Two-story garage addition with a suite above, beside the main house in Apex, NC

Design-build contractor in Raleigh, NC Homes built around the way you live

We design and build custom homes, home additions, and whole home renovations in Raleigh, with one team and a fixed price before construction begins.

Every home is a compromise. Yours shouldn’t be.

Add on or renovate, and stay

Life changed and the house didn’t. Keep the neighborhood you love and make the house fit your life.

Build the home you can’t find for sale

When nothing on the market fits, build it. On your lot, or in place of an older home.

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Cary Home Addition & Kitchen Remodel

Three ways to get a home that fits

One team designs and builds every project, with a fixed price before construction.

  • Front of a two-story garage addition with a finished second story in Apex, NC

    Home Additions

    More room without leaving the neighborhood you love.

    Starting at $150,000

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    Home Renovations

    Rework the house you have into the one you want.

    Whole home starting at $200,000

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    Custom Homes

    The home you can’t find for sale, built on your lot.

    Starting at $400,000 Excludes land.

How our pricing works

What your home could feel like

Will Armstrong, founder of Oak City Homes, in a company jacket in front of a brick wall

Started by a homeowner let down by contractors

Twice, with two different houses, Will Armstrong was left feeling betrayed by contractors. Promises were broken, deposits were taken, and calls went unanswered.

“If I ever start a renovation company, I’ll know how to succeed. All I’ll need to do is be honest, genuine, and treat people with care and respect.”

Will Armstrong, Founder
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Dream, Design, Build

A named process, with a promise at every stage.

  1. Dream

    See what’s possible before you commit.

  2. Design

    Every decision made before construction starts.

  3. Build

    A predictable build, and a team that stays with you after.

Reviews and a license aren’t enough.

  • Peace of Mind Pricing

    Your construction price is fixed before we break ground.

  • One team

    Design and construction under one roof.

  • Weekly portal updates

    Your schedule and progress, updated every week.

  • Named people at every stage

    Bethany Kuhnau leads Design. Mike Simon runs your build.

See a project from start to finish

Before and after: a Cary home addition

Before The back of the Cary home before the addition, with a screened porch
After The back of the same Cary home after the addition
The back of the home, before and after the addition. See the project

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What our clients say

“Home renovations are certainly an investment, but it was worth every penny.”

Brianna R., kitchen remodel in Wake Forest
Raleigh homeowners standing in their remodeled kitchen for a video about their project Play video: Client testimonial: Raleigh kitchen remodel
Client testimonial: Raleigh kitchen remodel See the project: Client testimonial: Raleigh kitchen remodel
  • “Oak City Homes completely flipped that narrative on its head. From day one, they were communicative, consultative, collaborative, and genuinely approachable.”

    Eric H.
  • “We decided to still live in the house during construction, and Mike went above and beyond to make it as convenient as possible for us.”

    Chris C.
  • “The team listened to our needs and help us get our dream kitchen! They kept the project on track and were always available to answer my many questions.”

    LeeAnn B. Kitchen remodel, Raleigh

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Common questions

How much does a home addition cost?

Home additions start at $150,000. Your price depends on the size of the addition, what goes inside it, whether you build out or up, and your material selections.

You get a price range at your proposal review, and a fixed construction price before we break ground.

How long does a project take?

Every project is different, and size makes a big difference. A simple renovation takes at least 8 months from the start of Design to move-in, and an addition or new home often takes 12 months or more.

Your timeline is set in writing during Design, before you commit to construction.

Can we live at home during construction?

Often, yes. Whether it makes sense for your project depends on the scope and where the work happens in the house, and we will give you an honest answer before you commit.

One client put it this way: "We decided to still live in the house during construction, and Mike went above and beyond to make it as convenient as possible for us."

Should we add on or move?

If you love your neighborhood and plan to stay, compare the full cost of moving with the cost of building what you need. Moving means agent commissions, closing costs, and moving expenses, often a new mortgage at a higher rate, and still compromising on a house that almost fits.

We will help you run the numbers honestly, including telling you if your project does not make sense.

What areas do you serve?

We design and build in Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, and surrounding Wake County. Our office is in Raleigh at 4809 Hargrove Rd, Suite 119.

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Fall in love with your home again

Start with a free discovery call about your goals, timeline, and budget.