Built for the way you live.

A Different Standard of Homebuilding

Since 1996, Raleigh Custom Homes has built a reputation as a leader in luxury home construction across the Triangle. Each year, we complete approximately 17 high-end residences ranging from $3 million to over $9 million. Our homes are known for blending timeless architectural design with advanced technology, thoughtful functionality, and sustainable building practices.

But for us, the work has always been about more than building houses. Every detail we design and every decision we make is guided by one question: How will this feel to live in?

Our Story

We saw how traditional building processes could feel overwhelming, fragmented, and unnecessarily complicated. So we built our company around doing things differently:

For most homes, we manage every detail of the build — from planning and timelines to design and selections — creating a seamless experience from start to finish. We call these our builder-curated homes. For clients who want to start from the ground up, we also take on a limited number of client-tailored homes each year.

By accepting only two to three of these projects annually, this balance allows us to give every home the attention it deserves while offering clients two distinct paths to a custom-quality home.

Whether you want to be deeply involved in every decision or prefer to step into a home we’ve already thoughtfully brought to life, the experience remains the same: organized, personal, and carefully managed.

Explore Our Neighborhoods

We build in the places that feel like home.

Over the years, we’ve learned that the true mark of a great builder isn’t just the home they deliver — it’s how clients feel throughout the process and long after they’ve moved in.

As our company grew, we began adding services designed to remove common pain points and create a more connected, thoughtful experience for homeowners. Built to support our clients’ lifestyles and bring ease, care, and intention to every stage of homeownership, these offerings reflect one simple belief: our relationship doesn’t end when the keys are handed over.

An Experience, Not Just a Build.

Founded alongside Raleigh Custom Homes, Raleigh Custom Realty was created to offer a more thoughtful, client-first approach to luxury real estate—one grounded in local knowledge, trusted relationships, and a deep respect for the homes and communities we represent.
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Your home doesn’t stop at the back door, and neither does our design process. By managing pool construction in-house, we create outdoor spaces that feel like a natural extension of the home.
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Offering high-end, custom-built homes in Raleigh’s most desirable neighborhoods, designed for those relocating, remodeling, or exploring before purchasing, without a long-term commitment.
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We believe a relationship doesn’t end at closing — it evolves. That’s why we’ve created a premium, in-house maintenance program designed exclusively for our homeowners.
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Meet the team you’ll work with every step of the way.

Timothy Thompson

Founder/president

The son of a Michigan building contractor, Tim grew up around job sites, blueprints, and the rhythms of construction. He earned an electrical engineering degree from Michigan State University in 1988 and later received his MBA from Duke University in 1994.

Before leading Raleigh Custom Homes, Tim built a successful career in the utilities and communications industries, working in sales and marketing for two international utility measurement manufacturers. His work took him across the globe, where he was exposed to forward-thinking building technologies, systems, and efficiencies that now influence the way homes are built for Raleigh Custom Homes clients.

With decades of experience in luxury home construction and a background that blends technical knowledge, business leadership, and hands-on building insight, Tim brings a thoughtful, systems-driven approach to every project.