Business Details
21 Years
experience
Luxury Custom Home Builders in Wilmington, NC
Old Fort Building has served the Wilmington area for over two decades, specializing in luxury custom home construction, renovations, and additions. Our team collaborates closely with clients to transform visions into reality, combining quality materials with professional craftsmanship. As a family-operated business with deep local roots, we prioritize clear communication and turnkey solutions through partnerships with designers and engineers.Our expertise spans iconic coastal communities like Figure Eight Island and Wrightsville Beach, where we create homes that harmonize with North Carolina's natural beauty. With a focus on minimizing disruption during projects, we guide clients through every phase from budgeting to completion while maintaining a commitment to exceeding expectations.
Services
Custom Homes
Design & Drafting
Additions
Remodels
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20 years of experience building luxury coastal homes
- Family-operated business with second-generation expertise
- Turnkey solutions through designer/engineer partnerships
- Specialized in Figure Eight Island and Landfall projects
- Client-focused process minimizing construction disruption
Services
Custom Homes
We build luxury custom homes tailored to client specifications in coastal North Carolina communities. Our process combines quality materials with professional craftsmanship to create residences that match natural surroundings. Clients receive personalized guidance from initial concept through final construction.
Design & Drafting
Our team collaborates with local designers and engineers to transform ideas into actionable plans. We focus on understanding client objectives while ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic harmony. This phase establishes clear timelines and budgets for successful project execution.
Additions
We create functional home additions ranging from sunrooms to complete story expansions. Our approach maintains architectural consistency while optimizing living spaces. Projects follow strict timelines to minimize disruption to homeowners' daily lives.
Remodels
We specialize in kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home renovations that modernize outdated spaces. Our process includes budget planning, material selection assistance, and phased construction to reduce household disruption while improving functionality and value.
People
Jeff Morris
Owner & Licensed General Contractor
Second-generation builder with 20 years of coastal construction experience. Leads client collaborations to transform visions into quality homes while maintaining family business values and local community connections.
Questions
What areas do you serve for home construction?
We primarily serve southeastern North Carolina including Wilmington, Figure 8 Island, Wrightsville Beach, Landfall, and Southport.
Do you handle both new homes and renovations?
Yes, we specialize in luxury custom home construction as well as major renovations and home additions.
How involved will I be in the design process?
Clients work directly with our team throughout planning and construction, with opportunities to guide design decisions at every stage.
Can you help with selecting interior finishes?
We partner with local interior designers to assist with paint, fixtures, tile, and other finish selections for your project.
