Charlotte’s Home Remodeling & Design-Build Contractor Since 2009
Dream Home Builders and Remodelers is Charlotte, NC’s trusted design-build contractor for kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, home additions, custom home builds, outdoor kitchens, and more. With nearly three decades serving the greater Charlotte area, we deliver projects on time, on budget, and built to last — backed by a process that protects homeowners at every stage.
Call us at 704-659-1905 or request a free consultation below.
Why Charlotte Homeowners Choose the Design-Build Model
Most homeowners in Charlotte hire a designer, then separately hire a contractor — and spend months managing the gap between the two. Miscommunication, budget creep, and timeline delays are the predictable result.
Dream Home Builders and Remodelers operates as a single, integrated design-build team. Your designer and your builder work under one roof, with one contract, and one point of accountability. That means:
- Budgets that hold: Your cost is established during design, not after, so there are no surprise change orders.
- Timelines that stick: No hand-off delays between a design firm and a contractor. We move from design approval to construction without interruption.
- Less stress for you: One phone call handles everything. You never play referee between a designer and a builder again.
- Higher-quality outcomes: When the team that designs a project is the same team that builds it, nothing gets lost in translation.
This is why Charlotte families who want the remodel done right — not just done fast — choose Dream Home Builders.
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Charlotte Home Remodeling Services
We handle the full spectrum of residential construction and remodeling in Charlotte, NC. Every project is managed through our design-build process for maximum budget control and results.
Kitchen Remodeling — Charlotte, NC
A kitchen remodel is one of the highest-return investments a Charlotte homeowner can make. Whether you’re gutting a dated galley kitchen or expanding into an open-concept layout, we design and build kitchen remodels that match how your family actually lives.
Charlotte kitchen remodel investment range: $75,000 – $150,000 plus depending on scope, materials, and layout changes.
What’s included in our Charlotte kitchen remodels:
- Cabinet design and installation
- Countertop selection and installation (quartz, granite, marble, and more)
- Layout reconfiguration and wall removal where needed
- Flooring — tile, hardwood, LVP
- Lighting design and electrical updates
- Plumbing relocation and fixture upgrades
- Appliance integration and coordination
- Full permitting through the City of Charlotte
We work across Charlotte neighborhoods including South End, Wilmore, Myers Park, Ballantyne, NoDa, Dilworth, Foxcroft, South Park, Quail Hollow, and surrounding communities.
Bathroom Remodeling — Charlotte, NC
Charlotte bathroom remodels range from targeted upgrades — a new shower, new tile, new vanity — to complete gut renovations that transform the entire space. We handle both primary suite bathrooms and secondary baths with the same attention to detail.
Charlotte bathroom remodel investment range: $35,000 – $100,000 depending on size and scope.
What’s included in our Charlotte bathroom remodels:
- Custom tile showers and walk-in shower builds
- Freestanding and built-in tub installation
- Vanity design and installation
- Heated floor installation
- Glass enclosures and frameless shower doors
- Plumbing and fixture upgrades
- Lighting and ventilation
- ADA and accessibility modifications available
Home Additions — Charlotte, NC
When your Charlotte home no longer fits your life, a well-designed addition is the answer. We build room additions, primary suite additions, second-story additions, sunrooms, and expanded living spaces — all permitted through Mecklenburg County.
Charlotte home addition investment range: $150,00 – $350,000+ depending on square footage and complexity.
What’s included in our Charlotte home additions:
- Full architectural design through our in-house design team
- Foundation and structural work
- Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing integration with existing systems
- Interior finishes matching or complementing your existing home
- Exterior siding, roofline, and trim matching
- All Mecklenburg County permitting and inspections
Custom Home Building — Charlotte, NC
We’ve been building custom homes in Charlotte and the surrounding area since 2009. As a true design-build firm, we handle everything from initial site evaluation and concept design through construction completion. The result is a home built exactly to your specifications — with no budget surprises.
Charlotte custom home builds cost can range between $350 and $650 per square foot under roof. Size, site conditions, and finishes can also drive price.
