A common complaint about custom builders is simple: “I never saw the owner after the contract was signed.”
Funderburk Builders, Inc. is built around the opposite promise. Will Funderburk started the company in 2001 “with the desire to personally oversee and direct all of his client projects,” and the reviews on his site say the same thing in plainer words. One client described an 800-square-foot addition finished on time and “essentially on budget.” Another said Will “was on-site almost every day.”
Funderburk builds custom homes, additions, small commercial projects, and whole neighborhoods. The website is short on prices and addresses, so this guide covers what is published and what to ask before you sign.
Who Is Funderburk Builders?
Funderburk Builders, Inc. says it has been building homes in the greater Wake County area since 2001. Its founder and principal is Will Funderburk.
The documented history
The About page says Will was named Rookie of the Year by the Raleigh/Wake Home Builders Association early in his career, and that he remains a member. Funderburk Builders, Inc. is listed as a builder member in the 2025 Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County directory.
The company lists its address as 4820 Boulder Creek Lane, Raleigh, NC 27613, and its phone as (919) 427-6996. It also keeps a Houzz profile and a Facebook page.
One naming note: Funderburk Builders, Inc. is a separate company from CrossBuilt Homes, which is led by a different Funderburk. Make sure the entity on your contract is the one you vetted.
What the company has built
The About page lists the range of Will’s work:
- neighborhood developments, single-family and multifamily;
- commercial development, including office upfits, industrial and flex space, car dealerships, and residential dormitories;
- new home construction;
- renovations and additions;
- small commercial projects and upfits.
Where Does Funderburk Build?
The site describes the service area as “the greater Wake county area” and gives a Raleigh office address in the 27613 ZIP code. It does not name towns or neighborhoods for its homes. Expect most work in and around raleigh, and ask for addresses in the part of Wake County you are considering.
What Does Funderburk Build?
Funderburk builds custom homes and handles the work on either side of a new house: the land before it, and the additions after it.
| Buyer question | What the public record shows |
|---|---|
| State contractor license | L.49763 (Funderburk Builders, Inc.): Building classification, unlimited license limit, active through Dec. 31, 2026 per the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors, checked Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Founded | 2001, per the company |
| Principal | Will Funderburk |
| Recognition | Rookie of the Year, Raleigh/Wake HBA (early career) |
| Services | Custom homes, renovations and additions, commercial, land development |
| Land development | Projects from a single lot to 40+ lot neighborhoods, plus entitlements |
| Price range | Not published |
| Named communities | Not published |
| Warranty | Not published |
Land development and entitled lots
The Land Development page is the most unusual part of the site. Funderburk says it has handled projects “from single family to 40+ lot neighborhoods,” can deliver fully developed lots, and specializes in providing entitled parcels, which means getting the approvals needed to develop land. It invites owners who inherited land to call.
For a buyer with acreage, that matters. A builder who has taken land through approvals can tell you early whether your parcel can carry the house you want. Our guide to buying land to build a house covers the questions to ask.
Homes and renovations
The New Homes page describes a client-led design process, “from the home’s layout and functionality to its materials, finishes, and overall design.” The gallery is organized by bathrooms, kitchens, exteriors, porches, interiors, and commercial work. Both published client reviews are for remodeling: a large primary-suite addition, and three bathrooms plus a kitchen over two years.
How Does Building With Funderburk Work?
Funderburk does not publish a step-by-step process. What it does publish is the principle: the owner oversees every job directly. The About page also points to decisions that pay off for years, including building materials, indoor air quality controls, energy certifications, and smart home wiring.
Ask Funderburk to walk you through:
- how design is handled, and whether you need your own architect;
- whether the contract is fixed price or cost-plus;
- how allowances and change orders are priced;
- how often Will is on your site.
What Should You Verify Before Signing With Funderburk?
Funderburk’s track record is long. The public detail on recent new homes is short. Our guides to finding a builder in Raleigh-Durham and why the builder’s agent works for the builder explain how to keep the process on your side. On a new build, the builder represents the builder. We represent you.
Confirm the license and the entity
Match Funderburk Builders, Inc., the Boulder Creek Lane address, and the license number on the contract to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Ask for recent new homes
Both published reviews are for remodeling work. Ask for three new homes finished in the last few years, with addresses and owners you can call.
Get a written price basis
No pricing is published. Ask for a sample budget, a cost-per-square-foot range on recent homes, and the allowance schedule.
Get the warranty in writing
The site does not describe a warranty. Ask for the written terms and service process, and compare them with our home-builder warranty guide.
How Does Funderburk Compare With Other Building Options?
| Option | Owner involvement | Land help | Price transparency | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funderburk custom home | High, per the company | Yes, including entitlements | Ask for a quote | Buyers with land or a parcel to develop |
| Funderburk addition or renovation | High | Not needed | Ask for a quote | Owners who want to stay and expand |
| Semi-custom builder | Moderate | Usually their lots | Base prices published | Buyers who want a known plan |
| Production builder | Low | Their lots only | Published | Buyers who want speed and a standard process |
Who Is a Strong Fit for Funderburk Builders?
Funderburk fits a buyer who wants the owner on site and values a builder who understands land.
The strongest candidates usually:
- own acreage in Wake County, or plan to buy it;
- may need lots developed or a parcel entitled before building;
- want one contractor for a new home now and an addition later;
- will ask for recent new-home references and a written warranty.
It is a weaker fit for buyers who want published prices, model homes, or a builder in a specific planned community.
Final Thoughts About Funderburk Builders From Tim Clarke
Twenty-five years in Wake County, a Rookie of the Year award from the local HBA, and land development up to 40-plus lots. Funderburk Builders has done more kinds of building than most custom builders ever will.
The website tells you more about Will’s approach than about his recent homes. Ask for the addresses, walk them, and get the warranty and allowances on paper before you sign.
I have spent 17+ years in Triangle real estate. Our team builds as well as sells, so we can look at a parcel, a budget, and a builder contract and tell you where the risk is.
If Funderburk Builders is on your list, call us at (919) 355-8462. We’ll represent you from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.
Sources
- http://funderburkbuilders.com/
- http://funderburkbuilders.com/about/
- http://funderburkbuilders.com/new-homes/
- http://funderburkbuilders.com/land-development/
- http://funderburkbuilders.com/commercial/
- http://funderburkbuilders.com/gallery/
- http://funderburkbuilders.com/contact/
- http://funderburkbuilders.com/testimonial/very-easy-to-work-with/
- 2025 HBA Raleigh-Wake County builder-member directory (print)
- https://portal.nclbgc.org/Public/Search (NC Licensing Board for General Contractors, license L.49763)
