Build New

Find a Lot
Oak Island and surrounding areas are growing, but there’s always room for your dream home. Work with one of our local real estate agents to find a place to build a new home.

• List of land for sale in Oak Island
• List of land for sale in Southport

Decide what you want to build
Once you have selected your lot, it is time to select your house plan. It is important to find a plan that fits on the lot with regard to the setback requirements of the local jurisdiction. Also, some subdivisions have architectural review boards that will want to approve your plan. The staff at Moffitt Builders is here to assist you. Robin, our administrator, has many years experience in plan selection. She is available, first and foremost, to assist you in finding a plan that meets the needs of you and your family, and secondly, one that meets the requirements of the reviewing agencies.

There are several ways to obtain house plans, sometimes referred to as blueprints. One way is to hire an architect or plan designer. Another is to purchase a stock plan from a plan service or directly from the design professional. Moffitt Builders also has a set of plans on hand to fit any need—but if you would prefer, we can also work with you to build a custom plan to your specifications. Once you’ve chosen a design, you can choose from among the many options we can install in your house.

Remodel

Start with the Basics
As part of any remodeling project, you’ll need to think through the reasons you are considering a remodel in the first place. Is it more interior space, a new kitchen, new bathroom? If you think about specific needs, you can keep the project from growing too big for your budget.

Research
Now that you have a list of items, do some research to see how others have accomplished similar goals. The internet, friends and magazines are great resources for ideas and you can learn what works and what didn’t.

Plan
If you have the ability, you can draw up a simple plan using accurate measurements from your home. Moffitt will review it with you and advise on whether we can work with your plan or if an architect is needed to help refine it. There are many aspects to a remodel that go beyond the floor plan too and Moffitt is ready to discuss demolition, electrical, plumbing, permits and any other needs with you or your chosen designer.

While we Work
There is bound to be some disruption to the household while we work, including demolition and workers who need access to the space. Moffitt Builders works to minimize this disruption whenever possible though while still working to meet the project deadline.

Add On

Isn’t this a Remodel?
Adding on to your home is a form of remodeling for sure, but it is different in the sense that the purpose of the project is adding more space instead of just improving your existing space.

Considerations
Many of the same considerations of new construction and remodeling apply to an addition as well, especially the design and financing of the project. However, you will also need to determine what local building codes will allow. Can you add that second story you want? Can you make your house wider or deeper than it is currently? Once you know what is possible, you can start dreaming of all the ways you can take advantage of the opportunities.