Custom Home Builder Serving Hoke County, NC
You own the land. The next decision is who you trust to build on it. Brown Family Builders is a family-owned North Carolina custom home builder serving homeowners in Hoke County, including Raeford, Rockfish and surrounding communities. Jason and Lori Brown have been building custom homes across the Sandhills since 2021, with the company in business since 2008.
We build on your lot. That means we evaluate your land first, price the home honestly, and stay involved from the first meeting to the final walkthrough. Want to talk through your property? Call 910-890-5660.
NC licensed general contractor. Members of the Moore County Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. Every home backed by a 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty.
What building on your own land involves
Building on land you already own comes with questions that need to be answered before design and construction begin.
Soil conditions, septic feasibility, setbacks, access and zoning can all affect what you can build and what the project will cost.
We look at those factors early so you can have a more realistic picture of the project and potential costs before plans are finalized.
Custom homes built on the land you own
We start with your property. Before anything gets drawn, we look at the land and tell you honestly what it will support.
From there, you shape the home. Layout, room sizes, ceiling heights, materials, finishes and selections are yours to choose.
One homeowner decided to change her fireplace design partway through her build and wanted doggy doors added for her pets. We worked with her to make both changes happen, and coordinated directly with her architect to adjust the original blueprints.
That flexibility is part of how we approach custom home building. Learn more about our custom home construction services, or call to discuss your lot.
How we build: our four-step process
Step 1. Design and planning
We talk through your vision, your land and your budget honestly. Then we turn that into real plans with real pricing attached.
Lori guides the design and selection process. Clients have specifically praised her design input and attention to detail.
Step 2. Pre-construction
Permits, engineering and a detailed line-item budget come before construction begins.
For Hoke County properties, pre-construction can include several county and site approvals depending on the property and utilities available:
- 1. Soil and site evaluation. The property may need a soil evaluation to determine septic feasibility.
- 2. Septic and well approvals. For properties without public utilities, Environmental Health approvals can be an important early part of the process.
- 3. Zoning and site-plan review. Setbacks, easements, wetlands, flood zones and other property conditions may need to be reviewed.
- 4. Building permit. Plans are submitted for the required building review and permitting.
We help coordinate the applicable steps for your property. Requirements can vary by lot and project, so the exact sequence is confirmed during pre-construction. See how the full build works on our custom home building process page.
Step 3. Construction
You have a clear point of contact and regular updates throughout construction.
You always know who to call and where the build stands. Communication is one of the things our clients mention most.
Step 4. Walkthrough and warranty
We inspect the home together at move-in and remain available after completion. Brown Family Builders also provides the applicable warranty information for the home.
What a custom home costs when building in Hoke County
Our custom homes generally start at approximately $160 per square foot before land. A 2,500 square foot custom home starts around $400,000 before land. Final pricing depends on the home’s design, finishes, site conditions and level of customization. Each home is priced individually rather than from a fixed package.
Site work, septic, well and county permit fees can affect the overall project budget.
We provide detailed pricing during pre-construction so you can understand the major costs associated with your build. When changes are requested during construction, pricing is discussed before the additional work moves forward. For more information, see our custom home construction cost guide for North Carolina.
How long a custom home takes to build
Most of our pre-sale homes currently take approximately eight months from the first meeting through completion.
Timelines shift with permitting, design selections, material availability, weather and overall scope. We treat that eight-month figure as an estimate and keep you updated as the schedule develops.
Staying on schedule matters to us. One recent client noted there were no delays from the original project plan across her entire build.
Where we build in Hoke County
Brown Family Builders serves homeowners building in Hoke County, including Raeford, Rockfish and surrounding areas.
Our office is at 1 Starlit Ct, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Moore County is our primary market, and we also serve select surrounding areas based on the project.
See the full list on our areas we serve page.
Why homeowners choose Brown Family Builders
- Family owned and operated, with Jason and Lori personally involved in the building process
- NC licensed general contractor
- Members of the Moore County Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders
- Clear, detailed pricing during pre-construction
- Consistent communication throughout construction
- Willing to work with your architect and accommodate design changes when practical
Browse our completed custom homes to see the finished work.
Common questions about building in Hoke County
How much does it cost to build a custom home here?
Our homes generally start at approximately $160 per square foot before land. A 2,500 square foot home starts near $400,000 before land. Design, finishes, site conditions and customization move that number.
How long does the build take?
Most of our pre-sale homes currently take about eight months from first meeting to completion. Permitting, selections, materials and weather can change that estimate.
Can you build on land I already own?
Yes. We evaluate your land first and review factors such as soil, septic, access and zoning so you can better understand the property before construction begins.
Do I need a septic permit before the building permit?
If your lot is not served by public sewer, septic approval may be an early part of the permitting process. The exact requirements and sequence depend on the property and current county requirements.
Are you licensed and insured in North Carolina?
Brown Family Builders, LLC is an NC licensed general contractor. Contact us if you would like current licensing, insurance or warranty documentation for your project.
Start your Hoke County custom home
Tell us where your land sits and what you have in mind. We will talk through the property, what it may support, and the next steps for developing realistic project numbers.
Call Brown Family Builders at 910-890-5660 to book a design consultation.
