Design-Build Renovationin Chapel Hill & the Triangle
Design and construction under one contract and one team — so the plan is priced and buildable from day one, and the people who drew it are accountable for building it.
The work
What's Included
Design-build means the same team designs your project and builds it, under one contract. The plan is priced as it's drawn, so you're not falling in love with a design you can't afford — and the people who drew it are accountable for building it.
- Consultation & site walkthrough
- Design & layout planning
- Budget set alongside the design
- Engineering & permitting
- Construction across every trade
- Final walkthrough & sign-off
Why one team
One Contract. One Point of Contact.
The traditional route — design first, then put the plans out to bid — splits responsibility at exactly the moment it matters. If the bids come back over budget, or the drawings don't match conditions in the house, there's a gap between the designer and the builder for problems to fall into. Design-build closes it: one contract, one team, and one point of contact from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
“Let the house tell you what’s possible.”
Meet Alex Sayre, who runs every projectThe process
How Your Project Runs
Consultation
We walk your space, talk through what you want, and give you an honest read on scope, budget, and what’s realistic.
Plan & Proposal
You get a clear, detailed proposal — scope, timeline, and price — with no vague line items or surprises later.
We Build
Our team handles every trade and every permit, keeps the site clean, and keeps you updated so you're never left guessing.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished project together and don't consider it done until you're satisfied.
FAQ
Design-Build Renovation: Common Questions
What is design-build?
A way of running a renovation where one company handles both the design and the construction under a single contract. You have one point of contact and one team accountable for the whole result.
Do I need plans before I call?
No. Start with what isn't working about your house and what you'd like instead — photos and saved ideas help, but they're optional. The plan comes out of our conversations.
Is design-build only for big projects?
It works best on projects with real design decisions in them — kitchens, baths, additions, layout changes, and whole-home renovations — which is the work we focus on.
Where we work
Design-Build Renovation Across the Triangle
Argyle Building Company is based in Chapel Hill and takes on design-build renovation projects across Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Raleigh, Cary and Hillsborough, plus the surrounding communities. Not sure if you're in our service area? Just ask.
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Carrboro, NC
- Durham, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Cary, NC
- Hillsborough, NC
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Related Services
- Whole-Home Renovation Bringing a dated house fully up to your standard — layout, systems, and finishes, room by room, under one coordinated plan. The right move when the location is perfect but the house isn't.
- Home Additions More space that looks original, not bolted on — new wings, second stories, bump-outs, and in-law suites, matched seamlessly to your existing home and engineered to code.
- Kitchen Remodels The most complex room in the house, done right: cabinetry, countertops, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and finish work coordinated by one team so you're not managing five vendors yourself.
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Ready to Start?
Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within one business day. No pressure, no obligation — just an honest conversation about what's possible.
Prefer to Talk? Call or Text (919) 726-3862