Who is CityScape Builders?
CityScape Builders is a Raleigh custom home builder founded in 1991 by Richard J. (Rick) Barrett, who still leads the company as president (company about page). The legal name is CityScape Builders, Inc. Some older pages online credit a different founder and a different year. The company's own site and its BBB profile both identify Rick Barrett, and the site gives 1991.
The company builds in Raleigh, Wake Forest and Holly Springs, and it is entered in the 2026 Triangle Parade of Homes.
CityScape Builders license and company record
CityScape Builders, Inc. holds North Carolina general contractor license 30017, residential classification. The qualifier is Richard J. Barrett, and the license was verified active in May 2026 (BuildZoom license and permit record). Check the current status yourself before you sign; licenses renew every year.
Where CityScape Builders has built
These are the neighborhoods where we found a CityScape home tied to a permit, an MLS record, a Parade entry or a community brochure:
| Community | Town | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Manor | Wake Forest | 2026 Parade of Homes entry at 8200 Mary Claire Lane (Parade entry) |
| Jackson Manor | Wake Forest | MLS listing at 8612 Kimillie Court names CityScape as builder (listing record) |
| Sanctuary at Yates Mill | Raleigh | Permit for 2120 Gardenbrook Drive (permit record) |
| The Reserves at Falls Lake | Raleigh | Permit for 1601 Rock Dove Way (permit record) |
| 12 Oaks | Holly Springs | Listed on the 12 Oaks custom-builder brochure (brochure) |
Looking for CityScape Builders homes for sale? Resale homes by CityScape show up in these neighborhoods, and the builder name is usually in the MLS record. Ask us to set up a search on these communities.
What CityScape Builders builds
- Custom single-family homes. Custom building is the company's stated business.
- Large homes with main-floor suites. The 2026 Parade home in Prescott Manor has a first-floor owner's suite, a first-floor guest suite and extensive custom trim.
Most of this work is on lots in planned custom-home communities. If you already own land, our guide to buying land to build a house covers the soil, septic and utility checks that come before a builder conversation.
Finding CityScape Builders online
- cityscapebuilders.com: currently a short relaunch site with the company's about page
- Triangle Parade of Homes company page
- Better Business Bureau profile
We found no Facebook or Instagram page we could attribute to the company, and no review platform with a posted rating.
Questions to ask before you hire CityScape Builders
- Will Rick Barrett be involved in my build, and who is the site superintendent?
- Can I tour the 2026 Parade home at 8200 Mary Claire Lane or another recent home?
- Are you approved to build in the community where I want a lot, and does the lot come through you or the developer?
- How do you handle allowances and change orders, and how are they priced?
- What does your written warranty cover after closing? Compare it with our home builder warranties guide.
Before you meet any builder's sales team, read why the builder's agent does not represent you.
Thinking about a CityScape home in Wake Forest, Raleigh or Holly Springs? Talk with the Tim M. Clarke Team before you sign a build or renovation contract. We check the license, the permit history and the contract terms, and we tell you what to ask.
Sources checked (October 2026): CityScape about page; 2026 Parade entry; Parade company page; BuildZoom; 8612 Kimillie Court listing; 12 Oaks brochure; BBB.
