Cornelius’ Custom & Luxury Home Builders
Timeless Designs, Thoughtfully Crafted

Let E.S. Johnson Builders’ dedicated and creative custom home builders serving Cornelius turn your dream home into a reality. Share your ideas and desires for the perfect home with us, and we'll create a space that truly captures your vision.

What we offer

Custom Homes

We will bring your dreams for a custom home to life!

E.S. Johnson Builders will work with your own unique plan, or you can choose a one-of-a-kind home design from us. Our Cornelius-area design build firm will keep you updated and involved during the entire home-building process, making it an exciting and enjoyable experience.

“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

Design Build

Choosing ESJ as your luxury and custom builder for your Cornelius home means you’ll enjoy a smooth building process. Eric Johnson, our chief designer/builder and owner, guides every step from start to finish, transforming your dreams into a stunning reality.

By working with E.S. Johnson Builders, you can simplify the entire custom build experience. We can help you select the perfect location, manage costs while ensuring quality features, and complete your new home in a timely manner.

Teardown Homes

As expert custom home builders serving Cornelius, we have been crafting luxury homes since 1964. Over the years, space for new construction has become scarce.
 
Considering a teardown could be a smart move!
This allows you to build your dream home in an established area with E.S. Johnson Builders.
 

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

– Eric Johnson

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

Why Choose E.S. Johnson Builders

When you choose ESJ, you partner with luxury and custom home builders in Cornelius who are not only experienced but also passionate and creative. As an established and trusted design build firm, E.S. Johnson Builders offers beautifully timeless and carefully crafted designs, ensuring the process is smooth and engaging. You will remain involved, informed, and excited from start to finish. Whether you bring your own plans to us or decide on a teardown for something new, we provide personalized guidance and decades of expertise. We promise a home that reflects what’s in your heart, fits your budget, and becomes a cherished part of your life. Connect with our design build firm today to discuss your custom home project in Cornelius!

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