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Custom Home Builder

Built on Your Lot in Wilmington, Brunswick County & Surrounding Coastal Communities

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GET A DESIGN + LOT FEASIBILTY REVIEW

YOUR FOREVER HOME AWAITS 
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Find Your Way Home

Begin with a portfolio plan and adapt it to fit your lot, lifestyle and the way you live

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The Carolina

2,039 SF | 3 Beds | 2.5 Bath

From $565,000

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The Hillsborough

2,542 SF | 4-5 Beds | 2.5-3 Bath

From $615,000

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The Hatteras

2,648 - 3,016 SF | 4 Beds | 2.5 - 3.5 Bath

From $645,000

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The Topsail

3,029 SF | 3 Beds | 3-4 Bath

From $735,000

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The Roberts

3,432 SF | 4 Beds | 3.5 Bath

From $860,000

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The Wrightsville

4,003 SF | 4  -5 Beds | 4.5 - 5 Bath

From $910,000

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There is More Than One Way to Begin

Start with what you have - We can help you connect the next steps

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I Already Have a Lot

Review the Site and Design Together

 
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I'm Looking for a Plan

Customizable Floor Plans

 
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I Want a Fully Custom Home

Builder Led Design

 
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I'm Not Sure Where to Start

Talk With Our Team

 

DESIGN-BUILD WITH BLACK LAB BUILDERS

One Team From Homesite to Home

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Your Lot

Start With the Site. Understand the buildable area, orientation,
access and approval questions before committing to a plan. Early
review helps identify the information needed from surveys, consultants and local authorities 

DOWNLOAD OUR LOT EVALUATION CHECKLIST

Your Design

Shape the Home Around Daily Life. Start with a portfolio plan or
develop a fully custom layout. Connect room relationships, outdoor
living, storage and architectural character to the way you want to live. 

Your Budget

Align your desired investment with design early on. Review how size, structure, site conditions and selections affect the budget as the
design develops. Use that feedback to refine priorities before final
pricing.

Your Build

Carry the Decisions Into Construction. Coordinate plans,
consultants, approvals and selections so the construction team works from an increasingly defined scope. Your project moves forward
through an agreed design-build process.

VISUALIZE THE DREAM

See It Before We Build It

Explore materials, colors and walk through your home in virtual reality before breaking ground

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What Black Lab Builders 3D Visualizes

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Roof Lines

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Site Planning

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Doors & Windows

Builder-Led Design & Build

Custom Homes Designed With You in Mind

As founder and principal designer of Black Lab Builders, Ryan brings experience in land planning, architectural design, estimating and construction to every home. He begins by understanding how each client wants to live, then develops a design shaped by their property, priorities and budget. His builder-led approach connects design and construction from the start, creating carefully considered homes for coastal properties, established neighborhoods and distinctive inland homesites. 

 

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A Clear Dirt To Dreams Process

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EXPLORE DESIGN & HOMESITES

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GET TO KNOW YOU

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PROPOSAL & CONTRACT

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PRECONSTRUCTION

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CONSTRUCTION

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WELCOME HOME DAY

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Where Your Home Takes Shape

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Featured Lot + Home Package

1820 Harbour Edge Lane

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Coastal Living Starting at $ 695,000

A Beautiful homesite in the sought after gated community of Oyster Harbour with a proposed custom home for. This floor plan features open living spaces, a spacious outdoor area and high-end finishes throughout. Perfect for either growing families or retirees. This community comes complete with pool, clubhouse and boat launch amenities. 

2,464 sf  |     3 Beds  |      3.5 Baths

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Informed Custom Home Decisions Start With Good Questions

Three Guides for the Early Stages of Building

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What Does a Custom Home Really Cost?

Understand the key cost factors and what to expect

Read the Guide

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Portfolio Plan or Fully Custom Design?

Find the best fit for your goals and plan accordingly

Read the Guide

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What Should You Check Before Buying a Lot?

Key considerations for coastal and waterfront lots

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Looking at Land?

What to Ask Before Building Your Custom Home 

Can a portfolio plan be customized?

Yes. A portfolio plan can be a starting point for changes to the layout, exterior, outdoor living and other priorities. The right  changes depend on the property, budget and design requirements 

Do I need a lot or finished plans before I can get started?

No. Start with a homesite, a portfolio plan, a rough idea or questions about where to begin. We can help identify the next step 

What affects the cost of a custom home?

Home size, design complexity, finishes, site preparation, utilities, foundation requirements and approvals all affect the investment. A base plan price is a starting
reference; it does not include land or every site-specific cost 

What is included in a Design + Lot Feasibility review?

It is an initial planning conversation about your property, home ideas, budget and next steps. It helps identify important questions before detailed design and
construction pricing; it is not a survey, engineering report, permit approval or final estimate.

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Explore insights on custom home design and construction as well as receive practical guidance eon how to begin your forever home.

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Explore luxury custom home floor plans for New Hanover County, NC. Compare size, layouts, pricing, lot fit, and customization options. Build on your lot.
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Building a Coastal Custom Home in New Hanover County
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Planning a coastal custom home in New Hanover County, NC? Learn about construction costs, custom design, lot feasibility, and choosing the right builder.
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The most important questions to ask Wilmington, NC Custom Home Builders before you build. Make sure to ask about design-build services and communication.
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NOT SEEING THE RIGHT FIT?

Let's Create Your Perfect Home From the Ground Up

We can help you evaluate other homesites or design a custom home on your lot.

Our design-build process makes it simple from start to finish. 

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