Who is Upright Builders?
Upright Builders is a Cary luxury custom home builder founded in 1987 by S. Wesley (Wes) Carroll, who still owns the company and serves as president (company about page). The legal name is Upright Builders, Inc. The company has five entries in the 2026 Triangle Parade of Homes, including 1225 Duplin Road in Raleigh (Parade company page).
Upright builds in Cary, Raleigh, Wake Forest, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Pittsboro and across Wake and Chatham counties.
Upright Builders license and company record
Upright Builders, Inc. holds North Carolina general contractor license 25306, unlimited classification, status active. The qualifier is S. Wesley Carroll (license listing). Confirm the status before you sign, since licenses renew each year.
Where Upright Builders has built
The company's own neighborhoods page lists these communities:
| Community | Town | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Park | Pittsboro | Includes the 2026 Parade entry at 130 Autumn Gate Street |
| Montvale at Copperleaf | Cary | Custom homes |
| Sanctuary at Yates Mill | Raleigh | On the builder's list |
| Wexford Reserve | Wake Forest | On the builder's list |
| Waterstone Reserve | Wake Forest | On the builder's list |
| Colvard Farms | Chatham County area | On the builder's list |
Upright Builders homes for sale: the 2026 Parade homes, including 1225 Duplin Road, are the newest, and resales come up in the communities above.
What Upright Builders builds
- Design/build luxury custom homes, with design and construction under one contract (Houzz profile)
- Estate homes with pools, elevators, outdoor kitchens, covered porches and en-suite bedrooms, as shown in current Parade entries (2026 Parade entry)
Design/build saves you from coordinating an architect and a builder separately. It also means the builder controls the design budget, so ask to see how design changes are priced.
Upright Builders awards and reviews
- Builder of the Year, Wake County Home Builders Association, per the company's about page (no year given)
- Houzz: 5.0 rating from 3 reviews (Houzz profile)
Finding Upright Builders online
- uprightbuilders.com: official website
- Houzz
- Triangle Parade of Homes company page
Questions to ask before you hire Upright Builders
- Will Wes Carroll be involved in my project, and who is my superintendent?
- How is the design phase priced, and what happens to the plans if I do not build with you?
- Can I walk one of the 2026 Parade homes, such as 1225 Duplin Road or 130 Autumn Gate Street?
- For features like an elevator or pool, which subcontractors carry their own warranty? Our home builder warranties guide covers the gaps.
- Are you approved to build in the community where I am buying a lot?
If you are buying a lot first, read our guide to buying land to build a house.
Planning a custom home with Upright in Cary, Raleigh or Chatham Park? 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): Upright about page; Upright neighborhoods; Upright website; Parade company page; 2026 Parade entry; license listing; Houzz; Facebook.
