
Portfolio & Testimonials
Where Craftsmanship Meets Client Experience
Every project tells a story—of collaboration, attention to detail, and pride in the finished result. Our portfolio showcases custom homes, renovations, and specialty spaces built throughout Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Moncure, and surrounding areas.
From finely crafted kitchens and baths to detailed trim work and full custom homes, each project reflects our commitment to quality at every level.
Client Testimonials
Trusted by Homeowners Who Value Quality
Our reputation has been built through long-term relationships and word-of-mouth referrals. We’re proud to share feedback from homeowners who trusted us with their homes—and their time.
Clients frequently mention:
- Clear and consistent communication
- Respect for timelines and budgets
- Exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail
- A professional, courteous job-site experience
Brian
After buying a wonderful undeveloped property, I felt completely unprepared to build. Working with Eric S. Perry made the whole process, from design to finish, manageable and satisfying. I am fortunate to have worked with him. Eric demonstrated a rare combination of strengths: Communication — Eric speaks well and gets to the point without wasting… Read more “Brian”
J. A.
Eric Perry is working with us to design and build our modern home. He and his team have made the process enjoyable. His design suggestions have reduced cost significantly while maintaining the spirit of our vision. Eric has hired subcontractors that are professional and he has kept the process moving seamlessly. Eric’s wife, Violet, also… Read more “J. A.”
Anonymous Reviewer
Eric has become like family to us. He rebuilt our entire home after a massive flood from an upstairs bath destroyed much of our 3,200 sq ft home. We entrusted him with opening up supporting walls and installing a 19ft steel beam, creating new framing for a new walk-in pantry, a complete kitchen makeover, updating… Read more “Anonymous Reviewer”
Daniel Y.
I’ll start by straight out saying that I have to give Eric and his team the absolute highest recommendation. Eric and his team are the best we have ever worked with. We consider ourselves very lucky to have found Eric S Perry Design and Build. We own a Chapel Hill home that was built in… Read more “Daniel Y.”
S. T.
Eric (ESP Design & Build) finished off a 1000 sq. ft. area in our walk out basement. This included 3.5 rooms, including a large bathroom. Several contractors had submitted proposals, and Eric was by far the most knowledgeable, responsive, and timely. He was also extremely cost competitive. Once contracted the job was started and completed… Read more “S. T.”
S.N.
ESP not only provided us with a competitive estimate for our project, the company delivered on every promise. They used only the best subs. When changes to design were considered, all costs were explained. They were always professional and respectful of our busy schedule. We would gladly contract with them again. We now have a… Read more “S.N.”
Sally K.
ESP Design and Build did all the finish work on our NC custom home and when we needed to add a home office in the attic, we did not consider for a moment hiring any other contractor.
C. I.
Eric Perry and his team were AWESOME! I had a bonus room converted to a lovely 4th bedroom for my daughter, plus a front porch addition and new roof. The quality of work was outstanding and all of the members on Eric’s team were reliable and trustworthy. I loved working with Eric and would not… Read more “C. I.”
Kim L.
Again, I must sing the praises of Eric S. Perry Design & Build! They recently completed a complete build out of our very rough attic space and I could not be happier. From the quality of construction to the workmanship to the proactive recommendations of Eric and his crew, the entire process was a pleasure.… Read more “Kim L.”
Suzie H.
Eric and his crew have done 2 extensive jobs for us. The first one involved an addition to the second floor along which was a big undertaking. The most recent was complete renovation of all 3 bathrooms. The guys did an excellent job.
L C.
Eric and his team built an amazing new sunroom, master suite, and patio addition for our home, as well as a front portico. The whole process, from working on the budget to the final finish work, went very smoothly and the end result speaks for itself (it’s simply gorgeous). We give Eric and his team… Read more “L C.”
Ted Z.
Eric Perry is absolutely the best general contractor I have ever encountered. I’ve been in the property development business professionally for 15 years, and Eric by far is the most professional, creative, fair, congenial, flexible, knowledgeable and expert builder I’ve ever met. Eric gives his clients great guidance on how to achieve the best results… Read more “Ted Z.”
Carol C.
Eric S. Perry Design and Build are an outstanding company. Eric and Violet and the crew built our magnificent house 3 years ago and I am so glad we were able to use them for an addition to our house. Our family has grown and we needed more room. Eric and his wonderful team added… Read more “Carol C.”
Anonymous Reviewer
We have used Eric’s services before on a previous project, which was doing the finish work in our basement that was lacking the final wall covering and window and door treatments. We wanted authentic Arts and Crafts woodwork, which is one of his favorite periods. He is the true craftsman for which that movement was… Read more “Anonymous Reviewer”
Artie G.
We originally interviewed Eric Perry when we thought we might build a new house from the ground up and were very impressed with his attention to detail and quality. When our plans changed and we found an existing home and property we liked, we immediately called him to do an addition of a large music/tv… Read more “Artie G.”
Daniel Y.
Eric, Colton, and the ESP team have done another amazing job! They built an absolute mega deck which has a screened-in porch and gigantic wrap-around for the main living area, and a lower-level patio for the walk-out basement. They also built a new front porch and did some interior work for our fireplace and kitchen.… Read more “Daniel Y.”
