Design-Build in Wake Forest
Home additions and renovations in Wake Forest
You picked Wake Forest for a reason, and leaving isn’t the plan. If the house no longer fits your family, we’ll make it fit.
Newer houses, growing families
Most Wake Forest homes are fairly new. About three in four were built in 2000 or later, in neighborhoods like Heritage, which went up in the early 2000s.
Older streets have their own character. You’ll find brick ranches from the 1960s and 70s in Cardinal Hills, and much older homes along North Main Street.
Either way, the house was built for the family that bought it, not always the one living there now.
Neighborhoods we serve
What Wake Forest families ask us for
In a newer home, the size is often fine and the layout isn’t. A primary suite, an in-law suite for a parent, or a kitchen opened to the family room can fix that without a move.
One Wake Forest family had never loved the kitchen that came with their house. We built them a new one and kept the original brick arch around the cooktop as its centerpiece.
We handle permits and inspections with the Town of Wake Forest. If your home is in the North Main Street historic district, we’ll guide you through the town’s review during Design.
Projects in Wake Forest
-
Kitchen renovation
A Wake Forest kitchen remodel with a brick arch
What we build in Wake Forest
Every project is designed and built by one team, with a fixed price before construction begins.
-
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
-
Home Renovations
Rework the house you have into the one you want.
- Whole home
- Kitchens
- Open floor plans
Whole home starting at $200,000
-
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
-
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.
-
One team
Design and construction under one roof. Your designer leads Design, and your project manager owns Build and warranty.
-
Weekly portal updates
Your schedule and progress, updated every week in your client portal, so you’re never wondering what’s happening.
-
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
-
“They let us take our time with decisions, helped guide us through the design process, and really understood our needs and what we were hoping for. In the end, they interpreted and delivered our dream kitchen - ahead of schedule to boot!”
Brianna R. Kitchen remodel, Wake Forest -
“We met with several contractors before settling on Oak City because they took the time to explain their process and answered our questions prior to signing a contract.”
Gina M. 700 sq ft addition, Cary -
“Oak City Homes completely flipped that narrative on its head. From day one, they were communicative, consultative, collaborative, and genuinely approachable.”
Eric H.
Wake Forest questions
Can you add on to a house in the North Main Street historic district?
Yes. Every exterior change there needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the town’s Historic Preservation Commission, including materials, windows, and even trees.
We’ll guide you through that review during Design.
My address says Wake Forest. Does the town issue my permit?
It depends on whether your lot is inside town limits. Inside, the Town of Wake Forest issues permits, and outside, Wake County does.
Wake County’s iMaps shows which applies to your lot.
Can you add an in-law suite to a newer Wake Forest home?
Often, yes. We plan in-law suites on the main level, with a private entrance and no stairs, and check your lot, setbacks, and any HOA rules during Design.
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.