Residential Design + Build

Custom Home Construction – High-End Additions & Renovations – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

At Porter & Company Builders we bring custom home, design, drafting, and building services together under one roof. Our design + build approach means a central point of contact from conception to completion. By integrating design and construction under one team, we deliver work built to last — guided by the same building-science foundation behind everything we build.

Design + Build + Live

Featured Residential Project:

Lindley Park ADU

Residential ADU | Lindley Park - Greensboro, NC

The Vision: The homeowner approached us with a single hand-drawn sketch — a dream garage built for an array of hobbies, events, and built to last for decades. From day one, the goal was top-tier construction methods and materials meant to serve the family for a lifetime.

What We Built

  • 18' x 45' detached garage with extra-tall ceilings

  • Thickened, reinforced concrete slab

  • Pre-wiring for a future car lift

  • Extensive blocking and provisions for a future loft

  • Fully insulated envelope

  • Custom clear-view window spanning the length of the building

Our Process

Construction projects of any size are dynamic and complex undertakings. Success is achieved by everyone involved working as partners aligned in values, vision, and objectives.

  • “We start with a conversation.”

    • What is the vision and objectives of the project?

    • Do our professional values align with the client’s project?

    • What is the client’s projected total budget?

    Review preliminary specifications & minimum requirements.

    Send estimated cost and design agreement for signature.

  • Bidding & design deposit

    Drafting and site layout

    • 1st revision

    • 2nd revision

    • Final

    Discuss rough timeline of project

    Engage with design partners

    Initial Selections & design for:

    • Cabinetry​ & built-ins

    • Countertops

    • Tile & flooring

    • Appliances

    • Plumbing fixtures

    • Lighting fixtures

    • Accessories

    • Request for bid from construction partners

    • Budget review

    • Finalize design selections

    • Budget approval

    • Initial Construction schedule

    • Review and sign contract

    • Mobilization deposit

    • Order materials and design items

    • Finalize schedule

    • Submit request for permit

    • Permit approval

    • Site prep & demo

    • Construction begins

    • Weekly progress updates

    • Final inspections

    • Walkthrough / Bluetape

    • Final punch

    • Final walk through with homeowner

Frequently Asked Questions — Residential

  • Porter & Company Builders is a licensed general contractor based in Greensboro, NC, specializing in custom new home construction, high-end additions and renovations, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). We also offer light commercial construction and standalone estimating, consulting, and project management services. We manage every phase of a residential project — from early planning and budgeting through final walkthrough.

  • Yes. Ground-up custom home construction is a primary focus for Porter & Company Builders. We manage the full process — planning, design, permitting, and construction — as a single point of contact from concept to move-in.

  • Porter & Company Builders specializes in custom new construction, high-end additions, whole-home renovations, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — including detached garages, home offices, guest houses, studios, and short-term rental spaces.

  • Porter & Company Builders focuses on high-end and large-scale addition and renovation projects, where the scope justifies our design-build process and level of craftsmanship. If you're planning a smaller cosmetic update, we're happy to point you toward a better-suited resource.

  • Both. Porter & Company Builders offers full design-build services — developing plans, drafting drawings, managing permitting, and building your project under one roof. We also work alongside architects and designers if you already have plans in place.

  • An ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) is a secondary structure on a residential property, such as a detached garage, guest house, studio, home office, or short-term rental unit. Yes — Porter & Company Builders specializes in custom ADUs and accessory structures, including projects within historic districts and on other challenging sites.

  • Yes. Porter & Company Builders has direct experience navigating historic district guidelines, tight setbacks, and other site constraints common to infill lots in and around Greensboro.

  • Every project is different. During planning, Porter & Company Builders develops a realistic schedule based on your project's scope, material lead times, and permitting requirements — shared with you upfront, with weekly updates throughout construction.

  • Yes. Porter & Company Builders offers standalone estimating, consulting, and project management services independent of a construction agreement — available for owners who need oversight or budgeting support without committing to a full build.

  • Yes. Porter & Company Builders is a licensed North Carolina general contractor and carries full insurance coverage.

  • Porter & Company Builders is based in Greensboro, NC, and primarily serves Greensboro, Guilford County, and the broader Piedmont Triad.

  • Construction workers building a house with wooden framing in a backyard surrounded by trees.
  • A two-story yellow house with black shutters, surrounded by green trees and a well-maintained lawn, under a clear blue sky.
  • Three men installing or repairing a window on the exterior of a house. One man is on the left, leaning in and touching the window frame, another standing on the right with a tool belt and a tool in his hand, and a third man is partially visible in the mirror reflection. A ladder is leaning against the house, and a black tarp is on the ground underneath.
  • Empty room with blue walls, a large window, gray carpet, and baseboards, with sunlight casting shadows through the window.
  • A spacious living room with hardwood floors, white walls, large windows letting in natural light, a ceiling fan, and a fireplace.
  • Kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a sink with a window above, and large windows letting in natural light.
  • Close-up image of a bathroom wall with mosaic tile pattern in black, white, and gray marble, and a double electrical outlet with no cover plate, located near a wooden floor.
  • Backyard with newly paved brick patio, shrubbery, and a brick house with large windows and a sliding door. Worker is kneeling on the patio, working on finishing touches; tools and construction materials are scattered around.

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