E. J.
I first met Eric Perry when he responded to my inquiry for a remodeling project my wife and I were considering on our home in Chapel Hill, NC. This project would be extensive and would require a dismantling of the back of the house and garage side structures. Therefore, it was very important for us… Read more “E. J.”
Donna S.
This is my second review since I was fortunate to have Eric and his crew back to my home for additional renovations . In early 2015 the worked was in the front of my home when Eric designed and built a beautiful front porch, replaced and added windows, and renovated a bedroom closet. This year… Read more “Donna S.”
J. D.
Eric completely renovated our kitchen and bathroom. We had previously renovated a kitchen and did quite a bit or remodeling on this home and other homes. Eric is the BEST contractor we have ever used. Our project took 7 weeks to complete, Eric stayed on budget and on time. He was at our home EVERYDAY… Read more “J. D.”
K. M.
Eric and his team did a total reconstruction of our master shower, which had a leak that resulted in significant wet rot. While we were at it, we also replaced our master sinks and counter tops. Eric provided excellent advice and good contacts for selecting the materials. He was cognizant of our pocketbook and his… Read more “K. M.”
Gloria K.
Eric S Perry Design & Build did an outstanding job on my remodel. I had gone through mold remediation and needed a builder who could come into my home and see it’s potential. This is exactly what Eric and Violet did for me with their ideas and suggestions when we did a walk through of… Read more “Gloria K.”
Gail S.
Eric and his team were terrific. Shannon was a master tiler. They listened to my needs and suggestions and helped me with design ideas. Eric always kept my budget in mind and actually completed the job under budget. They were prompt, considerate and respectful of my home and schedule. Absolutely trustworthy, I could leave the… Read more “Gail S.”
D. P.
Eric and his team were professional from the start. Eric built and installed bookcases and a bar. His craftsmanship is stunning! You will not be disappointed by the beauty of his work. We were impressed that Eric and his crew stayed within budget, were always on time and cleaned up the work area daily (two… Read more “D. P.”
L. E.
We found Eric Perry when, after 17 years in our home, we decided to update our kitchen and laundry room. We were already familiar with the high quality of his work through neighbors and friends. When we wanted to develop our remodeling plan, he met with us promptly. Once we had made our floor tile,… Read more “L. E.”
Walter N.
Eric S. Perry and his team were our first choice for a major remodeling of our home because of the excellent reviews. Although our timeline was delayed due to the pandemic the project started on time. Our downstairs renovation involved removing two walls and installing a steel beam for a great room and making a… Read more “Walter N.”
S. W.
My husband and I were building our retirement dream home and having Eric as our trim man was the best thing that ever happened to us! Our home had intricate trim work and Eric was a master wood worker. His work ethic and professionalism are superb. Eric has recently remodeled our daughter’s home and it… Read more “S. W.”
Bonnie S.
We had previously used Eric and his team for an addition over the garage. When it came time to renovate our 1962 mid-century kitchen, we were fortunate that Eric had the availability this year. We are in the very final stages of wrapping up the kitchen (we’re waiting on the arrival of a few appliances).… Read more “Bonnie S.”
Anonymous Reviewer
PHENOMENAL! There are so many things to say about Eric and his crew that I don’t even know where to start. We just spent the last 14 months together as Eric completed our major home renovation/expansion project through the pandemic – so we were working from home the entire time and able to spend time… Read more “Anonymous Reviewer”
Anonymous Reviewer
Scope of project: master bedroom & bath, multiple bedrooms, family room, multiple bathrooms and mud/laundry room, stairs and front entry. Aside from the kitchen, dining and living room area that Eric renovated in 2022, the house was down to the studs :). This was our third (and largest) renovation project with Eric and his team,… Read more “Anonymous Reviewer”
C. O.
My husband and I purchased a foreclosure in Chapel Hill. This small home had several ‘must do’ renovation projects. The kitchen was first on the list. Since we were new to the area, we did not know tradesmen or builders. After interviewing a few, we decided that Eric would be the one. We chose him… Read more “C. O.”
Rubino S.
My 1990s Chapel Hill home has not been maintained properly when all our kids were in college almost at the same time and I travel overseas quite a bit. We found wood rot and leaks around the doors, windows, gutters, etc. After reading the reviews in this web page, I contacted Eric to discuss the… Read more “Rubino S.”
Xiaoyu L.
Eric and his team renovated our kitchen recently. We had our old kitchen cabinets moved to the garage, and then built the desired kitchen and a mod room. They have done an awesome job in a timely manner! We like the way they always keep customers in their mind as the first priority. When we… Read more “Xiaoyu L.”
Andy & Debbie C.
Eric Perry is a master craftsman with a keen eye for details and an unrelenting commitment to product excellence and client satisfaction. As a general contractor, Eric has assembled a strong team around him to consistently deliver the highest quality product. In a word, “fabulous” is how we describe his fourth project for us, a… Read more “Andy & Debbie C.”
John A.
