What to Know Before Building a Custom Home in Mint Hill, NC
A custom home in Mint Hill is reviewed by the town and by Mecklenburg County. Building permits come from LUESA, and lot size and setbacks follow the water and sewer on the property.
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Eric Brown
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Founder of Everett Custom Homes. Named the company after his grandfather, Everett.
Articles by Eric Brown (43)
They Don’t Build Homes Like They Used To — And That’s a Good Thing
Older homes deserve respect, but age alone does not guarantee quality. Eric Brown shares lessons from Charlotte-area projects and explains how modern engineering, materials and hands-on builder oversight can create a better-performing custom home.
How to Match a Home Addition to an Existing Charlotte House
Matching an addition in Charlotte starts with the house already on the lot: floor levels, roof pitch, brick, millwork, and window rhythm. The join is construction, not decoration, especially where water has to leave the wall.
How Homeowner Decisions Affect a Custom Home’s Construction Timeline
Homeowner decisions shape a custom home’s schedule. Learn when appliances, lighting, cabinets, rough-ins, fireplaces, flooring, and exterior materials need to be selected for a Charlotte build.
What a Custom Primary Suite Renovation Involves in a Charlotte Home
A primary suite renovation in a Charlotte home is one construction job, not a bedroom refresh, bath swap, and closet upgrade done in sequence. Structure, plumbing, HVAC, waterproofing, and millwork have to land as a single program.
What Makes a Custom Home Well Built? The Details You Should Look for Before They’re Covered Up
A beautiful custom home is about more than finishes. Learn how framing, engineered floor systems, structural inspections, water management, HVAC design, sealed attics, humidity control, and other hidden details determine how well a home performs for years to come.
What to Know Before Building a Custom Home in Matthews, NC
A custom house in Matthews is a two-desk project: Town zoning, overlays, and canopy first, then Mecklenburg County building permits and inspections. Infill lots also have to clear tree rules, Piedmont clay drainage, and any HOA covenants.
How We Manage Water in a Custom Home: The Details You May Never See
Water management in a custom home involves far more than waterproofing a foundation. From window flashing and brick drainage to grading, roof runoff, crawlspaces, retaining walls, and underground drainage, every part of the house and site needs to work together. Eric Brown explains how Everett Custom Homes approaches the details homeowners may never see—but that can matter for decades.
Planning Outdoor Living for a Charlotte Custom Home or Addition
Planning a porch, terrace, screened room, or outdoor kitchen in Charlotte means treating it as construction attached to the house. Structure, flashing, stormwater, and permits come before furniture.
How a Custom Home Budget Actually Works
Learn how Everett Custom Homes develops a realistic custom-home budget using engineered plans, professional takeoffs, supplier bids, detailed specifications, allowances, contingencies and open-book cost tracking.
What a Custom Bathroom Renovation Involves in a Charlotte Home
A custom bathroom renovation in a Charlotte home is construction work, not a fixture swap. Waterproofing, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and permits have to be right before finishes go in.
What Does a Truly Custom Home Mean at Everett Custom Homes?
Everett Custom Homes does not use a library of stock floor plans. Every ground-up custom home is designed specifically for the client and property, working with local architects and interior designers to create a truly one-of-one home.
What to Know Before Building a Custom Home in Marvin, NC
Marvin is in Union County, not Mecklenburg. Confirm Village zoning, HOA covenants, and a county soil evaluation before you design, especially on well and septic lots.
HVAC and Indoor Air Quality in Charlotte Custom Homes: What Actually Matters
A high-end HVAC system is only as good as the design behind it. Eric Brown explains how Everett Custom Homes approaches proper sizing, sealed attics, heat pumps, humidity control, fresh-air ventilation and indoor air quality in Charlotte custom homes.
How We Rebuilt a 1980s Weddington Home Into an 8,650 Sq. Ft. Luxury Estate
Sometimes the house is not really what makes a property special - the property is. See how Everett Custom Homes rebuilt an older Weddington-area residence from the foundation up into an essentially new 8,650-square-foot luxury home.
What a Custom Kitchen Renovation Involves in a Charlotte Home
A custom kitchen renovation in a Charlotte home is construction inside a house that already exists. Structure, plumbing, electrical, and ventilation have to be right before millwork goes in.
Why Your Myers Park Custom Home Could Cost More to Build
Building in Myers Park can come with costs you may never see above ground. On one Everett Custom Homes project near Freedom Park, poor soil conditions required more than 144 deep pilings and a structural slab. Here’s why site conditions can have such a major impact on a custom home budget.
Planning a Multigenerational Suite in a Charlotte Custom Home
A well planned multigenerational suite is a private, apartment-scale wing of one Charlotte custom home. It needs its own entry, HVAC, accessible bath, and enough privacy for two households to share a lot without sharing every hour.
What to Know Before Building a Custom Home on Lake Wylie
Start with shoreline, floodplain, and soils before you design a house on Lake Wylie. Duke Energy permits, vegetated buffers, flood maps, and well or septic setbacks decide where the home can sit and whether a dock is even eligible.
