July 22, 2021
Build On Your Lot
Build On your lot: Welcome to Your Dream Home Builder
At Collins Design-Build, we specialize in bringing your vision to life by building custom homes on your land. With years of experience and a dedicated team of experts, we ensure every detail of your dream home is crafted to perfection.
Why Choose Us?
Personalized Designs: Your home should be as unique as you are. Our circle of architects and designers work closely with you to create a home that reflects your style and meets your needs.
Craftsmanship: We take pride in our work. From the foundation to the finishing touches, we use only the highest quality materials and the latest building techniques to ensure your home stands the test of time.
Transparent Process: Building a home can be complex, but we make it simple. Our transparent process keeps you informed every step of the way, ensuring your project stays on time and within budget.
Sustainability: We believe in building homes that are not only beautiful but also environmentally responsible. Our sustainable building practices help reduce your carbon footprint and increase your home’s energy efficiency.
Our Process
- Consultation: We start with an in-depth consultation to understand your vision, budget, and timeline. This is your opportunity to share your ideas and aspirations for your new home.
- Design: Our team of skilled professionals and designers will create a custom design tailored to your specifications. We use the latest design software.
- Planning: Once the design is approved, we handle all the necessary permits and paperwork. Our licensed professionals ensure everything is in place for a smooth construction process.
- Construction: With meticulous attention to detail, our experienced builders bring your design to life. We keep you updated with regular progress reports and on-site visits.
- Completion and Buyer Orientation: Once construction is complete, we conduct a thorough inspection to ensure everything meets our high standards. And because our homes are High Performance, we offer a buyer orientation to properly train you on how to best maintain you home investment.
Testimonials
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Ready to start building your dream home? Contact us today to schedule your consultation. Let’s make your vision a reality!

Chad & Emilee Collins
Chad Collins is an Unlimited Licensed General Contractor, Licensed Home Inspector, and award-winning custom home builder based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. As the founder of Collins Design-Build, Chad has earned a reputation for creating luxury, timeless custom homes throughout Orange County, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and the surrounding Triangle region. His projects are known for exceptional craftsmanship, high-performance construction, universal design, and premium client experience.
Recognized as one of the Triangle Business Journal’s top custom home builders, Chad blends extensive construction expertise with thoughtful design to build homes that are beautiful, durable, healthy, and highly energy efficient. His credentials include Accredited Master Builder, Master Certified Green Professional, and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist—distinctions held by only a select group of builders statewide.
Chad’s 30 plus year career began in building materials, retail, and field operations, quickly earning him leadership roles with local, regional, and national home builders. His ability to streamline operations, lead high-performing teams, and deliver luxury homes with exceptional quality helped him close more than $6 million in custom home projects in a single year and win the 2001 Builder of the Year award.
As the founder of Collins Design-Build, Chad has earned numerous industry honors, including National Certified Green Professional Builder of the Year, Home Builder of the Year for Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties, MAME Building Company of the Year, multiple STARS Awards, Parade of Homes Gold Awards, and multiple Best Green Built Home recognitions. His firm also builds certified green homes and ENERGY STAR homes as a standard—not an upgrade.
Chad is widely respected as a leader in North Carolina’s building community. He has served as President of the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties, Regional Vice President for the North Carolina Home Builders Association, and President of the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce. In 2018, he was appointed by the Governor to the North Carolina Home Inspectors Licensing Board.
In addition to building award-winning custom homes, Chad is a residential construction expert witness, assisting attorneys, homeowners, and insurers in cases involving construction defects, building standards, and accessibility issues. His professional background and extensive field experience make him a trusted authority in courtroom, arbitration, and litigation support.
Chad is also an approved Continuing Education Instructor for the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors and a recognized speaker for the National Association of Home Builders. He has written and taught courses on green building, construction management, and aging-in-place for contractors and university programs, including Duke University’s OLLI Continuing Education Program.
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