have the same commitment to quality. We would not hesitate to recommend Collins Design-Build to anyone looking to build a custom home. **★★★★★ — Anna Rutherford, July 2019** > Collins Design-Build is phenomenal! Emily will help you find the perfect property, and Chad will build you a work of art. When people walk up to our house, they just stand there and say "Wow." If you want to turn a dream into reality, call Chad. He can make it happen. **★★★★★ — Kenneth & Theresa Lynch, Nov. 2017** > Chad Collins built our retirement home this past year and we are very pleased with the result. He patiently guided us through the project from start to finish and was always prompt and courteous in addressing any concerns we might have. > Chad is passionate about his profession and always strives to maintain the highest standards and workmanship. We highly recommend Chad and Collins Design-Build. **★★★★★ — Anthony and Meghan Twisdale, Jan. 2017** > If you are in the market to build or remodel a home, look no further. Chad Collins of Collins Design Build is your guy! We recently completed a custom built home with him in October and could not be more pleased! > After visiting his website and meeting both he and his wife, we were sold. Both could not have been more welcoming. I loved the way he explains the entire process, start to finish. He and his wife, a real estate agent, even helped us sell our current home. When you work with Chad, you know that he wants to build a home you will love. > > He went above and beyond, helping us find an appropriate lot, obtaining plans, revising them, and then beginning the actual build. He even provides you with a monthly timeline so you know who is doing what and when. Chad was always available for my numerous questions. He would offer suggestions and truly listened to my requests. He also provided his expertise and his suggestions. It was a very comforting feeling knowing he was in control, when we had no experience in building a home. > > All of his vendors were so helpful. They made choosing selections as stress free as possible. The craftsmen Chad uses were top notch. I was very impressed with the talent and professionalism of all of the individuals I worked with. I knew that I was getting not only a beautiful home, but also a well built, quality constructed home. The standards he set were those he would require in his own home. > > Chad builds beautiful homes that will stand the test of time. The energy efficiency is superb. The quality construction is second to none. Choose Collins Design Build for your next home. You will never second guess your decision! We would recommend him to everyone building or remodeling. > We began this journey as strangers, and we are now proud to call him our friend. **★★★★★ — Norma and Richard White, July 2016** > We have really enjoyed working with Chad. He has been easy to work with and flexible. We had our basic plans and he made excellent suggestions which we accepted. The work was done professionally, with good craftsmen and excellent quality. The completed work stayed within the budget guidelines. We recommend him without reservation. **★★★★★ — Stacy Nalley, July 2016** > We bought our home because of the location and the confidence that Chad could take our vision for the home and make it a reality. His professionalism and attention to detail delivered a final product that exceeded our expectations. Chad works with highly skilled craftsmen who were a pleasure to have in our home. Chad's adherence to the proposed timeline and budget was most impressive to us. We look forward to working with Chad on future projects. **★★★★★ — rhyland01, Aug. 2015** > I hired Chad to do remodeling on a very dated 1990s house. This included a bathroom and kitchen remodel, a major attic renovation including building a new staircase, installing a new HVAC system, additional insulation, and extensive rewiring. An addition, other areas were renovated including resurfacing floors, repainting, rewiring, and new low voltage wiring. Chad had an excellent work ethic and helped us to plan for completion within our budget while meeting our most important needs. Chad worked to meet the deadlines even as the scope of the project changed. Chad designed the refitted bathroom and master closet. Chad proactively communicated progress and followed through on issues as they came up. In addition, Chad was always available to answer questions and provide updates by phone. I would definitely work with him again on future projects. **★★★★★ — jameswmold, Aug. 2015** > Chad Collins built a custom home for us just outside of Chapel Hill. We moved in March 15, 2015. Chad did a really good job of staying on top of the project. He was always available to us if we had any questions or concerns. If we had any issues with a subcontractor, he addressed the issue promptly and communicated to us about the issue. We have been very satisfied with our home that he built, and we have been able to contact him about any concern or problem since we have closed on the house. We would highly recommend him as a home builder to someone who wanted to build a home in this area. Sandy and Jim Mold **★★★★★ — sguerry, Nov. 2014** > We were told by many folks that building a house was the most difficult thing they had ever done. Not so with Chad! From the beginning he knew exactly what we wanted. He was easy to talk to and stayed in touch often by email, phone, and text messages. > > Chad's attention to detail kept