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Do you charge rental owners a fee if property is vacant between tenants?
Does Carolina Development & Properties charge the rental owners a fee if the property is vacant/between tenants? No. If our rental property owners are not making any money, neither is Carolina Development & Properties! It is our job to find our property owners...
What is a building permit and why do I need one?
A building permit, also known as a construction permit, is a document issued by the local government, authorizing construction. Building permits are required in most jurisdictions for new construction, additions, and major renovations. Any work involving electrical,...
What is a sealed crawlspace and why do you recommend them?
A sealed crawlspace is one whose floors and walls are lined with a vapor barrier, all of the edges are adhered to the foundation, and all of the seams are overlapped and taped or glued to completely encapsulate the space. Also, the vents, if any, have been closed and...
My husband always turns off the water to our house when we are…
My husband always turns off the water to our house when we are going to be gone for more than a day or two. Is this necessary? Is it necessary? No. Is it smart? Yes. If there is a leak in your home, turning the water off could prevent your house from flooding while...
What’s the difference between a production home and custom home?
Production Home A production home is a home built with a similar style and floor plan to those of other houses in a development. The price is often the best selling point with production homes because of the volume of houses being built. Production home builders often...
The difference between a “pier and curtain” and block foundation?
There are many different types of foundations and combinations of foundations, but the 3 basic types are: Basement, Concrete Slab and Crawlspace. Most of the foundations you see in our area are concrete slabs or crawlspaces. Basements can be costly and are usually...
How can you tell if a wall is load-bearing?
What's New Carolina Custom Homes and Renovations just finished another custom-built home! Construction on the house began in September and was completed on Friday, February 1st. The Kannapolis homeowners were patiently awaiting this day for 5 months!! Question of the...
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Mike Goubran
Mike Goubran, owner of Carolina Development and Properties, LLC, and its affiliate, Carolina Custom Homes and Renovations, LLC, has been building homes in the Charlotte area for over 20 years. Mike graduated with a degree in Construction Management from East Carolina University and went on to receive a Master of Business Administration from Queens University in Charlotte. He has been a Licensed General Contractor since 1999 and currently holds this designation in both North and South Carolina. Mike is also a Certified Green Professional and is a member of the National Association of Home Builders. Carolina Custom Homes and Renovations is also an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau.
Our Mission Statement:
Our goal is to establish lasting relationships with our clients by exceeding their expectations and providing exceptional performance and quality. We assure the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and clients.
Our Vision Statement:
We are dedicated with providing integrity and professionalism of our project management team, and our commitment to building long-lasting client relationships as the foundation of building any fine custom home, renovation project or commercial space large or small. We are determined to maintained a reputation for unparalleled craftsmanship, fairness, dependability, cost-effectiveness, and the timely completion of every project.