Taylor Custom Homes says it specializes in custom new homes, new development, infill revitalization, restoration, and historic preservation across the Triangle. That is a rare mix. Few builders list historic preservation next to new construction.
Right now, though, its website is a single page that reads “Relaunch coming soon.” There is no portfolio, no plan library, and no pricing to review. This page covers the little that is public and what to ask before you sign.
Who Is Taylor Custom Homes?
Taylor Custom Homes is a Triangle custom builder. Its placeholder page lists an office phone of 919-773-2214. It does not name owners, a founding year, or a license number.
Taylor Custom Homes of NC Inc. is listed as a builder member in the 2025 Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County directory.
One naming note: the placeholder page also uses the name “Taylor Homes,” and the national builder Taylor Morrison also builds in the Triangle. Make sure Taylor Custom Homes of NC Inc. is the entity on your contract.
What Does the Record Show?
| Buyer question | What the public record shows |
|---|---|
| State contractor license | L.57134 (Taylor Custom Homes of NC, Inc.): Residential classification, unlimited license limit, active through Dec. 31, 2026 per the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors, checked Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Stated specialties | Custom new homes, new development, infill revitalization, restoration, historic preservation |
| Service area | “Across the Triangle area” |
| Recent listing | A presale lot at 822 Kent Street in Durham’s West End, offered at $475,000 to build with Taylor Custom Homes |
| Website | Relaunch placeholder; no portfolio |
| Plans and pricing | Not published |
| Warranty | Not published |
The Kent Street listing tied a durham infill lot to a Taylor build. That listing is no longer available, so ask the builder whether the lot is still offered and what the $475,000 covered.
What Should You Verify Before Signing With Taylor Custom Homes?
Before signing with Taylor Custom Homes, verify the license, the entity, completed homes, and the warranty. A placeholder website puts the burden on you to collect the record. Our guides to finding the right Triangle builder and why the builder’s agent works for the builder explain how to keep someone on your side.
Confirm the license and entity
Look up Taylor Custom Homes of NC Inc. with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, and match the license to your contract.
Ask for completed homes
Ask for addresses of finished homes, especially infill and restoration projects, and owners you can call.
Understand a presale lot package
On a presale lot, ask whether the lot and the house are priced together, who owns the land during construction, and what happens to your deposit if plans and price never come together. In older Durham neighborhoods, also ask about historic district review.
Get the warranty in writing
Ask for the written warranty and compare it with our home-builder warranty guide.
Final Thoughts About Taylor Custom Homes From Tim Clarke
Infill and historic restoration take judgment that most production builders never develop, and Taylor Custom Homes says that is its specialty. Until the new website goes live, the proof has to come from the builder in person: finished homes, references, and paperwork.
I have spent 17+ years in Triangle real estate. We represent you, and our team builds as well as sells, so we know what an infill lot and a presale contract can hide. If Taylor Custom Homes is on your list, call us at (919) 355-8462.
Sources
- https://www.taylorcustomhomes.com/
- https://www.jimallen.com/homes/822-Kent-Street-Durham-NC-27701/4c094c9302183a73c47f413f152dfaea (822 Kent Street listing, no longer available)
- 2025 HBA Raleigh-Wake County builder-member directory (print)
- https://portal.nclbgc.org/Public/Search (NC Licensing Board for General Contractors, license L.57134)
