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Charlotte’s Custom & Luxury Home Builders
Timeless Designs, Thoughtfully Crafted

Your dream home starts with your ideas, and the experienced team at E.S. Johnson Builders is here to bring them to life. Our Charlotte design and build firm works closely with you to create personalized spaces that match your vision, lifestyle, and goals.

What we offer

Custom Homes

As custom luxury home builders, our Charlotte team makes the building process smooth and transparent. Whether you have a detailed blueprint or need help shaping your ideas, our team will guide you step-by-step to deliver a luxury home that fits your life perfectly.

“When a man’s home is born out of his heart and developed through his labor and perfected through his sense of beauty, it is the very cornerstone of life.”

– Gustav Stickley

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Design Build

E.S. Johnson Builders simplifies the custom home journey with a start-to-finish process designed around you. Led by owner and chief designer/builder, Eric Johnson, our team manages every detail under one roof, creating a streamlined experience with a single point of contact from design through completion.

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Teardown Homes

Homeowners can enjoy modern comfort in prime neighborhoods by replacing outdated structures with high-end custom homes. With fewer vacant lots available in Charlotte, teardown and rebuild projects offer a smart way to build a luxury home in an ideal location.
 

“The land under many of these homes is now worth more than the home itself, giving rise to a new type of waterfront lot—the teardown or high-end rebuilding project.”

– Eric Johnson

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You will love working with E.S. Johnson.

Initial Consultation

• Intro to ESJ Team & Process
• Discuss Vision & Budget
• Locate & Acquire Home Site
• Establish Design Ideas
• Discuss Financing

Initial Consultation

STEP 1

Pre-Construction Agreement

• Construction Calendar
• Create & Review Preliminary Sketches, Specifications, and Pricing
• Refine & Finalize Plans & Specifications
• Create Build Agreement Documents

Pre-Construction Agreement

STEP 2

Build Agreement

• Review & Sign Agreement
• Order Blueprints & Final Engineered Plans
• Apply for Financing
• Schedule Design Appointments
• Schedule Start Date

Build Agreement

STEP 3

Construction & Closing

• Close on Lending
• Obtain Building Permit
• On-site Pre-construction Meeting
• Begin Construction
• MOVE IN & ENJOY!

Construction & Closing

STEP 4

Initial Consultation

• Intro to ESJ Team & Process
• Discuss Vision & Budget
• Locate & Acquire Home Site
• Establish Design Ideas
• Discuss Financing

STEP 1

Pre-Construction Agreement

• Construction Calendar
• Create & Review Preliminary Sketches, Specifications, and Pricing
• Refine & Finalize Plans & Specifications
• Create Build Agreement Documents

STEP 2

Build Agreement

• Review & Sign Agreement
• Order Blueprints & Final Engineered Plans
• Apply for Financing
• Schedule Design Appointments
• Schedule Start Date

STEP 3

Construction & Closing

• Close on Lending
• Obtain Building Permit
• On-site Pre-construction Meeting
• Begin Construction
• MOVE IN & ENJOY!

STEP 4

Making Luxury Home Design Enjoyable

Planning a custom home build can seem stressful, but E.S. Johnson Builders makes it simple and enjoyable with a step-by-step approach that keeps you informed and involved. Our custom luxury home builders in Charlotte blend professional design with a clear process to ensure your home reflects your goals and matches your vision.
  • Projects are guided by a skilled builder with a background in architecture
  • Clients stay informed with clear updates from start to finish
  • The design process connects smoothly with construction to avoid delays
  • Local market knowledge helps your find the right property faster
 

Working with E.S. Johnson Builders means every aspect of your custom home is built with care, accuracy, and your input at the center.

Our Custom Home Build Process

At E.S. Johnson Builders, we start by listening closely to what you envision for your custom home. Our Charlotte custom luxury home builders help you make key decisions on design, layout, and costs before moving forward with construction. You’ll get a home that fits your lifestyle, finished on schedule and within budget.

Why Choose E.S. Johnson Builders?

E.S. Johnson Builders focuses on quality, clear communication, and outstanding results. From your first meeting through move-in day, we stay involved to ensure everything matches your expectations down to the smallest detail.

Connect With E.S. Johnson Builders Today

Reach out to our Charlotte luxury home builders to start planning your custom home. You’ll work directly with Eric Johnson, a trusted industry expert known for delivering precision, care, and a personalized experience from start to finish.
 
Building a high-end home means every detail should reflect lasting value and thoughtful craftsmanship. Our skilled design and build firm serving Charlotte is committed to quality construction and tailored solutions that meet your expectations for style, functionality, and comfort.

Let’s bring your vision to life. Schedule your consultation with E.S. Johnson Builders today!

What Our Clients Say

We absolutely love our house! E.S. Johnson Builders brings the highest quality fit and finish to a custom home - plus they were fun and flexible to work with throughout the entire process. Thank you for an incredible finished product we now call home!
Shawn King
ES Johnson Builders built our Davidson, NC. There are many, many things we love about our home, but what really stands out is the ES Johnson Builders signature style - "Southern Casual Elegance"! The attention to detail throughout the home is simply wonderful. Thank you, ES Johnson Team!
Amy Cook
After interviewing several custom builders, we spoke with Eric Johnson and instantly connected with him on our appreciation of coastal design. As a design/builder, E.S. Johnson made the entire process seamless from design, through architectural planning, through the build. Eric quoted us one price for our home (which included allowances) and delivered the agreed product at that price. We couldn't be happier with our house.
Ron Sutek
We walked out of the first meeting with Eric knowing this was exactly who we would be building with. Eric has a passion for building homes, great style, and an impressive amount of knowledge of everything in between. He knew our budget, got to quickly understand our style, and built us the perfect coastal home with all the high-end finishes we could have ever expected. ​

2.5 years later we sold our home in under a week, and are finalizing plans to build with Eric again. We are excited to have Eric get creative on our custom farmhouse and look forward to working with his team again.
Courtney Bursich
When my husband and I decided to make our dream of building a modern farmhouse a reality, we started researching custom builders in the area. There were many options out there, but ES Johnson stood out as our favorite! From the initial design meeting until the last walk through, we were taken care of. Eric's entire team was always there to help. We have lived in our ES Johnson home for 2.5 years now and we absolutely love it! We feel very proud of our home, especially when friends and family say how beautiful it turned out and that the quality shines through.
Erin Ficenec

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