Who is KJ Construction?
KJ Construction, Inc. is a Raleigh custom home builder and remodeler. Steven Kjellberg is the founder and president. The Shinleaf builder profile dates the company to 1994; the BBB shows the corporation formed on October 14, 1997, which fits an earlier start as a sole proprietorship.
This is the local Raleigh company. Other companies use the KJ Construction name, so check for the principal, Steven Kjellberg, before you call.
KJ Construction license and company record
The BBB profile lists North Carolina Licensing Board license 56185 for KJ Construction, Inc., with Steven Kjellberg as qualifier. We could not read the license classification or its current status from an accessible source in October 2026. Before you sign, look up the license in the NCLBGC license search (portal.nclbgc.org) and confirm it is valid and covers the size of your project.
KJ is building. A Raleigh home attributed to Steven Kjellberg of KJ Construction sold in December 2025, and Shinleaf lists KJ as a featured builder on its 2026 site.
Where KJ Construction has built
| Community | Town | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Avalaire | Raleigh | Hampton Abode at 5149 Avalaire Oaks won Gold in the 2017 Triangle Parade of Homes (press release). |
| Shinleaf Estates | Raleigh | The Shinleaf builder page lists KJ Construction with Homesites 5 and 6 available. |
Its stated service area is Raleigh, the wider Triangle and surrounding parts of North Carolina.
What KJ Construction builds
- Custom homes, including builds on lots in communities like Shinleaf Estates
- Building and remodeling projects of varied sizes
Shinleaf's page describes KJ's team as including award-winning architects and subcontractors, with in-house carpenters and painters. Ask which trades KJ runs in-house on your job.
KJ Construction awards and reviews
- Triangle Parade of Homes Gold, 2017, for Hampton Abode in Avalaire.
- Houzz: 5.0 rating from 1 review on the Houzz profile.
One review is too small a sample to judge a builder. Ask for owner references from the last few years.
Finding KJ Construction online
- KJ Construction website
- Shinleaf Estates builder page
- Better Business Bureau profile
- Houzz profile
Questions to ask before you hire KJ Construction
- Which Shinleaf homesites are still open, and does the lot price sit inside the build contract or close separately?
- Do you work with my architect, or do you bring your own design team?
- Which trades are in-house, and which are subcontracted?
- Can I tour Hampton Abode or another finished home and talk with the owner?
- What warranty comes with a new custom home, and what with a remodel?
If you are buying the lot first, read our guide to buying land to build a house.
Planning a custom build or weighing a resale home from this builder? Talk with the Tim M. Clarke Team before you sign. We review the builder contract, the lot and the warranty terms with you.
Sources checked (October 2026): Shinleaf; BBB; PRWeb; Houzz; KJ Construction; Facebook; Instagram.
