Luxury Custom Homes
for Life on the Carolina Coast
Building Your Dreams from the Ground Up
Whatever your dream looks like, we’re here to bring it to life. With over 20 years of experience and recognition as one of Eastern North Carolina's top builders, Coastal Cypress creates custom homes that reflect your lifestyle, vision, and legacy. Led by Steve Swain & Graham Smith and a dedicated in-house team, we offer hands-on guidance and personal attention at every step. From land acquisition to move-in day, we craft elegant, coastal homes that balance luxury with warmth and lasting function.
The Coastal Cypress Difference
CONCIERGE-LEVEL EXPERIENCE
We make the custom homebuilding process effortless. From the first meeting to move-in day, our team guides every decision, handles the details, and ensures your experience is as smooth as the final result.
BUILT FOR COASTAL LIVING
Our expertise goes beyond style. We understand the structural demands and design opportunities of building on the coast. Every home is crafted with the environment in mind and built to stand the test of time.
RELATIONSHIPS YOU CAN RELY ON
We don’t just bring in trades, we bring in trusted partners. Over two decades, we’ve built relationships with the best architects, designers, and craftspeople in the region. You’ll work with a hand-selected team that cares as much as you do.
CUSTOM, NOT COOKIE-CUTTER
Your home is uniquely yours. Every detail is intentional and every design choice reflects your vision, resulting in a space that is truly one of a kind.
Our Services
Custom Homes
Custom Homes
From concept to completion, we build one-of-a-kind coastal homes that reflect your vision, values, and the unique charm of coastal living.
Remodeling & Renovation
Remodeling & Renovation
Transform your existing space with refined updates or full-scale renovations that enhance both beauty and function, designed with your lifestyle in mind.
Construction Management
Construction Management
Experience a seamless building process with expert oversight, clear communication, and a commitment to delivering your project on time and on budget.
Design Build
Design Build
Streamline your project with our integrated design-build approach, where creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration come together under one roof.
Our Promise
Honesty, integrity, and quality are the foundation of everything we do. We promise a smooth, transparent building process and back every home with a 1-year craftsmanship warranty. Our focus is on creating luxurious, elegant homes that feel warm and functional—designed just for you.
Ready to Explore Your Future Home?
3 BEDS | 4.5 BATHS | 3,627 SQ FT
5 BEDS | 4 BATHS | 3,048 SQ FT
5 BEDS | 5 BATHS | 3,539 SQ FT
Our Process
At Coastal Cypress, our proven process guides every custom home with clarity and care. You’ll know exactly what to expect, every step of the way.
1
Discovery & Vision
2
Design & Planning
3
Pre-Construction Prep
4
Build & Refine
5
Final Touches
6
Ongoing Support
What Sets Us Apart
“After we sold our first Coastal Cypress custom home and planned the build of our second, there was no doubt or hesitation that we were going to have Coastal Cypress build our second. Steve has incredible relationships within his business and was able to deliver another top notch custom on time and on budget. Communication was always on point, expectations were always set, and Steve has mastered this process. For us, we wouldn't recommend any other builder in the Coastal NC area. Thank you Steve and team for another incredible experience.”
The Olivero’s
“There are a lot of decisions to make when you’re building a custom home, but the best decision we made was to go with Coastal Cypress. The knowledgeable team guided us through the process with creative solutions to our suggestions, always aware of our budget. Their enthusiasm and care made us feel as though they were building a home for themselves. With transparency and compassion we were always put at ease whenever we spoke with a member of the team with our concerns. Without a doubt we have an amazing quality built home that exceeded our expectations. Thank you Coastal Cypress!”
Suzan & Artie
"Nothing but amazing things to say about Steve, Shawn and their crew. Completely genuine and trustworthy. I would absolutely build with them again and that speaks volumes! So so happy with how our home turned out!!"
ASHLEY P.
"I’ve worked with Coastal Cypress on a customization to a spec build home. There was nothing too small on our punch list Steve and his crew wouldn’t accommodate !! I appreciated their patience and also can- do attitude in reference to original ideas & design dilemmas."
KRISTEN M.
"I worked with Steve Swain and his team to build a beautiful home and would like to encourage anyone looking for a fair priced, hard-working group for their new home to select Coastal Cypress Builders. They work with a long history of knowledge about the business and have progressive ideas. Thank you Steve!"
LISA K.
“After contacting several builders at the Bluffs on the Cape Fear, we chose to build with Coastal Cypress Building Company because of their attention to detail for a custom home. Communication was key throughout the build process because we were living in Maryland. From finalizing our floor plan and signing the contract with Steve Swain to completing the build with Graham Smith, it was a positive experience with the CCBC team. Our forever home is all that we hoped for!
The Martins
“Coastal Cypress built my home in The Bluffs and I’m extremely happy with everything Graham and his team did. They made the changes I wanted, and even after the home was complete, they took care of any little issues that came up. I would highly recommend this builder to anyone! Thank you!”
George Fox
Behind the Build
Let’s Build Something That Lasts
Ready to make your coastal vision a reality? Whether you’re relocating, retiring, or starting a new chapter, let’s get started today.
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