everyone and everything on tract. The job site was always in pristine condition making it a safe place to work as well as making it easy to see and stay on top of needed supplies. > > Chad was willing to listen to concerns and make suggestions. If he noticed a problem, he let us know right away and arranged to meet us at the house to work it out. > > Choosing Chad as our builder was an excellent decision and we would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. **★★★★★ — divi1967, Nov. 2014** > Chad recently completed our LEED, Energy Star modernist house. We are extremely pleased with his attention to detail which he employed in the project. He was very helpful, and available at any hour, in explaining and answering questions we had during the building process Chad was enjoyable to work with and has a great demeanor which is an asset if difficult decisions or problems arise during the construction. ## Selected projects - [Lake Orange Hillsborough NC Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-orange-hillsborough-nc-estate-pj-vj~7044876) - Location: Hillsborough, NC - Photos: 48 - [Modern Farmhouse Orange County NC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-orange-county-nc-pj-vj~6380055) - Location: Hillsborough, NC - Photos: 34 - [Durham County NC Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/durham-county-nc-estate-pj-vj~5777754) - Location: Durham, NC - Photos: 23 - [Burlington Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burlington-custom-home-pj-vj~7318766) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 79 - [Orange County NC Estate Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orange-county-nc-estate-home-pj-vj~7268097) - Location: Hillsborough, NC - Photos: 37 - [Orange County NC Estate Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orange-county-nc-estate-farm-pj-vj~2229208) - Location: Hillsborough, NC - Photos: 21 - [Orange County Estate: Chateau Le Mont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orange-county-estate-chateau-le-mont-pj-vj~6970630) - Location: Hillsborough, NC - Photos: 18 - [Chapel Hill NC Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chapel-hill-nc-estate-pj-vj~6383925) - Location: Chapel Hill, NC - Photos: 44 - [Chapel Hill NC Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chapel-hill-nc-custom-home-pj-vj~7268045) - Location: Chapel Hill, NC - Photos: 26 - [Rougemont NC Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rougemont-nc-custom-home-pj-vj~5772158) - Location: Rougemont, NC - Photos: 34 - [Rougemont NC Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rougemont-nc-custom-home-pj-vj~6383909) - Location: Rougemont, NC - Photos: 21 - [Chapel Hill Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chapel-hill-custom-home-pj-vj~994999) - Location: Chapel Hill, NC - Photos: 32 - [Hillsborough NC Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-nc-custom-home-pj-vj~618258) - Location: Hillsborough, NC - Photos: 34 - [LEED for Homes Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leed-for-homes-custom-home-pj-vj~627758) - Location: Durham, NC - Photos: 32 - [Hillsborough NC Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-nc-custom-home-pj-vj~256083) - Location: Hillsborough, NC - Photos: 29 - [Hillsborough NC Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-nc-custom-home-pj-vj~2100623) - Location: Hillsborough, NC - Photos: 36 - [Durham's First Castle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/durham-s-first-castle-pj-vj~5791564) - Location: Durham, NC - Photos: 1 - [Night Shots](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/night-shots-pj-vj~32647) - Location: Hillsborough, NC - Photos: 5 - Description: Orange County North Carolina [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/collins-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1669363590) ## Ideabooks - [25 Pleasant Green Laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58386492/list/25-pleasant-green-laundry) — 4 ideas - [Kitchen Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52889055/list/kitchen-ideas) — 2 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/collinsdesignbuild) ## Community Q&A **Q: hello, what size is this laundry romm...love it!!!! thx** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The Laundry Room Measures 8'-8" x 8' -11" You can see more at www.collinsdesignbuild.com **Q: Where is the rug from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sorry but Owner doesn't remember as it was when they lived in Kansas. And they live in North Carolina now. **Q: what color and make are the windows?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: MGM Southern Rose 8010 Series / Tan **Q: What is the wall color please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Old wood doors **Q: I absolutely love this! What is the best way to hang the doors? Thx!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Screw a thin slat to the wall; hitting the studs. Then I screw the door to the slat. Have Fun! **Q: Stupid non- symmetrical wall** *(in Design Dilemma)* We have a 20 foot ceiling in the main room of our house above the fireplace and TV. If you look where the moulding breaks, you'll see that the left wall juts out farther than the right. This drives me NUTS!! Is there any way to decorate this wall without drawing attention to this? Or anyway to camouflage it? Thank you! A: Another view. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-19.*