Chad Miller & Sons Construction
Custom Home Builder in Wilkesboro, NC
Family-owned design-build homes across Wilkes County and northwestern North Carolina since 2005.
The Short Answer
Chad Miller & Sons Construction is a family-owned, licensed general contractor that has built custom homes in northwestern North Carolina since 2005. We work in Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro and across Wilkes, Alleghany, Surry, Yadkin and Iredell counties.
As a design-build company we can take a project from finding land through plans, site work and construction to move-in, so you work with one team. In North Carolina a mid-range custom home typically costs about $150 to $250 per square foot to build, before land and site work.
What a Custom Home Costs to Build in NC
Typical per-square-foot ranges for building a custom home in North Carolina in 2026. Land and site work are separate.
Mid-range custom home
Builder-grade to upgraded finishes, standard plan
$150 – $250 / sq ft
High-end or architect-designed home
Custom plan, stone, premium finishes
$250 – $400+ / sq ft
Rural lot site work
Clearing, grading, driveway, well, septic, utilities
$20,000 – $60,000+
Land
Not included in per-square-foot prices
Varies widely
Typical North Carolina ranges for 2026, not a quote from Chad Miller & Sons. Your price depends on the plan, finishes, lot and site work, and is set after we review your project.
How Building With Us Works
- Land: we help you evaluate or find a lot, including access, slope, septic suitability and utilities.
- Design: plans, layout and finishes worked out around how your family lives.
- Site work: clearing, grading, driveway and septic, coordinated with our sister company, Miller Land Management.
- Construction: one team builds the home, keeps you updated and manages the trades.
- Move-in: final walkthrough and a finished home ready for your family.
Building on Foothill and Mountain Lots
Many lots around Wilkesboro and in the surrounding counties are sloped, wooded or rural. Driveways, septic systems, wells and grading can add real cost, and they are easier to plan before you buy. Because our family also runs a land management company, we can look at site work alongside the house from the start.
A Family Business
Chad Miller founded Chad Miller Construction in 2005. As his three sons joined the business it became Chad Miller & Sons Construction LLC in 2012. We are licensed general contractors in North Carolina and build both homes and commercial projects.
Homes We've Built
Where We Build
Based in northwestern North Carolina, we build across Wilkes, Alleghany, Surry, Yadkin and Iredell counties, including:
- Wilkesboro
- North Wilkesboro
- Miller's Creek
- Roaring River
- Ronda
- Traphill
- Elkin
- Jonesville
- Dobson
- State Road
- Thurmond
- Sparta
- Glade Valley
- Roaring Gap
- McGrady
- Hays
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to build a custom home in Wilkes County, NC?
Typical North Carolina custom homes run about $150 to $250 per square foot for mid-range finishes and $250 to $400 or more for high-end homes, before land. Rural lots add site work such as clearing, grading, a driveway, a well and septic.
Do you build on my land?
Yes. We build on your lot, and as a design-build company we can also help with land acquisition and evaluate a lot before you buy.
What areas do you build in?
Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, Miller's Creek, Roaring River, Elkin, Sparta and the surrounding communities in Wilkes, Alleghany, Surry, Yadkin and Iredell counties.
How long does it take to build a custom home?
Most custom homes take many months from start of construction to move-in. Design, permits, site work, weather and finish selections all affect the schedule; we set a timeline together before work starts.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Chad Miller & Sons Construction LLC is a licensed general contractor in North Carolina.
Ready to Talk About Your Project?
Tell us about your land, your plans and your timeline.