Author: Don

How To Become A Successful Owner Builder

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024Don

The Owner/Builder program that we developed years ago continues to provide a solution to those thatwant to build their own home. If you are well versed in project and budget management it will certainlybenefit you but understand that the home build process is not a simple one. I would caution you that adecision to build without professional assistance could be a costly one. The process encompasses wellover one hundred line items, with many detailed steps and a distinct order of timing. Following thecritical order in the process is demanded and dictated by inspections, building codes and is es...

House Addition In Creedmoor, NC

January 12, 2024March 11, 2024Don

We were contacted by the homeowners in Wake County, North Carolina to quote and subsequently build an addition to their home. The current home, built in or around 1950, is a three bedroom, two bath at approximately 2294 heated and cooled square feet. Additional 3090 square feet is highlighted in red Addition includes: Kitchen Family room Addition space for the master bedroom Recreation / bonus room Office with half bath Garage Future living space Description The house addition is 3090 square feet, includes a spacious kitchen, and ...

Custom Spanish Style Estate in Vance County

August 10, 2023January 9, 2024Don

Completed July 2023 Spanish Style Estate Home on 14 acres located in Vance County North Carolina. The home is complete with painted brick exterior and brick columns with Stucco arches and gables. All the porches are under roof and secured with solid wrought iron railings. A state of the art metal roof to last a lifetime compliments the Spanish theme. The large three car garage has an adjoining bonus room and bathroom that will serve the future pool. The home is outfitted with the highest efficiency multi speed heating and cooling system, for low humidity, improved air quality, energy sa...

Wake County NC Custom Home

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023Don

Newly constructed Custom Home located in Wake County NC on an expanse of land with a large lake and rolling hills. This 3800 square foot custom home has four bedrooms, four and one half Baths, an office, school room, second floor bonus room, three car garage and a bathroom off the garage for a future pool. The elevations are enhanced by steep gables and custom fascia trim with sharp well defined lines. The interior has a very open kitchen with a large island. The vaulted ceiling in the family room carries through to the screen porch. Ten foot ceilings throughout the house are complimente...

Can you Afford to Build a “Custom” Home and Is it a Good Time to Build

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023Don

So, can you afford to build a Custom Home? There is a commonly held misconception that it is very costly to build a custom home. That is not only untrue but in fact quite the opposite. Building a custom home allows you to select all the aspects/components of the home while being in control of the budget based on those selections. We guide you through the design and selection of all the homes attributes to include flooring, exterior siding, and cabinets, to name a few, all the while focusing on your wants/desires and ultimately your bottom-line budget.&nb...

Vance County Home

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022Don

Five bedroom, Four Bathrooms with walk in tile shower, wood burning fireplace and all of the extras.

Modular Log Cabin

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020Don

Modular Log Cabin Nestled on the side of a mountain, next to a river or stream or on a 10 acre wooded parcel of land outside of Raleigh NC. a new log home is waiting for you. The look and smell of natural wood logs on the exterior, wood beams, wood floors, walls and ceiling inside and out is hard to beat. Build a foundation, dig a well and septic and your new home is ready to deliver and put in place. The floor plan along with appliances, ceiling fans and all amenities are selected in the design center and in place upon arrival. A beautiful home without the ex...

February 6, 2020Don

We trust Don completely and wholeheartedly recommend Justham Custom Homes to anyone who is in the market for a custom home, garage, or home improvement project

Carriage House

September 19, 2019March 7, 2022Don

In the Custom Home business you listen, you process, and you provide solutions. Found your website and would like to discuss the building of a carriage house The place: a gated community with multi million dollar homes, rolling hills, expansive lake and clubhouse. The task: Build a carriage house at the rear corner off the existing house of the same materials, color and texture as the house. Complete with custom made shutters, gable corbels, and hand made cupola. The carriage house to be fully insulated with stone foundation, water and electricity. Conclusion: Despite the wettest year on re...

Adding A Single Car Garage

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018Don

Detached garage Customer envisioned a detached single car garage on the side of the house where the land slopes heavily to the back yard. Therefore, we built a tall foundation to ensure drainage and brought in fill to level out the slab. Completed the garage is 12' wide by 28' long which allows for room in rear for a work area with car in place. Brick foundation, roof and vinyl siding all match existing house. A smooth finished concrete slab, electrical outlets at working height, and LED lighting inside and over the doors are all in place. A wide set of steps lead out the back door for ease...