Christopher Building Company

Teaming up with Christopher Building Co. on several commercial and residential projects has been a pleasure. Their high caliber craftsmanship shows through no matter what size the project is. They are great about asking questions and working to create solutions that satisfy the architects' and clients' expectations.

We hired Bill to build our custom eco-friendly home in Wilmington, NC and he was the right choice for our project. He knew from the outset that we were very budget conscious and he researched and already new many cost-savings options without sacrificing quality or purpose. For example, one goal was to have a low-maintenance and energy efficient home. As a team we worked really well together to make thoughtful decisions, stay on schedule and within the budget. All projects have hiccups, and Bill was prepared to tackle the issues as they arose and to be prepared for the upcoming phases of the project. Since this is the first (and last!) home we will build it is hard to compare Bill's work compared to others, but we were most pleased with he and his staff's attention to quality construction, paying close attention to the details of the architect's design, and to help the project proceed in a timely fashion. The main reason I am not giving the review 5 stars is that some of the subs were sub-par and yet others were excellent. We have been in the home for 7 months and we love it! Bill is very knowledgeable in green building, energy efficiency, and he is very attentive to quality products at reasonable prices. You don't have to blow a budget to get high quality and energy star rating!

I hired this company to do a small renovation in my home because they had done work at my daughter's home and I was very impressed with their work. I first met with Bill to discuss my ideas, and he was very helpful in coming up with a plan. I wanted to 'open up' a small bathroom by moving three doors, installing a new door leading to the master bedroom, and relocating access to a clothes closet. We also replaced unsightly accordian doors with sliding doors. Lots of activity in a small space that involved carpentry, installing/fitting, painting, and floor repair. The workers who did the jobs were friendly, respectful, punctual, and well skilled.

I have worked with Bill Christopher on several jobs and highly recommend him. Bill is committed to providing energy efficient homes for his clients. Bill is very knowledgeable with the many dynamics of the homes built today. He genuinely cares about the home he is building and gives much time as a trustworthy advocate to his clients. Always making sure the right choice is made, with carefully thought out options, considering the lifestyle of the customer. Bill is "On the Job", he knows how to frame, and trim-out the home. But also has made himself very familiar with design, HVAC, pluming, electrical and other important functions that make the house a home. Lastly, Bill is a great guy, with high morals and true character. Providing clients the "peace of mind" that makes building your next home, addition or project the pleasure it should be.

Having seen examples of Mr. Christopher's craftsmanship, we hired him to design and build a screened in porch for our home, and we couldn't be more pleased. We researched architectural web sites to get familiar with designs and to offer hints of what we like, and those ideas were turned into an absolutely beautiful outdoor space, and such a pleasure to be in. After the final touches of ceiling fans, a dog-door and light fixtures for nighttime gathering or reading were added, the porch became the most comfortable and favorite part of our home. It also turned the backyard we had avoided because of mosquitos into a private retreat. We were so sad to leave it, but when we needed to sell our home, we are certain that our beautiful porch is what set our home apart, so that it sold quickly. We highly recommend Mr. Christopher's work to anyone looking for solid, green, beautiful construction, as well as someone trustworthy, prompt and professional, with a crew to match, to work with.

Bill Christopher is a professional contractor who was patient with us and helpful during each step of office renovation. We couldn't be happier with the work he did! He understood that we needed guidance and could explain our options clearly. Definitely a pleasure to work with. We've hired him to renovate our condo next!

We have worked with this company on multiple green renovations (2009, 2010, and 2012) of our home, including: Kitchen remodel, recycling the original cabinetry, replacing tile, backsplash and countertops, moving cooktop, and creating a passthrough to the dining room Installation of tile floors on main floor, bamboo floors in bedrooms Installation of new energy efficient windows and skylights Responsible removal of aged carpet for recycling Regrading property and installation of rain gardens and landscaping Supervision of installation of geothermal HVAC and solar hot water Full master bathroom remodel Minor remodeling of guest bathrooms, including oyster-shell concrete floor We appreciate Bill et al for applying green concepts to a 1966 remodel, for being RELIABLE, considerate with our budget (sometimes even finding less expensive options), being excellent problem solvers. We did not always reach our deadlines exactly on time but this was often out of their control (i.e. the glass installers for the shower doors didn't show up for days). They were scrupulously neat on the job site and almost too considerate of our discomfort raising our three kids during renovations. We recycled or reused almost everything possible. They contributed much of our used things to Habitat. You pay for a white glove-type service with this company and for us it was worth it. They offer a 2ish year warranty for all their work which is also nice.

We hired Bill Christopher to build our restaurant (Mellow Mushroom) in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Being a commercial project, especially a restaurant/bar, you strive to provide a great atmosphere along with quality of work that will withstand the masses over time. I, as well as our corporate head of construction claimed Bill the best contractor he'd ever worked with, as Bill was very organized, and followed his timeline and deadline to the minute. From a design side, Bill had insight that impressed our architect and interior designer, to the point where many of the final finishes and design of the whole project were Bill's ideas. I can't say enough about the experience we had with his company, and hope I get the chance to involve Bill in another project sooner than later.

This is a highly detail oriented and quality conscious contractor. I hired Christopher Building Company to construct my home in 2011, and again in 2013 for a commercial upfit for my business. Everything went smoothly, as planned, and on budget. Bill was very easy to work with, never minded staying late in the day to talk with us about the progress. He was patient as we struggled at times with the decisions required of us as owners. His employees are great guys with good skill sets,and he has a good team of subcontractors. Highly recommended.

Christopher Building Company renovated our office space in 2012 and we love it. They connected us with an architect that they partner with, Scott Ogden, who was very helpful in bringing our ideas to life. Between the two parties everything was covered — space design, materials, permits, buildout, odds and ends that you don't even know exist in a remodel. Our studio is in a suite of offices and the crew was respectful and left the job site neat and orderly each day. Highly recommended.

Bill has been one of the most committed builders of high performing homes I have worked with over the years. He is knowledgeable, courteous, easy to work with, detail oriented, and is one of the few builders that actually swings a hammer on the homes they build. He is always at the top of my list of preferred builders.

Bill and his team were great to work with. They were very competent and seemed as dedicated as we were to making our vision a reality. This competence and dedication made the process relatively stress free for us. Bill was always willing to try to use materials in new and different ways to create a different look or even to save us money. His expertise was key in creating the type of house we wanted. I would highly recommend Christopher Building Company.