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BuildSense

Featured in Durham Today 4.70 (29 reviews)(919) 667-0404

BuildSense is a Durham design-build home builder and architecture firm serving Durham and Raleigh. It focuses on high-performance, custom-designed homes, with architecture and construction under one roof.

Business Highlights
  • BuildSense identifies its architecture firm and builders as licensed and award-winning.
  • BuildSense says every new home it builds is certified to the National Green Building Standard and ENERGY STAR.
  • It says third-party testing verifies its high-performance and healthy-environment standards.

Service Area

Durham and Raleigh.

Featured on ProsGrade. BuildSense is one of 6 home builders ProsGrade lists in Durham, North Carolina.

Listing details

7 services listed, including Custom home building, Kitchen remodeling and Porch design and construction. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.7 from 29 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How BuildSense compares with the other 5 home builders on ProsGrade in Durham, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top half of the 6 Durham home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • One of 3 Durham home builders on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

7 services
  • Custom home buildingHigh-performance design-build homes
  • Kitchen remodelingCabinet, appliance and counter replacements or a new layout
  • Porch design and constructionOutdoor kitchens, porches and entrances
  • Bathroom remodelingFull remodels and updates
  • Room additions
  • Home remodelingLiving/dining connections, media spaces and laundry rooms
  • Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)Planning, design and construction

Reviews

What customers say

One customer says BuildSense resolved a zoning hurdle and designed a pool house and connected equipment building. An earlier customer describes an extensive renovation of a nearly century-old home that included an elevator, with senior-management oversight and regular progress updates.

Customer Reviews

Bradley Kirsch

Our design and build experience with BuildSense was fabulous. First, they resolved a zoning hurdle that no one else could figure out. Then, after a fun brainstorming period with us, the talented architects designed a stunning pool house and connected equipment building. Finally, despite difficult terrain, the excellent building crew and theirs subs constructed an exceptionally beautiful and functional pool house with a kitchen and grill, gas fireplace, bathroom, sauna and cold plunge, and pump room for the pool and spa. BuildSense also completely renovated our driveway and designed it to be both great looking and well prepared for heavy rain. We have enormous respect and appreciation for every BuildSense member who worked on our complex project. BuildSense is a delightfully skilled and talented group.
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D & L

We selected BuildSense for an extensive renovation of our nearly 100 year old home which included installing an elevator and other significant internal changes. They came highly recommended and our architects, with whom we have an excellent relationship, believed they were the right group with experienced management and staff to take on this challenging task. BuildSense did not disappoint – the final result exceeded our expectations. BuildSense provided a thorough approach to the project which included start to finish oversight by senior management and on site project management – they were always available and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort levels and satisfaction with the process. We were constantly informed of progress and unexpected issues, that often occur with restoration, and guided us through possible solutions. This constant communication and transparency was of utmost importance as we were living remotely and relied on our architects and BuildSense to complete the project on time, within budget and with no compromise on quality. Their choice of subcontractors across the board was excellent and reflected in the quality of the end product – many of which we will continue to use for ongoing maintenance. We are delighted with our ‘new’ home and happy to be part of the BuildSense Family
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Sami Mardam-Bey

We used BuildSense for a large home renovation. The group is very organized with excellent communication. I never once felt that corners were cut or quality was sacrificed. Concerns during the build were quickly attended to. They were able to execute our visions for our home renovation on budget, and pretty close to on schedule. We are very please with the result and are enjoying our new space.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does BuildSense plan project schedules?

Before construction, it prepares a detailed schedule listing each phase and when it will take place, then updates and shares it based on product availability, fabrication times, trade-partner and direct-labor schedules, and construction sequence.

Can BuildSense help with zoning and building permits?

With the final construction documents stamped, it can work on zoning and building permit applications alongside final pricing, agreement preparation and the construction schedule.

What does BuildSense provide at project closeout?

It organizes orientations on home systems and prepares a detailed Homeowner's Manual. It says it is committed to reviewing and resolving warranty items that arise.