Why We Build Sealed Crawl Spaces in Charlotte Custom Homes
Why does Everett Custom Homes build sealed, conditioned crawl spaces? In Charlotte’s humid climate, controlling moisture beneath a home helps protect hardwood floors, framing, and indoor air quality. Learn how we combine professional-grade dehumidifiers with HVAC supply air—and why floodplain requirements sometimes call for a different approach.
How to Renovate a Historic Charlotte Home Without Losing Its Character
A historic Charlotte house keeps its character when original windows, millwork, masonry, and porch form are repaired rather than replaced. Structure, mechanical systems, kitchens, and baths can then be updated for daily living.
I Built a Custom Home—and My Cell Phone Barely Works Inside
You can build a highly engineered, exceptionally efficient custom home and then discover that your cell phone barely works once you walk inside. I know because I have dealt with this personally, and several of our clients have pointed out the same problem after moving in.
What to Know Before Adding On to a Home in Charlotte, NC
A custom home addition in Charlotte is a join to a house you already occupy. Confirm the lot, the permits, the existing structure, and how you will live on site before you commit to a floor plan.
Why Do Ranch Homes Cost More to Build Than Two-Story Homes?
Why do ranch homes cost more to build than two-story homes? Compare foundation, roofing, framing, cornice and site costs with a Charlotte builder.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home in Charlotte, NC?
Learn how long it takes to build a custom home in Charlotte, NC, from lot evaluation and architectural design through construction and move-in.
Renovate or Rebuild a Charlotte Home? | Everett Custom Homes
Should you renovate, remodel, add on, or rebuild in Charlotte? Compare costs, structural limits, floodplain concerns, and long-term value.
Before You Buy a Lot in Charlotte, NC: 10 Things to Check Before Building a Custom Home
Before buying land for a custom home in Charlotte, learn how slope, soil, floodplains, drainage, utilities, zoning, and access can affect design and construction costs. custom home lot evaluation Charlotte NC
Steps to Building a New Custom Home in Charlotte, NC
Building a new custom home starts with a clear vision, the right builder, and a well-planned process. At Everett Custom Homes, we guide homeowners through every step, from design and budgeting to construction, quality control, and final…
How much does it cost to build a custom home in Charlotte NC
How much does it cost to build a custom home? The answer depends on much more than square footage. Design, specifications, site conditions, finishes, garages, porches, and total space under roof all play a role. In this article, we share…
How a Custom Home Builder in South Charlotte NC Brings Your Vision to Life
Custom home builder in South Charlotte NC building on your lot tear downs remodels and presold custom homes designed around your vision
Building on Your Lot With A Custom Home Builder in South Charlotte NC
Custom home builder in South Charlotte NC specializing in building on your lot tear downs remodels and presold luxury homes designed around your vision
Designing a Luxury Home That Adapts Beautifully to Every Season in Charlotte, NC
Learn how designing a luxury home that adapts beautifully to every season in Charlotte NC with seasonal design in mind improves comfort energy efficiency and year-round living.
The Luxury Custom Cigar Room with Ventilation
Who wouldn't want a custom home with a cigar room with advanced ventilation, which allows homeowners to enjoy cigars indoors without lingering smoke, even in cold weather.
Timeless Custom Home Design That Still Stops Buyers in Their Tracks
Discover how the custom-built GIVERNY home continues to impress buyers years later, proving that timeless design and quality craftsmanship never fade.
How to Choose the Best Custom Home Builder in Charlotte, NC
Choosing a custom home builder takes more than comparing photographs and prices. Eric Brown explains how to evaluate construction quality, budget transparency, project oversight, and the systems that make a home work.
Waxhaw Custom Home Builders
Discover the advantages of hiring Waxhaw-based custom home builders.
Originally Built in 1987 — Reimagined for 2024
Discover how Everett Custom Homes completed a luxury home renovation in Charlotte NC, transforming a 1987 property into a 2024 modern retreat.
Waxhaw, NC Custom Home Builders
Building a home is more than just bricks and mortar. It is a journey of dreams, a canvas for your lifestyle, and a testament to your taste. In Waxhaw, NC, this journey takes on a special meaning. The town’s charm and natural beauty inspire…
Discovering Custom Homes in Charlotte Neighborhoods
Explore how Everett Custom Homes designs luxury builds across Charlotte neighborhoods like Myers Park, Foxcroft, and Dilworth.
The Barndominium Trend in Charlotte NC Custom Homes
Discover why the barndominium trend in Charlotte, NC is taking off. Everett Custom Homes builds stunning barndominiums that blend rustic charm with modern luxury and spacious, open layouts.
Inside the Sterling Custom Home in Myers Park
Discover Everett’s Sterling project in Myers Park, a custom home blending wellness, luxury finishes, and modern smart home features.
Building Custom Homes in Charlotte NC | Everett Custom Homes Expert Guide
Understand the benefits and opportunities of custom home building in Charlotte, NC.
Top Tips for Finding Reliable Home Builders in Charlotte
Find tips on what to look out for and expert insights on choosing the most reliable home builder in Charlotte for quality residential construction.