There is a right way to do it.

Dunning's Design-Build Process

A one of a kind approach to match a vision that’s uniquely you.

1. Building a roadmap to your dream.

John Dunning’s hands-on approach and keen eye put you in the driver’s seat of your custom home build. Watch your vision take shape through detailed design exploration and meticulous consultation.

2. Making sure the shoe fits.

Including your builder during the purchasing of property is vital to keeping the pre-construction vision aligned with the final results. Tackling property logistics upfront ensures there are no surprises after ground-breaking.

3. Putting pen to paper.

The drafting process isn’t meant for just the architects. The Dunning team insists on assessing plans in advance to ensure designs are within your target your budget and vision.

4. Adding the bells & whistles.

Product selections should be made diligently, yet in a timely manner to avoid construction delays. Count on the craftsman at Dunning to recommend quality, affordable products and unique aesthetic solutions.

5. Collaborating clearly throughout.

Exceptional client service is at the heart of Dunning Custom Homes and one of the many advantages to working with agile team. Expect one-on-one support and regular access to the team during the entire process.

17 years of service with many more to come.

For the last 17 years, we have enjoyed success in providing unique luxury homes and home renovations for our owners, as well as maintaining strong relations long after. We are comfortable building custom homes on individual properties or within one of our community settings.

Living in the Triangle area of North Carolina provides many benefits. As a long time resident in the Chapel Hill, Chatham County area, we have been able to enjoy these right along with our owners. Dunning Custom Homes takes great pride in being part of this community and we expect to help welcome many more residents in the coming years.

Belonging to the Green Home Builders of the Triangle (GHBT) allows us to provide expertise in delivering green certified homes as well. Our goals have been to provide a product all craftsmen would appreciate and a home that lives efficiently.

Kind words from our clients.

"During a recent transfer to Chapel Hill, our search for a new home quickly came to an end when we found our Parade of Homes winner by Dunning Custom Homes. After looking at several homes in the area, we were immediately impressed with the style, attention to detail and quality of construction which were obvious in our new home"

"...John was able to give us straight forward advice about construction and material choices with an eye to helping us stay on budget. We were delighted with the quality of construction and the craftsmanship of his crews as well as several aesthetic solutions John personally designed..."

"John possess qualities that are very rare in the housing industry. The result for us is a beautiful home that five months after we have moved in is still getting rave reviews. The craftsmanship and attention to detail of his subcontractors is excellent. John pays great attention to details, provided us many ideas and solutions and was always open to our ideas as well. You will not find a better builder to partner with than John."

"John was incredibly involved in the entire process from the smallest details to the big picture. He continually educated us on the building process, listened to us and made it a point to construct a home that reflected our design style while continually making suggestions and improvements to the plan that would keep us within budget, yet enhance the craftsmanship of our home"

"I have seldom seen anyone in any profession or business venture exhibit the kind of enthusiasm and deep concern for both his clients and the finished work product as ...demonstrated by John Dunning. John has integrity to the core and we could have built this entire house on a handshake"

"John was able to give us straight forward advice about construction and material choices with an eye to helping us stay on budget. We were delighted with the quality of construction and the craftsmanship of his crews as well as several aesthetic solutions John personally designed"

"John has a strong relationship with trades and subcontractors and pointed us to vendors who were knowledgeable, and trustworthy. John was available for questions throughout the entire building process and maintained a hands-on approach that made us feel we were in good hands. The attention to detail paid to our home continues to impress our friends and family"