Walk Raleigh’s older neighborhoods and you can spot the new houses that were built well. The rooflines sit right. The porch depth matches the neighbors. Nothing looks like it fell off a plan book.
Greg Paul Builders has been doing that kind of work in Raleigh since 1985. The company builds new homes, renovates and adds on to existing ones, and designs outdoor living spaces, in styles from traditional to modernist. City permit records show it pulling new single-family permits in Raleigh as recently as 2024.
There is also a licensing question on the public record that any buyer should clear before signing. This guide covers both.
Who Is Greg Paul Builders?
Greg Paul Builders is a Raleigh residential builder led by Greg Paul, who signs the company’s “Let’s Get Started” message on its homepage. The homepage heading reads “Building Timeless Structures Since 1985.” The company is listed as a builder member in the 2025 Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County directory.
The documented history
The company’s About page calls Greg Paul Builders “one of the most desirable high-end residential builders in the Raleigh area.” It credits much of its work to a team of experienced subcontractors it describes as craftspeople, and it says repeat business and referrals are its proof of satisfied clients. Its stated theme is “Making Every Project Personal.”
The homepage also announces a new partnership with Southern Concepts Design and Build. The site gives no details on what the partnership covers. Ask.
The phone on the company’s website is 984-299-7626. The 2025 HBA directory lists a different number and an office on North Harrington Street in downtown Raleigh. Use the website number.
What the license record shows
The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors lists Greg Paul Builders, Inc. under license L.19858, an unlimited Building classification first issued on April 29, 1986. The board shows that license expired on December 31, 2024 and is not currently valid. The board lists no public disciplinary matters against it.
An expired license can mean the company now contracts under a different entity or license, or that it let the license lapse. The public record does not say which. Before you sign, ask which license number will appear on your contract and look it up on the board’s website. It should be active, and it should belong to the company you are paying.
One naming note: the permit records use the entity name Greg Paul Builders Inc. That, or whatever entity holds the active license, is the name that belongs on your contract.
Where Does Greg Paul Builders Build?
Greg Paul Builders works in raleigh. The website does not list service areas or neighborhoods. BuildZoom’s permit history fills in the picture with Raleigh addresses:
- 703 Chamberlain St.: new single-family dwelling, permitted 2024;
- 124 Hawthorne Rd.: new single-family dwelling, permitted 2023;
- 216 Selwyn Alley: plumbing, mechanical, and electrical sub-permits for a new single-family dwelling, 2024;
- 416 S. Boylan Ave. and 2609 Van Dyke Ave.: residential additions, 2022;
- 308 S. Boylan Ave.: commercial change of use and addition, 2021.
BuildZoom counts 335 permitted projects in total, with 16 in 2023 and 5 in 2024.
What Does Greg Paul Builders Build?
Greg Paul builds high-end new homes and renovations for fine homes, plus some commercial work. New construction is one of three lines on its site, alongside renovation and outdoor living.
| Buyer question | What the public record shows |
|---|---|
| Services | New construction, renovations and additions, outdoor living spaces |
| Styles | Traditional to modernist |
| In business since | 1985, per the company’s homepage |
| Recent new homes | New single-family permits at 703 Chamberlain St. (2024) and 124 Hawthorne Rd. (2023) |
| Permit valuations | $466,943 and $572,773 on those two new homes (permit values, not sale prices) |
| Gallery | 34 new-construction photos, including townhomes, a pool, and an outdoor kitchen |
| Sustainability | Says it often uses sustainable building practices |
| License | NC license L.19858 (Building, unlimited) expired December 31, 2024, per the state board |
| Pricing | Not published |
| Warranty | Not published |
The gallery
The new-construction gallery shows stairwells, kitchens, a bar, a pantry, an office, an outdoor kitchen, a backyard pool, and a set of townhomes. The photos carry no addresses or project names.
Building around the owner
The About page describes a builder that listens before it designs. The company says it combines the owner’s vision with available resources instead of imposing a house style. That fits the gallery’s range, which runs from classic trim and fireplaces to clean modern lines.
How Does Building With Greg Paul Builders Work?
Greg Paul Builders does not publish a step-by-step process. Its homepage links to an “Our Approach” section that describes listening to clients and delivering one-of-a-kind projects, without numbered steps.
Ask for a written scope, a schedule, a draw schedule, and the role Southern Concepts Design and Build will play on your project before you sign.
What Should You Verify Before Signing With Greg Paul Builders?
Before signing, verify the license first, then the entity, the scope, and the warranty. Our guides to finding a Triangle builder and why the builder’s agent works for the builder explain how to keep someone on your side.
Confirm an active general contractor license
This comes first. Check the license board for the company and the license number on your contract. Do not sign until you see an active license that matches the contracting entity.
Ask who will build your house
With a new partnership announced, ask whether Greg Paul Builders, Southern Concepts Design and Build, or both will hold the contract, pull the permits, and stand behind the work.
Ask for recent, addressed new homes
Ask for addresses of new homes completed in the last three years, including the Chamberlain Street and Hawthorne Road houses, and for owners you can call.
Price the infill
Infill on established Raleigh streets brings demolition, tree protection, stormwater review, and tight staging. Ask what the contract includes and what it leaves to allowances.
Get the warranty in writing
The company does not publish warranty terms. Ask for the written warranty and compare it with our home-builder warranty guide.
How Does Greg Paul Builders Compare With Other Building Options?
Greg Paul Builders is a long-established Raleigh firm that splits its time between new homes, renovations, and outdoor living.
| Option | Lot | Design | Builder access | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Paul new home | Your Raleigh lot | Built around the owner’s vision | Direct to Greg Paul | Buyers who want a builder with a long Raleigh track record |
| Greg Paul renovation or addition | Your existing home | Custom | Direct | Owners who love their street and want more house |
| Infill specialist | Your lot or theirs | Custom or spec | Varies | Buyers comparing several infill builders |
| Production builder | Subdivision lot | Standard plans | Sales office | Buyers who want amenities and a fixed process |
Who Is a Strong Fit for Greg Paul Builders?
Greg Paul Builders fits a Raleigh buyer or owner who wants a high-end home built around their own ideas, and who may want an addition or outdoor space as much as a new house.
The strongest candidates usually:
- own a lot or a home on an established Raleigh street;
- want a style range from traditional to modern;
- value a builder whose history goes back to 1985;
- will confirm the license and the contracting entity before signing.
It is a weaker fit for buyers who want published pricing, a plan library, or a builder with lots to sell.
Final Thoughts About Greg Paul Builders From Tim Clarke
Forty years in one city is a long record, and the permit history shows Greg Paul Builders still building new homes in Raleigh in 2023 and 2024. The gallery shows a builder comfortable with both a fireplace mantel and a modern stair.
The license record is the open question. Clear it first. If the license board shows an active license that matches your contract, the rest of the conversation is about design, scope, and price.
I have spent 17+ years in Triangle real estate. Our team builds as well as sells, so we know what to check on a contractor’s license and what to look for in an infill contract. The builder’s salesperson represents the builder. We represent you.
If Greg Paul Builders is on your list, call us at (919) 355-8462.
Sources
- https://gregpaulbuilders.com/
- https://gregpaulbuilders.com/about/
- https://gregpaulbuilders.com/gallery/new-construction/
- https://portal.nclbgc.org/Public/Search (North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, license L.19858)
- https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/greg-paul-builders-inc
- 2025 HBA Raleigh-Wake County builder-member directory (print)
