Rufty Homes
Rufty Homes
Rufty Homes builds luxury custom homes and handles luxury renovations from its Raleigh base, serving communities across the Triangle. Its custom-home process includes a Rufty Walk-Through, and it can build on land clients already own.
Business Highlights
- Rufty Homes describes its estimating and budgeting approach as hyper-transparent.
- Owner Jon Rufty is a member of the NAHB Builder 20 Club.
- Rufty Homes provides a builder warranty and conducts a one-year walkthrough after homeowners have experienced all four seasons in the home.
Service Area
Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Country Hills, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Raleigh and Wake Forest.
Featured Local Business
Rufty Homes is one of 11 home builders ProsGrade lists in Raleigh, North Carolina.
2 services listed: Luxury custom home building and Luxury home renovations. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 10 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Rufty Homes compares with the other 10 home builders on ProsGrade in Raleigh, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 11 Raleigh home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.7 average of other Raleigh home builders on ProsGrade.
- One of 6 Raleigh home builders on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
2 services- Luxury custom home buildingCustom design and construction
- Luxury home renovationsFull- or partial-home projects; doors, windows, exteriors and outdoor spaces
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise the depth of Rufty Homes’ team and the craftsmanship in its homes. A recent customer describes an organized, low-stress build, crediting Chris with anticipating challenges and communicating before decisions; another homeowner says the few issues that came up after completion were addressed quickly.
Customer Reviews
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Jim Herbst
Rob M
One of the absolute, hands down BEST building contractors in the Triangle area. They also provide customer service that is superb!!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Rufty Homes custom build take?
The general schedule lists 3–6 months for design, depending on timely client feedback. Construction typically takes 10–12 months from the foundation, though some designs may extend that stage to 12–18 months.
Can clients choose their own interior designer for a Rufty Homes build?
Yes. Clients may choose a designer, and selections for plumbing, appliances and cabinets begin soon after the contract is signed.
Who manages communication during a Rufty Homes build?
Each project has a project manager and client coordinator. Rufty Homes says project managers often communicate daily and can arrange standing meetings around the client’s availability and desired involvement.
What warranties does Rufty Homes provide?
Rufty Homes says appliances and systems have their own warranties, and clients are responsible for signing up for non-builder coverage. It also says it conducts a one-year walkthrough after homeowners have lived in the home through all four seasons, to address issues they experienced.








