Primary Suite Retreatsin Chapel Hill & the Triangle
Bedroom, bath, and closet rethought as one private retreat — reworking the layout, borrowing space, or adding on, so the room you start and end every day in finally works.
The work
What's Included
A primary suite is three rooms that have to work as one: the bedroom, the bath, and the closet. Getting it right often means moving a wall, borrowing space from a hall or spare room, or adding on — and then building a bath that's as solid behind the tile as it is beautiful in front of it.
- Layout changes & borrowed space
- Spa-grade primary baths
- Walk-in closets & built-ins
- Walk-in & curbless showers
- Lighting, heated floors & ventilation
- Additions when the space isn't there
Why one team
One Contract. One Point of Contact.
A suite remodel touches structure, plumbing, electrical, tile, and carpentry in one small footprint — and usually while you're still living in the rest of the house. One team running it keeps the work contained, the trades in order, and one person answering your questions.
“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
Primary Suite Retreats: Common Questions
Can you create a primary suite in a house that doesn't have one?
Often, yes — by reconfiguring existing rooms, borrowing space from a hall or spare bedroom, or building an addition. We'll show you which approach fits your house and your budget.
Can the shower be curbless?
Often, but it has to be planned from the start: a curbless shower usually means recessing the floor so water drains where it should. That's a framing decision, not a tile decision.
Can we keep living in the house while you work?
Usually. A suite remodel is contained to one part of the house, and we keep the work area closed off and the site clean, so the rest of your home stays livable.
Where we work
Primary Suite Retreats Across the Triangle
Argyle Building Company is based in Chapel Hill and takes on primary suite retreats 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
Keep exploring
Related Services
- Bathroom Remodels Spa-grade primary baths, guest baths, and powder rooms — with the waterproofing and substrate work beneath the tile that separates a bathroom that lasts from one that doesn'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.
- Design-Build Renovation 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.
Free estimate
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