What Judd Builders, LLC. does

Judd Builders, LLC is a family-owned general contractor based in Arden, North Carolina, that designs and builds luxury custom homes, executes whole-home remodels and additions, and delivers commercial construction projects across Western North Carolina (the Asheville metro and Hendersonville areas). Founded in 2007 by co-owners John Judd Sr. and John Judd Jr., the firm has built and remodeled hundreds of custom homes in the region, with style breadth spanning Modern, Farmhouse, Transitional, French Country, Mountain Rustic, Craftsman, and Cottage. Differentiated from typical regional builders by its in-house team of 25 skilled craftsmen (rather than subcontractor reliance), the company holds an unlimited North Carolina General Contractor's License (#63916), enabling work across residential, commercial, medical, retail, restaurant, and multi-family categories. Its commercial book includes healthcare, financial services, food & beverage, manufacturing, personal services, nonprofit, real estate, and hospitality clients.

The company's operating technology is centered on the Buildertrend cloud-based construction management platform, which provides clients with a customized login for real-time visibility into schedules, document storage, selection management, progress photos, daily logs, and direct messaging with the project team. Pricing for custom homes ranges from $500–$700+ per square foot (as of March 2025), reflecting premium materials, energy-efficient construction methods, and full customization; whole-home remodels typically run four months to a year depending on scope. The firm's marketing and lead-generation engine is reputation-led, anchored on referrals from past clients, real estate brokers, family, and neighbors, supplemented by an active presence on Houzz, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube, content marketing via its blog, earned media coverage, and participation in the Asheville Parade of Homes. The company has received an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, 50+ five-star Google reviews, Best of Houzz customer service awards in 2019 and 2020, and a Parade of Homes Best Feature award.

Name

Judd Builders, LLC.

Legal name

Judd Builders, LLC.

Website

https://juddbuilders.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Home Building & Residential Construction Services

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Residential Luxury / High-End Home Construction (IMAFABAJ), Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI)

Keywords

• Custom home construction
• Luxury home building
• Home remodeling services
• Commercial construction
• General contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Arden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Construction: Building luxury new construction homes of all sizes and styles including Modern, Farmhouse, Transitional, French Country, Mountain Rustic, Craftsman, and Cottage homes. Revenue is project-based, one-time per home.
2. Home Renovations and Remodeling: Whole-home remodels, large-scale additions, luxury kitchen and bathroom remodels, historic home restoration, outdoor living spaces. Project-based one-time revenue.
3. Commercial Construction: New commercial construction, expansions, remodels, retail upfits, office upfits, restaurant remodels, medical new construction, and multi-family developments. Unlimited general contractor's license in North Carolina.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Judd Builders, LLC. designs and builds luxury custom homes in styles such as Modern, Farmhouse, Transitional, French Country, Mountain Rustic, Craftsman, and Cottage for affluent homeowners in Western North Carolina. The firm also delivers whole-home remodels, large-scale additions, historic home restorations, luxury kitchen and bathroom renovations, outdoor living spaces, and full-service commercial general contracting (retail upfits, office upfits, restaurant remodels, medical construction, and multi-family developments). Revenue is earned on a project-based, one-time basis at $500 to $700+ per square foot (as of March 2025).

Product overview

Judd Builders, LLC is a family-owned custom home builder and renovation company serving Western North Carolina since 2007. The company operates as a fully integrated custom home builder offering three core services: Custom Home Building (luxury new construction of all sizes and styles including Modern, Farmhouse, Transitional, French Country, Mountain Rustic, Craftsman, and Cottage homes), Home Remodels & Renovations (whole-house remodels, historic home restorations, additions, kitchen and bath remodels, and outdoor living spaces), and Commercial Construction (full-service general contracting with unlimited NC license). The company differentiates through an in-house team of skilled craftsmen, use of Buildertrend construction management software for client communication and project tracking, and green building practices aligned with Green Built Alliance standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Homes Luxury custom home building services in Western North Carolina, designing and constructing fully customized homes in styles including Modern, Farmhouse, Transitional, French Country, Mountain Rustic, Craftsman, and Cottage, with transparent budgets and Buildertrend-enabled client communication. Priced at $500–$700+ per square foot as of March 2025.
• Home Remodels & Renovations Whole-home remodels, large-scale additions, historic home restorations, luxury kitchen and bathroom remodels, in-law suite and garage additions, second-story extensions, and outdoor living additions across Western North Carolina, typically taking four months to a year depending on scope.
• Commercial Construction Full-service commercial general contracting with an unlimited North Carolina license, handling new commercial construction, expansions, remodels, retail upfits, office upfits, restaurant remodels, medical new construction, and multi-family developments across Western North Carolina.
• Outdoor Living & Custom Outdoor Spaces Custom outdoor entertaining areas including timber frame pavilions, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pizza ovens, pool houses, and comprehensive outdoor living solutions delivered as part of new builds or remodels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Homes built with Judd Builders command premium pricing due to quality construction, with cost ranging from $500–$700+ per square foot reflecting superior materials and craftsmanship
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Green Built AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJudd Builders became a member of the Green Built Alliance in October 2018. The membership aligns with the company's founding vision to build quality custom homes with sustainable and environmentally friendly materials and building practices. Green building concepts extend beyond the walls of buildings to include site planning, community and land-use planning. The company adjusts its green building approach for each home to match clients' wants and needs.
• BuildertrendcoreTechnology or IntegrationBuildertrend is the company's cloud-based construction management platform used across all projects. It brings the building process and scheduling together in one system. Clients receive a customized login to view progress, plans, selections, schedules, and communicate with the team. The company prominently displays the Buildertrend badge on its website.
• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks (Lauren Reinhardt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLauren Reinhardt, a Residential Broker with Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, serves as Judd Builders' in-house Realtor. She assists clients in finding the perfect property and land, helping them navigate the process of selecting the right lot. The company recommends this partner to clients who need land acquisition assistance.
• Architect PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJudd Builders has established relationships with a variety of experienced architects including T.A.D. Architects (Asheville, NC) and Allison Ramsey Architecture (Savannah, GA). Clients collaborate with these architects to create custom house plans. The company also works with clients who already have an architect or plan in place.
• Foundation Doctor NCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReferenced as a partner resource for basement remodeling projects. Foundation Doctor NC provides foundation assessment and repair services that are referenced in Judd Builders' basement finishing content. Judd Builders cites Foundation Doctor NC's infographic as helpful for educating clients on pre-remodel foundation considerations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder with a broad product portfolio including custom and move-up homes across the U.S. While not regional, Toll Brothers anchors the luxury segment Judd Builders competes in and represents the scaled-incumbent benchmark for premium brand positioning.
• David Weekley Homes: Large national homebuilder with a meaningful custom and luxury design-center offering. Comparable in custom-build process sophistication and customer-experience focus, though serving a much broader customer base and geography than Judd Builders.

Regional players

• Bourdo Group: Charlotte, NC-area luxury custom home builder serving affluent buyers in a different but adjacent Carolina metro. Comparable in custom luxury product focus, premium pricing, and design-build integration; not a direct competitor due to geography but operates in the same regional luxury custom segment.

Direct peers

• Vannoy Construction: Asheville, NC-based luxury custom home builder and remodeler serving the Western North Carolina market. Directly comparable in geography, target customer (affluent homeowners), project type, and scale, making it the closest head-to-head competitor for Judd Builders.
• White Oak Construction: Western North Carolina custom home builder and remodeler with similar luxury positioning, design-build orientation, and target customer base. Competes directly with Judd Builders for affluent homeowner projects across the Asheville metro.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Pinterestpinterest.com/juddbuilders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/judd-builders

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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