Transform the house you have.
Whole-home renovations that resolve the awkward parts, restore character, and make every square foot earn its keep.
↗Residential constructionCharlotte / NC
WE BUILD
THE HARD
PART RIGHT.
Renovations, additions, and custom homes for people who care what is behind the drywall.
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ACTIVE SITE
MYERS PARK
35.1562° N
80.8348° W
80.8348° W
01 / Raising the ridge beam
01 / THE COMPANY
A BUILD SHOULD FEEL
CALM BEFORE IT FEELS FINISHED.
Ironpine is a Charlotte construction company for ambitious residential work. We bring design fluency, field discipline, and direct communication under one roof.
No disappearing acts. No mystery allowances. No parade of strangers learning your project in real time. The people who price it are the people who plan it, and the people who plan it stay close to the site.
M. Calder
Mara Calder, Founder + GC
02 / WHAT WE TAKE ON
BUILT AROUND
THE WAY YOU LIVE.
We deliberately run a limited number of sites. It keeps the decisions fast, the work clean, and the right people present.
03 / SELECTED WORK
THE
CALDWELL
HOUSE.
2025 / DILWORTH
A closed-off 1936 bungalow, reworked for modern family life without sanding away its history.
THE ASSIGNMENT
Connect kitchen, garden, and family space; add a private second-floor suite; preserve the original street presence.
14 MONTHS / 3,840 SQ FT
Reclaimed brick, custom white-oak millwork, standing-seam zinc roof, steel windows, and a fully rebuilt envelope.
PROJECT
027
027
“Ironpine made a complicated project feel legible. Every Friday, we knew what happened, what was next, and what decisions were ours.”— Nora + James Caldwell
04 / HOW IT WORKS
NO BLACK BOX.
Fit + feasibility
We walk the property, pressure-test the budget, and tell you plainly whether we are the right builder.
Preconstruction
Scope, selections, schedule, trade bids, and permit strategy assembled before demolition begins.
Open-book fieldwork
Weekly site notes, current cost tracking, direct access to your superintendent, and decisions before deadlines.
Stand behind it
A deliberate closeout, complete home manual, and scheduled warranty checks after you settle in.
05 / START HERE
BRING US
THE HARD PART.
Tell us what you are considering. We review every note personally and reply within two business days.
06 / STRAIGHT ANSWERS
BEFORE
YOU ASK.
What size projects are a fit?+
Most renovations and additions begin around $250,000. Custom homes typically begin around $900,000, excluding land and design fees.
Do you work with our architect?+
Yes. We can join an existing team or introduce architects and interior designers whose work and communication style fit the project.
Where do you build?+
Charlotte and close-in communities, including Dilworth, Myers Park, Plaza Midwood, Cotswold, Matthews, and Davidson.
How early should we call?+
Ideally before drawings are finished. Early builder input catches expensive assumptions while they are still inexpensive to change.