It was an easy choice to hire Eric Perry as our builder to remodel our downstairs, creating a bedroom, bath, closet, and laundry space. His creative design was a perfect use of limited space, and we love the remodel. Eric remodeled a neighbor’s house, and we were impressed with his attention to the project. He… Read more “John A.”
Anne P.
We used to live in a 1960’s house. Tiny, bathrooms, knotty pine walls, back to back old brick fireplaces and a kitchen blocked off from the family room. Now I am living the good life in a virtual mansion–open, light filled kitchen, huge island, built in TV. The bathrooms are spa like, huge walk in… Read more “Anne P.”
Heather G.
Our experience with Eric S. Perry Design Build exceeded our wildest expectations. We started the design process with Eric and Violet thinking we’d end up getting a pretty nice kitchen renovation and small screened porch. We ended the design and build experience with the kitchen of our dreams, a new half bathroom, and new laundry/mudroom,… Read more “Heather G.”
S. M.
Eric S. Perry Design and Build was recommended to us by our neighbor and we couldn’t be happier. Starting from the consultation, Eric and Violet were a pleasure to work with, suggesting layout and decor ideas and making everything very visual and clear. The work itself was done in the same manner – honest, professional,… Read more “S. M.”
Mary H.
Eric and his team removed French Doors from our bedroom going out to our patio and replaced them with a transom window. They had frame in the door, install the exterior siding and paint the new wood. On the inside they insulated and put up new drywall and baseboard. They were on time, very professional… Read more “Mary H.”
HJ Painting and Home Improvement
As a CEO of HJ painting I definitely recommend to ESP, this company is very professional in the field the owner Eric S Perry is a very respectfully person well educated and the most important is very a passionated of his work he takes carefully the single detail on his work, he knows exactly the… Read more “HJ Painting and Home Improvement”
David B.
Superb experience from beginning to end, we could not recommend Eric S. Perry Design & Build more! From the initial specification and quote to the quality of work and the excellence of the final product I cannot imagine being more impressed. Work was timely, everyone involved an absolute professional, and great project communication from start… Read more “David B.”
Michael V.
Eric and Violet Perry were instrumental in bringing our vision of a new rustic modern house with elegantly southern charm into the reality of being our new home. In addition to suggestions to improve my design, Eric and Violet really helped us to coordinate the “look” to be both grande and welcoming. The finishes, many… Read more “Michael V.”
Bonnie S.
Eric came highly recommended by a neighbor that had used his company for a beautiful whole house renovation. We feel very fortunate to have found Eric and his crew. Eric worked with us to design a flexible space that would meet our current and future needs while staying within our budget. His whole crew takes… Read more “Bonnie S.”
Sabina and Paul D.
Eric and his team, Colton and Dwayne, did a fantastic job from the design stage all the way to the final details of the project. We are thrilled with our new space! Many thanks for the excellent job and workmanship!
Anonymous Reviewer
Eric remodeled an owners bathroom for us at a prior house and did a beautiful job, on time and on budget. When it came time to remodel the kitchen at our current house, ESP Design and Build was the only contractor we called. Eric and his team turned a dated, dark, awkward space into a… Read more “Anonymous Reviewer”
Anonymous Reviewer
My wife and I spent 12 months and interviewed 5 design and building firms before we found and chose Eric S. Perry Design & Build — and we’re very glad we waited to find him. We had a very clear vision of the style, function, and quality we wanted in our remodeled entryway, kitchen, living… Read more “Anonymous Reviewer”
Anonymous Reviewer
Eric redesigned and remodeled our kitchen, dining room and living room space. From the moment we met with potential contractors, we had a good feeling about Eric. He exceeded all of our initial expectations. He is an excellent listener, and a thorough and thoughtful professional. Good communication is pivotal given the amount of decisions, change… Read more “Anonymous Reviewer”
Mim K.
My husband & I interviewed several design and renovations companies and after several positive meetings we decided to work with Eric S. Perry Design & Build (ESP). Eric understood the style and vision we wanted and he worked with us to make that happen. Eric & team listened and then modified the original plans until… Read more “Mim K.”
C. H.
We highly recommend Eric S. Perry Design and Build for anyone considering a home renovation/repair project. They recently renovated both a full guest bathroom and a half bath powder room in our Durham home. The work was excellent, the communication clear, and the estimate reasonable and completely accurate. More than this, we discovered some unexpected… Read more “C. H.”
Mary T.
Eric and his team remodeled our master bathroom, changed out some doors in the house including our front door and updated our powder room. He had a great group of guys that work for him. Shannon does excellent tile work. Eric is easily reachable and very responsive to questions. Highly recommend him….his group is honest,… Read more “Mary T.”
L. F.
I am the framer for ESP Design Build. I have known Eric Perry for over 15 years from a business sense. He is very knowledgeable about the construction business and has a unique ability when it comes to detail and quality. He is a man of his word and honor and integrity are the driving… Read more “L. F.”
Gail N.
Eric and his crew just finished a remodel of my 1986 original master bathroom and I am completely thrilled with the results. They removed a wall, and installed a pocket door – Two features that make the space feel so much bigger and brighter. Working with Violet in the design phase was a dream. Having… Read more “Gail N.”

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