Business Details
50 Years
experience
Custom Coastal Homes Built with Integrity & Quality
Founded in 1976, Richard Wallace Builder has established itself as a trusted name in residential construction. Our commitment to honesty, integrity, and quality has guided us through over four decades of crafting custom homes tailored to coastal lifestyles. With a focus on personalized collaboration, we prioritize understanding each client's unique vision to deliver homes that exceed expectations.Our team's extensive experience, including decades of generational leadership, ensures every project reflects both craftsmanship and dedication. Recognized for excellence through industry awards and a 99% customer satisfaction rate, we remain steadfast in our mission to build dream homes while maintaining the highest standards of service.
Services
Custom Home Design
Coastal Lifestyle Plans
Lot Evaluation
Inventory Homes
One-of-a-Kind Custom Plans
Floor Plan Consultation
Homesite Selection
Model Home Tours
Home Sales Consultation
Construction Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in coastal home construction.
- Our family-owned business prioritizes personalized client collaboration.
- We maintain a 99% customer satisfaction rate through rigorous quality control.
- Our team includes certified professionals with generational construction expertise.
- We specialize in custom designs tailored to North Carolina's coastal environment.
Associations and certifications
- GuildQuality
What people say
Honesty, Integrity, Quality
Blessed our lives
Parade of Homes Gold Winner
Services
Custom Home Design
We create bespoke residential designs aligned with individual client needs and coastal living requirements. Our process involves collaborative planning sessions to ensure every detail reflects the homeowner's vision while optimizing functionality and aesthetic appeal. With expertise in North Carolina's coastal regulations, we deliver architecturally sound homes that maximize views and natural light.
Coastal Lifestyle Plans
Our pre-designed floor plans cater specifically to coastal environments, featuring open-concept layouts and hurricane-resistant construction techniques. These homes incorporate outdoor living spaces like covered porches and elevated decks to enhance waterfront enjoyment while maintaining structural durability against saltwater exposure. Each plan balances practicality with luxury for year-round coastal living.
Lot Evaluation
We provide complimentary on-site analyses to determine optimal home placement and necessary site preparations. This includes evaluating soil composition, flood zone classifications, and existing vegetation to create construction strategies that minimize environmental impact while maximizing property potential. Our assessments ensure structural longevity in coastal conditions.
Inventory Homes
Our rotating selection of pre-designed homes and available lots offers immediate construction opportunities in prime coastal locations. These packages include riverfront and ocean-view properties with customizable interior finishes, allowing buyers to secure premium real estate without extended design timelines. Each listing undergoes rigorous quality checks before sale.
Home Sales Consultation
Our consultants assist clients through every decision-making stage, from initial lot selection to final material choices. We provide transparent cost breakdowns and timeline projections while explaining technical construction aspects in accessible terms. This personalized guidance ensures informed decisions throughout the home-building journey.
People
Richard Wallace
Founder/CEO
With over 40 years in residential construction, Richard established the company's core values of honesty and quality. He transitioned operations to Pleasure Island in 2005, maintaining hands-on leadership while mentoring the next generation of builders.
Greg Wallace
President
Leading daily operations since 2005, Greg combines coastal living expertise with construction management experience. He oversees project execution while ensuring adherence to the company's founding principles of integrity and client satisfaction.
Cindi Wallace
Board Member/Consultant
Cindi served as the company's financial steward for decades before transitioning to advisory roles. Her strategic oversight contributed to the firm's multigenerational success while maintaining fiscal responsibility and operational transparency.
Kathy Hogrefe
New Home Sales Consultant
With 40+ years in sales across multiple industries, Kathy specializes in matching clients with ideal coastal properties. Her personable approach helps homeowners navigate the custom home selection process with confidence and clarity.
Rick Nelson
Project Manager
Bringing two decades of coastal construction experience, Rick manages project timelines and quality control. His engineering background ensures technical precision while maintaining open communication with homeowners throughout the building process.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in coastal North Carolina, including Pleasure Island, River Bluffs, Kure Beach, Carolina Beach, and Wilmington areas.
Can I customize existing floor plans?
Yes, our signature plans can be modified to suit specific needs, or we can create entirely custom designs with our architects.
Do you offer lot evaluation services?
We provide free on-site lot assessments to determine build feasibility and required site preparations before construction begins.
What quality assurance measures do you use?
We partner with GuildQuality for independent customer satisfaction surveys, maintaining a 99% satisfaction rate through third-party feedback.
How long does construction typically take?
Timelines vary by project complexity, but most custom homes complete within 12-18 months from design finalization.
Are inventory homes negotiable?
Our available homesites and completed models have fixed pricing based on market value and construction costs.
