Design-Build in Hayes Barton
Additions and renovations in Hayes Barton
You chose Hayes Barton for its streets and its houses. We help yours work for the way you live now, without losing what makes it special.
Houses built in the 1920s and 30s
Landscape architect Earle Sumner Draper laid out Hayes Barton in 1920, with curving streets and park medians. Nearly half its houses went up in the mid and late 1920s, most of them Georgian, Tudor, or Dutch Colonial Revival.
The lots are generous and fairly even, but the houses sit close to their neighbors. That side spacing often decides where an addition can go.
Making an old house work today
Owners here have been adding second stories and large wings for decades. The district’s 2002 National Register nomination noted it, even on fairly large houses.
We design those changes to look like they were always there: a kitchen open to the family room, a primary suite, or a second story that suits the roofline.
Many lots still have an original garage, some with an apartment above. Rebuilding one as a garage with living space can add room without touching the main house.
What the rules allow
Hayes Barton is on the National Register, but it isn’t one of Raleigh’s local historic districts. For most houses, that means no historic review from the city before a permit.
Houses designated as Raleigh Historic Landmarks are the exception and do need that review. East of Glenwood Avenue, the Five Points East conservation overlay also limits lot size, setbacks, and height.
We check all of this during Design and handle permits and inspections with the City of Raleigh.
Renovate or rebuild?
By our count of Wake County records, about one in seven houses here was built in 2000 or later. Most older houses are worth saving, but not all of them.
We’ll tell you honestly which one you have. If it’s time for something new, we can build a custom home that fits the street.
Our work in Raleigh
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Kitchen renovation
A green kitchen and bath with laundry in Raleigh
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Open floor plan
An open concept kitchen remodel in Raleigh
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Bathroom renovation
Two baths and a laundry room remodeled in Raleigh
What we build in Hayes Barton
Every project is designed and built by one team, with a fixed price before construction begins.
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Home Additions
More room without leaving the neighborhood you love.
- Primary suites
- In-law suites and ADUs
- Garages with living space
- Sunrooms
- Build out or build up
Starting at $150,000
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Home Renovations
Rework the house you have into the one you want.
- Whole home
- Kitchens
- Open floor plans
Whole home starting at $200,000
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Custom Homes
The home you can’t find for sale, built on your lot.
- Custom home on your lot
- Knockdown and rebuild
Starting at $400,000 Excludes land.
Reviews and a license aren’t enough anymore
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Peace of Mind Pricing
Your construction price is fixed before we break ground. It only changes if we uncover something unforeseen or you request a change.
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One team
Design and construction under one roof. Your designer leads Design, and your project manager owns Build and warranty.
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Weekly portal updates
Your schedule and progress, updated every week in your client portal, so you’re never wondering what’s happening.
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Named people at every stage
Bethany Kuhnau, our senior designer, leads Design. Mike Simon, our project manager, is your point of contact from pre-construction through warranty.
Our promise You’ll always know where your project stands, what comes next, and why.
What our clients say
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“Extremely reasonable and professional quote. They were always on time and on budget. Very clean and courteous and did an excellent job. Communication was absolutely excellent.”
Luke B. Kitchen and bathroom remodel, Raleigh -
“Oak City knocked it out of the park with our bathroom and kitchen remodel. Highly recommend.”
Brittany P. Kitchen and bathroom remodel, Raleigh -
“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
Hayes Barton questions
Do I need historic approval to add on to a house in Hayes Barton?
Usually not. Hayes Barton is on the National Register but isn’t a local historic district, and the city requires no Certificate of Appropriateness for property that’s only on the National Register.
The exceptions are houses designated as Raleigh Historic Landmarks. We check your property during Design.
Are there rules for a new garage in Hayes Barton?
Yes. On lots under an acre, a front-facing attached garage door can take up no more than half the front wall, or two-thirds if it’s set back more than 6 feet.
A detached garage can’t sit closer to the street than the house.
Can I add a second story to a Hayes Barton house?
Often, yes. Engineering is part of Design, so we know what the foundation and framing can carry before construction starts.
We design the new roofline to suit the house’s original style.
Do historic tax credits apply to a Hayes Barton renovation?
They can. The city says contributing houses in the district may qualify for federal and state historic tax credits.
The rules are strict, so talk to the NC State Historic Preservation Office before work starts.
Fall in love with your home again
Start with a free discovery call about your goals, timeline, and budget. You’ll know where you stand before you sign anything.