Building Designers in Lake Norman of Catawba

“Great folks, down to earth and always will to help you no matter the size of the project! I highly recommend that you call them before any big project.”

“My wife and I purchased a home on Lake Norman 14 years ago knowing that one day we would turn it into something special. Over the course of owning the home we did a few little projects like remodeled the pool, resurfaced the docks, added a screen porch, built an outdoor kitchen and bar, etc. When we finally got serious about doing our inside remodel we called Mike Shalvoy with Patrick Joseph Destinctive Homes. I meet Mike through a mutual friend that used Mike and his team to build their house. After meeting with Mike a couple times we felt like he understood our vision, goals and budget. Seven months later we couldn't be more happy with the results. We completely gutted the inside of our home down to the studs. We took out walls to open the floor plan, raised ceilings and created a huge kitchen and entertaining area. All new water lines, electrical, insulation, sheet rock, doors and the list goes on. We have a completely new home on the inside that looks amazing.”

“Mike McMillan of MCM Construction does a fantastic job of setting expectations, staying on budget and delivering a great home. He has a great attention to detail. He greatly understands building science which is the key to delivering a tight energy efficient home.”

“We worked with Advanced Renovations on a complicated kitchen remodel, that demanded the talents and skill set that can only be found in a company as professional as Advanced Renovations. Duane Johns and Roger Ketchum of Advanced Renovations made this complicated project a breeze for the homeowners and the subcontractors alike. This is no easy task, and signifies the level of professionalism that is not easily found. Their knowledge of their profession is remarkable. I would not only enjoy working with them in the future, but I would hire them myself. Being in the business I get to see it all, but never have I seen a company that goes to the level that Advanced Renovations will. That go the distance and then some. Bravo Advanced Renovations!”

“Rob and his crew are not only terrific craftsmen but problem solvers. We bought a foreclosure in a great neighborhood and while it needed light work i.e. the replacement of a broken deck, we wanted to enlarge it and add a covered room. We also "blew out" the ceiling on a second floor "bedroom" with no windows (ugh) and Rob incorporated an attic window into the room, put in a fan, lights, and created a gorgeous landing by the window which is now accessed via a "spiral" staircase that Rob ran straight against the wall to the landing. Extraordinary! We also replaced some crappy windows and added sliders to the deck. From help with picking out the stone to the floor tile, new carpet, paint colors and windows, replacing cracked granite counters, and finding cedar boards for the interior of the room, Rob and his wife Deb, an interior decorator, were there for us every step of the way. Rob also sourced amazingly gorgeous thin wire and sleek steel curved stanchions for the new deck. Any problem was resolved without issue. His crew is also terrific and completely trustworthy, holding my keys for several months. One also did some other odd jobs during his time off with Rob's permission. And Rob even came by on Christmas Day, no less, when we were desperate and discovered a different garden contractor had installed an outdoor faucet that had frozen and broken, and water that we pay for was pouring out with no way to shut it off while we had no water pressure in the rest of the house! (That guy didn't even call back until almost noon the following day!) So above and beyond.”

“Topsider Homes earned our confidence in all aspects of its offerings: innovative design; soundness and efficacy of engineering; strength of the structure; quality of components; and, accessibility of service during construction. The construction blueprints, manuals and videos are clear and precise in every detail, which assures that builders, building inspectors and owners are provided all the information for project installation and inspections of the Topsider-provided prefabricated components and to assure effective tie-in of any necessary builder-provided components (such as decks, patios, entranceways and site preparation). Construction of any kind is always full of challenges as a consequence of the variability in the qualities of the builder and his subs. We spent months working with Topsider to locate a builder experienced in installing a Topsider or similar prefabricated home…but found that this was not necessary as the construction information provided by Topsider makes it possible for any competent builder and subs to properly erect the structure. Topsider people were always available and responsive to provide answers and solutions to construction questions and issues. Our contract was entered into in April 2016. The County Building Inspector issued his Certificate of Occupancy in March 2017. Since that time there have been no quality issues with Topsider materials or design. As regards design and engineering we are particularly pleased with the strength of the structure in dealing with frequent high winds and gusts at our mountain site…a consequence of all load bearing components being focused on the center steel beam which allows interior room design flexibility and utilization of ductless HVAC systems. We are particularly pleased that we included the optional Cupola. The R-39 hard insulation components make the home energy efficient and add strength and integrity of the overall structure. The space inside the pedestal accommodates and secures electric and water utilities. In our relatively cold climate it has been necessary to install electric heating “tapes” to water lines and drains extending from the pedestal, which is the responsibility of the builder, but which really should be noted in the blueprints and builder instructions. We are pleased with our Topsider home and recommend the company to others.”

