Sounds like the perfect storm, right? Well Charlotteans are in luck, because Shea Custom homebuilders can offer just that. One of the largest private builders in the country, Shea Homes brought their California-based business to Charlotte in 1994. Thirteen years later, the custom home division was born and to date, it’s the only Shea Custom in the nation. Locally owned and operated, the division is run by a fourth generation of Sheas.
“I like to describe Shea Custom as a boutique homebuilding firm under the umbrella of a national builder,” Jessica Lundgren explains, the custom representative for Shea. “This unique combination allows our homeowners to have the best of both worlds — a gorgeous, high quality custom home with the affordability and tools Shea offers to our national customers.”
Not only can customers bring their home plans to Shea to build, but they can also choose from the company’s extensive portfolio of floor plans as a jumping off point to customize the perfect home for their needs. Taking it a step further, customers can take advantage of Shea Custom’s home warranties.
“One of the things that sets Shea Custom apart from other custom homebuilders is our ability to leverage our portfolio of plans,” Robert Price adds, director of construction for Shea Custom. “Many people come to us knowing nothing but they want a custom home. They need a place to start, and we can architect their vision.” As part of his job, Price is available to help customers choose a lot by comparing their options and making sure the home they want can be built on the land. He’s also onsite as the home goes up to ensure everything runs smoothly, offering updates, pictures, and solutions to customers. “We are truly a one-stop shop,” Price says. “We are hands on and involved every step of the way with our customers.”
Shea Custom can build your dream home, but they can also remodel your current home to better fit your family’s needs. “We’ve done major remodels on current homes, leveled lots, and rebuilt homes in neighborhoods like Dilworth and Southpark, added top floors, customized exteriors, and of course, built completely original homes from the ground up,” Lundgren explains. Shea’s in-house architect can make custom changes to your plan, while Lundgren and Price can take you through the process step by step, including the selection of finishes for your home, all done in their 3,900 squarefoot design studio. From tile, flooring, appliances, and cabinets to lighting fixtures, countertops, hardware, and more, Shea Custom works with vendors from all over Charlotte to offer hundreds of choices. “If you want to install your grandmother’s antique chandelier above your dining table, we can even do that,” Lundgren adds.
“Some people hear custom and they envision inflated budgets, huge homes, or something that’s out of reach,” Price says, “but the beauty of Shea is we work with customers who have a $300,000 budget all the way up to $2 million budgets — and we provide the same amazing personal service to everyone.” The service even extends beyond the closing day, with one-month, fivemonth, and 11-month quality assurance checks.
The best testament of the quality of service Shea Custom provides is the number of referrals and repeat homebuyers they see in their office. “I just closed with homeowners today who were buying their second Shea home,” Lundgren recalls. “If you’ve lived in a Shea home, you get it — there’s just no comparison.”
If you’re interested in having Shea Custom build your dream home, visit www.sheacustom.com for more information or call Jessica Lundgren at 704-602-3333 to get started.