Lewis Builders

What Lewis Builders does

Lewis Builders, Inc. is a private construction firm headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving the greater coastal Wilmington market. Founded in its current consolidated form in 2012 through the merger of The Smithville Company (acquired by founder Frank Lewis in 1999) and Commercial Upfit Specialist (acquired in 2007), the firm traces its operational roots to Frank Lewis's entry into construction in 1993. The company delivers custom residential homes, commercial upfits, and renovations via a design-build model, complemented by an in-house interior design capability led by co-principal Jane Lewis.

The business serves a diversified client base spanning high-net-worth residential buyers in communities such as Figure Eight Island and Porters Neck Plantation, as well as commercial clients including a yacht club, retail and restaurant operators, financial services firms, and institutional customers (e.g., schools). The firm has positioned itself as "intentionally small," with firmographic data placing headcount in the 101-250 range. Strategic credentials include an ENERGY STAR partnership (since 1998) and prior media coverage in Coastal Living Magazine (2001), supporting premium positioning in the local market.

Revenue mechanics are entirely project-based: one-time payments tied to individual residential or commercial engagements, with no disclosed recurring revenue, subscription model, or digital product layer. There is no technology platform or proprietary toolset disclosed; the firm operates as a traditional general contractor and upfit specialist dependent on local construction cycle demand, regional permitting, and the personal reputation of its founder-led team.

Name

Lewis Builders

Legal name

Lewis Builders, Inc.

Website

https://lewisbuildersinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lewis Builders, Inc. is a Wilmington, NC-based private construction firm specializing in custom residential homes, commercial upfits, and renovations for coastal North Carolina clients, delivered via an integrated design-build model with in-house interior design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential & Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Remodelers (236118), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Custom home construction
• Commercial construction upfits
• Residential remodeling services
• Design-build construction
• Green building services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atkinson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Residential Construction: One-time project-based revenue from building custom homes, including new construction and major remodels. Pricing is quote-based per project.
2. Commercial Construction Services: Revenue from commercial upfits, alterations, and remodels. The company has performed commercial upfits since 1996, serving clients from small interior upfits to large free-standing metal buildings.
3. Design-Build Services: Integrated design and construction services coordinated with local architects and engineers to ensure design and budget alignment from project inception.
4. Interior Design Services: In-house interior design services offered to assist with product and color selections. The first ten hours of design consultation are provided at no charge as part of the construction service package.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lewis Builders is a Wilmington, North Carolina-based construction firm delivering custom residential and commercial building services. The company builds new custom homes, performs residential remodels and additions, and executes commercial upfit projects for yacht clubs, schools, restaurants, and retail spaces. It offers design-build coordination, ENERGY STAR-certified green building, and in-house interior design services.

Product overview

Lewis Builders offers a unified portfolio of construction services centered around residential and commercial construction, supplemented by design-build, green building, and interior design offerings. The company operates as a single integrated service provider rather than a platform with modular components. The core offerings include residential construction (new and remodel), commercial construction (upfits, alterations, remodels), design-build coordination, Energy Star-certified green building, and in-house interior design services with complimentary initial consultations. The portfolio is designed to guide clients from design through construction completion with a focus on personal attention and quality outcomes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Home Building Design and construction of new custom single-family homes for residential clients in the Wilmington, NC coastal market, delivered with personal principal-level oversight.
• Residential Remodels and Additions Remodeling, renovation, and addition services for existing residential properties, including major home renovations and interior upgrades for homeowners.
• Commercial Upfit Services Commercial upfit, renovation, and build-out services for yacht clubs, schools, restaurants, and retail spaces in the Wilmington, NC region.
• Design-Build Coordination Integrated design-build delivery combining architectural design coordination with construction execution, giving clients a single point of accountability across design and build phases.
• Green Building (ENERGY STAR) Services ENERGY STAR-certified green building practices applied to residential and commercial projects to deliver energy-efficient, environmentally responsible construction.
• In-House Interior Design In-house interior design service that coordinates finishes, materials, and aesthetics alongside the firm's construction projects.

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ENERGY STARcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Frank Lewis has been associated with ENERGY STAR since 1998, demonstrating the company's commitment to energy efficiency and environmental sensitivity. The partnership allows Lewis Builders to offer energy-efficient construction options and guidance to clients seeking green building solutions.
• Cape Fear Green Building AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLewis Builders is a member of the Cape Fear Green Building Alliance, indicating commitment to sustainable construction practices in the regional building community. The alliance promotes green building methods and energy efficiency in southeastern North Carolina.
• Scott Sullivan (Sullivan Design Company)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect/designer who has collaborated on multiple custom home projects including oceanfront homes on Figure Eight Island. Multiple projects in the portfolio were designed by Sullivan Design Company.
• Bernie Thuersam (Shoreline Design Group)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect/designer who has designed custom homes in St. James Plantation, Southport, NC in collaboration with Lewis Builders.
• Jay DeChesere (Architecture and Photography)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect and photographer who contributed to Figure Eight Island remodel projects including architecture and photography credits.
• William Poole (Architecture)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect credited for custom home design in Landfall, Wilmington, NC.
• BMS Architects (John Murray and Louis Davis)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm that designed the Roland-Grice Middle School gymnasium floor replacement project for New Hanover County School System.
• David Lisle (Lisle Architecture and Design)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect who provided architectural design for the exterior remodel at Velocity (formerly Image Products) in Wilmington, NC.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Level Homes: Raleigh, NC-area custom and semi-custom home builder serving the Carolinas. Comparable on custom single-family construction model targeting the Triangle and Carolinas buyer base.
• Bill Clark Homes: North Carolina custom home builder with established presence in coastal and eastern NC markets. Comparable on custom single-family delivery model, geographic Carolina footprint, and sales-led customer acquisition.
• Carl I. Brown Company: Wilmington, NC home builder and remodeling firm serving the Cape Fear region. Highly comparable given direct overlap with Lewis Builders' Wilmington, NC service territory and custom residential/remodel model.
• T.A. Loving Company: North Carolina-based general contractor with residential and commercial construction capabilities, including community and institutional projects. Comparable as a regional Carolinas contractor balancing residential and commercial work.
• PBC Design + Build: Carolinas-based design-build custom home and renovation firm combining architecture, interior design, and construction under one roof. Highly comparable to Lewis Builders on integrated design-build delivery for affluent custom residential clients.

Emerging players

• Arthur Rutenberg Homes: Franchise-driven luxury custom homebuilder with franchisees throughout the Southeast serving affluent move-up and luxury buyers. Comparable as a custom luxury builder addressing similar buyer profiles with semi-franchise scale.

Broad incumbents

• PulteGroup: One of the largest US homebuilders operating across the Carolinas through its Centex, Del Webb, and Pulte brands. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same high-end move-up buyer pool, though at scale across many geographies.
• David Weekley Homes: Large US private homebuilder operating across the Carolinas with a consultative, relationship-led sales model. Comparable as a broad incumbent combining custom-feel service with national operational scale.
• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder with active Carolinas presence and integrated design-center capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the luxury custom segment with analogous design-build and personalization offerings, though at far larger scale.

Regional players

• Landmark Builders of the Carolinas: Carolinas general contractor active in commercial and institutional construction, including sports, education, and civic facilities. Comparable as a regional Carolinas contractor balancing residential exposure with commercial/public-sector work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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