Our Charlotte custom home process:
- Site evaluation and feasibility assessment
- Custom architectural design and floor planning
- Material and finish selection with our design team
- Fixed-price contracts established before breaking ground
- Full construction management through Certificate of Occupancy
- NC General Contractor License #66984
Outdoor Kitchens & Outdoor Living — Charlotte, NC
Charlotte’s mild climate makes outdoor living an extension of the home — not just a seasonal patio. We design and build fully featured outdoor kitchens, covered living areas, fire pit surrounds, and integrated outdoor spaces that increase your home’s livable square footage and market value.
Charlotte outdoor kitchen investment range: $50,000 – $100,000 plus depending on appliances, structure, and finishes.
What’s included in Charlotte outdoor kitchen builds:
- Custom masonry and concrete countertop construction
- Built-in grill, smoker, and appliance integration
- Outdoor refrigeration and sink plumbing
- Pergola and shade structure construction
- Outdoor lighting and electrical
- Fire pit and fireplace integration
Garage Building & Remodeling — Charlotte, NC
Whether you need a detached garage, a garage addition, or a full garage makeover to create a functional workspace or extra storage, we build and remodel garages throughout Charlotte. We handle attached, detached, single-car, and multi-car builds.
Charlotte garage build investment range: $50,000 – $120,000 depending on size, foundation type, and finish level.
- Detached garage construction
- Attached garage additions
- Garage conversions and makeovers
- Garage apartment / ADU builds above garages
- Epoxy flooring, built-in storage, and workshop buildouts
Why Charlotte Homeowners Trust Dream Home Builders & Remodelers
We’ve been building and remodeling homes in the Charlotte region since 2009 — that’s nearly 20 years of local experience, local relationships, and local accountability.
- Licensed & Insured: NC General Contractor License #66984. SC Residential Builder License #123287.
- BBB A+ Rated: Better Business Bureau Accredited with an A+ rating.
- NARI Member: National Association of the Remodeling Industry — holding us to a professional code of conduct.
- HBA of Charlotte: Active member of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte.
- NAHB Member: National Association of Home Builders.
- Design-Build Accountability: One contract, one team, one point of contact from design to completion.
“We’ve been serving Charlotte families since 2009. When you hire us, you’re not getting a franchise or a call center — you’re getting a local team that’s going to be here long after your project is done.” — Otto Anderson, Owner
Hear From Our Clients Directly
I have used the Dream Home Builders and Remodelers and this time around they remodeled our bathroom and kitchen. We were extremely pleased with the friendly and very helpful customer service that we received from them. Always there to listen to our ideas and work with our suggestions.
Barry German (via Houzz)
The project was finished on time and on budget, they were very easy to communicate with, always showed up on time and left the property clean and tidy at the end of the day. I can’t recommend Dream Home enough!
Paul Rankin (via Facebook Reviews)
I’ve lived in Charlotte for 11 years now and anytime I need a job done around the house I call Otto. They listen to my job idea, then frequently better it with their own knowledge.
Robert Pety (via Google Reviews)
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Frequently Asked Questions: Charlotte Home Remodeling
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Call us at 704-659-1905 or fill out the consultation request on this page. We’ll schedule a time to visit your home, understand your goals, and walk you through our design-build process. There’s no pressure and no obligation — just a real conversation about what you want to build and what it will take to make it happen.
Otto Anderson
Otto W. Anderson, the founder of Dream Home Builders and Remodelers, LLC, is a distinguished graduate of Clemson University with over two decades of experience in real estate, construction, and development in the Charlotte area. What distinguishes Otto is his unique journey into the industry – starting with a friend building his first custom home, he gained valuable insights that led to the successful construction of his own home along Lake Norman's shores in 2002. Currently, Otto oversees talented teams of craftsmen and trade partners, working collaboratively to bring your dream home or remodel project to life under his visionary leadership and extensive expertise.
Ready to Start Your Charlotte Home Remodel?
Dream Home Builders and Remodelers has been the Charlotte area’s trusted design-build remodeling contractor since 2009. We know this market, we know these neighborhoods, and we know what it takes to do the job right.
Whether you’re ready to start tomorrow or just starting to explore, we’re the team you want in your corner.