“The entire team is very professional and responsive. They helped me throughout the entire design process. If you need an awesome design team, this is the company to choose. If I need help with any other designs, I would 100% use them again. Thank you so much! From, Ebony Phillips”

“I am a Real Estate Broker and my wife and I also buy and rehab homes for resale and to keep in our rental portfolio. Cody and his crew have done several jobs for me personally and for clients of mine. They are great at what they do and I have always achieved nothing but the best and most professional results in each of our projects. Each project was on time, but more importantly on budget. When dealing with the tight budget flips and rentals require, we can not afford surprises. I do not hesitate to refer Cody to anyone looking for a quality job.”

“I have worked with Jason in the past and I cannot recommend anyone more highly! If you are in need of a truly custom home builder, look no further! When I am looking to build my next house, Jason will be the first person that I will call. Very professional and gives you time and attention that your project needs.”

“Marc and the team at QCDB recently completed a renovation of our kitchen and dining room, and we could not be any happier. The process was as close to seamless as it gets thanks to the professionalism of the crew during the job, as well as all of their preparation that went into it. The design process was extremely easy and took little time. Marc came and took very detailed pictures and measurements, then through our conversations and meetings he put our wants and requests with the existing layout of the house to create a design plan. From the very start it was exactly what we had in mind and required minimal tweaking - mainly to improve the appearance and flow of the room. We then worked to pick out all fixtures and accessories - something we were apprehensive about doing through a contractor instead of what we thought were cheaper vendors. The prices we were presented with were in most times better than what we had found doing our own research, and we knew we were getting top-quality sinks, faucets, lights, etc. Needless to say we were impressed. When it came time to start the actual demo/ construction, QCDB waited to begin until everything was ready to go (i.e. cabinets, grout, and plumbing were ready to install, gas company was ready to come). I cannot put into words how helpful this was. Our project called for our existing kitchen to be ripped out and replaced, so the thought of being without a kitchen for an extended period of time had me terrified. This way, we had full access to everything we needed until the last minute. From the moment they started until the project was completed, we always felt as if the crew was being as efficient as possible. Not having a kitchen is frustrating, but never once did I feel there was dragging of feet or things were taking too long. As soon as the kitchen was usable again, we were given the go-ahead to use it, just so we wouldn't have to keep washing dishes in the bathroom. The crew didn't seem to mind us getting ahead of ourselves occasionally, they just worked around us. By the time everything was done, we didn't even need a real punch list. There was only one, maybe two, small things we had noticed that the crew hadn't already pointed out and made arrangements to fix. We could not possibly be happier with the finished project. Our kitchen has become the most used room in our house, as opposed to a place we hated to be. We have a functional dining room that opens into the kitchen, instead of a (useless) formal living room. During the project we also had a few other ideas appear and the team at QCDB made them happen without batting an eye (removing a window facing a sun porch and adding french doors; removing Formica bathroom counter tops and installing granite and separate sinks). The crew was amazing - friendly, honest, helpful, reliable - everything you would want when you have people in your house for several weeks straight! It goes without saying we will be using QCDB if we have any additional house projects.”